The Rev. Dr. Daniel L. Migliore
7/22/1935–3/2/2026

Daniel L. Migliore, devoted theologian, teacher, scholar, and lover of family, church, and community, died on March 2, 2026.

Daniel’s 70 years in Princeton began in 1956 when, as a graduate of Westminster College (B.A., Summa cum Laude) and Danforth Fellow, he entered Princeton Theological Seminary. He earned the B.D. in 1959, then was admitted with a Franklin Murray, Jr., Fellowship to Princeton University, where he earned the M.A. in 1962 and Ph.D. in 1964. He has been an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A, and a member of the Presbytery of New Brunswick since 1962.

Daniel began teaching at Princeton Theological Seminary as Instructor in New Testament in 1962, was elected to the seminary faculty in 1966, and retired in 2009 as the Charles Hodge Professor of Systematic Theology. He taught over 4000 students in his 47 years at Princeton Seminary, many of whom expressed gratitude for his wisdom, kindness, and commitment to preparing future pastors and church leaders for ministry in a complex, ever-changing world. Deeply grounded in Reformed theology, especially the theology of Karl Barth, he was able to clearly and winsomely present other theological perspectives; grounded in Christian faith, he was committed to interfaith dialogue and building bridges of mutual compassion and understanding. As one of his students put it: “You are my theological GPS.”

His books include Called to Freedom: Liberation Theology and the Future of Christian Doctrine, The Power of God and the Gods of Power, Philippians and Philemon, and Rachels’ Cry: Prayer of Lament and Rebirth of Hope (with Kathleen Billman). He edited several other books. His published essays, monographs, sermons, and book chapters number in the hundreds. His widely used introduction to theology, Faith Seeking Understanding, is now in its fourth edition (1991, 2004, 2014, 2023) and has been translated into several languages.

In addition to teaching (his first love) and writing, Daniel shouldered many administrative responsibilities during his years of service at Princeton Seminary, including serving as Director of Doctoral Studies (1970-71), Chair of the Theology Department for three terms of office, and Editor of the Princeton Seminary Bulletin (1988-94). He was an active participant in the American Theological Society, the Karl Barth Society of North America, and Duodecim. He served on many ecclesiastical committees, as well as participated in Princeton community activities, including the Granada, Nicaragua Sister-Cities Committee (1987-88), the Princeton Delegation to Granada (1988), and the Princeton Peace Coalition.

In May 2025, Daniel became the first recipient of the Daniel L. Migliore Distinguished Presidential Award for Faithful Leadership: “Named in tribute to beloved theologian and teacher Professor Daniel Migliore, this award celebrates individuals whose lives and work embody the very heart of Christian discipleship — courageous leadership, theological depth, and faithful service in the world.”

Daniel was predeceased by his parents, Salvatore and Clara Migliore; his spouse of 57 years, Margaret Williams Migliore; his twin brothers Philip and Salvatore; and brother-in-law Philip Frances. He is survived by his spouse Kathleen (Kadi) Billman, daughter Rebecca Migliore (Ann Marie Cerciello), son Mark Migliore (Tamzin Anderson), grandsons Luca and Matteo, sister Grace Migliore Frances, sister-in-law Ann Migliore, and many nieces and nephews. Daniel’s marriage to Kadi brought Adam and Kaylee Billman-Galuhn into Daniel’s life, and their children James and Charles enjoyed their “Grandpa Dan.”

A memorial service will be held (and livestreamed) at Nassau Presbyterian Church on Saturday, April 18, 11 a.m. Those wishing to honor Daniel’s memory are encouraged to donate to the Salvatore and Clara Migliore memorial scholarship of Princeton Theological Seminary, Arm In Arm (which provides food, housing, and assistance to those in need), or Penn Medicine Hospice.

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Katherine (Kathie) Spalt Miller

Katherine (Kathie) Spalt Miller, 85, died peacefully on March 11, 2026. Born June 17, 1940, in Plainfield, NJ, she was the daughter of Ellen French Spalt and Evan R. Spalt. She attended the Hartridge School, Smith College, and Columbia Teachers College, and lived in Princeton since 1968.

