Miles Conway Obituary

Miles B. Conway, born Marvin Barry Cohen, age 86, passed away on July 6, 2025, in his home in Largo, Florida. He was born on January 4, 1939, in Indianapolis to Meyer and Sadye Cohen.

Miles is survived by his wife, Mai Poynok, his best friend and co-parent, Shellie Conway; his daughters, Kristina (Frank) Hockmuller and Laura (Todd) Davis; his seven grandchildren; his sisters, Barbara (Charles) Solomon and Sandra (Barry) Newman; and his brother, Stan (Carol) Cohen; and many, many nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.

Miles was known for his great sense of humor. He loved bringing joy to others with a funny joke or by performing magic tricks for the young members of his family. He had a passion for ballroom dancing and both practicing and teaching karate.

He was a traveler at heart. His adventures took him to places like Colombia, Cuba, and Thailand. His last journey was to see the Grand Canyon – a wonder he had yet to see. He had a brave spirit and a positive attitude that fueled his determination to keep exploring and keep trying.

He was an entrepreneur, always coming up with new business ideas. Miles owned a thriving scrap metal recycling plant, Abalene Scrap Metal & Recycling in Indianapolis, until 2003. Through that business, Miles was able to give back to his community by employing those who might otherwise be unemployable and creating income streams for those in need, all while making a positive environmental impact. Miles also loved giving to various charities, including Doctors Without Borders and Shriners Children’s Hospital.

A memorial service will be held at Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary, 11411 North Michigan Rd, on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM with a reception to immediately follow until 1:00 PM. 

Miles will be deeply missed, but he leaves us all smiling, whether from a well-timed joke or an unforgettable magic trick.