Miriam a. Troyer, age 64, a resident of the Oak Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Baltic, Ohio, died late Thursday night, December 31, 2020 in the center following a brief illness.
She was born April 25, 1956 in Wooster, Ohio and was the daughter of Barbara a. Yoder Troyer of Dover and the late Abe a. Troyer, Jr. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel a. Troyer, who died November 28, 2020.
Miriam had a history of working in local restaurants, and also cared for the elderly and performed house cleaning for Sandy Wenger for many years. She also engaged in volunteer work for Wooster Community Hospital. She enjoyed filling her free time knitting and crocheting. Miriam treasured interaction with other people, and had an engaging demeanor which was always accompanied by a broad smile.
In addition to her mother Barbara a. Troyer, she is survived by her two brothers and two sisters Leon (Jeannie) Troyer of Long Boat Key, FLA., David Troyer of Dover, and Ruth Troyer and Mrs. Wilma (Larry, Sr.) Troyer, both of Apple Creek, OH, two nieces, Mrs. Karla (Matt) Postlethwait and Mrs. Ariel (Ben) Brodwolf, a nephew Austin Pamer, great-nephews Logan Postlethwait, Kylar Postlethwait, and Christopher Brodwolf and great-niece Amelia Brodwolf.
Private family graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in the Dover Burial Park located at 5651 North Wooster Avenue, Dover, with Minister Josh Robinson officiating. No public calling hours are scheduled, but the family will observe a private visitation. The Baxter-Gardner Funeral Home at Sherrodsville, Ohio is handling arrangements. The Troyer Family would like to publicly offer their most sincere thanks and gratitude to the staff of the Oak Pointe Facility. The collective dedication, kindness and compassion that they exhibited on behalf of our beloved Miriam never can be fully expressed. Contributions in Miriam's memory may be made to the Oak Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Activities or Rehabilitation Department, 130 Buena Vista Exd., Baltic, Ohio 43804. To leave an online condolence message please visit the funeral home website.
Baxter-Gardner
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www.baxtergardner.com
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