This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: nrotonda Surnames: Winton, Mullen Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.scioto/11363/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm looking for information on Mary Ann Winton who married Thomas Mullen in Scioto County on June 16, 1853. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: nrotonda Surnames: Richman, Rockwell, Mullen Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.scioto/11362/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm looking for information on Elizabeth Richman/Rockwell who married Alexander Mullen in Scioto County Feb 3, 1861. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I am searching for the family of a soldier who was killed in the Korea War. When he entered service he gave Scioto County, Ohio as his home of record. Soldier: DAVID FRANKLIN MERSHON DOB October 5, 1030. Caucasian DOL July 16, 1950. POW When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are 51 families in Ohio that have not been located. When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (76 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency. Any question or comments , Please contact me at hgdavis@bellsouth.net I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family. Harold Davis 40th Infantry Division Korea '52-'53 910-791-2333 hgdavis@bellsouth.net **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: powmiadna Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.scioto/11359.1.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Located family member and they are providing a DNA Sample to the Casualty Office. Thanks, H Davis Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: susiesimon89 Surnames: Toland, Yarrington, Collins, Whetsel Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.scioto/11361/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I can't find a date of death or her parent. I am sure it was in Scioto County??. Not for lack of trying.....ha Thanks, Susie I have gone round and round with all the Traylors and Trailors in Greenup and Bath Counties in Ky. None of them seem to hook up . Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: for5barnharts196 Surnames: Neves, Warren Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.scioto/736.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, George Neves is older brother of Ara B. Neves Warren. I have been looking for Ara's whereabouts after 1920. I only know George and Cora V. married and it doesn't look like they had any children. Do you have any information on the Neves family? Thanks for any help! Cindy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cresiezoe Surnames: WEAVER Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.scioto/11360/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MY WEAVER LINE. THEY LIVED IN THE RARDEN, OHIO AREA. MY GRANDFATHER WAS ROY WEAVER, A MINISTER, WHO STARTED THE NAZARENE CHURCH ON THE MAIN STREET IN RARDEN. HE HAD A BROTHER, ALONZO ( LON ) WEAVER THAT WAS MARRIED TO MINNIE BELL LEWIS WEAVER. THEY HAD A SON, DORRIS, THAT WAS HIT BY A TRAIN AND KILLED IN 1918. ROY AND ALONZO'S FATHER, FRANCIS MARION WEAVER, WAS MY GREAT GRANDFATHER. HE, AS WELL, WAS KILLED IN A TRAIN ACCIDENT IN RARDEN IN 1893. FRANCIS MARION WAS MARRIED TO MARY COX. ALL ABOVE PERSONS ARE BURIED IN NEWMAN CEMETERY IN RARDEN. FRANCIS MARION'S PARENTS, HENRY AND ELIZABETH ( WRIGHT ) WEAVER ARE BURIED IN ADAMS COUNTY, OHIO IN THE LOCUST GROVE CEMETERY. ROY AND ALONZO HAD A SISTER, ICIE ADA WEAVER WHO MARRIED OTT KESSLING. ANY INFORMATION WOULD CERTAINLY BE APPRECIATED. CONTACT ME AT: cresiezoe@aol.com THANK YOU! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BetsyCrull Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.scioto/11359.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I believe this Raymond was David F. Mershon's nephew (Frederick's son) and it would be Raymond's son, grandchild, sisters or brothers that could provide DNA valuable for identifying David F. for the POW/MIA Korean War project. Respectfully, Betsy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: stacixu04 Surnames: Mershon Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.scioto/11359.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Raymond Mershon's (his brother) wife Gale is probably still alive. You can find her address on the ancestry website in the directory section. (I cannot post here because that violates the personal privacy rules) RAYMOND L. MERSHON, 64, originally of West Portsmouth, Ohio, died Thursday, May 10, 2007, in Cool, Calif. He was born July 2, 1942, son of the late Frederick MERSHON AND Sally Mershon. Raymond served three years in the Army and was a retired employee of Reynolds Aluminum. He is survived by his wife, Gale MERSHON; a son, Scott; a grandchild; a great-grandchild; three brothers by Sally MERSHON, Dee, Dale and Roger MERSHON; four brothers by Mary MERSHON (father's second wife), Tim, Richard, Frederick and Steven MERSHON; two sister, Rosemary McCOY and Karen JOURNEY; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements under the direction of Green Valley Mortuary and Cemetery, Cameron Park, 3004 Alexandrite Road, Rescue, Calif. