Joyce Kessler Stone Joyce Kessler Stone, age 88, of Troy, Ohio passed away Monday, February 6, 2012 in Kentucky. She was born August 14, 1923 the daughter of the late Michael and Nellie Geisman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert Lee Kessler and Leeroy Stone; two sisters, Mary Slifer and Norma Ritchie. Mrs. Stone is survived by her daughter, Susan Kessler Rivera of Louisville, KY; grandsons, Vincent Rivera of Clarksville, IN, and Matthew Rivera of Louisville, KY. Mrs. Stone was employed with Montgomery Wards for 25 years in Troy and Piqua. She was a 1941 graduate of Troy High School. Mrs. Stone attended the Troy Gospel Tabernacle for most of her life where she was a Sunday School Superintendent for 30 years and the longest surviving member of the church. She was known to love children's ministry and soul winning. Joyce is now with her family and many friends worshipping the King of Kings and the Lord of Hosts. Funeral service will be held 1:00PM Friday, February 10, 2012 at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy, Ohio. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Troy. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00PM on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.