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Raisch, Fred:

Ramsey, Frank: Brother of William "Babe" Ramsey

Ramsey, William "Babe":

Ramsey, William M.: (The following obituary appeared in the Cincinnati Enquirer on February 28, 1991 and was written by Scipio Thomas.) William Ramsey used his special knowledge of sports, when he was an industrial arts teacher, to build rapport with students. “They liked sports, and he liked to talk about sports, so that helped,” said Robert D. Howard, a longtime friend. Ramsey, a former chairman of Miami University’s department of industrial education and official announcer for Miami football and basketball during the 1940s, died Sunday, at the Otterbein Retirement Center in Lebanon (Ohio). He was 87. “He was an extremely well-liked guy,” said Howard, who was director of public information during the 1940s. “People would remember him as a quiet guy who always had time for you.” Mr. Ramsey, a native of Darrtown, Ohio, attended McGuffey High School in Oxford and earned a teaching diploma from Miami in 1923. In 1946, he joined the Miami University industrial education department and retired in 1967. He served seven years as chairman. Mr. Ramsey pursued his eduction at Miami, where he earned bachelor and master of science degrees. Mr. Ramsey was a member of Epsilon Pi Tau fraternity, Butler County Teachers Association, Missouri Valley Industrial Eduction Association, Lambda Chi Alpha, Darrtown Stockman Protective Association, Oxford Country Club, and Kiwanis. He is survived by a daughter, Joanne Rose, of Bedford (Ohio); a grandson; nieces and nephews. Services will be 11 a.m. today at Smith and Ogle Funeral Home, 101 W. Church St., Oxford. Burial will be at Darrtown Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Darrtown Parish Methodist Church, Church and Walnut streets, Darrtown, or the McCullought-Hyde Memorial Hospital, 110 N. Poplar St., Oxford.

Reeb, Benno Edward: (1878-1967) Benno E. Reeb, 87, formerly of 1335 Maple Ave. died Wednesday morning in the Fairfield Nursing Home, where he had been a patient for the past two years. Mr. Reeb was a prominent professional baseball pitcher at the time of the turn of the century. He played with many local teams, including the old Krebs Nine, Milders, the Anchors and the Mosler Safe Co.. Professionally he played with Vicksburg, Miss.; and Houston, Texas. He had pitched against the Chicago Cubs and was particularly proud of his many friends in the major league. Born in Darrtown Dec. 24, 1878; he was the only son of Michael and Matilda Sweet (Suese or Suess) Reeb. He spent his early youth in Darrtown and attended the public schools of that area. On Oct. 28,1903,he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Hedges in Darrtown and to this union three sons and three daughters were born. Mr. and Mrs. Reeb were a very devoted couple and enjoyed more than 60 years of happy married life, until her death October, 1964. A lock setter by trade, Mr. Reeb was a valued employee of Mosler for more than 50 years. An expert in his field , Mr. Reeb took great pride in his work. He traveled extensively for Mosler during his many years with the company. An ardent naturalist, he spent many hours in his garden. Mr. Reeb had been a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, since 1911. He leaves three sons, Edward and Robert, Hamilton and Wilmur Reeb, Meridian, Miss; three daughters, Mrs. Harry (Betty) Junkin, Mrs. Ray (Ruth) Schurger and Mrs. Mary Frary, all of Hamilton; 22 grandchildren and nine great-grand children. In additon to his wife, Mr. Reeb was preceded in death by a half-brother Henry Braasch. Services will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Colligan Funeral Home, 437 S. Third St. Burial will follow on the family lot in Greenwood Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the funeral home Friday but friends may call Saturday from 9.a.m. until the time of services. Pallbearers for Benno E. Reeb are James Reeb, Benny Schurger, Gail Hinderlong, Robert Frary, Thomas Reeb and Stephan Lee, all grandsons of Mr. Reeb. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Colligan Funeral Home, 437 S. Third. St. with the Rev. Owen Delp, pastor of St. Mark Evangelical United Brethren Church, officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Reeb leaves 19 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. HAMILTON JOURNAL NEWS - HAMILTON, OHIO - JUNE 1967

Reiff, Ada: wife of Raymond

Reiff, Raymond: farmer, Rt. 177, south of Darrtown; second farm south of the Four Mile Creek - on the west side of the road. Dairy farm (Holstein cattle)

Requarth, Harvey A.: The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal - "Harvey A. Requarth Jr., 81 of Darrtown, died early Friday morning, June 16. He was born on July 16, 1918 in Dayton. He graduated from Oakwood High School in Dayton, and attended Miami University. On Aug. 22, 1942, he married Mary Elizabeth Harris at the Harris farm on Scott Road in Darrtown. They returned to Scott Road 55 years later and settled into a home they built there in 1997. A private graveside service was held n Monday, June 19, at the Darrtown Cemetery. The Smith & Ogle Funeral Home, Oxford, was in charge of the services. The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 4411 Hamilton-Richmond Rd., Oxford, Ohio 45056 or Habitat for Humanity, Richard Bement, 6381 State Rd., Somerville, Ohio 45064 or the charity of your choice."

Rice, Evelyn (Hileman) (1926-2010): Darrtown resident; wife of Alfred; mother of Carl, Janet, Judy, and Jim. The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal News: "RICE, Evelyn age 84, of Darrtown OH passed on Wednesday, September 8, 2010. Evelyn was born August 26, 1926 in Indiana to Denver and Faye (Waltz) Hileman. She was preceded in death by her husband Alfred Rice and daughter Janet Bowlin. Evelyn is survived by her children, Carl (Vel) Rice, Jim (Debbie) Rice, Judy (Robert) Hulshult, Melissa Lohr, son-in-law Bob Bowlin; sisters Mary Louise Lutz and Elizabeth Howard , eleven grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and special friend David Mooney. Evelyn was an avid bowler for many years. Funeral services will be held on Friday September 10, 2010 at 2 PM at Smith & Ogle Funeral Home, 5086 College Corner Pike, Oxford, OH 45056 (next to Bob Evans) with Reverend Paul Ayers officiating. Visitation will be from 12 PM until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Darrtown Cemetery."

Richardson, Larry Joseph (1941-2023) Larry Joseph Richardson, Sr., age 82 of Oxford, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Larry was born in rural Butler county, Ohio on April 2, 1941 to the late Lawrence John Richardson and Stella Louise (Howe) Richardson. He attended Talawanda High School, graduating in 1959. A year later, he married his high school sweetheart, Deanna Lemmons. He worked in civil construction, finishing his career with Laborers’ Local 534 after 30 years of employment with W.G. Stang Construction. He was a life-long member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Larry had a life-long passion for raising and showing livestock, especially sheep. He was a lifetime member of 4-H, FFA, and was an honored member of the Butler County Lamb & Wool Association. Above all, Larry loved God and his family with all his heart. Larry will be dearly missed by his wife of 62 years, Deanna Richardson; his children, Brenda (Daniel) Bertsch, Larry (Mary) Richardson Jr., Mark (Jamie) Richardson, Matthew (Laura) Richardson; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his brother, Harold (Cathy) Richardson; his sister, Mary Ellen Taylor; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members and his sisters and brothers in Christ. Larry is reunited in Heaven with his parents, two grandsons, Thomas and Luke Richardson; and his siblings, Paul, Earl, LaVerna, and Kenny. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church, 111 East High Street, Oxford, Ohio, on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 10:30 AM. Burial will follow at Darrtown Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Luke Richardson Memorial Scholarship Fund, care of Miami University Credit Union, 31 Lynn Ave. Oxford, OH 45056.

Rinal, Jeanne (McVicker) (1924-2012): The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal - March 19, 2012: "RINAL, Jeanne 87, of Otterbein-Lebanon Senior Lifestyle Community, died Friday, March 16, 2012. Born Doris Jeanne McVicker on April 12, 1924, her parents were Opal (nee: Trew) and Luther McVicker of Darrtown, OH. She preferred to be called Jeanne and attended grade school in Darrtown with her sister Mary and brother Don. Later, she graduated from McGuffy High School in Oxford, OH and received a Bachelor's in Education and Master's in Guidance & Counseling from Miami University. In 1944, Jeanne married Richard Warren Rinal. Jeanne & Dick lived in Waukeegan, IL and Hamilton, OH. They had three children, Sharon Francis (David) of Lebanon, OH, Sally Johnson (Kim) of Isle, MN, and Jon Rinal (Gail) of Camden, OH. They were blessed with 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Also surviving are brother-in-law, Larry Simison of Hamilton, OH, and nieces, Nancy Walterman and Peggy Arcari. Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, sister and infant son, Richard. Jeanne enjoyed a long teaching career. She taught business and cooperative ed at Hamilton High and Taft High Schools in Hamilton, OH from 1958-1986. She also served the schools as a guidance counselor. Jeanne was a member of Delta Kappa Gama, Ohio Retired Teachers, The Priscilla Club of Darrtown and the Grace United Methodist Church of Hamilton. Her hobbies included sewing and ballroom dancing. She was diligent in her bookkeeping, both at work and home. Jeanne will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 21st, 10-11:00 AM, with the funeral service immediately following, all at the Otterbein-Lebanon Chapel. A graveside committal service will take place Wednesday, March 21st, 2:00 PM, at the Darrtown Cemetery. Memorial donations are requested to either Crossroads Hospice or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund. Online condolences are available at www.hoskinsfh.com."

Risch, Catherine B. (1921 - 1973): The following obituary appeared in the Cincinnati post, August 15, 1973 – page 3. Darrtown: Mrs. Catherine B. Risch, 52, 4369 Main St., who died Monday in McCullough – Hyde hospital, Oxford, will be buried tomorrow in Darrtown cemetery, after 10 AM services in the Webb Funeral Home, Hamilton. Visitation is from 5 to 8 PM today.

Ross, Frank M.: (1937-2023) Frank M. Ross, 85, of Aurora, IN, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023. He was born November 19, 1937, in Camden, OH, son of the late Everette Ross and Edna (Snow) Ross. Frank was a self employed construction worker as well as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #1464. Frank is survived by his sons, Benjamin S. Ross and Frank M. Ross, Jr.; granddaughter, Lindsey Marie Ross; sisters, Betty Jane Lawson and Barbara Ross; great-granddaughter, Amelia Rose Childs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everette and Edna Ross; loving wife, Ida Ross; brother, James Ross. Services will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Rullman Hunger Funeral Home, Aurora, Indiana with Josh Sturgill officiating. Immediately following the service Last Call will be held at the Aurora Moose Lodge #1464. Contributions may be made to the Moose Lodge #1464. Webmaster note: From late 1963 to mid-1967, Frank Ross owned (and lived at) Lot 76 in Darrtown, which is the lot immediately south of the village square on the west side of Main Street.

Rucker, Karen (Patrick) 1961-2009 - The following obituary appeared in the Journal News (Hamilton, Ohio) on January 30 2009. "Karen Rucker, age 47, of Darrtown, Ohio, died January 28, 2009, in Hospice of Hamilton. Karen was born on May 22, 1961, in Marion, Ohio, the daughter of Floyd and Barbara (Augustus) Patrick. A devoted wife and mother, she is survived by her husband, Rodney Rucker; three children, Dora, Hoffman, Justin Rucker, and Mary Rucker; three sisters; a brother; and three grandchildren. She will be fondly remembered for her love of the sun, Indian Lake, and her family. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 31, 2009, at 11 AM, in the Darrtown, United Methodist Church, 4309 Walnut St. The family will be receiving guests at their home, 4281 East St., Darrtown, OH, after the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Karen's honor to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network."

Rudicil, Janet (Beckett) [1941-1975] The following obituary appeared in the Cincinnati Post, September 22, 1975, page 10. “Funeral services for Janet Sue Rudicil, 34 year old elementary school teacher from the Springdale, will be at 2 PM tomorrow at the Marshall-Smith, Funeral Home, Oxford, with burial in Darrtown cemetery. There will be no visitation. Mrs. Rudicil, of 1031 Tivoli Ln., Springdale, died Saturday at Jewish Hospital. She had been ill for about a year. She had taught at Collinsville elementary school near Oxford, for four years, before her retirement. She was a native of Oxford. She leaves her husband, Jack L.Rudicil, a teacher at Glendale Elementary school in the Princeton City School District; two sons, John Mark and David Allen, both at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Beckett, Oxford, and brother, Tom Beckett of Parrish, Florida. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.”

Russell, Carolyn (Lemmons): wife of Kenneth "Kenny" Leland Russell

Russell, Douglas:

Russell, Gary:

Russell, Kenneth Leland: (1938-2019) Kenneth Russell, beloved husband of Carolyn (nee Lemmons) Russell for 57 years, loving father of Kenneth A. (Pamela) Russell, and Roxanna (Ronald) Otto. Adoring grandfather of Amanda (Tim) Havlin, Zackary (Lindsey) Russell, Joshua (Ruthlene) Russell, Mitch (Jen Reed) Otto, Derek (Jenny) Otto, Taylor (Brandyn) Kist, and Shelby Cook. Great grandfather of Sophia, Isabella, and Ethan Havlin; Kaycee, Maddox, and Allie Russell; Bailey and Cason Russell; River Otto; Zackary, Jacob, and Mallory Otto; and Payton Oliver. Also survived by his brothers, Gary (Jeanette) Russell, Marvin (Patty) Russell, David (Kay) Russell and a sister, Elaine Secula (Bob Chipman), a sister in-law, Patty Russell and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Elinor Russell, a brother, Douglas Russell, a great grandson, Landon Everett Otto. Passed away on October 17, 2019, age 81. Graduated in 1956 from Stewart High School in Oxford, Ohio. He served in the U.S. Army with the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of the Darrtown United Methodist Church, loved the outdoors, golfing, spending winters in Florida, and enjoying his family. A visitation will take place at the Darrtown United Methodist Church, 4309 Walnut Street, Oxford, Ohio 45056 on Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 9 AM until 12 PM. The funeral service will follow at 12 PM. Interment at the Darrtown Cemetery. Donations may be given to Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597 and the Darrtown United Methodist Church, 4309 Walnut Street, Oxford, Ohio 45056.