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BetsyCrull Surnames: Mershon, Swords, Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.scioto/11359.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Harold, Having my cousin MIA for 21 years (his remains were returned and identified in 1988) I sincerely understand and applaud your efforts to give our soldiers and their families the respect and closure they've earned. I am no relation to the MERSHON family, but felt compelled by your query to see if I could assist. I hope the enclosed information provides you with enough clues to locate a blood relation of DAVID FRANKLIN MERSHON for DNA. Also maybe someone in this list will recognize the family and be able to provide you with more. I believe his line to be Athel-Elmer-David. Betsy Scioto County surnames- CRULL, DOLD, THIEKEN PORTSMOUTH TIMES-December 19, 1951-Page 2 LIST OF LOCAL 'MISSING' Here are the 14 Scioto County men listed as missing in action in The Times files since the outbreak of the Korean War: Pfc. Joel Riley ADAMS,21 son of Mrs. Hazel Spriggs, 2230 Gallia St., missing in October 1950. Pfc. Raymond Charles, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mack Charles of Sciotoville, Rt. 4, missing July 20, 1950. Pvt. Jack F. Donahue, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Busche of Twin Valley, missing July 12, 1950. M. Sgt. Louis Goings, 35, husband of Hazel M. Goings, 3918 Rhodes Ave., New Boston and son of Mrs. Aldis E. Goings, 2401-H 17th St., missing Aug 31, 1951. Pvt. Ernest Leroy Heilman, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Heilman of South Webster, Rt. 1, missing Feb 13, 1951. Sgt. Columbus J. Johnson, son of Mrs. Maudie Johnson of Franklin Furnace, missing November 1950. Pvt. Bill Dee Manning, 19, son of Hobart Manning, 2141 Second St., missing Feb 12, 1951, ***Pvt. David F. Mershon, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Merson, 206 Second St., missing July 16, 1950. Pfc. Paul Nance, 21, son of Mrs. Mary Blakeman of Portsmouth, Rt. 3, missing Sept 8, 1951. Pfc. George Ray Newman, 22 (or 32), son of Mr. and Mrs, Jesse Newman of Otway, Rt. 2, missing August 1950. Cpl. Walter Lee Nickells, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Nickells, 1423 Blaine Ave., New Boston, missing July 20, 1950. Cpl. William R. Oiler, 21, son of Mrs. Iva Oiler of Dayton, formerly of Portsmouth, missing Nov 28, 1950. Cpl. Jack Piatt, (or Platt?), 24, son of Mrs. Estell Piatt, 507 Washington St., missing Dec 14, 1950 Pfc. Troy L. Williams, 19, son of Henry Ellis Williams of near Minford, missing December 1950. GENERATION 1 1. Athel/Athol MERSHON b. 23 May 1883, d. 12 September 1913 in Scioto County. He married Tisha SWORDS circa 1904. She was born circa 1887 and died 10 September 1965 in Fostoria, Ohio. Obits for both are included herein. After Athel's death Tisha remarried first William H. Cremeans, (1870-1919) and second Charles Warnica(1878-1950). Children of Athel and Tisha MERSHON: i. Frederick Richard MERSHON, b. 28 June 1904 d. 01 September 1994 in Scioto County. I believe he had a son named Raymond L. Mershon who died in California May 10, 2007. (Details of Raymond's descendants included in his obit) ii. Elmer MERSHON, b. Circa 1906 d. 19 November 1970 in Portsmouth, Ohio - Father of David Franklin Mershon iii. Raymond MERSHON b. 26 Oct 1908 d. 24 Oct 1910 iv. Gladys MERSHON b. 09 Feb 1910 d. 02 May 2006 in Fostoria, Ohio. She married Samuel Myers HARTMAN in Greenup, KY (More info on her descendants included in her obit) GENERATION 2 Elmer MERSHON married Iola/Lola FLOYD. Divorce from Elmer and custody of children granted to Iola 1 July 1936. Children of Elmer and Iola. i. Esther MERSHON b. 01 Oct 1926 d. 10 Feb 2007 in Granada Hills, CA She married Mr. HORVATICH. ii. Juanita Belle MERSHON, b. 17 Aug 1929 d. 18 April 1987 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles County, California. She married a Mr. MURPHY. iii. David Franklin MERSHON b. 05 Oct 1931 (per the birth announcement in the Portsmouth Times published 8 Oct 1931). d. 1950 in Korea Gladys MERSHON b. 09 Feb 1911, d. 02 May 2006 in Fostoria, Ohio. She married Samuel Myers HARTMAN in Greenup, KY. Children of Gladys and Samuel are: i. Stephen Dean HARTMAN ii. Robert Lee HARTMAN PORTSMOUTH TIMES-September 20, 1913-page 6 ATHOL MERSHON-Born May 23, 1883. Died Sept. 12, 1913. Age 30 years, 3 months 10 days. Although he had never united with any church thirty days prior to his death he made a full confession of Christianity beseeching his loved ones to meet him in the world beyond the grave. Being of a cheerful disposition he had many friends who will mourn his loss. To his parents he was an obedient child, to his wife a dutiful husband, to his children a painstaking and beloved father. The duration of his illness dated from the latter part of March, from measles through exposure during the recent flood he contracted a cold