Cynthia A. Miller 1949-2021

She was born in Youngstown, the daughter of Robert and Margaret Bigley.

Cindy was a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School in 1967. She worked for Ohio Bell for 32 years.

Cindy enjoyed gambling and gained her nickname “Purple Flame” from loving the color purple and her unique and wild personality. She loved having dogs and enjoyed making people laugh in any situation.

She is survived by three sisters, Diane Bevan of Columbus, Nancy Bigley of Austintown and Lori (John) Merlino of Windsor; as well as nieces and nephews, Doug (Andrea) Bevan, Deana (Chris) Bowman, Samantha (Jason) Flaviano, Adam (Edie) Semchee; and one great-niece and several great-nephews.

Cindy was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Bobbie Bigley.

Family and friends will be received at the Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home, Inc., Youngstown, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, from 2 to 4 p.m. A funeral service will be held Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, at the funeral home, at 11 a.m.

Interment will follow in Green Haven Memorial Gardens.

The family would like to thank the staff at Ironwood for all of their care. Also a big thank you to Beth Kline, her caregiver, for taking such good care of her for the past few years.

To view this obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.vaschak-kirilafh.com.

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