Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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.

Left to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

Aug 6, 2021

A memorial service celebrating the life of Corinne Bacon Ailes, 90, of Granville, will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, September 11, 2021 at First Presbyterian Church, 110 W. Broadway, Granville with Rev. Liz Tietz as celebrant. Private interment will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery in Granville.

Corinne passed away Friday, August...

Aug 3, 2021

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Rosalie Duque at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at The Church of St. Edward the Confessor, 785 Newark Granville Rd., Granville with Msgr. Paul P. Enke as celebrant. Burial will follow at Welsh Hills Cemetery in Granville.

A true Jersey Girl, Rosalie passed away August 3, 2021...

Aug 2, 2021

A memorial service celebrating the life of Donald G. Lewis, 73, of Granville, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, August 9, 2021 at Centenary United Methodist Church, 102 E. Broadway, Granville with Rev. Casey Wilson and Rev. John Girard as celebrants. Private interment will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery in Granville.

Don passed away peacefully...

Jul 31, 2021

A Mass of Christian Burial for Albert J. Pyzik will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, August 6, 2021 at The Church of St. Edward the Confessor, 785 Newark Granville Rd., Granville with Msgr. Paul P. Enke as celebrant.

Al was born in Lansford, PA to the late Albert S. and Sophie Pyzik. He passed away unexpectedly...

Jul 28, 2021

Sidney Gray Dunbar was born in 1933 and passed away July 28, 2021.

Sidney was born in Stamford, Connecticut to Hilda Harter and Erving Walker Dunbar.

Sidney grew up in White Plains, New York. He graduated from Union College in Schenectady, New York with a degree in Chemistry in 1955. He was a member of...

Jul 24, 2021

Walter Elton Kropf passed away in Bloomington, Illinois on July 24, 2021 of complications from a long illness. He was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Walter and Onilette Kropf in 1941 and grew up on a Canton farm.

After graduation from Perry High School in Massillon he entered The Ohio State University in 1959 to...

Jul 24, 2021

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for William F. Doran, M.D. at 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 30, 2021 at the Church of St. Edward the Confessor, 785 Newark Granville Rd., Granville with Msgr. Paul P. Enke as celebrant. The family will receive friends from 9:30 - 11:00 A.M. at the church.

A graveside service will...