Russell, Marvin:

Schaney, David: (1972-1996) The following obituary appeared in the Cincinnati Enquirer on June 19, 1996. MILFORD TOWNSHIP - David “Matt” Schaney died Saturday at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center from injuries suffered in an automobile accident on Darrtown Pike. The Hamilton native was 24. Mr. Schaney was a graduate of Talawanda High School. He was employed as a forklift operator for Universal Forest Products in Fairfield. He enjoyed sports and his favorite football team was the Dallas Cowboys. He also was an avid fisherman. Survivors include his mother, Glenda Hall of Darrtown, father, David Schaney of Dayton, Ohio; a sister, Annette Schaney House of New Miami; a brother, Douglas Schaney of Darrtown; and grandparents, Estel and Jean Hall of Darrtown. Services are 10 a.m. today at Webb-Noonan Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Darrtown Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Matt Schaney Memorial Fund, c/o Fifth Third Bank, 200 N. Brookwood Ave., Hamilton, Ohio 45013.

Schaub, Clifford L. Jr.: SCHAUB Jr., Clifford L. Age 77 of Darrtown, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Friday, April 3, 2020. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 29, 1943 the son of Clifford Sr. and Helen (Pieper) Schaub. Clifford was a 1961 graduate of Fairfield High School. He was employed at General Motors for thirty-one years, before his retirement. On February 14, 2016 in Darrtown he married Donna Reed. He is survived by wife, Donna Schaub; two children, Veronica "Roni" (John) Hary and Robin (Michael) Mitchell; four stepchildren, Theodore (Sandy) Flynn, Lana (John) Crabtree, Janet (Shaw) Gage, and Timothy (Tina) Flynn; four sisters, Shirley Cornelius, Kathy Cotton, Sandy Neal, and Linda Rouse; and three granddaughters, Ashley (Seth) Doughman, Mandy Hary, and Lindsey (Jason) Abston; and eight greatgrandchildren, Seth, Michael, Raelynn, Payton, Bentley, Addison, Aria, and Liliana. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first spouse, Connie (Boling) Schaub; and two sisters, Mildred States and Ruth Craft. Due to the current situation, services will be held at the convenience of the family."Once in a while in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale."

Schlabach, Ralph: See photo; Schools/Elementary; Darrtown School; undated photo with teacher (Miss Opal Trew) standing at center, back row.

Schmidt, Frederick: (1878-1964) Darrtown resident; the following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal: "Mr. Schmidt was born in Waldensburg, Germany on October 8, 1878 t o John Frederick Schmidt and Catherine (Jockel) Schmidt. In 1882, Mr. Schmidt was brought to Darrtown by his parents and he was educated in the schools of Darrtown. On November 28, 1901, Frederick Schmidt married Louise C. Sprang From 1902 to 1931, Mr. Schmidt was employed by R. Kirk Mee as a caretaker. During World War II, Mr. Schmidt worked as a pipe-fitter at Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton. Later, he was self-employed as a painter and carpenter. Because of ill health, Mr. Schmidt retired and moved to Hamilton to live with his son, Arthur Raymond Schmidt. He was a member of the St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Darrtown. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise Schmidt; two sons: John Frederick Schmidt of Middletown and Arthur Raymond Schmidt of Hamilton; one grandson, Dr. Frederick Schmidt, Brentwood, Cincinnati dentist; and three great-grandchildren: Cheryl, Mary Elizabeth, and William Schmidt, all of Cincinnati. Mr. Schmidt was buried in the Darrtown Cemetery; pallbearers included: Harry Teckman, R. Kirk Mee, Clem Pfaff, Ellis Glardon, William M. Miller, and Robert Warehime."

Schmidt, Louisa C.: The following two obituaries appeared in undated newspaper clippings:

     > "Mrs. Louisa C. Schmidt, 93 died Sunday, at 6:30 a.m., in the Golden Years Nursing Home, where she had been a patient, since Aug. 15. She was born in Middletown, a daughter of Charles and Josephine Sprang. She was educated in the Middletown public schools. She married Frederick Schmidt on Nov. 28, 1901, in the St. John United Church of Christ, in Hamilton. He preceded her in death in 1964. They resided in Darrtown, until 1943, moving to Hamilton to live with their son, Raymond Schmidt. She was the oldest member of St. Matthew Church, Darrtown. She was a member of Senior Citizens, Collinsville Grange, Sunday School Pals of Darrtown, and WSCS of Darrtown. Survivors include two sons, John Schmidt, Middletown, and Raymond Schmidt, Hamilton; a grandson, Dr. W. Frederick Schmidt, Brentwood; three great-grandchildren, Cheryl Schmidt, William Schmidt, and Mary Elizabeth Schmidt, all of Brentwood. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Zettler Funeral Home, 2646 Pleasant Ave."

     > "Mrs. Schmidt: Funeral services for Mrs. Louisa C. Schmidt, 93, 301 Harrison Ave., who died Sunday, in the Golden Years Nursing Home, will be Thursday, at 2:30 p.m., in the Zettler Funeral Home, 2646 Pleasant Ave. Visitation will be Wednesday, 4-8 p.m. Burial will be in the Darrtown Cemetery. The Collinsville Grange will hold services at the funeral home, Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m. Donations may be made to the Senior Citizens or a favorite charity in Mrs. Schmidt's memory, the family suggests."

Schmidt, Marie (Miller): Darrtown supporter; educator in the Darrtown schools; member of the Darrtown Lutheran Church; wife of Arthur Schmidt, whose parents resided in Darrtown. For more information, see Biography - Schmidt, Marie.

Schmidt, Raymond A.: Husband of Marie (Miller) Schmidt; see photo; Schools/Elementary; Darrtown School; undated photo with teacher (Miss Opal Trew) standing at center, back row.

Schultheiss, Anna Loraine (Gerber) (___ - 2011): Former Darrtown resident; the following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal News: "SCHULTHEISS, Anna Loraine age 90, died June 2, 2011. She was born on September 20, 1920 in Butler County, Ohio, to Harold E. Gerber and Caroline C. Eisner. She lived most of her life in Darrtown, Ohio later moving to Hamilton, Ohio. She moved to Salt Lake City, Utah in May of 2007 due to her health and was living in Emeritus Assisted Living. She lived out her days in the Memory Care Unit at Emeritus until her death. She enjoyed gardening and also loved all kinds of flowers. Her favorite pass time was crocheting and sewing. Reading was her passion. She is survived by her daughter, Myrna (Uhl) Feyh, and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, one daughter Carol (Uhl) Baker and one brother Gail Gerber, and her husbands: Charles G. Uhl, John Schumacher and Adrian Shultheiss. The family would like to thank Emeritus Memory Center and all of the great care she received by the many CNA's, especially Jesse and Americo, whom mom loved. We would also like to thank Debbie from Hospice and all of the other nurses and doctors who took such good care of her. Funeral service will be held on June 11, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the Hoytsville Ward, in Hoytsville, Utah. Visitation will be prior to the services at 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Hoytsville Cemetery. Send condolences to the family at www.walker-mortuary.com."

Schuster, Ruth L.: The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal: "Ruth L. Schuster, 82, of 338 N. Locust St., Oxford, died Friday evening, Dec. 4, at Oxford View Nursing Center near Oxford. Born April 5, 1916, in Darrtown, Ohio, she was the daughter of Lima and Carrie (Weiss) Bowers. She had lived in the Butler County area all her life, and was a member of the Collinsville Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur B. Schuster, in 1984; her parents; and a sister, Luella Irwin. Survivors include a daughter, Karen L. Binegar of Oxford; two brothers, William F. (Betty) Bowers of Eaton and Donald (Roberta) Bowers of Jeffersonville, Ohio; a grandson, Glenn Binegar; a niece, Linda Woesner; and three nephews, William D. Bowers, Bobby Irwin and Ronnie Irwin. Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 8, at Showalter-Blackwell-Long Funeral Home, Baker Chapel, College Corner, Ohio, with the Rev. Robert Clark officiating. Burial was in Darrtown Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Collinsville Presbyterian Church, or to Hospice."

Shafer, Imogene (Schultz) (1940-2014): The following obituary was reported in an April 30, 2014 email from Paulette Sloane (Imogene's sister): "Imogene S. Shafer age 73, formerly of Shippensburg, died Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Green Ridge Village, Newville. She was born Tuesday, July 23, 1940 in Hamilton, OH, the daughter of the late Herman and Helen V. (Guiler) Schultz . Imogene graduated from Talawanda High School in 1958. She moved to Pennsylvania in 2007. Her husband, Carl R. Shafer died November 7, 1983. She is survived by a daughter, Carlena Moore of Eaton, OH, a son, Rex A. Shafer of Eaton, OH; two granddaughters: Julie Carney of Newville and Candy Smith of Newburg; four grandsons: Robert Heindl of Eaton, OH, Michael Heindl of Statesville, NC, Nathen Shafer of New Castle, IN and Gavin Shafer of Hamilton, OH; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Paulette Sloane of Florida, a half-sister, Cathy Williams of Ft. Wayne, IN and a half-brother, Wayne Wilkerson. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Virginia Rauber who passed  August 22, 2013. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, April 30th with John King officiating at Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory."

Shepherd, Norbert (1931-2023): Norbert Leo Shepherd, age 92 of Darrtown, Ohio passed away peacefully on September 27, 2023 at Woodland Country Manor. Norbert was born August 17, 1931 in Newtonsville, Ohio, the son of Walter Shepherd and Hazel Hunter (nee: Pride). He served his country proudly in the United States Army, where he was stationed in Japan. Norbert was a graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio where he received his Masters Degree in Education. After college, Norbert was employed by Hamilton City Schools until his retirement in 1985, where he served as the Director of Vocational Education. In his free time, and in his retirement, he loved to garden and work in his woodshop.  Most of all though, he loved spending time with his family. Norbert was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife Jessie (nee: Rowan) Shepherd, brother Norman Shepherd, and grandson Curtis Shepherd. He leaves behind his children Sally (John D.) Kurmu, Scott (Veronica) Shepherd, and Stuart (Laura) Shepherd; sister Pearl (Charlie) Shinkle, sister-in-law Jean Shepherd, grandchildren Christopher Shepherd, Shera Shepherd, Kaila Channels, and Victoria Lynn Kurmu; great-grandchildren Claire, Tanner, Kaylee, Marissa, Peyton, RJ, Monroe, Major, and Mio; as well as many other family members and friends. He enjoyed a special relationship with Tanner, Kaylee, Marissa, and Peyton. The family will receive friends Monday, October 2nd, 2023 from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Paul R. Young Funeral Home, 5086 College Corner Pike, in Oxford, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 at 11 AM with David Finney officiating. Interment will immediately follow services in Darrtown Cemetery. Following the interment, guests are invited to join the family at Seven Mile United Methodist Church for food and fellowship.  In lieu of flowers donations to the United Methodist Church of Seven Mile, Ohio would be appreciated.

Shaw, Elizabeth: See photo; Schools/Elementary; Darrtown School; undated photo with teacher (Miss Opal Trew) standing at center, back row.

Simison, Lawrence "Larry" Wesley: The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal, September 19, 2015. "Simison, Lawrence Wesley Was born in 1925 at 1905 Simison Road, Spring Valley, Ohio. The son of Ormond and Marie Simison, Larry graduated from Spring Valley Schools and attended Miami University. On January 9, 1949, he married Mary Lou McVicker. They enjoyed over 57 years of marriage. Larry enjoyed all sports, especially softball and golf, bowling and horseshoe pitching. He was employed at the Hamilton Journal-News for 27 years, most of those years as Manager of Classified Advertising, and also was a realtor for 25 years. Though he lived most of his married life in Hamilton, Darrtown became his second home. He was recently recognized as Trustee Emeritus of Darrtown United Methodist Church. The many organizations Larry participated in over the years included Junior Order of American Mechanics, Partners in Prime, Senior Golf League, Special Deputy of Butler County, Otterbein Auxiliary, Social Member of VFW Post 1069, the Darrtown Livestock Protective Association, and the Darrtown United Methodist Church. Larry took great joy in his friends and family. He was preceded in death by his wife and his older sister and brother. He is survived by his dearest friend Rose Williams, his sister Evelyn Roseler; his daughters Peg (Michael) Arcari and Nancy (Ed) Wolterman; grandchildren Nick Arcari, Miel (Scott) Binford, Justin (Kelly) Wolterman, Eric Wolterman, Vivian (Deric) Barnes, Joanna (Jay) Jafari; seven great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A celebration of Larry's life will be held at Darrtown United Methodist Church, Pastor Chris Trumbull officiating, on Saturday, September 19. Visitation at 10 a.m. with service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Darrtown United Methodist Church or Otterbein-Lebanon Hospice. Arrangements by Ogle & Paul Young Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent on line to www.ogleyoungfuneralhome.com"

Simison, Mary Louise (McVicker): The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal, August 19, 2006. "Simison, Mary Louise Age 80 passed from this life on Friday, August 18, 2006, after a brief illness. She was raised by her living parents in Darrtown, Ohio. Mary attended the former Darrtown and Collinsville schools and graduated from McGuffey High School in Oxford. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in social work from Miami University, where she met he husband Larry. She was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. Mary and Larry were married on January 9, 1949 at the Oxford (United) Methodist Church. Mary is a beloved life-long member of the Darrtown United Methodist Church. Mary's 42 year career in social services included serving at the Butler County Welfare Department, Mercy Hospital, the Children's Home, and many years as an adult probation officer with the Butler County Court of Common Pleas, serving three years as Chief Adult Probation Officer for the county. However, Mary's greatest gift was her unconditional love which she gave to everyone. Mary was preceded in death by her brother Don McVicker, her mother Opal Trew McVicker, and her father Luther S. McVicker. Mary's loving family includes her husband Larry; sister Jeanne Rinal; daughters Peggy (Michael) Arcari and Nancy (Ed) Wolterman; adult grandchildren Nick Acari, Miel Arcari, Justin Wolterman, Eric Wolterman, Vivian (Deric) Barnes, and Joanna Arcari; her great grandson Liam Michael Barnes, and many extended family members. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 20, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Darrtown United Methodist Church, Walnut at Oxford Street, Darrtown, Ohio. Services will be held Monday, August 21, at 10:30 am, Rev. Ed Beck, officiating. Graveside will follow at Darrtown Cemetery. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to Darrtown United Methodist Church, ℅ Sally Hansel, 2976 Trenton-Oxford Rd., Oxford, OH 45056"

Smith, Genevieve (Genny) M.: The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal News: "Smith, Genevieve M. (Genny) - Age 80, of Darrtown, died Sunday, August 4, 2013, in Fort Hamilton Hospital. She was born in Hamilton on May 1, 1933, the daughter of George and Jessie M. (Hayes)) Grabel. She married Paul Smith on December 23, 1950, in Liberty, Indiana and he preceded her in death on November 16, 1999. Genny worked for Ohio Casualty Insurance Company for 20 years, retiring June 30, 1988. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and a member of the Hilltoppers Group. She was also a member of the Hanover Grange since 1950 and served as chaplain and was a former volunteer at McCullough-Hyde Hospital. She is survived by four daughters; Shirley (Darrell) Messer, Waynesville; Paulette (Fred) Burckey, Fairfield; Beverly (John) Finn, Chicago, Illinois; and Peggy (John) Smith, Hamilton; a son, Steve Smith, Darrtown; ten grandchildren, Jason, Heather, and Heidi Messer, Donna Smith, Jamie Alexander, Kristi Myers, Christopher Taggart, Amy Ragland, Darcy Ward, and Jessica Patton; 18 great-grandchildren, and two great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Paul, her sister Mary Brisco, and her granddaughter, Erika Smith. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church, 1770 Eaton Road, Hamilton, with Pastor Joe Tassell officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 7, 2013, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Weigel Funeral Home, 980 N. W. Washington Blvd."

