Age 90, a life-long resident of Bloomfield, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Louis E. Miller, Sr.; loving mother of Louis E. (Mendy) Miller, Jr., Jennifer Miller-Morgan, Matthew (Lisa Duncan) Miller and Luke (Douglas Root) Miller; cherished nana and grandma of Lauren, Chris, Zachary, Jacob, Carson, Tyler and the late Jessica; also survived by many great-grandchildren; devoted sister of the late Sylvia Stupy, Earla Schifino, Beatrice Stellitano, Virginia Monaco, Norma Mihal, Leona Coakley and Ronald (surviving spouse, Anna) Change and survived by dear nieces, nephews and friends.

Known to friends and family as “Dar,” she attended the former Holy Ghost Academy in West View but centered her work and family life in Bloomfield. She and husband Lou raised their four children in the home built by her father, Leo Change, a carpenter, and housing contractor.

As a child and in adulthood as a young mother, Dar knew the rough edges of life in a working-class community and what it took to make ends meet. She worked part-time at several Bloomfield restaurants and cleaned houses. She transformed her work life when she became the main housekeeper for families in Shadyside and Squirrel Hill. She was so beloved by her clients that she continued working for the children in their homes. She remained with them for decades, reluctantly retiring at age 83.

Outside of work, Dar had a rich social life. She was a voracious builder of jigsaw puzzles, always giving the impression that she needed help when she clearly did not. She viewed every puzzle as an easy opportunity to catch up with a family member or friend she had not seen in a while. She was a skilled card player, feared by those who dared to play against her. But her trio of dear friends — Phyllis Brierton, Margaret Runco and Vivian Mitchell —revered her as host of Friday night card parties. She loved to win but she also loved the laughter, the back-and-forth ribbing, the snacks, and glasses of wine.

While the housekeeping career and the demands of running her own household were substantial, she found time to consult her birding guide and sip coffee on the patio of her tiny backyard. She sent long letters and funny cards that recipients cherished as much for the beautiful penmanship as the cheery words.

While Dar never learned to drive, she was an expert on Allegheny County's public transit system, often transferring across several bus routes to reach Ross Park Mall. There were occasional jaunts to Pittsburgh's Rivers Casino, the Olive Garden for "dinner with the girls," and cherished weekend trips with sister-in-law Cindy Miller. But the place she loved most was her Bloomfield neighborhood. Well into her 80s, she would hike up the steep alley next to her home and shift into a brisk walk along Liberty Avenue.

She would duck into shops to greet owners and employees by first names. Typically, her stroll would end at the Starbucks next to her favorite Paddy Cake Bakery, and she would order a small coffee and a scone to fuel her for hours as she held court with the regulars.

Dar was in her late 80s before heart issues forced her to end her daily Bloomfield walks. Even though confined to her home, she worked to stay vibrant by entertaining callers with spoiler reviews of the latest episode of her favorite murder mystery show. She pressed neighborhood visitors on what was happening on her street, what birds they might have seen on local tree limbs and which golfers looked like winners in the latest televised tournament.

Despite mounting health problems over the past several years, family members and friends were amazed by her resilience and cheerful attitude. Dar’s greatest legacy to her beloved Bloomfield community may be her ability to move past daily adversities and pull the most possible joy out of life.

Family and friends are welcome at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Monday, July 6, 2026, from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish, St. Augustine Church on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages contributions to the national Care in Action, or the Pennsylvania Domestic Workers Alliance, organizations that fight for the dignity and fair treatment of house cleaners, nannies and care workers.