Maria C. (Marudiago) Miller

Maria C. Miller, 97, of Conneaut, passed away Saturday morning, December 20, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born December 8, 1928 in San Pedro, Sula, Honduras, the daughter of Bernandino and Trinidad (Hernandez) Marudiago.

Marie became a U.S. citizen on March 31, 1994. She worked as a trimmer at Conneaut Die Casting until she retired in 1984. As a member of Corpus Christi Parish, she found joy in gardening, particularly growing impressive beef tomatoes and delicious butternut squash, sewing, caring for her pets, and feeding stray cats nearby. Marie also loved music, dancing, cooking, traveling widely, and spending time with family in Honduras.

Above all, spending time with her children and grandchildren brought her the greatest happiness. Maria was the protector of all things with a heart of gold.

Survivors include her son Herbie (Maria) Diaz of Kenner, LA, daughters Lydia “Betty” Miller of Conneaut, Maria Kennedy of Sidney, OH, Verlys Loomis of Conneaut, Lois Jones of Conneaut, and Michelle (Brian) Lehtonen of Eastlake, OH; her adopted daughter Judy Berridge of Conneaut, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband David O. Miller; her daughters Particia Eichele and Verna Miller; son Rudy Miller; grandson Donnie Smith, brother Antonio Herandez; and sisters Catalina Moncada, Lola Hernandez, and Angela Torres.

Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, with Father Philip Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery.

Visitation is Tuesday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the funeral home, followed by the service.

Contributions may be made to Maddox and Friends Cat Rescue, 723 Clark St., Conneaut, OH, 44030. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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