Smith, John S.: farmer, Rt. 177, north of Darrtown; the following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal News: "John S. Smith, 56, 5175 Hamilton-Richmond Road, Oxford, died Wednesday morning at his home. He was born in Oxford Township, son of John W. and Nettie (Beckett) Smith and graduated from Darrtown High School. A well-known farmer in the Darrtown area, Mr. Smith drove a school bus in the Talawanda district 13 years. He was a member of the Darrtown Methodist Church, the Knights of Pythias of Darrtown and the Milford Township Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Smith was a former member of the Moose and Eagle lodge in Hamilton. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Helen Smith; two daughters, Mrs. Pat Lipscomb, Fairfield, and Mrs. Pam Hampton, Oxford; a son, Michael E. O'Leary, at home; and a brother, Wilbur Smith, Sun City, Ariz. Service will be Saturday at 2 p.m., in the Marshall-Smith Funeral Home, Oxford. Burial will be in the Darrtown cemetery. Visitation is today, from 7-9 p.m. The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, those who desire make contributions in Mr. Smith's memory to the Darrtown Fire Department or the Oxford Life Squad." Also, see photo; Schools/Elementary; Darrtown School Grade 3, 1925-26.

Smith, Paul A.: The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal News: "Mr. Paul A. Smith, age 72, a resident of Darrtown, died Tuesday, November 16, 1999, at 9:00 a.m., in Fort Hamilton Hospital. He was born in Butler County, the son of Raymond and Ruth D. (Imhoff) Smith. He was a graduate of Reily High School and a veteran of the United States Army, serving from May, 1946 to October, 1947. He married Genevieve Grabel on December 23, 1950, in Liberty, Indiana. He retired as an electrical inspector for Butler County and was currently employed as an electrical inspector for the City of Oxford. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, where he served as a trustee and in various other offices. He was past president of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors, Ohio Chapter. He entered the Reily Grange and has been a member for over 55 years, currently serving as Master of the Hanover Grange for the past 15 years. He was a charter member and steering committee member of the Southwestern Butler County Water Association. He is survived by his wife, Genevieve; one son, Steven Smith of Darrtown; four daughters, Shirley Messer and her husband, Darrell, of Waynesville, Ohio, Paulette Burckey and husband, Fred of Indian Springs, Beverly Pitman and husband, Bruce of Oxford, and Peggy Kelly and husband, John of Hamilton; three brothers, Melvin Smith of Hamilton, Charles Smith of Bradenton, Florida, and Dale Smith of Marion, Indiana; two sisters, Marion Dowd and husband, Ralph of Hamilton, and Janet Rohling and husband, Larry of Lawrenceburg, Indiana; twelve grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Merle Smith; a sister, Wilma Smith; and a granddaughter, Erica Nichole Smith. Funeral services will be held Friday, at 2:00 p.m., at the Immanuel Baptist Church, 1770 Eaton Road, with Rev. Mark Wurzelbacher and Rev. Darrell Messer officiating. Burial will be in Darrtown Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Weigel Funeral Home, 980 N.W. Washington Blvd., and Friday, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the church."

Snavely, Jacob: The following obituary appeared in an undated newspaper clipping - "Jacob Snavely Rites Saturday - Graveside services for Jacob Snavely Jr., 74, Darrtown Road, Darrtown, will be held at 2:30 o'clock, this afternoon, at Darrtown Cemetery. The Marshall-Smith Funeral Home, Oxford, is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be George Nichol, John Smith, Raymond Reiff, Thomas Reiff, Kay Strong, and Russell Bauer. Mr. Snavely died suddenly Wednesday afternoon, at home, and was found Friday. His death was unexpected and comes as a shock to his family and friends. A popular resident of the Darrtown area, Mr. Snavely was born in Hanover Township on Dec. 25, 1896, the son of Jacob and Catherine Wismeyer Snavely, and was educated in the public schools of that area. A maintenance man at Miami University for many years, until his retirement, Mr. Snavely leaves two sisters, Mrs. Elmond P. Bishop, Somerville, and Mrs. Rose Loos, Phoenix, Ariz.; a brother, Ben Snavely, Bradenton, Fla.; other relatives and a wide circle of friends. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lillian Snavely, and a brother, Edward Snavely."

Snavely, Marian: See photo; Schools/Elementary; Darrtown School; undated photo with teacher (Miss Opal Trew) standing at center, back row.

Stang, Edward J. "Rock" Age 70 of Darrtown, OH passed away at residence on Friday, October 19, 2018. Rock was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 6, 1948 to Earl H. Stang and Blanche E. (Menke) Stang. Rock was a 1966 graduate of Talawanda High School, where he enjoyed playing football. He has lived in Darrtown all his life and has worked the family farm for over 52 years. He always enjoyed farming, tractor pulls (especially Farmall’s and International Harvestor tractors), going to Miami’s hockey games, and spending time with his family and friends. He has always been so proud of his grandchildren (Kaitlyn and Owen) and supported them in their sports and activities. Rock is survived by his wife, Patty Stang; daughter, Dawn (Scotty) King; two grandchildren, Kaitlyn King and Owen King; siblings, Julia A. "Snookie" (John) Kruse and Earl L. "Junie" (Sharon) Stang; three nephews, Andy Stang, Randy Stang, and Casey Stang; one niece, Christy Stang; mother in law, Jeanne Jones; brother and sister in laws, Gary (Georgia) Jones and Pam (Allen) Lakes; and many other family and friends. Rock was preceded in death by his parents, Earl H. Stang and Blanche E. Stang; and grandfather, Edward “Doc” Menke. Funeral service will be held at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Ave, Hamilton, Ohio, on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 10:00 AM with Pastor John Witt officiating. Burial will follow at Darrtown Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home. The family would like to invite everyone to the Collinsville Community Center, 5113 Huston Road, Collinsville, OH 45004, for a luncheon immediately following the graveside services at Darrtown Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Milford Township Fire Department. (Posted online by the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, October 21, 2018).

Stevens, Jimmie: See photo; Organizations/Page 2/Darrtown Purple Skunks Baseball Team.

Stumpf, Anna (1901-1976): The following obituary appeared in the Journal News, August 31, 1976 – page 31. Mrs. Anna A. Stumpf, 75, 1101 Hensley Ave., died Monday morning at Mercy Hospital. An aunt of Walter (Smoky) Alston, manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, major league baseball team, she was born in Fairplay (now Fairfield) her parents were Montgomery Pike and Addie Wallace Alston. Mrs. Stumpf was raised and educated in Butler county. Her family moved to Darrtown, when she was in her early teens. In 1928, she married Waldo George Stumpf. He died in 1962. For many years, the couple lived in Darrtown and on Beisinger Road in Hamilton. Mrs. Stumpf was a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Gus (Freda) Kiniyatocts, Trenton, and Mrs. Robert (Alice) Hausmann, Hamilton; a granddaughter Linda Alexander; a grandson, Dennis Hausmann, and three great-grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 10 AM at Marshall-Smith Funeral Home, Oxford. Burial will be in Darrtown cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, Wednesday from 7 to 9 PM.

Taggart, Nancy Ann: Taggart, Nancy Ann Age 61 of Darrtown, left her earthly home and arrived in her eternal home on Sunday, March 11, 2018. Nancy was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 15, 1956 to Eldon White and Daisy H. Winkler. On September 23, 1972, she married the love of her life, Robert L. Taggart. Nancy was an active, charter member of Bible-Way Missionary Baptist Church for 38 years. She was an avid bowler for many years and will be sorely missed by numerous friends because she never met a stranger. Nancy will forever be known for her infectious and endearing laughter, her homemade cooking (especially her macaroni salad), and her overall generous heart and loving spirit. Nancy is survived by her husband of 46 years and childhood sweetheart, Robert L. Taggart; her beloved children, Daisy Annette (Scott) Workman, Scott (Delmy) Taggart, and Christopher Eldon Lee Taggart; her grandchildren, Zachary, Madison, Brandon, Samantha, Isaac, Eli, Savannah, and two honorary grandchildren, Sarah and Esther; her mother, Daisy H. Winkler; her brother, Gary Tussey, her sisters, Brenda Beyersdoerfer and Lois (Dan) Alfred; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends. Nancy was preceded in death by her father, Eldon White; her brother, Ronnie White; her nephew Blake Beyersdoerfer; and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ruth and Stewart Taggart. Funeral service will be held at Bible-Way Missionary Baptist, 1324 Millville Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio, on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Ron Pittman officiating. Burial will follow at Darrtown Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Bible-Way Missionary Baptist.

Taylor, Caroline (Kolb) 1886-1935: The following appeared in the Hamilton (Ohio) Journal, April 5, 1935, page 21. "Mrs. Caroline Taylor, age 68, wife of John Taylor, of near Oxford, died at Mercy Hospital, Thursday night at 8:45 o'clock following a short illness. Born August 6, 1866, in Darrtown, she resided there until March 1909, when she was united in marriage to John Taylor. She was the daughter of Justus and Caroline Kolb, who preceded her in death. In March 1913, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor located on a farm on the Contreras pike, three miles west of Oxford, where they have resided since. On last Saturday, Mrs. Taylor was taken suddenly ill, while attending her husband, who was also confined to his bed with illness. Her condition became so serious that both she and her husband were removed to Mercy Hospital. Besides the widower, who is still confined in the hospital, she leaves to mourn her loss, three sisters, Mrs., Louisa Weiss, Darrtown, and Mrs. Albert Gerher, and Mrs., Jacob Kiefer of Hamilton, and two brothers, George and Julius, Darrtown. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Marshall funeral home, Oxford, Reverend H. A. Dickman, pastor of the Bethel Church, Hamilton, officiating. Burial will be in the Darrtown cemetery."

Teckman, Anna (Yeakle) (1863-1926): The following obituary appeared in the Journal News – Hamilton, Ohio – January 2, 1926) "Mrs. Anna Yeakle Teckman, died Friday evening at 5:30 o'clock at her home in Darrtown after a short illness. She had been in good health, until Wednesday evening, when she was stricken with apolexy, from which she never regained consciousness. She was born in Butler County, March 17, 1865, and had lived in this county all of her life. On February 10, 1887, she was united in marriage to Edward Teckman, and three children were born to this union, Louis, Harry, and Arthur, the last named dying in infancy. Besides the two sons and the widower, she leaves to mourn her loss, one brother, John Yeakle, Riverside, Cincinnati, two nieces, Mrs. John Zimmerman of Hamilton and Mrs. Thomas Smith of Bethany, one nephew, Jacob Galloway of Conrad, Illinois and many relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Darrtown with Reverend H.E. Furney, Columbus, Indiana officiating. Burial will be in Darrtown cemetery. Friends may call Sunday afternoon and evening."

Teckman, Charles: see photo; Schools/Elementary; Darrtown School; undated photo with teacher (Miss Marie Miller) standing at the right.

Teckman, Edward: The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal (dated 1936). "Edward Teckman, age 79, janitor of the Darrtown school since 1920, died Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at his home, following a week's illness of influenza. Mr. Teckman was born in New York, January 6, 1857. On February 10, 1887, he married Anna Yeakle, who died January 1, 1926. He was a member of the St. Matthew's Lutheran church in Darrtown for more than 60 years. Surviving are two sons, Harry and Louis Teckman of Darrtown; two sisters, Mrs. Amelia Taylor of Hamilton and Mrs. Lottie Hohwig of Indianapolis; and two grandchildren, Charles and Joan Teckman. One son, Arthur Teckman, died in infancy. Funeral services will be held at the home of son, Harry Teckman, at Darrtown, Tuesday at 2:30 p.m., with Rev. Roger Imhoff officiating. Internment will be in Darrtown."

Teckman, Harry: Darrtown resident; trucker (livestock and milk route); husband of Virginia; father of Charles Teckman and Joan (Teckman) Haskins.

Teckman, Herman (1861-1924): The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal (July 31, 1924). "Herman Teckman died Thursday. Herman Teckman, well-known Darrtown man, passed away at Mercy Hospital at 4:50 AM today aged 63 years. He was a barber and was engaged in that business in Darrtown for many years. He was very popular and enjoyed a large circle of friends who will be grieved to learn of his death. He leaves to mourn his loss, two brothers, Edward and William Teckman, three sisters, Mrs. Lewis Haulway of Indianapolis, Mrs. Taylor of Darrtown, and Miss Clara Teckman. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3 PM standard time, with interment in the Darrtown cemetery."

