Digby (Wood County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Digby ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Digby. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Willard Harrison Bennett (Physicist)
- He was born in Findlay (OH) on June 13, 1903 (a Saturday) and died on September 28, 1987 (a Monday).
- Findlay is located in Hancock County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Digby (which is located in Wood County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willard Harrison Bennett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Digby to Arlington National Cemetery
Pat Brady (Actor)
- Born: Robert Ellsworth Patrick Aloysious O'Brady
- He was born in Toledo (OH) on December 31, 1914 (a Thursday) and died in Green Mountain Falls (CO) on February 27, 1972 (a Sunday).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Digby (which is located in Wood County).
- Green Mountain Falls is located in El Paso County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in El Paso County, Colorado.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pat Brady<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Digby to Evergreen Cemetery
Roger Phillip Bresnahan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Toledo (OH) on June 11, 1879 (a Wednesday) and died in Toledo (OH) on December 4, 1944 (a Monday).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Digby (which is located in Wood County).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Digby (which is located in Wood County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north northeast of Digby. The cemetery is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roger Phillip Bresnahan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Digby to Calvary Cemetery
Teresa Brewer (Singer)
- Born: Theresa Breuer
- She was born in Toledo (OH) on May 7, 1931 (a Thursday) and died in New Rochelle (NY) on October 17, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Digby (which is located in Wood County).
- New Rochelle is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Teresa Brewer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Digby to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Joe E. Brown (Actor, comedian)
- Born: Joseph Evans
- He was born in Holgate (OH) on July 28, 1891 (a Tuesday) and died in Brentwood (CA) on July 6, 1973 (a Friday).
- Holgate is located in Henry County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Digby (which is located in Wood County).
- Brentwood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe E. Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Digby to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Larry Cox (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bluffton (OH) on September 11, 1947 (a Thursday) and died in Bellefontaine (OH) on February 17, 1990 (a Saturday).
- Bluffton is located in Allen County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Digby (which is located in Wood County).
- Bellefontaine is located in Logan County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Gethsemani Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the south southwest of Digby. The cemetery is located in Allen County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larry Cox<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gethsemani Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gethsemani Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Digby to Gethsemani Cemetery
Gavin Creel (Actor)
- Full name: Gavin James Creel
- He was born in Findlay (OH) on April 18, 1976 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on September 30, 2024 (a Monday).
- Findlay is located in Hancock County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Digby (which is located in Wood County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gavin Creel<1>
Lafayette Napoleon 'Lave' Cross (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Milwaukee (WI) on May 12, 1866 (a Saturday) and died in Toledo (OH) on September 6, 1927 (a Tuesday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- Toledo is located in Lucas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Digby (which is located in Wood County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northeast of Digby. The cemetery is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lafayette Napoleon 'Lave' Cross<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Digby to Woodlawn Cemetery
William Arthur Cummings (Major league baseball)
- He was born in Ware (MA) on October 18, 1848 (a Wednesday) and died in Toledo (OH) on May 16, 1924 (a Friday).
- Ware is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
- Toledo is located in Lucas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Digby (which is located in Wood County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Aspen Grove Cemetery, which is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Arthur Cummings<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Aspen Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Digby to Aspen Grove Cemetery
Cecil Graham 'Ceece' Dillon (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Toledo (OH) on April 26, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in Meaford (ON) on November 13, 1969 (a Thursday).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Digby (which is located in Wood County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Thornbury - Clarksburg Union Cemetery, which is located in Ontario.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cecil Graham 'Ceece' Dillon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Thornbury - Clarksburg Union Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Thornbury - Clarksburg Union Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Digby to Thornbury - Clarksburg Union Cemetery
Jamie Farr (Actor, comedian)
- Full name: Jameel Joseph Farah
- He was born in Toledo (OH) on July 1, 1934 (a Sunday).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Digby (which is located in Wood County).
Frank Patrick Gilhooley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Toledo (OH) on June 10, 1892 (a Friday) and died in Toledo (OH) on July 11, 1959 (a Saturday).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Digby (which is located in Wood County).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Digby (which is located in Wood County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north northeast of Digby. The cemetery is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Patrick Gilhooley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Digby to Calvary Cemetery
Philip Baker Hall (Actor)
- He was born in Toledo (OH) on September 10, 1931 (a Thursday) and died in Glendale (CA) on June 12, 2022 (a Sunday).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Digby (which is located in Wood County).
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Philip Baker Hall<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Digby to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Larry 'Bozo the Clown' Harmon (Entertainer)
- He was born in Toledo (OH) on January 2, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 3, 2008 (a Thursday).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Digby (which is located in Wood County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larry 'Bozo the Clown' Harmon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Digby to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
C.J. 'Pappy' Hart (Car racing pioneer)
- Full name: Cloyce Roller Hart
- He was born in Findlay (OH) on April 29, 1911 (a Saturday) and died in Placentia (CA) on June 25, 2004 (a Friday).
- Findlay is located in Hancock County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Digby (which is located in Wood County).
- Placentia is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Fairhaven Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for C.J. 'Pappy' Hart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairhaven Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairhaven Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Digby to Fairhaven Memorial Park
Adrian 'Addie' Joss (1902/04/26:1910/07/25)
- He was born in Woodland (WI) on April 12, 1880 (a Monday) and died in Toledo (OH) on April 14, 1911 (a Friday).
- Woodland is located in Dodge County, Wisconsin.
- Toledo is located in Lucas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Digby (which is located in Wood County).
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northeast of Digby. The cemetery is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Adrian 'Addie' Joss<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Digby to Woodlawn Cemetery
Michael David Kilian (Journalist)
- He was born in Toledo (OH) on July 16, 1939 (a Sunday) and died in Fairfax (VA) on October 26, 2005 (a Wednesday).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Digby (which is located in Wood County).
- Fairfax is located in , Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael David Kilian<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Digby to Arlington National Cemetery
Otto Kruger (Actor)
- He was born in Toledo (OH) on September 6, 1885 (a Sunday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on September 6, 1974 (a Friday).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Digby (which is located in Wood County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Otto Kruger<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Digby to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Rowland V. Lee (Director, producer, screenwriter)
- Full name: Rowland Vance Lee
- He was born in Findlay (OH) on September 6, 1891 (a Sunday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on December 21, 1975 (a Sunday).
- Findlay is located in Hancock County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Digby (which is located in Wood County).
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rowland V. Lee<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Digby to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Shirley Mitchell (Actress)
- She was born in Toledo (OH) on November 4, 1919 (a Tuesday) and died in Westwood Village (CA) on November 11, 2013 (a Monday).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Digby (which is located in Wood County).
- Westwood Village is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Shirley Mitchell<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Digby to Westwood Memorial Park
P.J. O'Rourke (Author, satirist)
- Full name: Patrick Jake O'Rourke
- He was born in Toledo (OH) on November 14, 1947 (a Friday) and died in Sharon (NH) on February 15, 2022 (a Tuesday).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Digby (which is located in Wood County).
- Sharon is located in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- We don't have any burial details.

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.