Theda Bell Theda Bell, age 75, of Blair, Nebraska, formerly of Troy, Ohio died on December 24, 2009 at Blair Memorial Hospital, Blair, Nebraska. She was born on April 4, 1934 to the late Glennis and Flossie Staley Bell. Her husband of 54 years, James E. Bell, preceded her in death on June 3, 2007. Survivors include one son, Randy Bell of Blair, Nebraska; two grandchildren, Alycia M. Lassen of Lebanon, Ohio and Amanda K. Lazier of Troy, Ohio; two great-grandchildren, Dahlia Lazier and Joseph Wyatt Lassen; and one brother, Jerry Bell of Tipp City, Ohio. She was a member of Cove Springs United Church of Christ. A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Riverside Cemetery Chapel, Troy, with interment to follow. Baird Funeral Home, Troy is assisting the family with local arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Ohio Southwest Region, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.