Teckman, Joan: Joan M. Teckman, died October 7, 2020, at Woodland Country Manor, Somerville, Ohio. She was 91 years old, the daughter of Walter and Freda McNelly, Oxford, Ohio, wife of Charles Teckman and sister of Nancy Koutzen. Joan graduated from McGuffey High School, Oxford, Ohio, and Miami University in 1950, prior to completing a Master of Nursing with a Registered Nurse license in 1953 at Case- Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. She was also one of the early nurses to complete the Specialist Degree, Family Nurse Practitioner at Indiana University in 1978. Joan was employed over her lifetime as a professor of nursing at Miami University 1969-80, Indiana University 1979-81, and the University of Cincinnati 1982-90. Each university welcomed her expanded level of professional nursing education and nursing experience. Joan is survived by Charles, her high school sweetheart and husband of 69 years. She was a beloved mother of Nancy Gates (Roger), David Teckman (Lynne), Tim Teckman (Kathy), and Jeffrey Teckman (Jennifer). Grandmother and great-grandmother of Matthew Gates (Lauren), Andrew, Sarah, Levi; Betsy Gates-Alford (Peter); Megan Teckman-Fullard (Andrew); Kelley Teckman; Adam Teckman (Jeannette), Olivia; Nick Teckman (Cory), Luka, Tatum, Joss Joan; Sarah Stinman (Will); Nate Teckman; Nina Teckman. Also survived by her sister, Nancy Koutzen and sister-in-law Joan Haskins. Joan was recognized over her lifetime as a dedicated contributor to people and society. She was honored with the Cushing-Robb Prize for excellence in the 1953 nursing class at Case Western Reserve University; she and Charles were Miami Parents of the Year in 1974; she was cited by the Indianapolis, Indiana Health Department for volunteer services in 1980; she was cited by Boy Scout Troop 930 for 20 years as a First Aid Merit Badge Counselor; she was cited as an honored member and volunteer as Parish Nurse at the Oxford Presbyterian Church; she and Charles were cited as Oxford, Ohio, Couple of the Years in 2010. Joan traveled widely with her husband and family in the United States, Europe, Asia, and a 12-week wonderful tour around the world with Joe and Kate Wespiser. Joan was also known for opening her home and cooking delicious dinners for Miami University guests from around the world or for retuning alumni who were advised by Charles during their graduate studies. She also was known for baking Kentucky Pudding Pies at Christmas season and sending them to friends as a substitute for Christmas cards. Private graveside ceremony will be held at the convenience of the family at the Miami University section of the Oxford Cemetery. The public will be welcome to a Memorial Service at the Oxford Presbyterian Church at a later date. The family offers thanks to the dedicated staff at Woodland Country Manor and at the Oxford, Ohio, Presbyterian Church, especially Pastor Lawrence Bartel and Associate Pastor Marc A. van Bulck. Karen Shearer and Joan Haskins were also wonderful friends who helped her overcome her illness. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be offered to the Alzheimer's Association Greater Cincinnati Chapter or to the Oxford, Ohio, Presbyterian Church. Online condolences to www.oglepaulyoungfuneralhome.com

Teckman, Louis J. "Swack": The following death notice appeared in the Saturday, January 29, 1955 edition of the Hamilton Journal and Daily News / SOURCE: newspaperarchives.com. / "Funeral services for Louis J. (Swack) Teckman, 67, widely known resident of Darrtown, who died Friday at 2:45 p.m., in Mercy Hospital, will be conducted Sunday, at 2:30 p.m., from the Marshall-Smith Funeral Home, Oxford. Officiating will be the Rev. James Baldwin, pastor of St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Darrtown, of which Mr. Teckman was a member. Burial will be in the Darrtown Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight, between 7 and 9 o'clock. Mr. Teckman, who has been in failing health for a number of years, was born near Darrtown, on April 25, 1887, a son of Edward and Anna Yeakle Teckman. He resided in that community his entire life. As a young man, Mr. Teckman entered the trucking business, with his father and brother, Harry Teckman of Darrtown. Respected by his many friends, his death brings sorrow to close associates and his family, who enjoyed his gentle humor and kindness. He leaves his brother, Harry Teckman, Darrtown; one niece, Mrs. John Haskins, Germantown; a nephew, Charles Teckman, Oxford; and many friends."

Teckman, Virginia (1895-1994): The following obituary appeared in the Cincinnati Enquirer on December 13, 1994. Virginia Loudon Teckman, age 99, died of natural causes at her home in Darrtown, Ohio on December 11, 1994. She was born on August 21, 1895 on the family farm in Brown County, near Georgetown Ohio, the oldest of three children of Charles and Lellie Ellis Loudon. She married Harry W. Teckman on January 31, 1928 and they made their home in Darrtown, where he operated a trucking business. She is remembered by a son, Charles, a daughter, Joan Haskins, a daughter-in-law, Joan Teckman, six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and a sister Mildred McPhee. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, who died in 1979, by her son-in-law Joan Haskins who died in 1983, and by her brother Dwight Loudon who died in 1946. Mrs. Teckman graduated from Miami University in 1915 and taught in Seven Mile, Lima, Youngstown, and Lakewood prior to her marriage. She also taught in the Talawanda schools until her retirement at age 65, and continued as a substitute teacher until age 75. She was an active member of Saint Matthew Lutheran church, Darrtown, Ohio and the Teckman home was a site of support activity for the church throughout her life. A funeral service will be conducted at the Saint Matthew Lutheran Church, Darrtown, on Wednesday, December 14, 1994 at 4 PM. Burial will be private at the Darrtown cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Saint Matthew Lutheran Church or to the Virginia and Harry Teckman Teacher Scholarship, Miami University Fund. The Smith and Ogle funeral home of Oxford is in charge of arrangements. The Recollections section of this website includes some of Mrs. Teckman's personal memories.

Teckman, William (1869-1933): The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton (Ohio) Journal News, November 26, 1933, page 17. “William M. Teckman, age 63, well known and highly respected citizen of Butler County, died Sunday 8 AM, at his home in Seven Mile, following an illness of one week. Mr. Teckman was born in Darrtown, November 28, 1869. On December 30, 1897, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Nellie Manrod, who survives him. He spent his entire life in the neighborhood of Darrtown, until five years ago, when he moved to Seven Mile to lead a retired life. In addition to the bereaved widow, he has survived by two daughters, Miss Mabel Teckman and Mrs. V. P. Conway, the latter of Newport, Kentucky; one son, Ora Teckman, of Seven Mile; one brother, Ed Teckman, of Darrtown; two sisters, Miss Amelia Taylor, of Hamilton and Mrs. Lewis Hohiwag of Indianapolis, Indiana; one granddaughter and a host of friends. Services will be held Tuesday 2 PM, from the residence and interment will be in the family lot at Darrtown. Reverend E. J. A. St. Louis, pastor of the Seven Mile M. E. Church will officiate. Friends may call anytime after 4 PM, Monday.”

Tharp, Roy: see photo; Schools/Elementary; Darrtown School Grade 2, 1925-26

Thomas, Donald Gordon: (1943-2008) Thomas Sr., Donald Gordon, 65, of Oxford, Ohio, died peacefully, at home, Friday morning, November 14, 2008, after battling Melanoma Cancer. he was born on March 5, 1943, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Gordon and Dorothy (Manrod) Thomas. He was raised in Darrtown, Ohio. He graduated from Talawanda High School, class of 1961. Don worked at Mosler Safe Company for 28 years, until its closing. He was then employed as a bus driver for Lakefront Lines and Miami University. Don won “Favorite Bus Driver” and several other awards, including the Lavatus Powell Junior. Community Builder Award and was well liked by the students. He Is survived by his wife of 46 years, Susan (Lancaster), his father, Gordon Thomas; his children: Diane (Scott) Flanigan, Debbie Pollock, Donald (Kim), Denise (Marcellus) Bennison and Daniel (Heather); nine grandchildren and sister Becky (Darrell) Hartman and his loving dogs, Ginger and Sky Boy. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Thomas and infant daughter, Donna Thomas. Visitation will be held Monday evening, November 17, from 5-7 pm, at the Smith and Ogle Funeral Home located at 5086 College Corner Pike, Oxford. Funeral mass will be held at St. Mary Church, on Tuesday, November 18th at 10 am.  Burial will be in, the Mt. Olivet Cemetery following Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to either St. Mary Church, Hospice of Hamilton or the Oncology Department of McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital. Smith and Ogle is assisting the family.

Thomas, Dorothy (Manrod): Darrtown resident; wife of Gordon; mother of Donnie.

Thomas, Gordon J. (1917-2010): "Darrtown resident; the following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal News: "Gordon J. Thomas: age 93, who lived east of Oxford Ohio, died November 4, 2010 at Woodland Country Manor Nursing Home. He was born May 27, 1917 in Milford Township to James F. and Nellie M. (Ledwell) Thomas. Gordon married Dorothy B. Manrod in Seven Mile Ohio on December 17, 1938 and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1988. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the Army PFC Company 270th Engineers Combat Battalion from 1944 to 1946. Serving in France and Germany, Gordon received three Bronze Stars, a Good Conduct Medal and a Victory Medal. He worked for Mosler Safe Co in Hamilton Ohio as an assembler for 38 ½ years retiring March 28, 1980. He was a member of the Mosler Retired Union 1862 and also the Southwestern Ohio School Board Association. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1991, by his parents, son Donald Thomas, two brothers, Robert and Donald, and son-in-law Mike Meserve. He is survived by his daughter Becky (Darrell) Hartman, daughter-in-law Susan Thomas, and sister Naomi (Myrl) Gross, seven grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. Visitation was Monday, November 8, 2010 from 10:00am till Noon at Smith & Ogle Funeral Home, 5086 College Corner Pike Oxford OH 45056 with funeral services held immediately following at the funeral home. Burial was in the Darrtown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the SPCA or Vitas Hospice."

Thome, Dora (1889-1975): Mrs. Dora Pauline Thome, 86, 4218 Main St., Darrtown, was dead on arrival at Ft. Hamilton-Hughes Hospital Sunday at 12:15 p.m. She was born in Butler County, a daughter of Richard and Mary E. Scholl McVicker and was educated in Hanover Township schools. She was married to Edward W. Thome Nov. 8, 1917, in Trenton. A life-long member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Mrs. Thome was also a member of Lutheran Church Women and a life member of Pythian Sisters Bohomme and Pythian Sisters, Glenna Temple 543, Seven Mile. Survivors include the husband, Edward Thome, a son, George Thome, Darrtown; a daughter, Mrs. John (Mildred) Probst, Hamilton; three grandchildren, a brother, Luther S. McVicker, Darrtown. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ruth Alford, in 1942. Services will be Wednesday at the convenience of the family at the Webb Funeral Home, 240 Ross Ave. Burial Darrtown Cemetery. No visitation. In lieu of flowers, that family requests contributions to the St. Matthew Lutheran Church Flower Fund or the Heart Fund in Mrs. Thome’s name. (This item appeared in the Journal News, Hamilton, Ohio, Nov. 17, 1975). [Webmaster note: Dora Thome was known to many as "Dorie" Thome. Dora's brother, Luther Scholl McVicker, received his middle name from their mother's maiden name.]

Thome, Edward W.: Darrtown resident;

Thome, George: (1926-2017) Darrtown resident. The following obituary appeared on the Internet, April 6, 2017: THOME, GEORGE W. Age 90, Darrtown, died Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at his residence. He was born on August 29, 1926 the son of Edward W. and Dora (McVicker) Thome. He was a graduate of Hanover High School and a veteran of the U. S. Navy serving aboard the USS Shamrock in the Pacific Theatre from 1944 to 1946. He married Faye Bufler on September 15, 1950 in Oxford. George had been employed at Cincinnati Bell for 40 years, where he retired as an equipment engineer. He was a lifelong member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, VFW Post #1069 Fairfield, Knights of Pythias Lodge #578, American Legion and the Darrtown Stock Protection Company. He was inducted in the Ohio Horseshoe Pitchers Hall of Fame in 1998. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, woodworking and traveling. He is survived by his wife, Faye; two daughters, Lisa (Dan) Niehaus, West Chester and Linda (Mark) Habel, Hamilton; a son, Alan (Tammy) Thome, Hanover Township; seven grandchildren, Julie Rose, Elizabeth Snyder, Eric Niehaus, Amy Young, Joshua Thome, Austin Thome and Samantha Thome and five great grandchildren, Jackson Snyder, Caleb Rose, Connor Rose and Matthew and Allison Niehaus. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Mildred Probst and Ruth Alford. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 4411 Hamilton Richmond Road, Darrtown with Pastor Robert Browning officiating. Burial will be in Darrtown Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, April 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Weigel Funeral Home, 980 N. W. Washington Blvd. Memorials may be directed to St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Online condolences are available at www.weigelfuneralhome.com

Todd, Alma (Kramer) (1873-1937) the following appeared in the date, Harold, December 27, 1937, page 17. “OXFORD - Mrs. Alma Kramer Todd, 64, wife of a retired schoolteacher, Robert J. Todd, died Sunday. Born near our town, she lived here the past seven years, since her husband retired from Middletown schools. The body may be viewed at the Marshall funeral home after 2 PM, Munday. Services Tuesday at the memorial Presbyterian Church will be officiated over by Reverend Elliott Porter. Burial is in the Darr town cemetery. Besides a sister Mrs. Charles Williamson, two brothers, Howard and Clark Kramer, also Oxford survive.” [Webmaster Note: The Charles Williamson family lived on a farm near Collinsville. Howard Kramer was a teacher and principal in the Oxford (Ohio) schools and had an elementary school named in his honor.]

