Ferne L. Troup


Ferne L. Troup, age 92 of Deep Creek Road, Ashland, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Mount Carmel Senior Living Community.

She was born on September 21, 1927 at home, a daughter of the late Earl and Ida Yoder Merwine.

Ferne was a graduate of the former Hegins Township High School Class of 1945.

She was married to Delbert D. Troup for 51 years until his passing in 1996.

Ferne was a cherished member of St. John's "Kimmel's" Church, Barry Township, where she was active in the Ladies Guild.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Dennis; daughter, Karen Troup; and brothers Arthur, Palmer, Allen, Glen, and Lewis Merwine.

She is survived by son, Duane D. Troup, and wife Linda, Hegins; granddaughter, Tracy Derck, wife of Robert, Shamokin; four Great-Grandchildren, Toby Tobias, Kylee Lash, Jesse Lash, Alexis Troup.

Services will be held at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, on Thursday March 19, at 11A.M.

A viewing will be held from 10 A.M. until the time of service at the funeral home.

Burial will be made in St. John's "Kimmel's" Cemetery.

Contributions can be made to St. John's "Kimmel's" Church Memorial Fund.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .