Joan M. Miller, 78, of Columbus, died December 22, 2010 at Mt. Carmel/St. Ann’s Hospital. She was born June 29, 1932 in Circleville, the daughter of John and Opal (Smith) Cain. She was preceded in death by her parents; 1st. husband, Paul Karshner, I; children, Robin K. Karshner and Donna Hurt; 2 brothers, Charles and David. She is survived by her husband, Robert Miller; son, Paul (Kimberly) Karshner, III; step children, William Miller, Karen (Mark) Blakley, Timothy (Lori) Miller, Brenda Balasico and Patricia (Todd) Thorson; 2 grandchildren, Paul Karshner, IV and Zach Karshner; 9 step grandchildren; 3 step great grandchildren; brother, Ron (Judy) Cain and sister Marilyn Hardbarger. Graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday December 28, 2010 at Forest Cemetery. Arrangements were completed by the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville.