V. Maxene Bitzow, age 86, of Troy, OH passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at the Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH. She was born on March 27, 1929 in Fletcher, OH to the late William H. and Mary E. (Covault) Snyder. Maxene is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Victoria and Charles Kiser of Troy; son: Brent Bitzow of St. Paris; grandsons: Jason Hull and Brandon Bitzow; granddaughter: Nicole Cavanaugh Bitzow and great-grandchildren: Rashon, Jaseline, Trenen, Trace, Jayla, Ayden andHolden. In addition to her parents, Maxene was preceded in death by her sister: Pauline Jackson. Maxene was a graduate of Elizabeth School. She was a former member of the Girls Civic League and a volunteer with the Miami County Humane Society. She was an avid animal lover. Maxene retired from Hobart Brothers Company after 22 years of service. She was formerly employed with the Empire Restaurant in Troy and the Troy Country Club. No services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Miami County Humane Society. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.

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