Jo Ann Cummins, age 87 of Troy, passed away Monday January 18, 2016 at Troy Care. She was born March 30, 1928 in Troy to the late Chester and Ethel (McCurdy) Oldham.

Survivors include daughter and son-in-law Marla and David Fair of Troy, granddaughter Demelza Fair of Troy, and great-granddaughter Leah Frazier of Troy.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Dale Cummins, who passed away December 29, 1992. Also preceding her in death is son Mark Cummins and brother Philip Oldham.

Jo Ann was a 1946 graduate of Troy High School and also attended the University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. She was a piano, organ and voice teacher for over 60 years. She was organist and choir director at the First United Church of Christ in Troy and Pleasant Hill United Church of Christ where she shared her faith in Jesus Christ.

A celebration of life will be held at Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy 11AM Monday January 25, 2016 with Pastor Johnathan Newman officiating. Friends may call one hour prior. Interment Riverside Cemetery, Troy. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Hospice of Miami County P.O. Box 502 Troy, Ohio 45373.