Margaret Edith Koontz Dildine, 96, of Troy, Ohio passed out of this life on Monday, March 1, 2004 at her residence. She was born on February 18, 1907 in Lincoln, Nebraska to the late Isaiah Tipton and Edith Caroline Edmunds Koontz. She is preceded in death by her husband, Francis N. Dildine in March of 1976. She is survived by two children; Daughters & Son-in-law: Mary Hardy of California; and Edith C. Don B. Demmitt of Troy, Ohio. Also one sister, Jean Franke of California survives. Mrs. Dildine has four grandchildren; John and Rebecca Baumann, Hillary Averill, and Robert Watson. She also has three great grandchildren. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church; Troy Music Club; and Troy Historical Society. She was a 1925 graduate of Troy High School. She worked many years at the Courthouse in Auditors and Recorders Office and she worked at Miami County Welfare as a Case worker. She taught Piano lessons most of her life. The Rev. Theron Smith will be officiating the service. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County; PO Box 502, Troy, Ohio 45373.