John Miller

John D. Miller, age 59, of Erie and Canton, OH, died on Wednesday April 8, 2020 in Canton. He was born in Youngstown, OH, on January 6, 1961, a son of Barbara St. John Zurn and the late Samuel H. Miller Jr.

While John struggled with cerebral palsy all of his life, he was a loving son/brother and loyal friend. He was a member of the Erie Yacht Club, where he participated in all that the club offered and loved being out on the water. John had recently been driving fares for UBER and LIFT patrons.

He was preceded in death by his father and his good friend, Jamie Shaw. He is survived by his mother Barbara Zurn and her husband David M. Zurn, his brother Samuel S. (Shelly) Miller, his niece Shannon Miller, his step siblings: Amelie Zurn-Galinsky, Rena (Spencer) Zurn-Fulweiler and Christopher F. Zurn and his aunt Susan (Steve McNeeley) Mueller and many other aunts/uncles, nieces/nephews and cousins. He is further survived by his dear friends Ann Marie Jensen and her daughter, Jillian and Patrick Fowler.

A special thank you to John’s caregivers, Brie, Cassy, Jeanette, and Richard.

Friends are invited to call on the family on Sunday July 18th from 2pm until the time of the funeral service at 3pm at Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services Westlake, 3801 W. 26th St. (at Powell Ave.).

Send condolences at www.Burtonfuneralhome.com.

Memorials may be made to The Achievement Center, 4950 W. 23rd St, Erie, PA 16506, formerly, Erie County Crippled Children’s Society or the charity of one’s choice.