which later developed into tuberculosis. He is survived a wife, three children, Fred aged 9, Elmer aged 7 and Gladys aged 3, a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. MERSHON of Pond Creek, two brothers, Clay of Pond Creek and A. J. MERSHON Jr. of Portsmouth and one sister, Mrs. C. R. SCOTT of Portsmouth. PORTSMOUTH TIMES-September 11, 1965-Saturday-Page 15 MRS. TISHA WARNICA, 78, of Fostoria, died at 7p.m. Friday at a hospital there. She was a former resident of West Portsmouth. Surviving are two sons, Elmer MERSHON, 1543 Washington Blvd., West Portsmouth, and Fred MERSHON, 1415 Fifth St.,; a daughter, Mrs. Gladys HARTMAN of Fostoria; two brothers, William SWORDS of Clover St., and Adam SWORDS of Rubyville; two sisters, Mrs. Savanna COOPER of the Bear Creek community and Mrs. Eva ELLIOTT of Chillicothe. Funeral services are to be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Roger W. Davis Funeral Home. Burial is to be in Mershon Cemetery at Pond Creek. PORTSMOUTH TIMES-November 20, 1970-Friday-page 11 ELMER MERSHON, 64, of 1543 Washington Blvd., West Portsmouth, died Thursday in Scioto Memorial Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Geraldine Blaine Mershon; two daughters Mrs. Esther HORVATICH of California and Mrs. Juanita MURPHY of New York; a brother, Fred, 1413 Fifth St., West Portsmouth; a sister, Mrs. Gladys HARTMAN of Fostoria and five grandchildren. Services are to be conducted Sunday a t 2p.m. at Roger W. Davis Funeral Home with Rev. Ogra Creech officiating. Interment is to be in Mershon Cemetery. THE NEWS MESSENGER-Fremont Ohio-May 5 2006 GLADYS MARIE HARTMAN, Feb 9, 1911 -May 2, 2006 Gladys Marie Hartman, 95, of Fostoria died at 12:18 p.m. Tuesday at her son's home in Fostoria. Gladys was born at home in Portsmouth to the late Athel and Tisha (SWORDS) MERSHON.She married Samuel Myers HARTMAN and he died in November 1970. One son, Charles Myers HARTMAN, and two brothers, Elmer and Fred MERSHON, also preceded her in death. Those left to cherish her memory are two sons and their wives, Stephen Dean and Linda HARTMAN, Fremont, and Robert Lee and Clara of Fostoria, 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews including, Dea, Roger and Raymond MERSHON and Esther HORVATICH. Services Saturday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Portage Township. PORTSMOUTH TIMES-May 15, 2007 RAYMOND L. MERSHON, 64, originally of West Portsmouth, Ohio, died Thursday, May 10, 2007, in Cool, Calif. He was born July 2, 1942, son of the late Frederick MERSHON AND Sally Mershon. Raymond served three years in the Army and was a retired employee of Reynolds Aluminum. He is survived by his wife, Gale MERSHON; a son, Scott; a grandchild; a great-grandchild; three brothers by Sally MERSHON, Dee, Dale and Roger MERSHON; four brothers by Mary MERSHON (father's second wife), Tim, Richard, Frederick and Steven MERSHON; two sister, Rosemary McCOY and Karen JOURNEY; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements under the direction of Green Valley Mortuary and Cemetery, Cameron Park, 3004 Alexandrite Road, Rescue, Calif. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cresiezoe Surnames: WEAVER FAMILY IN SCIOTO AND ADAMS COUNTIES, OHIO Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.scioto/11337.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Would you know if he is from the same Weaver family? You can email me at: cresiezoe@aol.com Thanks for your response! Elaine Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: powmiadna Surnames: MERSHON Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.scioto/11359/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am searching for the family of a soldier who was killed in the Korea War. When he entered service he gave Scioto County, Ohio as his home of record. Soldier: DAVID FRANKLIN MERSHON Born: October 5, 1930. Caucasion Date of loss: July 16, 1950. POW When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are 158 families in Ohio that have not been located. There is one family from *** County that has not been located. When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (76 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency. I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family. Harold Davis 40th Infantry Division Korea '52-'53 910-791-2333 hgdavis@bellsouth.net Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BATYA1369 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.scioto/11275.2.3.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Luella is my mom's older sister. I havve no info on the Kallas side but have lots of in formation on Stella Lewis Kallas, Luella's mom. Please have her get in contact with me I can send her the info I have gather through the years. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BATYA1369 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.scioto/11337.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have a Dewey Weaver from Kentucky. Lives in Wheelerburg, Ohio with my uncle. If he is still alive he's over 100 years old Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DorothySwanson44 Surnames: Violet Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.scioto/11358/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Would appreciate the obituary of a John Violet/Violett/Violette who d. May 12, 1975 at Lucasville, Scioto Co. Ohio. Thank you so very much. Dorothy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

