Joyce A. Hirsch Joyce A. Hirsch, age 77, of Troy, Ohio, passed away on Sunday evening, June 9, 2013. She was born on March 2, 1936 in Troy, to the late William Edward and Goldie Pearl Arthur Hirsch. She is survived by her longtime companion, Wallace Cavender; six nieces, Karen Virgil Young of Lexington, Kentucky, Darla Grapner of Piqua, Wilma Steve Shafer of Piqua, Marta Gorden Akers of Troy, Debra Jud White of Quincy, Ohio, and Dawn Eugene North of Troy; as well as many great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her sister, Helen Evora Hirsch Long and brother-in-law, Wilmot Martin Long. She was a graduate of Troy High School. She was a member of the First United Church of Christ, Troy, where she spent more than ten years serving as the pianist. She also enjoyed Bridge Club and bowling. Joyce worked at Trojan Manufacturing for 25 years and also served as John Fulker's Secretary. Services will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Baird Funeral Home, Troy, with interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery, Troy. Friends may call from 10:00-11:00AM on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice of charity. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.