John Herbert Miles, 78, of Whiting, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Community Medical Center in Toms River. Born in Kingston, Pa, he lived in Oak Ridge, Pompton Lakes and Chatham before moving to Whiting in 1996. John was a music teacher for 40 years teaching at West Milford High School for 27 years. He was also the wrestling coach at West Milford High School for 15 years. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Miles; one son and daughter-in-law, John Herbert and Laureen Miles; one daughter, Debbe Dempster; one brother, Bruce Miles; five grandchildren, Christopher, Megan, Crystal, Lindsay and Aimee and two great-grandchildren, Mason and Danica. Services are private.