Sara Mae Miller

Published January 23, 2026 - 5:28 p.m.

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Sara Mae Miller passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Saint Joseph Care Center, Louisville, OH at the age of 78.

Services will be held at Maple Grove Mennonite Church, 2121 Smith Kramer St., Hartville, OH on Saturday, February 7. Calling hours will be from 9:30-11 a.m., with a memorial service at 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon in the fellowship hall. Heartfelt appreciation for the staff members at St. Joseph Senior assisted living.

To share condolences, fond memories, or read the full obituary, please visit www.arnoldfuneralhome.com.

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