Matthew Robert Miller
December 31, 1985 ~ July 4, 2017
Born in: Meadville, Pennsylvania
Matthew Robert Miller, 31, of Ithaca, New York and formerly of Conneaut Lake, passed away, Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Wilmington, New York due to an accident. He was born on December 31, 1985 in Meadville a son of Robert L. Miller, Jr. and Brenda Lee Bacon Miller.
Matt was a 2004 graduate of Conneaut Lake High School, a graduate of Slippery Rock University with a Bachelors of Science, and a graduate of SUNY (State University of New York) at Syracuse with a Ph.D in Cell and Developmental Biology. He was working on his post doctoral research at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. He had published 5 scientific papers and presented his research at national scientific conferences.
He will always be known as the guy that brought the sunshine into a room and was an accomplished mixologist and taste tester.
Matt was a member of the 46ers Club (www.adirondack.net) with his fiancee, Neva. Together they had hiked all 46 peaks of the Adirondack Mountains. He enjoyed hiking, snow skiing, water skiing, cooking, his cat, hunting, golfing, spending time with his family, and "man weekend" with his life long friends which he always made time for every year.
He is survived by the love of his life, Neva Watson of Ithaca, New York; his parents, Robert L. Miller, Jr of Conneaut Lake and Brenda L. Miller of Conneautville; a sister, Christine N. Miller of Conneautville; his paternal grandmother, Judith Miller of Meadville; his maternal grandparents, William and Barbara Bacon of Meadville; an uncle, Jerry Bacon and his wife Michelle of Conneautville; three aunts, Michelle LyBarger of Irvington, Virginia, Joni Jones and her husband Mike Davis of Guys Mills, and Melissa Thomas of Meadville; and cousins, Steven, Stephanie, Caleb, Tracy, and Kaitlyn.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Robert L. Miller, Sr.
There will be a celebration of life held at Station 3, 11877 Conneaut Lake Rd Conneaut Lake on July 29th from 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to Neva Watson c/o Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville. Pennsylvania 16335
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Matt's Book of Memories online at www.warrenfh.com
Arrangements are in the care of Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville, Pennsylvania 16335
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I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of Matt. He was a great classmate. Please accept my condolences.
Neva and family,
I loved and admired Matt. He was an incredible person. Fun, thoughtful, kind, generous. I’m grateful to have worked with him in the lab at Cornell. You have my greatest sympathies.
I remember him well as a great student and joyful character, always upbeat yet down to earth. Will certainly be missed. Condolences to Neva and family.
Bob, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Such a tragedy – We hope happy memories will help ease your pain. Anne & Mike Dolecki
Neva, I am truly heartbroken over the tragic loss of Matt. You know that Matt was very dear to me. As the Department Secretary of CDB, Matt and I built a great friendship. You had planned a beautiful future together, and I am so sorry that you’ve lost him. Matt was a special person, fun to be with, always smiling, and extremely talented. This is a painful time for you and Matt’s family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Sincerely, Marcia
Bob, I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. My prayer for you and your family, is that the Lord will comfort all of you during this time.
Bob, so sorry to hear about your son. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Neva and Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Matt became a close fiend of mine over the past few years and he will be greatly missed. I’ve never become good friends with someone faster than I did with Matt, he made you feel welcome and a friend for life. He is loved.