Tompkins, Lois (Ferst): (1932-2021) Age 89, of Hamilton, died Friday, May 28, 2021, at Fort Hamilton Hospital. She was born on February 2, 1932, in West Elkton, the daughter of Arthur and Lucile Ferst. Lois was a graduate of McGuffey High School and Miami University, receiving a degree in Elementary Education. She was married to G. Robert Tompkins on August 20, 1960. Lois was employed as a teacher at Stewart Elementary and Jackson and Lincoln Elementary Schools, retiring in 1993. Lois was a member of the First United Methodist Church and attended The Presbyterian Church of Hamilton. She was a member of the Amicitia Club and volunteered at Colonial Services and Fort Hamilton Hospital. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Anne (Richard) Huff, Hamilton; her son, Robert Reese (Rebecca) Tompkins, Hamilton; and grandchildren, Erin Reed, Abigail Tompkins, and Reese Tompkins; her niece, Karen (Jim) Ferst Vipond and great-nephew, James Reese; cousin, Janet Rolfes; members of the Hansel family; Linda and Mike Ulreich, Jacqueline and Will Purcell, and their daughter, Nola; Susan (Kenny) Cole, Diego and Ava; Emily (Dan) Peterson; Patrick (Alison) Huff, Smith and Shae; and Alexis (John) Noenickx, Ford. Lois had many other friends and family who were very dear to her and brought her great joy. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 4th at 10:00 a.m. at Weigel Funeral Home, with Pastor Mark Finfrock and Pastor John H. Lewis officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday, June 3rd, from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Weigel Funeral Home, 980 N.W. Washington Blvd., Hamilton, Ohio 45013. Burial will be in Darrtown Cemetery. Memorials can be sent to the Hamilton Community Foundation, 319 N. Third Street, Hamilton, Ohio 45011 in memory of Lois Tompkins.

Uhl, Loraine (see Schultheiss, Anna Loraine)

Vogel, Edna Mae: Edna Mae Vogel, age 93, of Woodland Manor Nursing Home, formerly of Darrtown, passed away March 1, 2011. She was born March 4, 1917 in Middletown, OH to Coonie and Roxie Simpkins Patrick. Edna loved bingo, and was a member of the Eastern Star, Moose Lodge #36 and Cherry Valley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl Vogel, daughter Marcia Blair, son-in-law Colin Blair, granddaughter Celine Blair, sister Catherine Rish and bother David Patrick. Edna is survived by her son Frank (Karen) Leger, daughter Deborah (Dale) Baumann, 8 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, 6 stepchildren, many friends; especially Anna Huffman and Clyde Bingle. Visitation will be held on her 94th birthday, March 4, 2011 from 10:30AM-Noon and the Smith & Ogle Funeral Home, 5086 College Corner Pike, Oxford, OH 45056. Funeral services will be held immediately following at the funeral home. Edna will be laid to rest in the Darrtown Cemetery. Condolences may be sent online to www.smithoglefuneralhome.com

Wagonfield, Charles F.: Age 89, Fairfield, died Monday, May 22, 2017. He was the devoted husband to Christine Wagonfield, loving father to Barbara and Jacquie Moore (Steve, D.D.S.) and proud grandpa to Steve, Jr., D.M.D. (Desiree, (D.M.D.) and Megan Moore, R.D.H., adoring great grandpa to Steven, III, Katelynn and Brooklynn. Charles served in the Army Air-Force during WWII and eventually became a machinist until retirement. He was very gifted in his artwork and several sports. We will all miss him, especially, for his kindness. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Weigel Funeral Home, 980 N. W. Washington Blvd. Visitation will be Thursday from 12 noon until time of the service. Online condolences are available at www.weigelfuneralhome.com. Published in Dayton Daily News on May 23, 2017. - ALSO see photo; Schools/Elementary; Darrtown School; undated photo with teacher (Miss Marie Miller) standing at the right.

Wagonfield, Clyde: (1890-1971) Funeral services for Clyde Wagonfield, 81, 3055 Mulberry St., Darrtown, will be held Friday at the convenience of the family at the Marshall-Smith Funeral Home, Oxford. Burial will be in the Darrtown cemetery. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home. Mr. Wagonfield died at 8 p.m., Tuesday, in McCullough-Hyde Hospital, Oxford. Mr. Wagonfield was born in Liberty, Ind., a son of Charles and Harriet Ammerman Wagonfield. He married Norma Elizabeth Bufler, on Nov. 29, 1921. Mr. Wagonfield was employed by the Ford Motor Co. for 23 years and by Miami University for 12 years, before retiring 11 years ago. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Darrtown. He leaves his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Harriet) Dickerson, College Corner; three sons, Eugene F. Wagonfield, Charles F. Wagonfield, and Clyde Wagonfield, all of Hamilton; eight grandchildren; two brothers, George Wagonfield and Russell Wagonfield, both of Hamilton. [This obituary appeared in the Hamilton (Ohio) Journal News on September 30, 1971.]

Wagonfield, Clyde Jr. aka "Punk" (1928-1998) An obituary for Clyde has not been found; the following was taken from Ancestry.com. Born in Milford Township, Butler County, Ohio on 11 October, 1928 to Arthur Clyde Wagonfield and Norman Bufler. Clyde Wagonfield married Dolores A. Uhl. He passed away on 9 Jun 1998 in Hamilton, Butler, Ohio, USA.

Wagonfield, Delores (Uhl): (1929-2022) The following obituary was taken from the Brown-Dawson-Flick Funeral Home website - June 9, 2022. On June 4, 2022, Delores Ann Wagonfield "Lorsey", age 93, passed away in Hamilton, Ohio. Delores was born May 17, 1929 in Hamilton, Ohio. She was a Stewart High School graduate. Delores grew up in Darrtown and later moved to Hamilton. She married the love of her life, Clyde "Punk" Wagonfield in 1948. Punk passed away just months shy of their 50th wedding anniversary. Together, Delores & Punk worked extremely hard, created numerous and lasting memories with family and friends, and lived a truly happy life! They lived in four houses throughout their years, all built by Punk. Delores worked at Ohio Casualty for 2 years and at Champion Papers for 37 years in both billing and keypunching. Delores enjoyed many close relationships throughout her life and was so very thankful for each and every faithful friend she has had throughout the years. She was preceded in death by mother Marie Margaret Lutkehaus, father Charles Edward Uhl, and husband Clyde "Punk" Wagonfield. She is survived by son Stephen Wagonfield, (Emma) and son Patrick Wagonfield (Kathy). She is survived by 4 grandchildren; Amy McCormick, Corey Wagonfield, Casey Wagonfield, Stevie Wagonfield, additionally she is survived by 9 great grandchildren as well as many other relatives and close friends. The family exclaimed that Delores (Mom, Grandma, Grams, Great Grandma) made DAILY deposits in the memory banks of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren! A Memorial Service to celebrate her life has been scheduled for 5:00 PM on Friday, June 17 at Brown-Dawson-Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Ave, Hamilton, Ohio 45013. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM-5:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial of cremains will take place on Saturday, June 18 at 9:00 AM at Darrtown Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Darrtown, Ohio. As the family celebrates the life of Delores Wagonfield, many stories are recalled! We invite you to share any story/memory in person at the service or with the family prior to the service. Three phrases that sum up this extraordinary lady's lifetime characteristics might be; expert house cleaner, loved to sew, LOVED to talk to people! We may cry because her life on earth is over, but we will smile daily because it happened. Praise God for life ETERNAL! .... Also, see photo; Schools/Elementary; Darrtown School; undated photo with teacher (Miss Marie Miller) standing at the right.

Wagonfield, Eugene "Newt" (1922-2013) The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal July 19, 2013: "WAGONFIELD, Eugene F. "Knute" Age 90, a resident of Berkeley Square Retirement Community died Thursday, July 18, 2013. He was born November 6, 1922 in Darrtown the son of Clyde and Norma (Bufler) Wagonfield. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving from February 6, 1943 to November 28, 1945. He married Julia "Vikie" Hacker in Hamilton on January 23, 1943. He was a building contractor with his brother Clyde "Punk" Wagonfield for 38 years in Wagonfield Bros. Construction. He was a mason for over 60 years. Knute was involved in coaching baseball at West Side Little League, West Side Babe Ruth League and the municipal league as both his sons were involved in playing as he passed on his love for the game. Knute as a young man developed a love for baseball at Stewart High. Upon graduating, he went into the Army during WWII in service to his country. In the years that followed, Knute played fast pitch softball for a number of teams in the area and is still remembered as a great player. He was inducted into the first class of inductees into the Hamilton Fast Pitch Softball Hall of Fame in 1982. Knute was a loving and devoted husband to Vikie for 70 years. Knute and Vikie were inseparable and loved their family. He is survived by his wife, Julia "Vikie", two sons, Mike (Janette) Wagonfield, Hamilton and Danny (Bonnie) Wagonfield, Nashville, TN; a brother, Charles Wagonfield, Hamilton; grandchildren, Ben (Amanda) Wagonfield, Brooke (Ryan) Little, Chance (Esther) Wagonfield, Seth (Becky) Wagonfield, Zane Wagonfield and great grandchildren, Cannon, Georgia and Mae Little and Trevor and Tanner Wagonfield, He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Clyde "Punk" Wagonfield and a sister, Harriet Wagonfield. A memorial service will be held Monday, July 22, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Weigel Funeral Home, 980 N. W. Washington Blvd. with Pastor Daniel Snider officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 9:30 a.m. until time of the service. Burial will be in Darrtown Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Colonial Foundation for Berkeley Square Unrestricted Fund, 520 Eaton Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio 45013. P Online condolences are available at www.weigelfuneralhome [: see photo; Schools/Elementary; Darrtown School Grade 2, 1929-30]"

Wagonfield, Howard J.: (1902-1980): Services for Howard J. Wagonfield, 78, 617 N. E. Street. Hamilton, who died Tuesday, May 6, in Fort Hamilton-Hughes hospital, were held at 2 p.m., Friday in the Webb Funeral Home, Hamilton. Burial was in Darrtown Cemetery. He was born in Darrtown, the son of Hudson and Sarah Jane Bowman Wagonfield, and attended Hanover school. Mr. Wagonfield married Ethel Popp, in 1925, in Covington Kentucky. He was a Hanover Township farmer, retiring in 1972. He and Mrs. Wagonfield had lived in Hamilton the last 16 years. A member of the McGonigle United Methodist Church, Butler County Farm Bureau, and Hanover Grange, he had also served on the Hanover Township school board for 12 years. Survivors are his wife, Ethel Wagonfield, Hamilton; a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Sarah) Myers, Hamilton; a son, Richard Wagonfield, Ross; two grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Martin (Mary) Petri, Hamilton.

Wagonfield, Julia "Vikie" (Hacker) (1925-2014): The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal on March 9, 2014: "WAGONFIELD, Julia "Vikie" Age 88, a resident of Berkeley Square Retirement Community died Friday, March 7, 2014. She was born in Ross on April 11, 1925, the daughter of John H. and Miranda (Johnson) Hacker. She was a graduate of Ross High School. She married Eugene F. "Knute" Wagonfield on January 23, 1943 in Hamilton and he preceded her in death on July 18, 2013. She had been employed at Champion Papers for 20 years. She was a loving and devoted wife to Knute for 70 years and a wonderful and caring mother to Mike and Danny. She loved spending time with her five grandchildren, five great grandchildren and her nieces and nephews. Vikie and Knute always supported the interests of their family, attending all their games and activities. She loved her family and their holidays together. Vikie had a great love for nurturing her flowers and caring for her home inside and out. She is survived by her two sons, Mike (Janette) Wagonfield of Hamilton and Danny (Bonnie) Wagonfield of Nashville, Tennessee; a brother, John "Gabby" (Mae) Hacker; two sisters, Norma Johns and Peggy (Tom) Fowler all of Hamilton; five grandchildren, Ben (Amanda) Wagonfield, Brooke (Ryan) Little, Chance (Esther) Wagonfield, Seth (Becky) Wagonfield and Zane Wagonfield; five great grandchildren, Cannon, Georgia and Mae Little, Trevor and Tanner Wagonfield. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 11, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at Weigel Funeral Home, 980 N. W. Washington Blvd. with Chaplain Galen Hoffman officiating. Burial will be in Darrtown Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9 a.m. until time of the service. Memorials may be directed to Vitas Hospice Charitable Fund, 11500 Northlake Drive, Suite 400, Cincinnati, OH 45249. Online condolences are available at www.weigelfuneralhome.com - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/hamilton/obituary.aspx?n=julia-wagonfield&pid=170065994&fhid=15767#sthash.at0ukeWr.dpuf"

Wagonfield, Norma E. (Bufler): (1899 -1992) Darrtown resident; the following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal: "Norma Wagonfield was born in Darrtown, the daughter of Frank S. and Ella (Leonard) Bufler. She married Clyde Wagonfield on November 29, 1921 and he preceded her in death on October 1, 1971. Norma was survived by three sons (Eugene F. and Vikie Wagonfield, Charles F. and Christine Wagonfield, Clyde and Delores Wagonfield -all of Hamilton, Ohio) and one daughter (Harriet and Paul Dickerson of Merritt Island, Florida; eight grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren."

Walther, Viola (Mehl): (1917-2012) The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal August 22, 2012. "WALTHER, Viola P. age 95 formerly of Oxford, Ohio died Monday, August 20, 2012, at the Arbor Trace Care Facility in Richmond, Indiana. She was born in Butler County, Ohio on August 11, 1917, the daughter of Adam and Hilda (Vogel) Mehl. On April 27, 1938, in Hamilton she married Delmar M. Walther and he preceded her in death on August 22, 1989. Viola was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, the Butler County Farm Bureau, 4 H leader, a member of Pals and Priscilla clubs, and a Sunday school teacher. Survivors include a son, Dale A. (Beverly) Walther; two daughters, Janet (Charles) Menke and Carol Stewart; a daughter-in-law, Joyce Walther; ten grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren. Besides her husband, Delmar, she was also preceded in death by a son, Robert N. Walther; a sister, Margaret Hogan and a brother, Robert Mehl. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Thursday in the Zettler Funeral Home, 2646 Pleasant Ave. with Rev. David Miller officiating, followed by burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 10-11:00 am Thursday in the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the Zion Lutheran Church radio fund. Online register book available at www.zettlerfuneralhome.com"

Ward, Dorothy: see photo; Schools/Elementary; Darrtown School; undated photo with teacher (Miss Marie Miller) standing at the left.

