CANASTOTA . . .

Suzanne I. Miller, 78, of 7125 Beebe Bridge Road, Canastota, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Oneida Healthcare, following a brief illness.

She was born on May 9, 1947, in Syracuse, the daughter of the late Charles and Cora (Walts) VanHooser.

Suzanne lived in Canastota most of her life, attending the Canastota schools.

She enjoyed doing crafts, puzzle books, reading, watching television, her cats, and spending time with her family.

Suzanne married Kenneth G. Miller on May 9, 1964, in Stockbridge.

Surviving besides her husband, Kenneth Miller, Sr., are: four sons, Kenneth Jr. and Mary Miller of Canastota, Robert Sr. and Dorthea Miller of Canastota, Charles and Tabitha Miller of Madison, and John and Tiffany Miller of Waterville; four daughters, Melissa and Warren Chaffee of Hamilton, Loretta and Mark Polisse of Canastota, Kitty Kilbourn of Reidsville, NC, and Jennie and Jerry Millington of Vernon Center; twenty-four grandchildren; forty-four great grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Suzanne was predeceased by two grandsons, John Francis Miller, and James "Bug" Clapper, Jr.; one great granddaughter, Marley Mai Foster; two brothers, Robert VanHooser, and James Krichbaum; and two sisters, Mary Holmes, and Jackie Krichbaum.

Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the J. Homer Ball Funeral Home, Inc., 201 James Street, Canastota. A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, following the calling hours. Pastor Jonathan Burns of Heritage Baptist Church, Wampsville, will officiate.