Dorotha L. Gingrich, age 95, of Troy, Ohio passed away at 12:40PM on Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Troy Care & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on December 15, 1916 in Pleasant Hill, Ohio, to the late Harrison Clyde and Rosabelle Alexander Ward. She married Judge Paul G. Gingrich on November 1, 1940 and he preceded her in death on September 13, 1969. She is survived by her son, Douglas Gingrich of Troy; sister, Gladys Stanley of Piqua, Ohio; brother, Kenneth Ward of Troy; sister-in-law, Mary Gingrich; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Gingrich was preceded in death by five brothers: Charles, Merle, Forrest, Paul, and Lowell "Chester" Ward; and two sisters: Elsie Cost and Annabelle Cruea. She graduated from Staunton High School in 1934. Mrs. Gingrich was a Deaconess at First United Church of Christ, Troy, and worked as the secretary at the First Presbyterian Church, Troy from 1970-1984. She was also a member of the Troy Senior Citizens. Services will be held at 10:30AM on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at the First United Church of Christ, Troy, with Pastor Lauren Allen officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Troy. Friends may call from 6-8PM on Monday at Baird Funeral Home, Troy. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Church of Christ, 120 South Market Street, Troy, Ohio 45373.