PORTSMOUTH DAILY TIMES, THURS., 8 NOV 2007: Donald Eugene Rockwell, 74, of Portsmouth, died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, at Wesley Village at Hill View Retirement Center. A native of Lucasville, he was born May 17, 1933, to the late Lloyd M. Rockwell and Mary Belle Roberts Rockwell. He was a member of Valley United Methodist Church, Christ's Community Church, and the Golden Bears. Don was a Navy veteran of the Korean War, and retired from National Cash Register after 31 and a half years. He was a craftsman and an artist. Don was a wonderful husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Frankie Whitener Rockwell, whom he married May 8, 1955; two sons, Tony L. (Becky) Rockwell of Columbus, and Dale E. (Wilma) Rockwell of Georgia; grandchildren, Beth and Brandon Rockwell of Georgia; step-grandchildren, Jacob and Kyle Mobley of Columbus; one sister, Helen O, Brian of Columbus; and one brother, Jerald Rockwell of Huntington, W.Va. He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Thompson. Memorial services will take place at l p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, at Hill View Retirement Center, with Dr. Dean Crabtree, the Rev. Richard North, and Dr. Boyce Whitener officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of F.C. Daehler Mortuary in Portsmouth. Donald Eugene Rockwell 1933 & Frankie WHITENER to Melvin Lloyd 'Lloyd' Rockwell 1903 & Mary Belle ROBERTS to Milton Rockwell 1872 & Anna E. TAYLOR 1879 to William Harrison rockwell 1848 & Katherine R. ANDREWS 1853 to Leonard Rockwell 1822 & Mitilda PYLES 1823 to Ezra Rockwell, Sr. 1801 & Elizabeth 'Betsy' SOUTHWORTH 1800 to James Rockwell, Sr 1763 & Hannah BURT 1763 to Jonathan Rockwell 1738 & Hannah BENNETT 1741 to Jonathan Rockwell 1710 & Esther UNKNOWN 1716 to Jonathan Rockwell 1665 & Abigail CANFIELD 1672 to John Rockwell 1610 & Elizabeth WEED 1637 to John Rockwell 1588 & Wilmet/Wilmoth Cade (both born England & died in USA) to John Rockwell 1563 & Honor NEWTON 1564 to William Rockwell 1543 & Marion WYKE 1543 (both born in Fitzhead, Somersetshire, England

Does anyone have a complete obituary for Martha J. Toland? PORTSMOUTH DAILY TIMES, THURS., 12 JUL 2007: Martha J. Toland, 67, of Scioto Furnace, died Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at Southern Ohio Medical Cente and If someone is going to the Court House would you look up the births & deaths for 2 Erwin children (probably infants). I also need children's place of birth & death & their parents names. 1. A. Erwin, died 24 Jul 1834 buried at Scioto Furnace Cemetery (need full name and/or if male or female 2. Maria Erwin, b 1836 Harrisonville (now Minford), Scioto Co., OH, died before 1840 (The 2 children listed above may be the children of Robert & Elizabeth WALLACE Erwin.) Thanks in advance... Judy ERWIN Cornick Clark Co., OH

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jasche Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.scioto/11357.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Portsmouth Daily Times: http://www.portsmouth-dailytimes.com/ Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

SEXTON, Zelda L. Zelda L. Sexton, 84, of Middletown, Ohio passed away Monday, November 05, 2007 surrounded by her loved ones at Close to Home Assisted Living in Middletown. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on June 27, 1923 to parents Elijah and Hannah (Creech) Griffith. She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband William (Bill) C. Sexton, sister, Thelma (Griffith) Taulbee, and brothers; Herman, Virgil and Vernon. She is survived by her son Michael W. Grabau (Christy Bartley) of Middletown, daughter, Donna (Grabau) Wagner (George Schmitt) of Redwood City, California, two grandchildren Ricki and Michael H. Grabau of Middletown, and Bill and Jean (Sexton) Burton of Middletown. She worked hard and lovingly raised her children in the San Francisco Bay Area for eighteen years and then returned to her roots in Middletown, Ohio in 1968 with her high school sweetheart, Bill; whom she had married in 1965. After Bill's passing in 1990 she enjoyed traveling to California and Maui to visit her daughter. She was an integral part of her son's life enjoying holidays and many Sunday dinners. She will be missed by all who loved her. She has bequeathed her body to the University of Cincinnati Body Donation Program. A memorial service will be held at Woodside Cemetery Chapel at 1401 Woodside Blvd., Middletown at 1 PM on Friday, November 9, 2007. In lieu of flowers; memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 8087 Washington Village Drive, Dayton, OH 45458 Published in The Middletown Journal on 11/7/2007.