Whew, I know it has been a year.  Still, it is hard to believe that Dave is gone.   
Marlene and Alex, as you know, I worked with your Dad for a long time (both at JCPenney and CEC).  Dave was a super smart guy that knew how to do a good job and to make people laugh.  He was a great auditor that really liked what he did.  He loved life too.  He did a lot of cool things for people…  Examples:
•	I recall when Alex got a Mustang for his 16 birthday.  Wow, I thought that was so cool.  Dave loved cars.  …especially Mustangs.  I’m pretty sure he had three mustangs (including the Shelby).  What a cool 16th birthday prez.
•	At CEC, he’d make coffee in the morning.  I just have a distinct memory of walking into the common area of the office (super early) and Dave was there cutting coffee bags and getting the coffee pots going.  Nobody knew he was the one that made their coffee.  It was just a nice thing to do.  Dave did it daily.  Pretty cool.  
•	Strategic cussing…  if there was a stressful situation where people needed a lift.  Dave would toss out some well-timed cuss words to break the stress in the room.  Everyone appreciated his timing and clever usage of the language. 
•	The neighbors…  Dave’s yard.  Bags of mulch.  This time of year Dave used bags and bags and bags.  He’d talk about it regularly.  Your neighbors were the luckiest peeps in the world as Dave liked his yard.  My understanding is Christmas (inside the house) was also really an event.
Total memories:
•	Dave was a Pittsburg guy.  Like you Marlene, he had the perfect Pittsburg accent.  Mr. Steelers!  
•	Dave liked “classic rock.”  His little commuter car was filled with CDs.  Mr. Classic R
Deb Moore and I meet for coffee on a pretty regular basis.  We always talk and share memories about “Miller.”  Both of us miss him a bunch.
Marlene and Alex – I’m so sorry for your loss.  It is not fair.  In fact, it is just crummy.  I hope that you are both doing well.  I’m sure Dave is watching over you both.


Dave was a positive person with an upbeat personality.  He always greeted me with a smile.  I will miss seeing his smile, knowing that he would be preparing a fresh pot of coffee after lunch, and prior to last year, smelling his wonderful cologne.  Dave and I started at CEC the same year and were contemporaries.  We had an encouraging conversation in the breakroom the last day he was at the office and I'm ever so grateful for that  gift.          

I'm so sorry to hear about Dave's passing, he was such a nice man, great boss and co-worker.  I didn't work for him that long, but he made an impression.  And his smile could light up the room.  Dave, I hope you rest in peace, the world is a slightly darker place without you in it.  

Dave was a great boss and team player.  I will always cherish memories of the amazing Christmas open houses he and Marlene had for friends and co-workers. And the many Christmas trees that adorned their home. 
Rest easy, my friend. 

My heart is filled with sadness over the passing of my friend and former co-worker, Dave.  I affectionately referred to Dave as "Miller" for most of our friendship.  Miller made me laugh, was always willing to provide guidance and was always supportive.  He was a very good friend.  He loved his family and was especially proud of his son, Alex.  Dave had a black and white photo framed and displayed on his desk.  On one side of the frame was a photo of Dave as a young man dressed in a black suit.  On the other side, was a photo of Alex also as a young man dressed in a black suit.  If you didn't know better, you would have thought they were brothers.  Dave cherished this photo.

Miller, thanks for the rounds of golf, the rides in your Mustang and teaching me to include the orange slice with a glass of Blue Moon! May you rest in peace, dear friend.

Deb Moore

Marlene and Alex,
My heart goes out to you both.  Dave was a great guy and will certainly be missed.  
Dave was an exceptionally kind man.  One particular memory…  Dave was always one of the first employees to arrive at CEC in the morning.  As a service to others, Dave made several jugs of coffee for the entire building.  He did this every day.  Most people never knew who made their morning coffee.  Certainly, most never expected the Director of Internal Audit (Dave Miller) was the one that did it.  
Dave loved cars, especially his Shelby Mustang.  That car reflected Dave’s personality so well.  With that said, Dave’s heart was as big as that car’s motor.  That big heart made him a great family man, a loyal employee, and a rabid Steelers fan.   Dave always talked so highly of his family.  He took great pride in you, Alex.  I recall hearing about you specifically on your 16th birthday (Someone got a pretty cool present on that day) and when you graduated from college and started your professional life.  Please know your Dad had great confidence in you.  Marlene, Dave was so proud of you (from your business smarts to your ability to decorate for Christmas).  He was also deeply grateful for his brother who looked after his Father in PA.   
At both of the Companies where he worked, Dave was a loyal employee.  He did audits all over JCPenney and CEC.  He consistently did an awesome job.  He made things better and identified millions in cost savings.  Importantly, he gave back to the audit profession by training so many auditors!
Finally, Dave consistently greeted his friends with his big smile.  I was a regular recipient and benefactor of Dave’s smile.  Most would say that smile could make your day.  I can certainly say that.  Actually, when I think of Dave, I recall his smile the most!
Thanks for letting me share.  David Price


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David W Miller

January 31, 1955 – March 14, 2022

Stonebriar Funeral Home and Cremation Services

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