Ward, Melva Kathryn (Jewell) "(1940-2014): age 73 passed away January 28 at Liberty Nursing Center in Oxford. She was a resident of Camden, OH prior to entering the nursing home. She was born on November 17, 1940 to Paul M. and Myrtle C. (Gault) Jewell. She attended Talawanda High School. Melva worked at The Oxford House, Kroger on the west side of Hamilton and Dayton Flexible/Baxter in Eaton, OH. She was on the Residence Council at Liberty Nursing Home and a 50 year member of the Pythian Sisters. She was a member of Darrtown United Methodist Church and attended Camden United Methodist Church in which she was a choir member and Sunday school teacher. She was preceded in death by her parents, former husband Charles R. Ward and her brothers; Paul L. "Pete" Jewell and George K. Jewell. Melva is survived by her children; Kenneth R. (Jennifer) Ward, Daniel S. Ward, Kathryn D. (Timothy) Gaiser, grandchildren; Christopher R. (Amanda) Ward, Nathaniel R. (Mary) Ward, Shelby K. (Johnathon) Ashcraft, Clayton D. Gaiser, great grandchildren; Cooper R. Ward, Tate A. Ward, Brenan H. Ward, sisters; JoAnn (William) Coombs and Donna M. (Shawn) Gallagher. Visitation will be held Monday, February 3, 2014, 6-8pm at Ogle & Paul R. Young Funeral Home, 5086 College Corner Pike, Oxford. Funeral Service will be at the funeral home on Tuesday, February 4 at 11 am. Melva will be laid to rest in the Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the American Lung Association or to Vitas Hospice. Condolences may be sent online to www.oglepaulyoungfuneralhome.com - Published in Journal-News on Jan. 31, 2014 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/hamilton/obituary.aspx?n=melva-kathryn-ward-jewell&pid=169415238&fhid=18330#sthash.NspW4Y8q.dpuf"

Ward, Nelson: See photo; Schools/Elementary; Darrtown School; undated photo with teacher (Miss Opal Trew) standing at center, back row.

Watkins, Val Joe: see photo; Schools/Elementary; Darrtown School; undated photo with teacher (Miss Marie Miller) standing at the right.

Weiss, Constantine: (1849-1934); brother of Ignatz Weiss; shoe merchant in Hamilton.

Weiss, David J.: (1939-2010) The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal News: "David J. Weiss, age 71, of Burlington died at 8:10 a.m. Thursday, October 7, 2010, at his home as a result of neuroendocrine cancer. Born April 3, 1939 in Hamilton, Ohio, he was the son of Joseph E. and Helen Shollenbarger Weiss. On August 31, 1962 he married Kay Hagemeyer in Newport, Rhode Island. Mr. Weiss received his Bachelors of Science degree from Purdue University in 1962 and his Masters in Fine Arts from the University of Montana in 1970. He was a Navy veteran serving from 1961-1965 at the rank of Lieutenant JG. Mr. Weiss was a state-licensed electrical contractor and journeyman electrician belonging to IBEW Local 34 since 1966 and United Scenic Artists/IATSE as a lighting designer since 1973. He worked as technician at Lakes Region Playhouse in Laconia, New Hampshire; lighting coordinator at Purdue Summer Playhouse in West Lafayette, Indiana; technical director at Playhouse on the Green in Columbus, Ohio; lighting designer at Montana Repertory Theatre and teaching fellow in theatre at the University of Montana both in Missoula, Montana; technical director of theatre at Central Missouri State University at Warrensburg, Missouri; technical director of theatre at Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minnesota; technical director of theatre, Governor's State University in Park Forest, Illinois; visiting professor of theatre at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois; technical director at Viking! (outdoor drama) in Park Rapids, Minnesota; and instructor, Southeastern Community College in West Burlington, retiring in 2007. Mr. Weiss did electrical work on three Habitat for Humanity houses, was a Board member of Heritage Trust for the Preservation of Historic Burlington, Board member of Capitol Theater Foundation, member of Trinity Lutheran Church and its Property Committee and treasurer of Conference 8, Southeastern Iowa Synod, ELCA (12 years). Mr. Weiss was awarded Eagle Scout honors in 1955 and is a Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow. He enjoyed mentoring students in theatre crafts and working with his hands doing electrical work, house restoration and building things - especially canoes. Survivors include his wife, Kay Weiss of Burlington; two sons, Howard Thomas Weiss of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Warren Edward (Debbie) Weiss of Momence, Illinois; sister-in-law, Mikki Wilcoxen of Peoria, Illinois; two nieces , Eden (Rich) Schwindenhammer of Bartonville, Illinois and Eliza (Doug) Dickerson of Peoria; one nephew, Sam Wilcoxen of Decatur, Illinois; one great niece, Madison Schwindenhammer of Bartonville; one great nephew, Jacob Wilcoxen of Decatur; and three cousins, Walter (Marlene) Hilz of North Port, Florida, Michael (Renee) Hilz of Creve Couer, Missouri and Julie Hilz of Venice, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents. The memorial service for Mr. Weiss will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 10th, in Trinity Lutheran Church. Pastor Erick Swanson will officiate. The family will meet with friends from 2:30 p.m. until the time of service. A memorial service for Mr. Weiss will also be held 4:30 p.m. Monday, October 11th, in St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Darrtown, Ohio. Pastor Bob Heiliger will officiate. Inurnment will be in Darrtown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for Trinity Lutheran Church Scholarship Fund, 115 South Central, Burlington, IA 52601; Capitol Theater Foundation, P.O. Box 431, Burlington; Great River Hospice, 1306 Washington Rd., West Burlington, IA 52655; and Habitat for Humanity, 121 Habitat St., Americus, GA 31709."

Weiss, Frances Margaret (1886-1935 )

The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal News (February 18, 1935). "Mrs. Frances M. Weiss, age 49, wife of William Weiss and a lifelong resident of Darrtown, died at her home there  Sunday at 9 p.m. of heart disease after a two weeks’ illness. She was the daughter of Frank and Ella Bufler, of Darrtown. She was married to William Weiss, January 20, 1908. Surviving are the widower; one son, Paul; one daughter, Bernice; her father, Frank Bufler; five sisters, Mrs. Joseph Grau and Mrs. Charles Aebi, of Hamilton, and Mrs. Guy Dynes, Mrs. Clyde Wagonfield, and Mrs. Stanley Alston, all of Darrtown; and three brothers Joseph and Richard Bufler of Darrtown and Ben Bufler of Hamilton. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the residence. Rev. H. A. Dickman, pastor of Bethel church in Hamilton. Burial, Darrtown. Friends may call Tuesday afternoon and evening."

The following obituary appeared in the Journal-News of Hamilton, Ohio (February 22, 1935). "The entire community was sad and shocked Sunday night, when it was learned that Mrs. William Weiss had passed away. While Mrs. Weiss had been bedfast for several weeks, from time to time, gratifying reports came from the sick room and it was hoped that Mrs. Weiss would regain her health; but, God will otherwise, and surrounded by loved ones, she fell asleep. Mrs. Weiss was formerly Miss Francis Bufler, and resided here and in Hamilton, until January 21, 1908, when she was united in marriage with William Weiss and they then resided in Port Neches, Texas, for several years. A few months ago, Mr. and Mrs. Weiss enjoyed a motor trip to Port Neches. Two children were born to the union, Paul and Bernice. Besides the widower and children, she is survived by her father, F. S. Bufler; five sister, Mrs., Joseph Grau, Mrs., Charles Aebi, Hamilton; Mrs. Guy Dynes, Mrs. Clyde, Wagonfield, Mrs. Stanley, Alston, all of Darrtown, three brothers, Ben of Hamilton; Joseph of Hanover Township; and Richard of Darrtown. Sympathy is extended to the grief-stricken family."

Weiss, Ignaz "Fritz": (1840-1919); Darrtown resident and blacksmith. The Hamilton Journal News (1919) included the following obituary: Ignatz Weiss, familiarly known throughout this section of the county as 'Fritz' Weiss died at his home in Darrtown Thursday afternoon, January 9, at 3:30 o'clock of general debility. The deceased was born in the old country, and was 78 years of age. He came to American when 29 years of age and resided in or near Darrtown ever since. He was a blacksmith and was in partnership with the late Fred Abry for thirty-five years. He was a charter member of the Darrtown lodge, K. of P. He leaves a widow, Louisa (Kolb) Weiss and three children, Mrs. Luima (Carrie Weiss) Bowers, William F. Weiss, and Miss Emma Weiss, all of Darrtown. The funeral will take place Monday afternoon at the Darrtown Lutheran Church, with Rev. H.E. Turney in charge of the services. Burial in the Darrtown cemetery. The K. of P. lodge will conduct the services at the grave.

Weiss, Lois (McKinney): (____ - ____); Darrtown resident, native of South Carolina; wife of Paul Weiss; mother of Frances, William, and Linn.

Weiss, Paul William: (1911- 1982); Darrtown resident. The Hamilton Journal News included the following obituary (April 8, 1982): "Paul W. Weiss, age 71, of 3210 South Street, Darrtown, died Saturday evening at the McCullough Hyde Hospital. Born November 29, 1911, the son of William F. and Frances Bufler Weiss. He was raised in Darrtown and attended Milford Township Schools and Oxford McGuffey Schools. He farmed near Darrtown until World War II, when he served with the U.S. Army in Europe. On May 3, 1946, he married Margaret Lois McKinney, they lived in Darrtown most of their married lives. He worked at Champion 27 years, retiring in 1972. He was a member of the St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Darrtown; VFW Post 1069 Fairfield, and Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 36, Hamilton. He is survived by his wife, 1 daughter, Miss Frances Weiss, New York City; 2 sons, Paul William Jr., Hamilton and Phillip Linn, Darrtown, 1 grandson, Bradley; daughter-in law Brenda and 1 sister, Mrs. Albert (Bernice) Lindley, Hamilton. Funeral Services at the Marshall Smith Funeral Home, Oxford. Rev. David O. Markowich of Oxford officiating. Burial in the Darrtown Cemetery." See photo; Schools/Elementary; Darrtown School; undated photo with teacher (Miss Opal Trew) standing at center, back row.

Weiss, William Frederick: (1884-1939); Darrtown area resident, farmer, President of the Corn and Hog Control Board (1934), and Treasurer of the Butler County Wheat Production Control Association; husband of Frances M. (Bufler) Weiss; father of Paul William Weiss and Bernice Francis Weiss. The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal in December, 1939. "William F. Weiss, Chairman of Farm Group, Is Dead; Darrtown Man Handled Agricultural Adjustment Administration in County. William F. Weiss, age 55, Darrtown, chairman of the Butler County Agriculture Conservation association, died of complications at 10:00 Sunday morning in his home. He had been ill 10 days. Mr. Weiss, whose offices were in the post office building, was considered one of Butler County's foremost authorities on agricultural problems, and this ability was recognized three years ago, when he was appointed chairman of the conservation association, which administers the Agricultural Adjustment administrations in Butler County. Under Mr. Weiss' direction, the A.A.A. program flourished in Butler County and at the time of his death, about 80 percent of the farmers in the county were affiliated in some capacity with the federal farm program. Mr. Weiss possessed a pleasant personality, but was firm in his convictions. He never became ruffled, when there were disagreements over the administration of the A.A.A. program here. He also took part in other farm organizations in the county and cooperated to the best of his ability with the Butler County Farm Bureau in promoting the welfare of farmers in this vicinity. He always kept well posted on the trend in agricultural affairs and attended meetings in all sections of the state, where farm problems were the chief topics of discussion. Mr. Weiss had been in ill health for the last year, but seldom missed a day at the association headquarters, room 212 of the Hamilton post office building. He came to the office for the last time on Thursday, December 21; but, until last Friday kept in touch with his office, although bedfast. His condition became critical Friday night, when members of his family were called to his bedside. He leaves his widow, Sara; on son, Paul Weiss; one daughter, Mrs. Albert Lindley; two step-sons, Auval and Dal Saylor; his mother, Mrs. Louisa Weiss; one sister, Mrs. Luima Bowers; a grandson, Freddie Lindley, and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon at the David Webb and Sons funeral home, Ross Avenue and D Street. Burial will be in the Darrtown cemetery."

Wiley, Anna Belle (Sprauge): (From an October 26, 1936 newspaper obituary, found on the Internet, while researching past pastors of the Darrtown Lutheran church) Mrs. Anna Belle Wiley, age 80, pioneer resident of Butler County, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Woodrey, 5 Ludlow street, Saturday night at 10:15 o’clock, of general debility. Mrs. Wiley was born in Butler County and lived here her entire life. She was the widow of Michael Wiley, who died in January, 1935. She was a devoted mother and her friendly nature won her a wide circle of friends who mourn her passing. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Harry Pierson, of Darrtown, Mrs. Frank Woodrey and Mrs. Freeeman Inlues, of Hamilton; five sons, John Wiley of Oxford, William and Louis Wiley of Darrtown, Harry Wiley of Hamilton, and Leroy Wiley of Millville and four sisters, Mrs. Jacob Gfroerer, Mrs. Emma Jones, Mrs. Ray Kimbrough and Mrs. Roy Cameron, all of Hamilton. One sister, Mrs. Ella Hawley of Hamilton, preceded her in death, September 10, 1936. 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild, and many other relatives and friends also survive. Funeral services will be held at the home of her son, Louis Wiley, who also resides on the Darrtown Pike, about 2 miles east of Darrtown, at 2:30 o’clock Tuesday. Rev. Roger J. Imhoff of St. Matthew’s church of Darrtown officiating. Internment, Darrtown cemetery. Friends may call at the home of the son, Monday, after 3 PM.

