Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Dec 2, 2023

Nancy Margaretta Ferguson Brédé, age 94, formerly of Granville, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023, in Springfield, with her loving family by her side.  She was born January 8, 1929, in Newark, Ohio.

Nancy earned her BA from The Ohio State University.  She was an elementary school teacher in Newark, Ohio and later taught pre-school and...

Nov 29, 2023

Terry Allen Blackstone, age 76 of Granville passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 29, 2023, with his wife by his side.  He was born September 30, 1947, in Newark, Ohio to the late Ralph F. and Bernice (Burgoon) Blackstone.

Terry was a 1967 graduate of Granville High School and earned his machinist degree from Heath Vocational School.  He...

Nov 27, 2023

Michelle Rena Pickering, age 55, beloved wife and mother, of Granville, passed away very unexpectedly on Monday, November 27, 2023, at licking Memorial Hospital. She was born in Lancaster, Ohio.

Michelle was a graduate of Lancaster high school, she later attended Franklin University where she earned an MBA as well as a bachelors degree in accounting and...

Nov 27, 2023

A funeral service celebrating the life of JoAnn Black, age 76, of Granville, will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 2, at Newark Baptist Temple with Pastor Mark Falls officiating. Burial will take place in Maple Grove Cemetery, Granville.

Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, December 1, at Newark Baptist Temple, 81 Licking...

Nov 19, 2023

Linda Joan DiGisi Servidio, 90, of Gainesville, Florida and recently of Granville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2023 following a long and courageous battle with vascular dementia.

Linda was born on December 26, 1932 in Westport, Connecticut, the third and youngest child of Louise Daleo DiGisi and Orlando DiGisi. Growing up, she loved playing the...

Nov 16, 2023

Mr. Stephen Gary Rucker Sr. passed away surrounded by his loving wife and the people who love him the most peacefully on November 16, 2023.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Rita Ann Rucker, and his children, Vicki Lynn Rucker, Brenda Kay Rucker, Stepahanie Kim Winters, and Stephen Gary Rucker Jr. His grandchildren...

Nov 9, 2023

Ronald “Ron” D. Mack, age 86 of Granville passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023 at SharonBrook Assisted Living surrounded by his loving family.  Ron was born June 30, 1937, and raised on his family farm in Glenford, Ohio to the late James Vernon and Grace (Claggett) Mack.

He was a 1955 graduate of Glenford High School, then...

Nov 5, 2023

Alfonso "Al" Priano Jr., a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully in Granville, Ohio, on November 5 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Known for his loving nature, sense of humor, and generosity, Al was born on May 18, 1936, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Al was the son of Italian immigrants and his early life was...

Nov 1, 2023

Richard Fowler Boyden, age 90 , died peacefully at home on November 1, 2023. Dick was born in Greenfield, MA in 1933, the son of Bartlett W. and Louisiana F. Boyden. He grew up in Deerfield, MA and graduated from Deerfield Academy in 1952 and Wesleyan University (History) in Middletown, CT in 1956.

While at Wesleyan he...

Sep 30, 2023

In Loving Memory of Evelyn Ruth Michael

Evelyn Ruth Michael was born Evelyn Ruth Ward on July 7, 1941, in Waterloo, Indiana, to loving parents Eugene Ward and Helen Mortorff Ward.

Evelyn married her husband of 64 years, Laddie Leo Michael, on June 28, 1959. They shared a lifetime of joy, challenges, and cherished moments....

Sep 29, 2023

On Friday Sept 29th our beloved oldest son, Bennett Lewis Schilling, died peacefully in his sleep. He was so proud to be the oldest of 4 boys. He fiercely led his brothers in life and now is the first family member to lead us in death. We know he will be waiting in heaven for the rest of us....

Sep 25, 2023

Jon Scott Laing, 84 of Michigan, Florida and Ohio, passed way Monday, September 25, 2023, with his loving wife by his side.  He was born June 25, 1939, in Battle Creek, Michigan to the late William and Muriel (Johnson) Laing.

Jon was a 1957 graduate of Coldwater High School and 1961 graduate of Michigan State University with...

Sep 24, 2023

Revella M. (Smith) Brumage, 82 of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born August 2, 1941, in Granville, Ohio to the late Albert and Edith (Thompson) Smith.

Revella was a member of Welsh Hills Baptist Church where she served faithfully for many years.  She...

Sep 24, 2023

A memorial service to celebrate the life of John Russell "Jack" McClain Jr. will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday October 22, 2023, at Centenary United Methodist  Church, 102 E. Broadway, Granville, Ohio 43023.

John Russell "Jack" McClain, Jr., 102, died at home on September 24, 2023.  He was born May 25, 1921 in Wilkinsburg,...

Sep 23, 2023

Mildred R. Charron, age 90 passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Middleton of Granville.  She was born in Burlington, New Jersey on February 2, 1933 to the late John and Mildred (Fenton) Erkert.  Millie worked as the Acquisitionist at the Denison Library.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Evariste A. Charron in 2000....

Sep 21, 2023

Janet “Jan” C. Milford, age 89 of Granville, passed away at Sharonbrooke Assisted Living in Newark on Thursday, September 21, 2023.  She was born December 3, 1933, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late John and Gladys Virginia (Finch) Zipp.

Jan was best known as the school secretary for the Granville K-3 building.  She loved her job and...

Sep 18, 2023

A memorial service to honor the life of Martha “Marcy” M. Loats, will be held for both Marcy and Ken at 1 pm, Saturday November 4th, 2023 at the First Presbyterian Church

Martha “Marcy” M. Loats, age 82 of Granville, passed away Monday September 18, 2023, at Licking Memorial Hospital.  She was born on Christmas day in...

Sep 14, 2023

Harold Charles Hodson Jr. (Hal) passed away peacefully at his home in Granville Ohio, September 14, 2023, with his family by his side.  Hal was born August 24th 1928, in Columbus Ohio and was raised in LaRue, Ohio.

He graduated from high school in 1946 and Ohio Northern University in 1949, where he was a member of...

Sep 14, 2023

Michael “Mike” Hughes, age 64 of Granville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Licking Memorial Hospital.

He was born September 26, 1958, in Newark to the late Doug and Linda (Satterfield) Hughes.

Mike is a 1977 graduate of Granville High School.  He played on the football and baseball teams.  He attended both Otterbein...

Aug 15, 2023

Deborah Palmer Redfearn, lately of Granville, Ohio, died peacefully at home and surrounded by family on August 3rd, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Richard Redfearn; her children and their better halves, Karen (Steve Cummins), Chris (Jen Gold), Mark (Andrea); and ten beloved grandchildren: Lucy, Henry, Avery, Landon, Esme, Simon, Sam, Charlie, George and Ben....