Dr. Sidney F. Miller Obituary (1943 - 2016)

Dr. Sidney F. Miller, age 72, passed away on January 18, 2016. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Sarah Miller. He is survived by his wife, Babs Miller; daughters, Amy (Frank) Fiorella and Debra (Jim) Gaetano; sister, Elaine (Arthur) Atlas; grandchildren, Brooke Fiorella, Andrew, Jayson and Matthew Gaetano. Sid graduated from Indiana University Medical School. He practiced general surgery at Miami Valley Hospital and was a professor at Wright State University in Dayton, OH. Sid moved to Columbus to establish the Burn Center at The Ohio State University. He was also a Past President of the American Burn Assoc. He was active with the Columbus Jewish Federation, served on the board of the JCC Columbus and board of JCC Assoc. of North America. Sid traveled internationally teaching doctors how to establish burn centers. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, January 20 in Indianapolis. A memorial service will be held at 10:30am on Thursday, January 21 at Epstein Memorial Chapel, 3232 E. Main St. with Rabbi Michael Ungar officiating. Shiva in will be observed at the home of Babs Miller on Thursday from 5-8pm, Saturday from 7-9pm and Sunday from 5-8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to Congregation Tifereth Israel, the American Burn Association or charity of donor’s choice. Online guestbook at www.epsteinmemorial.com