Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Apr 16, 2023

Megan Rose Dixon, age 69, of Granville, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at her home with her family by her side. Megan was born August 26, 1953 in Cambridge, Ohio to the late Martin O’Neil Hughes and the late Clarice Louise “Tice” (Rose) Hughes.

Megan received her nursing education from the Muskingum Area Technical College....

Apr 15, 2023

Matthew David Bigboy, age 28, of Johnstown, passed away at home on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Matthew was born June 19, 1994 in Bamberg, Germany to Samuel David Bigboy Jr. and Tracy Ann (Reynolds) Bigboy.

Matthew was a 2012 graduate of Johnstown High School.  Matthew was a big-hearted, kind and generous young man who adored his daughter...

Apr 11, 2023

Isabel May "Fifi" Beggs, age 100, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in Newark, Ohio with family by her side. Isabel was born May 1, 1922, in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, England to parents Hubert and Winifred (Bonney) Champion. Isabel came to the United States in 1946 as a war bride to an American soldier. She settled in Granville initially...

Apr 2, 2023

Patricia Jean "Pat" Evans, age 88, of Newark, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at the Inn at SharonBrooke.

Pat was born August 20, 1934 in Chauncey, Ohio to the late John and Opal Ley.

An obituary will be forthcoming.

McPeek-Hoekstra Funeral Home is honored to care for Pat and her family....

Mar 31, 2023

Jennifer Lynne “Jenny” (Philipps) Welsh, age 73, a lifelong resident of Granville, a direct descendant of Thomas Philipps and Theophilus Rees who settled the Welsh Hills in 1803, Jenny was born June 17, 1949 in Newark, Ohio to the late Samuel David and Helen Olive (Hartman) Philipps. She passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital...

Mar 30, 2023

Dr. Lawrence Albert “Pete” Dils, 86, of Granville, Ohio passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, March 30, at Otterbein senior living community in his long-time and beloved hometown of Granville Ohio.

He was a dedicated family man, an outstanding physician, a natural teacher and a kind-hearted person. He gave much of himself to serving his community but...

Mar 29, 2023

Wayne I. Klemetti, scientist, baseball fan, and auto enthusiast, passed away March 29, 2023 at Middleton Senior Living in Granville, Ohio, at the age of 83. He was the son of Finnish emigrants, the late Ilmari and Anna Klemetti who settled in central Massachusetts. Together with his wife, Marta, they raised their family in Westminster and resided there until...

Mar 27, 2023

Richard M. “Rick” Theisen, hockey fan, track and field aficionado, and follower of Snoopy passed away March 27, 2023 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Dearborn, Michigan to the late Henry and Eleanor Theisen. He was a salesman and distributor, who prior to retirement, represented Pepperidge Farm and Quaker Oats.

A graduate of...

Mar 27, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for David J. Gaul, 68, of Granville, at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at The Church of St. Edward the Confessor, 785 Newark Granville Rd., Granville with Msgr. Paul P. Enke as celebrant. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Granville.

Dave passed away on Monday, March...

Mar 25, 2023

John Henry Minsker Jr. passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the age of 84.  He was born on February 2, 1939 in Buffalo, New York. He was the middle child of John H. Sr and Miriam R. Minsker.  He lived all his younger life in East Aurora, NY where most of his extended family resided as well. ...

Mar 21, 2023

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...

Mar 18, 2023

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.

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Mar 14, 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...

Mar 10, 2023

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...

Mar 3, 2023

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...

Feb 28, 2023

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...

Feb 24, 2023

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...

Feb 23, 2023

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...

Feb 19, 2023

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...

Feb 10, 2023

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...