Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Lenna M. Leo

Nov 8, 2021

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Lenna M. Leo, 82, of Johnstown, at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Church of the Ascension, 555 S. Main St., Johnstown, OH with Rev. Mark Ghiloni as celebrant.  A private graveside service will be held at St. Mary’s Assumption Cemetery in Glenshaw, Pennsylvania.

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Everett E. Comfort

Nov 5, 2021

Everett E. Comfort, 70, who was born in Cheboygan, Michigan passed away on November 5, 2021 in Granville, Ohio. He grew up in Onaway, Mi. where he graduated from Onaway High School in 1969. After graduation he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was honored with two bronze stars.

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Herbert L Hall

Nov 5, 2021

Herbert L. Hall, Sr., 88, of Granville, Ohio, quietly passed away at the Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark early Friday evening on November 5th, 2021 surrounded by family who were able to say their goodbyes.

Herb was born in the family home, in Granville, Ohio.  He enjoyed playing high school football for the Granville Blue Aces and...

Vera L Blaha

Nov 1, 2021

Vera L. Blaha a talented and artistic baker, gardener, and steadfast Farmers Market vendor passed away November 1, 2021 at her home in Newark at the age of 74. She was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil to the late Vladislav and Lotte (Kuklinski) Blaha.

A member of the Newark Maennerchor, Vera embraced her German heritage and was...

Michele Nieves

Oct 24, 2021

Michele Nieves, 52, of Pataskala, beloved daughter, mother, and sister, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus. She was born in Manhattan, New York and raised in the Bronx to Maria and Angelo Nieves.

A few of Michele’s passions were working on puzzles, shopping, politics and social...

Shelley J Burger Miller

Oct 17, 2021

A memorial service celebrating the life of Shelley J. Burger Miller, 57, of Columbus, will be held at 4:00 P.M. Friday, October 22, 2021 outside on the mounds at Moundbuilders Country Club, 125 N. 33rd St., Newark, Ohio with Rev. Jeff Smith as celebrant.

Shelley passed away doing something she loved, hiking, on Sunday, October 17, 2021...

Jeanne L Marshall

Oct 13, 2021

Our much loved Jeanne Marshall passed away October 13, 2021 surrounded by her three loving daughters, Diane, Paula, and Karen. She will be cherished and missed by so many as she is welcomed into the kingdom of heaven joining her beloved husband, Lee and her son Ken.

Jeanne was born on October 24,...

William H Summitt

Oct 12, 2021

A private graveside service will be held for William (Bill) H. Summitt, 95, at Maple Grove Cemetery in Granville conducted by his Masonic Brethren.

Bill passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Randall Residence in Newark. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky to the late John William and Evelyn Marcella Summitt.

A graduate of the...

Hedda Von Goeben

Oct 8, 2021

Hedda Windisch von Goeben was an equestrienne, artist, and world traveler. She was curious, enthusiastic, and disciplined, sharing her intelligence and generosity with the multitude of friends she cultivated around the world. She died Oct. 8 in Granville, Ohio at 90 years of age after a brief illness.

Friends describe her as unique - loyal, fun, meticulous,...

Thomas R. Wortham

Oct 8, 2021

Professor Emeritus Thomas R. Wortham, Ph.D., 77, of Thornville, Ohio formerly of Los Angeles, died October 8th, 2021, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Liberal, Kansas, to the late Tom and Ruth Wortham.

Tom received his B.A. in English and Religion at Marquette University and was awarded his Ph.D. in 19th Century American...

John C. "Jack" Hood

Sep 27, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of John C. “Jack” Hood, 84, of Granville, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 1, 2021 at McPeek-Hoekstra Funeral Home, 133 S. Prospect St., Granville with Rev. Susan Britton as celebrant. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Granville. The family will receive friends from noon until the time of service...

Keith R Howard

Sep 12, 2021

A celebration of life will be held at a later date for Keith R. Howard, 90, of Pickerington.

A retired Senior Claims Adjuster with Continental Insurance, Keith passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio. He was born in Webbville, Kentucky to the late Thomas and Rose Howard.

A Navy veteran,...

Daisy Ann Hoskins

Sep 11, 2021

A private service will be held for Daisy Ann Hoskins, nine days old, of Granville.

Daisy passed away September 11, 2021 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus. She was born September 2, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio to Joshua and Caleigh Hoskins. Daisy touched the heart of everyone she met.

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Russell Rhyan Lowe

Aug 30, 2021

A private graveside service was held for Russell Rhyan Lowe, 46, of Columbus, formerly of Granville, at Maple Grove Cemetery in Granville.

Rhyan passed away August 30, 2021 at Grant Hospital. He was born in Columbus to the late Richard E. Lowe and Jana Case Lowe.

A graduate of Granville High School, Rhyan also attended...

Phyllis A. Hofmeister

Aug 27, 2021

Phyllis A. Hofmeister, 68, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at Newark Care and Rehabilitation.

Retired from Brookstone, Phyllis was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Paul O. and Annette O. Hofmeister. She was a graduate of Monadnock Regional High School and Keene State College (B.A. in Education). A member of the Community Church of...

Genevieve "Hilah" Williams

Aug 27, 2021

A graveside service celebrating the life of Hilah Williams, of Granville, will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 5th, 2021 at Maple Grove Cemetery in Granville. If coming, please wear something colorful and bring a chair, Hilah wanted this to be a celebration of her life. Calling hours will be held at McPeek-Hoekstra Funeral Home in Granville...

Jeffrey S. Webster

Aug 21, 2021

A private graveside service was held for Jeffrey Scott Webster, 63, of Newark, at Maple Grove Cemetery in Granville.

A metal framing contractor, Jeff passed away August 21, 2021 at his home. He was born in Newark, Ohio to the late Roy Webster and Dorothea L. Orndoff Thompson.

Surviving are one son; two brothers; and...

Dora Lou Ream

Aug 21, 2021

A memorial service celebrating the life of Dora “Lou” Ream, 84, formerly of Granville, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 3, 2021 at First Presbyterian Church, 110 W. Broadway, Granville with Rev. Karen J. Chakoian as celebrant. Private interment will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery in Granville.

Lou passed...

Doyle E Anderegg

Aug 11, 2021

Doyle E. Anderegg, 91, of Granville, passed away August 11, 2021 at Kendal at Granville.

A retired college administrator and professor, Doyle retired from the University of Idaho in 1999. He was also an Army veteran who served during the Korean War.

At Doyle's request no services will be held.

Lucille "Larry" L Worcester

Aug 10, 2021

A memorial service celebrating the life of Lucille Larrabee “Larry” Worcester, 96, of Granville, Ohio, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at First Presbyterian Church, 110 West Broadway, Granville. Interment will take place at a later date at East Cemetery in Hollis, New Hampshire. For those unable to attend the service in...