All Obituaries

Grace Elizabeth Michael, dedicated, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away March 21, 2023 at the age of 76. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Glenn and Grace Hamel, Grace grew up in Peters Township, PA. After high school, while working at Gimbels Department store, she met Steve Michael. They married on March 26tb, 1966 and started their life together, moving briefly to Neptune, NJ. and then, in 1973, settling in Granville, Ohio. They put down deep roots, both...

A celebration of life will be held for Tristan Reed Tolloty, 16, of Granville, on Sunday, March 26, 2023, from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at Cherry Valley Hotel in Newark. The format will be open house, with a brief tribute at 1:00 P.M. A private graveside service will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery in Granville. Tristan was born in Canton, Ohio to Brian and Jessica (Concato) Tolloty. A passionate sports enthusiast, Tristan passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, on Saturday, March 18, 2023,...

After a courageous and fierce battle against aggressive prostate cancer, a brilliant and loving man, Jerome Thomas Datz, age 61, passed away on March 14, 2023. Jerry was born in Dayton, Ohio.  He graduated from Kettering Alter High School and then attended Miami University for his undergraduate education. He majored in accounting and was a proud member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He went on to The Ohio State University to achieve his MBA degree and eventually moved to Granville,...

Walter C. Chaney Jr., 90, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2023 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center in Newark. He was born in Newark, Ohio to the late Walter C. Chaney and Louise (Varner) Chaney. Walter was the beloved husband of LaVonne (Gander) Chaney. They shared 63 wonderful years together. Walt graduated from Newark High School in 1951. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in architecture from The Ohio State University, School of Engineering, in 1957. Walt was an employee of...

Phyllis J. Bebee, a woman of intelligence, integrity, and love of people passed away March 3, 2023 at her home in Granville. She was 76. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Thomas D. and Marjorie Condon, Phyllis was a graduate of Millikan High School and Long Beach City College. She enjoyed a career in real estate selling homes in Long Beach, California where she had lived for over 65 years. Phyllis was a competitive bowler, had a passion for tennis, loved traveling, and was a...

A memorial service celebrating the life of Phyllis J. Weaver, 90, of Heath, formerly of Granville, will be held at 11:00 A.M. March 11, 2023 at Centenary United Methodist Church, 102 E. Broadway, in Granville with Rev. Casey Wilson and Rev. Bob Long as celebrants. Phyllis passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Chapel Grove in Heath.  She was born in Tiffin, OH to the late Clarence and Inez Henricks. A retired assistant Athletic Director for...

Carolyn Sue Boyd joined her parents, John and Marguerite Krause, Friday, February 24, 2023, after a full life in central and eastern Ohio. Born in Detroit in August 1935, she met her husband of 67 years, Bernard Franklin Boyd, at Muskingum College. Together, they raised two children in Reynoldsburg, Deborah Sue and John Bernard. In 1978, they launched Boyd’s Crystal Art Glass in Cambridge, OH, which produced one-of-a-kind collectibles in unique colors for more than 30 years. An avid...

A private memorial service celebrating the life of Elizabeth A. Fose, 99, formerly of Granville, will be held at New Hope Lutheran Church, 1137 Sharon Valley Rd., Newark with Rev. Mark Hartsough as celebrant. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Granville A retired educator, Betty taught in Fort Wayne, Detroit, and in New York. She was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Arnold and Wilhelmina Dahlke. She passed away February 23, 2023 at Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation...

Betty Westall began her life’s journey on June 19, 1924, in the hamlet of Glenford, Ohio. Shortly thereafter she was off and running among all the treasures life had to offer.  Early on she was a cheerleader, athlete, outstanding student (she graduated high school at sixteen.)  But Glenford wasn’t bold enough to contain her.  She married young and reared four children on a farm in northern Ohio, and then not satisfied with just a domestic life, carved out a series...

Patricia A. “Patti” Busch a compassionate and joyful woman passed to eternity on February 10, 2023 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, in Newark, at the age of 71. She was born in Seattle, Washington to the late Reesman M. and Elizabeth A. Curtin. With a flair for creativity and love of beauty, Patti worked as a floral designer with Roots and Shoots in Newark and Griffin Floral Design in Pataskala. She loved baking and cooking with her children and grandchildren, traveling, and...