Melanie Miles

Melanie Miles, age 59, of Lebanon Twp., NJ passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on June 6, 1962 in Columbus, OH.  She spent her childhood in Ohio and resided in Lebanon Twp. since 2012. 

She was the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Martha (Troop) Miles. 

Melanie was the wife of Thomas Stanton, celebrating 18 years of marriage.

She earned her undergraduate degree from Otterbein University in Westerville, OH and went on to earn her Master’s in Fine Art from Ohio University in Athens, OH. 

Melanie was a very talented Theatrical Costumer.  She worked for various companies throughout her vast career including Sesame Place in Bucks County, PA, Shakespeare of NJ in Morristown, NJ as well as the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival.  She worked for various brands creating mascot costumes.  In High Point, NC she worked for the Police Department’s undercover unit, creating costumes for undercover officers.  Sharing her love of Halloween, Melanie also worked doing costumes for the Halloween Haunt at Dorney Park in Allentown, PA.  

Melanie had many passions in life including her love of design.  She especially loved to decorate her house every season.  She had a fine sense of color.  She also adored animals.  She was a magnet for critters of any kind.  Not only did she love helping stray animals, but she enjoyed caring for her goats, chickens, fish, frogs, dogs and cat.  She could regularly be seen driving her little tractor around the property while taking care of all of her animals.

Melanie also enjoyed the water and especially loved beach vacations.

Survivors in addition to her loving husband include her step-son; Matthew Stanton of Columbus, OH.  One sister; Marty Miles Paciocco and her husband Tom of Crozet, VA.  One brother; Davison Miles and his wife Donna of Marysville, OH.  One niece; Emily Stephens and one nephew; Brian Miles.

Due to the forecasted snow storm, the Memorial service will be VIRTUAL ONLY and take place on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 10:30am Church of the Master United Methodist, 24 N. Grove Street, Westerville, OH.  Please click the link below to view the service on Thursday.  Interment will follow at Otterbein Cemetery at a later date.

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Arrangements are under the direction of Naughright-Scarponi Funeral Home in High Bridge, NJ. 

Memorials can be made to Woodlands Wildlife Refuge, 676 County Rd. 513, Pittstown, NJ 08867.

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