Obituaries
July 29, 2019

Joseph E. Miller II – Charleroi

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Joseph E. Miller II, 80, formerly of Charleroi, passed away on July 28, 2019. Born on Aug. 9, 1938, he was the son of the late Joseph and Virginia Miller. He was a graduate of Carnegie-Mellon University and worked as a set and costume designer. He worked on the costume design for the movie Cleopatra, under the famous designer Irene Sharaff. He also designed the set for One Life to Live and freelanced for Disney World. Joe’s only living relative is Linda Roberts, wife of his only cousin, the late Edward Roberts DMD. His dearest friend was Madonna Roberts, his high school buddy. There will be no visitation or services. Arrangements under the direction of the CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME, Charleroi, Joseph A. Lopez, funeral director, www.spallinofuneralhome.com.

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