Nina Milliman, whose working life included 29 years at the former TRW plant in Union Springs, died Nov. 8, 2026. She was 97.
Born in Oakfield, she was a daughter of Liberio Feneck and Pasqualena Versaggi Feneck, who came to the United States from Augusta, Sicily, according to her obituary from White Chapel Funeral Home.
Her family recalled how much her years at TRW meant to her. She enjoyed recounting the drive to Union Springs and took lasting pride in the work she did there over nearly three decades.
Relatives remembered her warmth and generosity, describing family as her greatest priority. Her obituary credits her with maintaining close family ties across generations and making the people around her feel cared for.
Survivors include her son, Ronald Milliman, and his wife, Martha; her daughter, Deborah Milliman Bond; and grandchildren Lisa Rao, Patty Rao, Shane Rao, Angela Rao, Kimberly Bagarozzo, Jamie Rao, Brian Bond, Ricky Woodman, Jason Woodman, Jeremey Woodman, Jesse Milliman and Tracy Murphy.
Her surviving family also includes 24 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. Her husband, Francis Milliman; daughter, Jean Woodman; siblings; and sons-in-law Donald Rao and Sheldon Bond died before her.
Calling hours were scheduled for Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at White Chapel Funeral Home, 197 South St., Auburn, with a funeral service scheduled for 1 p.m. The obituary listed St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Auburn as the burial location.
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