Lawrence J. Westfall Lawrence J. Westfall, age 76, of Troy, Ohio, passed away at 8:40 a.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born on December 6, 1935 in Troy to the late John L. and Arletta M. Gantz Westfall. He is survived by his children and their spouses: Robert Westfall, Michael and Tammy Westfall, Ronnie and Rama Westfall and Rodney Westfall all of Troy and Debbie and James Akers of West Milton, Ohio; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Kathy and Robert Cyphers of Tipp City, Ohio and Diane and Greg Smart of Troy; thirteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and his dog, Buster. In addition to his parents, Mr. Westfall was preceded in death by one son, Ricky. He was a 1954 graduate of Milton Union High School. He retired from Hobart Manufacturing after 42 years of service. Family graveside services will be held at Bethel West Cemetery, Tipp City, Ohio. Friends may call from 12-2 p.m. on Friday, December 30, 2011 at Baird Funeral Home, Troy. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Ohio, 1373 Grandview Avenue, Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 43212. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.