Wiley, Eldon: WILEY, DR. Eldon Lee (Keppler) Born to Frank and Nell Barnes Keppler on May 17, 1926 in Darrtown, Ohio. Following the death of his parents, Eldon (Sam) was adopted by his aunt and uncle, William and Pauline Wiley. Eldon graduated from Hanover High School and was drafted into the Navy where he served as Radioman 3rd Class on the U.S. S. Kidd from 1944-46 in the Pacific Theater. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to Ohio and married his high school sweetheart, Kathleen Carol Irwin on December 21, 1946 at the Millville Federated Church. Eldon enrolled in Miami University where he received both his Bachelor and Masters Degrees in Education. He began his teaching career in the Reily School System. His focus shifted to administration and he served as superintendent of the Kingston, Bradford and the Ripley-Union Lewis School Districts. Eldon earned his Ph.D. in Educational Administration from The Ohio State University. In 1964 he joined the faculty of Miami University in Educational Leadership and retired as full professor from Miami in 1991 after 27 years of service. Eldon and Kathleen are the parents of two children; Dr. Dean L. Wiley (Dr. Lea Stern) and Rev. Pamela C. Cook (Thurl Cook); five grandchildren, Michelle Piper, Jennifer Bennett, Kristen Wiley (Jim Harrison), Laura Gorski (Dennis) and Christopher Bennett; four great-grandchildren, Alexandra, Megan, Lauren and Braden. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, John, Harold and Paul Keppler and Raymond Wiley; son, Dean and grandson, Christopher. He is also survived by nephew Charles Keppler (Marcia), niece, Linda (Keppler) Vires (Ted) and numerous other family members and friends. Funeral Service will be held Friday, September 12, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Weigel Funeral Home, 980 NW Washington Blvd. with Rev. Allen Minor officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 10 until time of service. Burial will be in Darrtown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith United Church of Christ, 1877 Millville Road, Hamilton, OH 45013 or the Berkeley Square Life Care, 100 Berkeley Drive, Hamilton, OH 45013.

Wiley, Jack L.: (1927-2012) The Hamilton Journal News included the following obituary (October 28, 2012): "WILEY, Jack L. of Oxford, Ohio passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at age 85. Mr. Wiley was born on June 6, 1927 to Hazel and Louis Wiley in Hamilton, Ohio. Mr. Wiley enlisted in the Navy while attending Hanover High School, graduating in 1945. Mr. Wiley spent the remainder of W. W. II aboard the USS Bladen in the Pacific Theater. Upon his return Mr. Wiley worked in management in the electrical construction industry in Hamilton, Oxford and the surrounding areas before retiring after 41 years in 1989. He is survived by his wife Patricia (Donges) whom he married on August 2, 1951 in Hamilton, Ohio. Mr. Wiley is also survived by four children; Diana (Dean) DiPaolo of Oxford, Ohio, Denise (Daryl) Olthaus of Somerville, Ohio, Michael Wiley of Cincinnati, Ohio and Daniel Wiley of Oxford, Ohio along with grandchildren Kristen (Robert) Fries, Laura Peters, Maggie Olthaus, Kaitlin Wiley, Chelsea Wiley, Megan Wiley and Heather Wiley and great grandchildren Julia and Owen Fries. Mr. Wiley was a lifetime member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Darrtown, Ohio. Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm with services at 2:00pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at the Weigel Funeral Home 980 N W Washington Blvd Hamilton, OH, Ohio. Burial will follow at the Darrtown cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St. Matthew Lutheran Church 4411 Smokey Alston Hwy, Oxford, OH 45056."

Wiley, Emma Matilene (Cartwright): (1912-2008) The following was written by Ronald L. Wiley: "Emma Matilene (Cartwright) Wiley was born in Sedorus, Illinois June 28, 1912. Shortly after the family moved to a farm down the road from Piney Flats, TN where she grew up. They moved to Ohio, and she entered Darrtown High School as a junior, graduating in 1930 and marrying her classmate Raymond Wiley. She was a proud homemaker and was well known for her gardening, cooking and canning. Two sons, Roger and Ron were born to this marriage. At this writing (May, 2008) she is thriving in the assisted living wing of Westover Retirement Community in Hamilton, Ohio. She has been sought several times for her keen memory of Darrtown events and people."

The following obituary appeared in Hamilton Journal: "Emma M. Wiley, 96, formerly of Darrtown and Oxford, died August 9, 2008, at Westover Retirement Community, where she lived since 2001. She was born June 28, 1912 in Sedorus, Illinois, the daughter of Abidjan and Lidia (Foust) Cartwright. Her early years were in Tennessee, near Bristol. The family moved to Ohio, and she attended Darrtown High School, graduating in 1930, in a class of 11. She married Raymond K. Wiley, one of her classmates, on March 22, 1932. She was a devoted housewife through 68 years of marriage. Raymond died in 2000. Emma enjoyed gardening, sewing, and cooking. She was pleased to have many family recipes from her years in the South, and was known for wonderful, basic southern cooking. She is survived by two sons, Roger Wiley, and his wife, Joanie of Roswell, Georgia, and Ron, Wiley, and his wife, Kathy of Oxford; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Private burial services were held at the Darrtown cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorial service will be held at 3:30 PM Friday, August 15 at the Smith and Ole funeral home. The family were greet friends following the service."

Wiley, Patricia (Donges) (1929-2022) 93, Oxford, OH, passed away at her home on February 21, 2022. Born to Delmar and Catherine Donges (Burbrink) in Cincinnati, OH, on January 11, 1929. Pat was married to the late Jack Wiley on Aug. 2, 1951, and together they raised four children. She was retired from the Talawanda City School system where she was employed as a cafeteria manager. She is survived by her children, Diana (Dean) Dipaolo, Oxford, Mike Wiley, Hamilton, Denise (Daryl) Olthaus, Oxford and Dan Wiley, Oxford; 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. In addition to her spouse, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Robert and Richard Donges and Elizabeth Finn. Cremation services will be provided by Ogle & Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Published by the Hamilton (Ohio) Journal-News on Feb. 27, 2022.

Wiley, Raymond Kenneth "Crow": (1912-2000); see image; Raymond Kenneth Wiley was born in Cleveland, Ohio, August 9, 1912. At a young age he was adopted by family relatives, William and Pauline (Pearl) Wiley, so his surname did not change. They lived, at the time on a farm on Nichols Road, south of Darrtown. He graduated from Darrtown High School in 1930 where he played on the basketball and baseball teams. He married Emma Matilene Cartwright, a classmate in 1930. They moved to Columbus, Ohio where he delivered milk door to door with a horse and wagon. Their son Roger was born there. They moved to Dayton, Ohio where he drove a door to door bread delivery truck and son Ron was born there. They moved to Hamilton, Ohio for a short time then to Darrtown in 1939. Ray drove milk delivery trucks in Hamilton and Oxford for Frechtling, French Bauer and Wehr dairies. He later worked in substation maintenance for Cincinnati Gas & Electric until retirement in 1974. In retirement he enjoyed woodworking and made many fine wood pieces for family members. He died on July 20, 2000.

Wiley, Roger: LIVING Son of Raymond and Matilene Wiley, brother of Ronald Wiley.

Wiley, Ronald L.: The following obituary appeared on the Paul Young Funeral Home website: "Ronald L. Wiley (86), of Oxford, passed away (04/22/2024) at The Knolls of Oxford. Ron was born October 4, 1937 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH during the 1937 flood.  His parents were Raymond K. and Emma Matilene (Cartwright) Wiley, his older brother Roger (survives, living in Georgia.) At less than one year of age the family moved to Darrtown, OH, where he put down what would become roots that flourished in the village for many years. His boyhood was nurtured by several Darrtown natives, the most important mentor being Dale Bufler.  Dale led a group of Darrtown boys in many learning experiences and projects, including scrap and paper drives during WWII, raising money to buy uniforms for baseball and basketball teams that toured Butler County, playing teams from other towns and rural schools.  He took them to Clark’s Sporting Goods store in Hamilton, where they stretched their money and bought the least expensive basketball shirts available.  They were purple; thus, the team came up with the mascot name, the Darrtown Purple Skunks. He attended Collinsville through the sixth grade, then Jr. High and Sr. High School at Seven Mile HS (later becoming Edgewood), graduating in 1955. He then attended Miami University, graduating in 1959 with a B.S. in Ed. Degree, majoring in Comprehensive Science.  He was a member of Kappa Phi Kappa, men’s Education Fraternity, and was named their Outstanding Senior Man in 1959. He taught Biology at Talawanda HS for three years. On June 18, 1961 he married Linda Hartley of Piqua, OH.  She passed away on October 6, 1980. Their son Matthew Eric was born, November 28, 1965. He lives in Concho Valley, Arizona. On August 15, 1981 he married Kathryn Young, of a longstanding Oxford family of business owners and Miami graduates. They enjoyed travels to historic American sites, European trips and yearly vacations at a cabin in Michigan, and winters at a condo in Fountain Hills, Arizona. And much pleasure was often enjoyed in short trips from home, with the current pet dog, taking in the seasonal beauty of the countryside. Ron earned a Ph. D. in Physiology & Biophysics at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in 1966. Following a one-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the VA Hospital in West Allis, WI and teaching at Marquette Medical School, he returned to Miami University on the faculty in the Department of Zoology (now Biology).  His four-year plan to stay at Miami stretched into 37 years, teaching General Physiology and Cardiopulmonary Physiology. Hundreds of his students became physicians, dentists, physical therapists and physiology researchers throughout the world.  He published scientific articles on the control of breathing and the control of blood pressure.  A serendipitous discovery led to developing a handgrip device to control blood pressure and other devices for effective rehabilitation and strengthening of muscle groups, with a business partner from Columbus, OH. An avid sports fan and supporter, he helped recruit athletes for nearly every sport at Miami, served on the Athletic Advisory Board and the Hall of Fame/Cradle of Coaches Committee. He served on many university and community boards and committees.  His most satisfying volunteer effort was the result of his Darrtown roots stimulated by his friend from second grade, Fred Lindley’s phone call that Darrtown would become 200 years old in 2014.  With Fred and other deeply caring Darrtown natives a committee planned and produced the Darrtown Bicentennial in July, 2014, drawing more than three thousand attendees, and initiating projects in the Memorial Park to place trees, shrubs, a Veterans memorial monument and walkways with memorial pavers. After the Bicentennial, it became the Darrtown Reunion Committee to plan and hold a reunion celebration, the Darrtown Fall Festival, in the village each fall. He had a lifelong passion for gardening, focusing on trees, shrubs and perennials of the Midwest, but couldn’t resist including in his garden a few interesting specimens from other parts of the U.S and even foreign countries as they complemented the native plants. He was most pleased when visitors, especially young children came to tour the garden, and when plants matured and he could divide them and share plants with others.  He enjoyed all the birds, especially hummingbirds, and the butterflies and bees attracted to the garden. He especially liked watching the hummingbird moths at the flowers.  He tolerated the squirrels, but loathed the foraging deer, the raccoon and the moles, making the battle to defend the garden against them a passion. Another passion was cooking.  He learned very early on as a boy from his mother.  He enjoyed trying new recipes, then modifying them to add his personal touch. He enjoyed sharing his cooking with others, either entertaining in their home, tailgating, or providing soups for someone recovering from an illness. Ron is survived by his wife, Kathryn Young Wiley of Oxford; his son Matthew Eric, granddaughter Linda Lea, and grandson Tyler Matthew all of Concho Valley, Arizona. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. The family has suggested memorial donations in Ron’s name to the Darrtown Reunion Committee for upkeep of the Memorial Park’s trees, shrubs and walkway pavers or The Knolls of Oxford Future Care Fund." For more about Ron Wiley, see: A Tribute to Ron Wiley and see: Recollections of Ronald Wiley.

Wilkie, Mary (Moulton) (1866-1935) The following appeared in the January 28, 1935 edition of the Hamilton (Ohio) Journal News. Mrs. Mary Wilkie, age 70, wife of Dr. Andrew Wilkie, of Darrtown, died at her home there Sunday at 9 a.m. Her death came as a shock and brought much sorrow to hundreds of residents in the Darrtown vicinity whom she had aided over a period of many years, as an assistant in her husband’s practice. Mrs. Wilkie was born on Canada and came to Darrtown 31 years ago. Since then, she has consistently accompanied her husband on many cases, acting as an assistant and nurse. Her life was dedicated to the community in this manner. Surviving are the widower, one daughter, Mrs. Ernest Miller; one grandson, William Moulton Miller; one sister, Miss Lillian Moulton of Seattle, Washington, and two brothers, Frank Moulton, also of Seattle and Ross Moulton of Vancouver, B.C. Funeral services will be held from the David Webb funeral home, D. Street and Ross Avenue, Tuesday, at 2 p.m., Rev. R.C. Jones of Darrtown, officiating. Burial, Darrtown. Friends may call Monday afternoon and evening.

Wills, Georgia: (1910-2003) The following appeared in the Democrat and Chronicle of Rochester New York – April 17, 2003 – page 16. "Georgia (Marchant) Wells died Sunday, April 13, 2003, age 93. She had been a resident of Fairport Baptist Homes for the past six years, where she was affectionately, known as “Grandma” to all the staff and residents. Formerly lived in Darrtown, Ohio. Predeceased by husband, Granville. Survived by son, Granville (Roberta) Wills, Jr.; daughters, Helen (John), Marchant and Janice (Herbert) Petrie; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Darrtown, Ohio, on April 22, 2003. Smith and Ogle Funeral Home of Oxford, Ohio, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Fairport Baptist Homes, 4646 Nile Mile Point Rd., Fairport, NY 14450 or charity of choice."

Wills, Granville A. [1903-1977]: The following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal News, September 6, 1977. "Granville A. Wills, 74, 2616 Scott Rd., Darrtown, died at 8:15 AM, Monday in Mercy Hospital. He was born in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, a son of Andy and Elizabeth Skidmore Wells, and was reared and educated in Mount Sterling. Mr. Wills was a resident of the Darrtown area for 45 years. He was employed by the Ford Motor Company and Bendix Corporation in Hamilton and later engaged in real estate, along with farming. He was a longtime member of the Darrtown Methodist Church, Milford Township Discussion Group No. 1, and Butler County Farm Bureau. He leaves the wife, Mrs. Georgia (Barr) Wills, whom he married in Hamilton in 1928; two daughters, Mrs. John (Helen) Marchant, Rochester, New York; Mrs. Herbert (Janice) Petri, Baltimore, Maryland; a son, Granville Wills, Jr., South Windsor, Connecticut; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Clay Wills, Mount Sterling, Kentucky and Emmett, Wills, Somerville, two sisters, Mrs. William McCormick and Mrs. Stanley Martin, both of Mount Sterling. Services will be at 10:30 AM, Thursday, in the Marshall-Smith Funeral Home, Oxford, with burial in Darrtown cemetery. Visitation 5:30- 8:30 PM, Wednesday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to the National Arthritis Foundation, 2500 Reading Rd., Cincinnati."

