Miller

Darryl A. Miller, 53 of Butler died unexpectedly Monday morning.

Born Dec. 7, 1958, in Butler Township, he was the son of Charles “Chub” Miller and the late Amelia “Emily” DeAngelo Miller.

Darryl lived the majority of his life in Butler, He was a 1976 graduate of Butler High School. He also graduated from the Pittsburgh Barber Academy of Pittsburgh.

His lifelong profession was a barber, and he owned his own shops in Butler and Castle Towne Square in Pittsburgh. He most recently worked at the Point Barber Shop in Butler for the past nine years and for three years in the earlier part of his career.

Darryl loved cooking and considered himself a gourmet chef. He especially enjoyed spending time at his parent's camp in Sigel, Jefferson County, with his family. He also loved traveling. He loved the casinos, especially the slots, and was an excellent blackjack player. He was an avid BlueSox fan and enjoyed the Steelers and the Penguins.

Darryl was a mentor and active sponsor to many at the local AA chapter. He was the first to help a friend in need. His biggest asset was his kindness and willingness to help anyone.

Darryl loved his family. He was a devoted son, brother and uncle. He will be greatly missed by his family.

Surviving are his father, Charles “Chub” Miller; his brothers, Charles (Kathleen) M. Miller and Paul A. (Becky) Miller of Butler and James E. (Marjorie) Miller of Omaha, Neb.; and his sister, Angela (Angie) Miller of Butler. He is survived by two nephews, Stephen and Zachary Miller of Butler; three nieces, Stephanie (Bill) Davey and Kendal Miller of Butler and Amber Rae Miller of Omaha, Neb. He also is survived by two great-nephews and one great-niece. He leaves behind many dear friends and the family dog, “Maggie.” He and Maggie just loved each other.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Amelia “Emily” Miller, who died in 2005.

<B>MILLER</B> — Friends of Darryl A. Miller, who died Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, will be received at the <B>Geibel Funeral Home</B>, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, 432 Center Ave., Butler. The Rev. James W. Dolan, pastor, will officiate. Interment will be at St. Michael Cemetery.The Bereavement Committee of the St. Michael parish will conduct a parish prayer services at 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.Information also is available at www.geibelfuneralhome.com.