Ronald A. Miller

Ronald A. Miller, 90, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a graduate of Syracuse University and earned his MD in 1952 from the Medical University of New York at Syracuse. He was a member of Alpha Epsilon Delta, Phi Beta Kappa and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1954 and served as captain at the time of his discharge in 1956.

For many years, Ronald had his own private practice and took care of many patients in the area including, the Chest Clinic, VNA, St. Camillus, Van Duyn, Community General and St. Joseph’s Hospital. After the closing of his private practice, he was then employed with Preventive Medicine and Industrial Medical Associates.

A member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, he was active with the Shriners and also with the Crossroads Lodge #520, Medical Society of New York, American Medical Assoc., and the American Board of Internal Medicine. Later in his career, he became a member and Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Examiners.

In 2004, Ronald was awarded the Distinguished Service Award presented by the Onondaga County Medical Society. He received many other awards and accolades throughout his career, but above all loved spending time with his family, especially at his camp in Old Forge.

Ronald was a lifelong learner and a concerned listener, always taking interest in others.

Surviving are his wife of 66 years, the former Donna Fish; son, Ronald (Mary Beth) of Liverpool; daughters, Beth (David) Toole of Rutherford, NJ, Melanie (David) Gaines of Pawleys Island, SC, Heather (Tracy) Dorgan of Kittery, ME, and Kimberly (Robert) Williams of Camillus; sister, Elaine Perkins of Phoenix, AZ; brother, Leon of Camillus; and eight grandchildren and was predeceased by his beloved granddaughter, Ashley.

Relatives and friends may call Tuesday, April 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 11 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Michael's Lutheran Church, 5108 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Ronald will be laid to rest in Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 98018, Washington, DC 20090-8018.