After graduating from Smith College in 1962, Kathie joined the newly formed Peace Corps, serving as the second group in the field, Ghana II. She taught English at Yaa Asantewaa Secondary school outside of Kumasi, Ghana. One of her students, Susie Bannerman, stayed in contact with her after Kathie returned to the US in 1964, a friendship that continued until Susie’s death in 2025. In 2016, Kathie published an epistolary memoir entitled Letters from Susie: Growing Up Ghanaian 1962-2015.

In 1964, Kathie worked at American Field Service for a year, then entered Columbia Teachers College. She made the teaching of English and English as a Second Language the primary focus of her career. While at TC she lived in International House, where she met her soon to be husband, David Miller. The couple married in June 1966, and by October 1966 were in Kabul, Afghanistan, teaching English at Kabul University as their Peace Corps assignment.

Kathie moved to Princeton in 1968 with her husband and began teaching English at South Brunswick High School. They lived in Moscow for a year during Dave’s dissertation research, and upon returning to the US, Kathie began part-time teaching of ESL in the Princeton school system.

The ’70s were spent in Princeton, teaching and welcoming two children to the family, Rebecca and Ashley. In 1981 the family moved to Monrovia, Liberia, for two years, where Kathie taught English at the American Cooperative School. They returned to Princeton in 1983 where Kathie resumed her teaching career in the Princeton schools until her retirement in 2003. She enjoyed travel, including return visits to Ghana and throughout the world.

Kathie loved gardening, delighting in the fresh tomatoes of late summer, and spending time at poolside and relaxing and reading in the screened porch. Kathie was an avid reader, enjoyed cooking and entertaining family and friends, and was a member of her neighborhood book group and of SEED with her former teaching colleagues. She looked forward to Joyce Carol Oates’ annual novel in particular. She most of all enjoyed spending time with her husband, kids and, later in life, her three beloved grandchildren: Pete, Tom, and Ceci.

Kathie is survived by her husband of 59 years, David H. Miller; her brother, Allen Spalt and family; daughter, Rebecca Miller; son, Ashley S. Miller; daughter-in-law Jennifer M. Phillips; and three grandchildren: Peter J. Phillips Miller, Thomas S. Phillips Miller, and Cecilia E. Miller.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation. A memorial gathering will be announced in the future.

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Mary Lee Jamieson

Mary Lee Jamieson of Lawrenceville and Princeton, New Jersey, died on Monday, March 9, 2026. She was 89 years of age. A daughter of Helen Lee and Paul Revere O’Connell, she was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. There she graduated from the Bancroft School, before attending and graduating from Smith College in Northampton, MA. After college she lived in Cambridge and worked in the Personnel Department of John Hancock in Boston.

She met her husband, Thomas Crawford Jamieson, Jr., on a blind date during his third year at Harvard Law School. They married in June 1960, and after a two month honeymoon in Europe, they lived in Lawrenceville, NJ. While they raised their four children, she did volunteer work, including serving as a Trustee of Montclair State University. At the age of 40, she began to work at the Lawrenceville School, holding a number of faculty positions including Director of Parent Programs, Director of Special Events, and Assistant to the Head Master. She was elected an honorary member of the class of ’52. She and her husband especially enjoyed travel, golf, and their home in Vermont.

When her husband became ill, she retired early from Lawrenceville. She volunteered at St. Francis Medical Center, which named its Cancer Pavilion in his memory. For 10 years she was a Trustee of Stuart Country Day School, serving as Co-Chair of the Endowment Campaign.

She leaves their four children: son Crawford of Hong Kong; son J.J. and his wife Tana of Santa Monica, CA; daughter Lee and her husband Jack Englert of Jamaica Plain, MA; and son Paul and his wife Stacey of Syosset, NY; 12 grandchildren: Ford, Rhys, Hart, Kenya, Liam, Connor, Alex, Cole, Blair, Haley, Tom, and Sally; her sister Sue Sunderland and her husband Dave of Weston, MA; her brother Paul O’Connell of Manitou Springs, CO; and sister-in-law Sue Jamieson of Atlanta, GA, as well as nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Tom Jamieson, and her sister Ann Anderson.

A funeral mass was held Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Stuart Country Day School. Burial in the Lawrenceville Cemetery was private.

Contributions may be made to: the endowed Jamieson Family Fund at the Lawrenceville School, Box 6125, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648; or Stuart Country Day School, 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton, NJ 08540, “in memory of Mary Lee Jamieson.”

Arrangements were made by the William Murphy Funeral Home.