Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth Niday

Jul 28, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Walker Niday, formerly of Gallipolis, died July 28, 2020, in Granville, Ohio, following a diagnosis of COVID-19.  The daughter of Jackson Tandy and Zelma Phillips Walker, Mary was born in Cora, Ohio on November 26, 1935.  Her loving parents and her supportive community remained a source of pride throughout her life. ...

Susan I Stinson Peters

Jul 28, 2020

Susan Stinson Peters, age 77, formerly of Granville, Ohio passed away July 28, 2020 at The Groves in Goodyear, AZ after a 5 year battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Robert and Dorothy Overly Stinson.

A 1961 graduate of Granville HS, Susan went on to seek her lifelong dream of being...

William T. Mills

Jul 27, 2020

William (Bill) was born in Alexandria, Ohio to the late Thomas J. Mills and Edna B. Clupper Mills.

He was a former resident of Newark Care and Rehabilitation, Newark, and passed away in the care of Hospice of Central Ohio at Licking Memorial Hospital of pneumonia and COVID-19 complications.

Surviving are his children Mary Mills,...

Keith W. Rainey

Jul 17, 2020

On July 17, 2020 our beloved husband and father, Keith W. Rainey, passed away after to succumbing to complications from COPD.  Keith was an experienced mountain hiker, who for many years enjoyed summer vacation trips to the high country of Montana.  Some of the peaks he climbed were in the Beartooth Wilderness, Bob Marshall Wilderness, Bitterroot Mountains,...

Lyle E. King

Jul 14, 2020

A graveside service celebrating the life of Lyle E. King, 91, of Granville, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Granville with Rev. Bob Long as celebrant. Military Honors will be rendered by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Social distancing will be observed, masks are appreciated, and attendees are...

Susan B Kundrat

Jul 12, 2020

A graveside service celebrating the life of Susan B. Kundrat, 75, of Granville, will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 17, 2020 at Welsh Hills Cemetery, Granville with Rev. John Girard as celebrant.

A retired PICC and Nutritional Support nurse with The Ohio State University Medical Center, Susan passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at The...

John Joseph Bodine

Jul 8, 2020

John Joseph Bodine Sr. (Joe) of Granville, Ohio passed away on July 8, 2020 at the age of 83.   Joe was born on March 10, 1937 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph F. and Margaretta Bodine.   He will forever be remembered by the love of his life and wife of 58 years, Cecilia, his son John...

Vernette Nord Morrice

Jul 8, 2020

Vernette Nord Morrice was born June 11th, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois to the Late Rev. Edward and Anna Nord. She returned to Sweden until age 19, and remained a proud Swede her entire life. She later moved to England, and eventually back to America, where she was educated in California at Pacific Union College and completed nursing training in...

David J. Tibone

Jul 7, 2020

David J. Tibone, 77, of Granville, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Tuscany Gardens in Pataskala, Ohio.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 P.M. on Friday, July 10, at McPeek-Hoekstra Funeral Home, 133 S. Prospect St., in Granville. Face masks are appreciated.  A graveside service with military honors will be held Saturday,...

Esther W. Coffey

Jun 30, 2020

A private graveside service will be held on Friday, July 3, 2020 for Esther W. Coffey, 90, of Centerville, formerly of Granville, at Maple Grove Cemetery in Granville with Msgr. Paul P. Enke as celebrant. Friday would have been her 66th wedding anniversary to her late husband Jim, who died May 8, 2020.

Esther was...

Elizabeth A Thompson

Jun 26, 2020

A private graveside service will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery, Granville  for Elizabeth A. Thompson.

Elizabeth passed away, at the age of 60, Friday, June 26, 2020 at her home in Thornville. She was a graduate of Granville High School and worked in banking.

Lewis M. "Lew" Ault

Jun 20, 2020

A graveside service honoring the life of Army veteran Lewis M. Ault, 58, of Newark, will be held at 1:30 P.M. Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Wilson Cemetery in Newark with military honors rendered by the Licking County Veterans Alliance with Rev. Karen J. Chakoian as celebrant. Per Lew’s wishes, casual dress is preferred.

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Aaron A Sanders

May 26, 2020

Aaron A. Sanders (87) passed away in the afternoon of May 26, 2020 at his home in Granville, Ohio. Tuesday was a gloriously beautiful blue-sky day enhanced by a gentle breeze that lifted the music of song birds, reminiscent of the Colorado summers he so enjoyed. Mr. Sanders was born May 29, 1932 in Pensacola, Florida to the late...

Nancy L. Siegel

May 22, 2020

Nancy Lou Heft Siegel passed away May 22, 2020, at Middleton Assisted Living Facility in Granville.

A retired kindergarten teacher with Newark City Schools and Granville Exempted Village Schools, she was born February 7, 1930, in Newark to the late Otto C. and Hazel (Embrey) Heft.  Nancy was preceded in death by her...

Jeanne M. Hunt

May 20, 2020

Jeanne Mae Hunt, 96, formerly of Escondido, California, passed away May 20, 2020 at the Inn at Chapel Grove, Heath, Ohio. She was born in Batavia, Illinois to the late William O. and Irene A. Johnson.

A U.S. Navy WAVES veteran of WWII, Jeanne was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Escondido and also attended Narrow...

Helen Reding

May 15, 2020

Helen Rose (Klein) Reding, 93, born in Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully at her home in Granville, OH while surrounded by her adoring family. Helen was welcomed into heaven on May 15, 2020 to be reunited with her husband, John Reding, a reunion that she has awaited patiently for 33 years. She has also been reunited with...

David H. Bayley

May 10, 2020

On May 10, 2020 David Bayley’s life came full circle: he died near Granville close to where he was born 87 years earlier.  He lived a full meaningful life that led him far and wide before retiring several years ago at Kendal at Granville.  He attended Denison University in Granville where he met Anita “Chris” Ellis, his wife of...

Barbara Jean Beeson

May 8, 2020

A private graveside service will be held for Barbara Jean Beeson, 82, of Newport, Oregon.

Barbara passed away in Salem, Oregon after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband, John Beeson.

A complete obituary will be available at a later date.

James F Coffey

May 8, 2020

A private graveside service will be held for James F. Coffey, 94, of Centerville, formerly of Granville, at Maple Grove Cemetery in Granville with Msgr. Paul P. Enke as celebrant.

Jim was born in Brockton, Massachusetts to the late J. Frank and Martha Coffey. He passed away May 8, 2020 in Centerville, Ohio at St. Leonard, Franciscan...

Diana Troianova

May 6, 2020

A private graveside service will be held for Diana Troianova, 95, of Columbus, at Maple Grove Cemetery in Granville.

A retired physician, Diana passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Wexner Heritage Village in Columbus. She was born to the late Dmitry and Lydia Burschtein in Russia.

Surviving are her husband, George  and daughter and...