Esther M. Tester Esther M. Tester, age 96, of Troy, Ohio, passed away at 6:35PM on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. She was born on June 6, 1915 in Wapakoneta, Ohio to the late Joseph and Margaret Sheipline Brown. Her husband, Vernon Tester, preceded her in death on June 14, 1981. She is survived by her son-in-law, David Mers of Troy; one sister, Lucille Waldman of Wapakoneta, Ohio; three grandchildren: Doug and Toni Mers, Craig and Teresa Mers and Mark Mers all of Troy; two great-grandchildren: Aarin Burke and Clinton Mers; and four great-great-grandchildren: Tessa, Briella, Lucas and Abel. In addition to her parents and her spouse, Mrs. Tester was preceded in death by her daughter, Judy Mers on December 1, 2003; one grandson, Scott Patrick Mers on November 6, 2001; and nine siblings. She assisted her late husband with the operation of Troy Radiator & Marine Inc. A funeral service will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Baird Funeral Home, Troy, with interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery, Troy. Friends may call from 12-1PM on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, P.O. Box 502, Troy, Ohio 45373. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.