Winson, Peter (1832-1908) The following appeared in the Indianapolis news, December 31, 1908, page 4. “OXFORD -  Peter Winson, age 76, a prominent and wealthy resident of Darrtown, dropped dead last evening. He was eating supper with the other members of the family, when he fell from his chair and died immediately. He was a prominent Odd Fellow, a member of the Oxford Lodge of Masons, and the Royal Arch and Knight Templar Masons in Hamilton.”

Winterrod, Frank Collins: (1928-2007) The following obituary was contributed by Mrs. Alice Winterrod, September 6, 2012. "Frank Collins Winterrod, age 78, of Darrtown, passed away at Miami Valley Hospital on Monday, December 3, 2007, at 4:55 p.m. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on December 15, 1928, the son of Robert and Grace (Toney) Winterrod. Frank moved to Darrtown, Ohio in 1976. There he waited for the Lord to call him home. On April 13, 1958, Frank accepted Christ as his Lord and Saviour at the First Baptist Church in Richmond, Indiana. He was married 43 years to his wife, Lillian (Hollisworth) Winterrod, who preceded him in death on December 29, 1996. He married his second wife, Alice Peo on March 29, 1998. Frank was a veteran of the United States Army Air Force Corp, serving during WWII. Frank was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church for 48 years. He belonged to the Disabled American Veterans Chapter #15, Hugh L. Bates Lodge #686 F&AM, Hamilton Chapter No. 21 Royal Arch Masons, Hamilton Counsel No. 19 Royal and Select Masons, Hamilton Commandary No. 41 Knights Templar and the High Twelve Club. Frank worked for the Tash Shoe Company for 25 years and for a short time, before retirement in 1990, he worked for the New Miami School system. For 30 years, Frank was an amateur radio operator with the call letters WB8TCU and he thoroughly enjoyed this hobby. During his early years, Frank enjoyed being active in many sports; among them baseball, basketball, golf and bowling. He even coached a little league team. Frank was a boy scout leader at Immanuel Lutheran Church and the basketball coach. Another interest he had was trains and he was a lifelong member of the National Railroad Association. He was a member of the Oxford Senior Center and the Hamilton Senior Center. Frank is survived by his wife Alice of Darrtown; two sons, Frank Allen Winterrod of Bettendorf, Iowa and John David Winterrod and his wife, Patti, of Hamilton, Ohio. He also leaves his beloved grandson, John Collins Winterrod; and sister-in-law, Betty Hubner. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Grace, and half-brother, Otto "Red" Hubner. Funeral services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1285 Main Street, Hamilton, at 10 am on Friday, December 7, 2007, with Pastor Kevin Judd officiating. Final resting place will be in Earlham Cemetery in Richmond, Indiana. Family and friends will be received at Webb Noonan Funeral Home, Ross Avenue at South "D" Street, Hamilton, on Thursday from 6-8 pm."

Witherby, Albert (1893-1975): the following obituary appeared in the Hamilton Journal News, June 11, 1975. “Albert Witherby, 82, 3010 Scott Rd., Oxford, died Tuesday at 1:40 AM in McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital, Oxford. Mr. Witherby was born in Oxford, a son of Morris and Clara Spivey Witherby. He graduated from Oxford Stewart High School and attended Miami University. An active member of the Darrtown United Methodist Church, Mr. Witherby was also a member of the Collinsville Grange. He had been Master of the Grange for many years. He married Josephine Simpson and the couple celebrated their 60th anniversary on November 18, 1974. She preceded him in death April 27. Survivors include two sons, Charles W. Witherby, Oxford, Harold Witherby, Steelville, Illinois; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Lola Urban, Oxford. Services Friday at 2 PM in the Darrtown United Methodist Church. Burial in Darrtown Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 7–9 p.m. in the Marshall-Smith Funeral Home, Oxford. Collinsville Grange services at 7:30 PM. Memorials may be directed to the Darrtown United Methodist Church in Mr. Witherby's name.”

Witherby, Charles (1917-1997): The following obituary was found at: http://www.genealogybuff.com/oh/preble/webbbs_config.pl/read/37 - "Charles R. Witherby, 79, of Oxford died Friday morning, July 25, 1997, at his home. Born Dec. 3, 1917, in Darrtown, Ohio, he was the son of Albert and Josephine (Simpson) Witherby. He was self-employed as an electrical contractor and drove Talawanda School buses for 20 years. Mr. Witherby, a veteran of the U.S. Army, served during World War II with the 94th Division 319th Engineers and received the Purple Heart award. He was a member of Darrtown United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Jean (Bradbury) Witherby; two daughters and sons-in-law, Naomi and Robert Fea of Clayton, Lu Ann and John Fisher of Springboro; four grandchildren, Kristen (Karl) Kessler of Batavia, Kelly (Dan) Dillard of Englewood, Charles K. Fea and Robert A. Fea of Clayton; two great-grandchildren, Kley Dillard and Kassidy Dillard of Englewood; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Harold Witherby. Funeral services were held at the convenience of the family. R.C. Nein and Sons-Limber Funeral Home, Camden, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Darrtown United Methodist Church."

Witherby, Jean (Bradbury): WITHERBY, Jean (Bradbury) Age 85, of Darrtown, Ohio, died Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at her residence. She was born April 13, 1919 in Darrtown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harry G. and Naomi A. (Brown) Bradbury. In 1939, she graduated from Miami University. She married Charles Witherby on July 25, 1941 in Hamilton, Ohio. She was an elementary school teacher in Okeana, Ohio. She was a member of the Darrtown United Methodist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Naomi (Robert) Fea of Clayton, Ohio; a niece, Beverly (Ed) Tindall; nephew, John (Kathy) Bradbury; sister-in-law, Marge Witherby; four grandchildren, Kristen (William) Clark, Kelly (Dan) Dillard, Charles (Heidi) Fea, Robert A. Fea; five great grandchildren, Kley Gregory Dillard, Kassidy Danielle Dillard, Kollin Jacob Clark, Caleb Kristopher Fea and Hannah Elizabeth Fea. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years; her parents; a daughter, Lu Ann Fisher; a brother, John G. Bradbury; and two sisters, Josephine Iwig and Gustabel Friend. Visitation will be held Sunday, October 17, from 1 pm to 2 pm at Nein – Thompson Funeral Home, Camden. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 pm immediately following the visitation. Interment will be in Darrtown Cemetery.

Witherby, Josephine: The following obituary appeared in an unnamed newspaper clipping that displayed a handwritten date of 4/28/75. "Mrs. Josephine Witherby, 82, 3010 Scott Road, Oxford was dead on arrival at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital, Sunday, at 9:30 a.m. She was born in Hamilton, a daughter of Steve and Mary Hess Simpson. She received her education in Hamilton schools. Mrs. Witherby was a member of the DarrtownUnited Methodist Church, the WSCS, and the Collinsville Grange. She married Albert Witherby and the couple had celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Nov. 18, 1974. Survivors include the husband, Albert Witherby; two sons, Charles, Oxford, and Harold Witheby, Steeleville, Ill.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Darrtown United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Darrtown Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. in the Marshall-Smith Funeral Home, Oxford. Memorials may be made to the Darrtown United Methodist Church in Mrs. Witherby's name."

Witherby, Morris D.: The following news item appeared in the April 14, 1926 Hamilton Evening Journal: Funeral services for Morris D. Witherby were held at the M.E. church Thursday afternoon. Many sorrowing friends and relatives attended. The floral tributes were many and beautiful, attesting to the high esteem of Mr. Witherby in this and other communities. Rev. J. Otis Young, pastor of the M.E. church spoke words of comfort and the choir sang two selections, “In the Garden” and “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere.” The pallbearers were Lee Thomas of Really, Fred Decker, Fred Kramer, Raymond Kane, Harry Teckman, and Charles Hansel. Burial was made in the family lot in Darrtown cemetery.

Withrow, Mabel: see photo; Schools/Elementary; Darrtown School Grade 3, 1925-26

Wolfe, Carlise: see photo; Schools/Elementary; Darrtown School Grade 1, 1925-26

Wolf, Pierce Richard "Piercy":

     > The memory of Pierce Wolf was revived by Janet (Baumann) Jewell during the September 26, 2009 gathering, when Janet asked if anyone recalled a man named "Piercy." Janet explained that she remembered "Piercy," from her youth in the 1950s and she thought he lived in a small house in the Darrtown section of Scott Road.

     > In January 2012, Janet's uncle, Lester Baumann, shared his memories of Darrtown (see the "Recollections of Lester Baumann") and he referenced the name Pierce Wolf.

     > More than eight years later, on May 7, 2020, during an interview of Darrtown native, Charles Teckman, the webmaster asked if Charles had any recollection of a Pierce Wolf. Charles recalled that Pierce Wolf lived on the south side of Scott Road, in the second house east of the Scott Road and St. Rt. 177 intersection. Charles added that Pierce's daughter never married and that she was a cousin to Dora "Dorie" (McVicker) Thome. Dorie and her husband, Ed Thome, lived on the north side of Scott Road, at the intersection of Scott Road and St. Rt. 177.

     > On May 8, 2020, Kim Johnson, our Ancestry.com resource person, shared the following news article from the October 15, 1937 Hamilton Daily News: "Mr. and Mrs. Ross Wolfe and Pierce Wolfe returned home from Williamsfield, Ky., where they were called in the death of Joseph Wolfe, father of Ross and Pierce Wolfe. Mr. Wolfe formerly resided on a farm with his sons, near the village and made many friends who were saddened when they learrned of his death."  

      > A 1940 World War II draft card for Pierce Richard Wolf confirmed the following:

          The proper spelling of the family name (Wolf, not Wolfe);

          Pierce Richard Wolf was born Sept. 11, 1912, in Cincinnati, Ohio (thus, he was 28 years old in 1940)

          Henriette Wolf, of 214 North 11th St., Hamilton, Ohio was listed as "a person who will always know your address."

          Pierce Wolf worked in the trucking business for Harold Stahlheber.

Wolf, Wanda: see photo; Schools/Elementary; Darrtown School; undated photo with teacher (Miss Marie Miller) standing at the left.

Wyckoff, Peter W. (1947-2015): The following obituary was found at: http://www.websterfuneralhomes.com/obits/browse.by.detail.php?referenceID=1847 - "Peter Wyckoff, 68 beloved husband, father, and grandfather, left this life on Friday, July 10, 2015, at the West Chester, Ohio, hospital. In recent years, he suffered many health crises. He never wanted others to know the pain he suffered. All the while, he continued to inspire others to be their best. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio, May 23, 1947, the son of Eldon and Beulah (Lackey) Wyckoff. He graduated from Talawanda High School in Oxford, Ohio, Ashland College in Ashland, Ohio, and the University of Cincinnati, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He grew up in Oxford, and was an original of the “Townie Night”. Pete touched many lives. As an educator and a coach, Pete enjoyed inspiring his students and athletes. He loved to help each person reach their fullest potential whether it was as a teacher, a coach, a sports official, or a regular person. He had great mentors and wanted to pass that knowledge along to all who showed a sincere interest. Those who knew him loved him deeply, and he will be missed by many. Pete was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Bernadette; son, Scott (Shelly); daughter, Lisa Ivers DeGraff (Tom); daughter, Emily Brooks (Jim). He is also survived by his grandchildren Andrew Wyckoff; Dean, Lindsay, & Eric Ivers; Matthew and Blake Brooks. He is also survived by his sister Heidi Wyckoff of San Francisco, CA. Per Pete’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. A memorial fund has been set up at Fifth Third Bank. In lieu of flowers please donate in Peter's name. In Honor of Pete, an open house Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday August 2, 2015 from 1:30-5:30 PM at the Hamilton Elks Club 4444 Hamilton-Middletown Rd. Hamilton Ohio 45011. THE WEBSTER FUNERAL HOME 3080 Homeward Way at Rt. 4, Fairfield, OH 45014, is serving the family. www.websterfuneralhomes.com"

Wyckoff, Vera: see photo; Schools/Elementary; Darrtown School; undated photo with teacher (Miss Marie Miller) standing at the right.

Young, Earl: Darrtown resident; husband of Louise; father of Robert "Bob," Irene, and Jerry.

Young, Irene: (1944-2021) Irene was born January 4, 1944, in Hamilton, Ohio, to the late Louise (nee Guiler) and Earl G. Young. She passed on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, with her loving family at her side. She's the beloved sister of Robert (Frances) and Jerry (Linda K.) Young. Loving aunt of Gary (Pam), Terry (Patty), Chad (Anita) and Brian (Jill) Young. Dear great-aunt of Chelsea (Dillon) Ward and Kyle Young; Briana Young, Karly and Alyssa Egbers; Christopher and Michael Young; and Tanner, Harrison and Isabella Young. Irene attended business school and later retired from Miami University after 32 years and more friends than one could count. A visitation for Irene will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, from 10 am until time of service at Noon at the St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Darrtown with burial immediately following at Darrtown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Irene's memory to St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 4411 Hamilton Richmond Rd., Darrtown, Ohio 45056. Published by Journal-News on Mar. 27, 2022.

Young, Louise: Darrtown resident; wife of Earl; mother of Robert "Bob," Irene, and Jerry.

Young, Robert: See photo; Organizations/Page 2/Darrtown Purple Skunks Baseball Team.

Zimmerman, Jean Gertrude: (The following narrative was provided by Scotti L. Hill. - Dec. 26, 2008). "My grandmother, Jan Gerturde Zimmerman, grew up in Darrtown. She was the class of 1945, went to Darrtown (school); but graduated at Stewart. I know that her parents, Robert and Jenny Lee Zimmerman owned the..."

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