Tipp City mourns loss of UC student

TIPP CITY, Ohio (WDTN) - Early Monday 20-year-old Ellen Garner died from injuries she suffered New Year's Day in a fire at a home near the campus of the University of Cincinnati.

Garner was a graduate of Tippecanoe High School in Miami County.

The Superintendent of Tipp City Schools, Dr. John Kronour,  told 2 NEWS, "We are all saddened by the loss of Ellen. She was a great student from a very supportive family and we are going to miss her very much."

There was a Facebook page set up in support of her recovery.  Now it lets people know that "the Garner family and their friends kissed Ellen's earthly body goodbye this morning."  You can read comments by clicking this link  https://www.facebook.com/PrayForEllen?fref=ts.

Wednesday, January 16 Buffalo Wild Wings in Troy will hold a benefit for Garner's family. 10% of all proceeds that day will be donated.

For those who cannot make it to the restaurant, donations can be made through the Tipp City United Methodist Church.  Checks can be made out to Tipp UMC with the memo line Ellen Garner.

A service in her honor is expected on Friday.