Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Feb 2, 2025

Alan McClelland Larimer, 85, of Newark, Ohio, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on February 2, 2025, after a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy of knowledge, curiosity, and generosity. A man of many passions, Alan found joy in books, history, films, gardening, and the satisfaction of a full day’s labor tending to his garden and various outdoors...

Jan 26, 2025

Beloved son, brother, brother-in-law, nephew, cousin, uncle, and friend, Jason Jacquet, born August 22, 1981, died on January 26, 2025, at age 43, after a series of complications stemming from a cancer diagnosis in 2017.

Jason was known for his gentle nature and witty one-liners. He loved his friends, jogging, and dogs from all walks of life. ...

Jan 24, 2025

Wayne R. Ziegler, 87, of Pennington, NJ, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at Altercare Thornville, Ohio. Born March 1, 1937, in Berks County, Pennsylvania, and residing in Macungie, PA, Wayne lived a life filled with love and provided much service and dedication to everything he did.

A proud U.S. Navy veteran, Wayne built a 38-year...

Jan 19, 2025

Bernard Franklin Boyd joined his wife of 67 years, Carolyn “Sue” Krause, his parents Bernard and Louise Casey Boyd, Sunday, January 19, 2025, after a life full of love, laughter, discovery and relationships throughout Ohio and around the world. A devoted husband and father and savvy businessman, Bernard received honors for his leadership throughout his lifetime.

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Jan 17, 2025

In Martins Ferry, Ohio on April 27, 1931, Raoul and Edith (Riggs) Lipphardt welcomed Dave into their family. Dave grew into an adventurous and inquisitive boy and he and his dad would roam the Ohio River Valley fishing, boating, and identifying the local flora and fauna. His interest in and awareness of the natural world stayed with him throughout...

Jan 10, 2025

Lee T. Biciunas, age 80, of Granville, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Embassy of Newark. She was born August 19, 1944 in Sebring, Florida to the late Roland and Barbara (Laylin) Thompson.

A 1962 graduate of Granville High School, Lee was also a graduate of Miami University where she received a Bachelor of Fine...

Jan 5, 2025

Eloise DeZwarte, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025, after a brief illness. Born in Pella, Iowa, Eloise lived a life of love, compassion, and a commitment to uplifting those around her.

After graduating from Pella Christian High School, she attended Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she met her first husband, David Cooke....

Jan 2, 2025

Margret Gjessing, 96 years old, passed away January 2 in Granville Ohio. Margret was born August 23, 1928 in Philadelphia Mississippi to Alvis and Sadie Mayo. After graduating from what was then known as the Mississippi State College for Women, Margret became a school teacher in the Mississippi delta region of the state. There she met Raymond Gjessing who...

Jan 1, 2025

Shirley Rae Hale (née Adair) passed away on 1 January 2025.  Born 28 April 1931 in Munising, Michigan, Shirley was the eldest (and only girl) of four children of Ashley Ray (Ray) and Myra Ella (Marie) Adair (née Ripley).  While growing up in Munising, she helped her father, a commercial fisherman, by running the “fish store” in the summer. ...

Dec 24, 2024

A memorial service to honor the life of James "Jim" M. Bruton will be held at 1 PM, Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Hillside Community Church, 405 S. Main St, Minneola, FL 34715 with Rev. Shawn Bradley officiating.

Jim, age 85 formerly of Winter Garden, Florida, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024.  He was born May 4,...

Dec 22, 2024

Remembering with love, Glenn Theodore “Ted” Jordan, 51, of Granville, Ohio, who passed away on December 22, 2024. Ted was born on October 17, 1973, to the late Glenn A. Jordan and Janet A. Jordan. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4-7pm on Monday, December 30th 2024, at McPeek Hoekstra Hoskinson Funeral Home, 133 S. Prospect Street,...

Dec 21, 2024

Charles “Chuck” William Gregg SR, age 85, of Newark, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, at SharonBrooke Assisted Living Facility.  He was born on August 11, 1939, to William Gregg and Estella (“Teddy” Ankrum Gregg Ricket) on Oakwood Ave, Newark Ohio.

The family moved to Columbus Ohio when Chuck was 10 years old.  He graduated from...

Dec 20, 2024

A Funeral Mass for Edward Andrew Nagy, age 88, of Granville, formerly of Troy, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 28, at the Church of St. Edward the Confessor with Father Timothy Hayes officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Granville, where military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance.

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Dec 13, 2024

William “Bill” Sperry III, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024. He was born April 13, 1951, in Summit, New Jersey to the late Peter and Jean (Leonard) Sperry.

Bill is a 1969 graduate of Staples High School in Chicago, Illinois and a 1974 graduate of Denison University. During his time at Denison, Bill became a brother of...

Dec 12, 2024

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Margery J. (Taylor) Hendey, 97, of Granville at 10:00 AM Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at The Church of St. Edward the Confessor, 785 Newark Granville Rd, Granville with Father Timothy Hayes as celebrant. Burial immediately following Maple Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM, Monday, at McPeek Hoekstra...

Dec 10, 2024

Max G. Chrisman age 88 of Granville passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Johnstown Pointe in Johnstown while surrounded by his loving family.  He was born March 11, 1936, in Mt. Vernon, Ohio to the late Arthur A. and Cora (Miller) Chrisman.

Max was a 1955 graduate of Homer High School.  He retired from Owens Corning...

Dec 6, 2024

Shirley Best, 88, of Heath, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024 at The Inn at Chapel Grove.

Shirley was born on January 6, 1936, in Chester, West Virginia, to Mary Virginia McElfresh and James Metsch.

Shirley attended Ohio Valley Business College, was a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion, and worked...

Dec 5, 2024

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Anita B. Beardsley will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, January 11, 2025 in the Library at the Cherry Valley Hotel, 2299 Cherry Valley Road SE, Newark, Ohio 43055.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Anita Beltrami Beardsley, a devoted wife, mother, and...

Nov 16, 2024

Clarke Berdan II was born January 18, 1953, to the late Clarke Berdan and the late Virginia Menke. Clarke married Karen in California on June 27, 1976. The couple met as students at the University of California, Berkeley. Clarke was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and dementia. He passed away on November 16, 2024, just one week after Karen’s passing....

Nov 9, 2024

A memorial gathering will be held from 4-6 PM Friday, November 22, 2024 at McPeek Hoekstra Hoskinson Funeral Home, 133 S. Prospect Street, Granville Ohio to celebrate the life of Karen Berdan.  She was born July 15, 1953 in St. Louis, MO to the late John Hexem and Rosemarie Francis. Karen married Clarke in California on June 27, 1976....