Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Sep 18, 2013

Evelyn A. Watts, 93, of Blacklick, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 following a brief illness. She was born April 1, 1920 in Crooksville, the daughter of the late James E. and Stella D. (Allen) McGuire. She was a retired school teacher, and active member of the Reynoldsburg U M Church. Evelyn was the former Choir director at...

Sep 17, 2013

Barbara Rush, 80, passed away on September 17, 2013 with her loving family by her side. Barbara was born December 4, 1932 to Rose and Charles Vlossak in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Washington High School in Washington, New Jersey, where she met her husband, Robert. They married on May 16, 1953. She received a BS in education from...

Sep 15, 2013

Ronald W. Writesel, 65, of Utica, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at his home. He was born on May 7, 1948 in Columbus to the late Nathan A. Writesel and Joan (Healey) Writesel, who survives. Ron proudly served his country in the US Navy having retired after 22 years of service. He was a member of the Father...

Sep 15, 2013

John Michael Plankenhorn, 69, of Thornville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2013 surrounded by his family and close friends. He was born on May 6, 1944 in Akron, Ohio to the late John H. and Marian Plankenhorn. Mike attended Cuyahoga Falls High School and graduated from Ontario High School in 1962. Mike also attended The Ohio State University....

Sep 12, 2013

Helen R. (Foor) Moran, 94, of Thornville, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2013. She was born on February 25, 1919 in Columbus to the late Herbert and Anna (Weber) Foor. Helen was a 1937 graduate of Central H.S. She married Francis O. Moran on April 20, 1941. In 1948, Helen and Francis moved to Buckeye Lake, where she managed...

Sep 12, 2013

Dorothy Polaski Pearson, 94, of Newark, previously Erie, PA, died Thursday, September 12, 2013 at the Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation in Newark. She was born August 25, 1919 in Erie, PA to the late Michael and Mary (Orlemanski) Polaski.

A graduate of St. Benedict Academy in Erie, PA, Dorothy received a B.A. in Art from Edinboro...

Sep 11, 2013

Valentina Segna Kauahi, 53, of Alexandria, Ohio, went to be with the Lord, September 11, 2013, surrounded by her loving family after fighting a two year battle with cancer.

Val was born October 1, 1959 to Mafalda "Muffie" (Roiatti) and the late, Modesto Segna.

She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Damien Kauahi;...

Sep 10, 2013

Richard T. Barrows, 61, of Reynoldsburg, died Tuesday evening, September 10, 2013 following a brief illness. He was born April 2, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Ralph and Naomi Ruth (Kilgor) Barrows. He was a graduate of Watkins Memorial H.S. class of 1970. Richard worked for Dynalab Inc. in Reynoldsburg. He was a former member of the Reynoldsburg...

Sep 8, 2013

A funeral service, celebrating the life of Jacob Thomas Sprague, 25, of Newark, will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of The Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service with Pastor Curt Martin as celebrant.Jacob died unexpectedly on September 8, 2013 in Newark. He was born May 17, 1988, the son...

Sep 4, 2013

A memorial service celebrating the life of Judith Tomcho Peterson, 52, of Granville will be held Sunday, September 29, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 110 W. Broadway, Granville with the Rev. Karen Chakoian officiating.

Judy died on September 4, 2013, surrounded by her family, following a month long illness. She was born September...

Sep 2, 2013

A memorial gathering will be held for William L. Frazee, 70, of Granville on Thursday, September 5, 2013 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the McPeek-Hoekstra Funeral Home, 133 S. Prospect St., in Granville.

William died at home Monday, September 2, 2013 surrounded by family. He was born September 15, 1942 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late...

Sep 2, 2013

A memorial service celebrating the life of Anne Kilbourne Jeffrey Robinson (Mrs. Jefferson D. Robinson, III), will be held at The Church of The Holy Spirit, Harcourt Parish, Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 11:00 am. The Rev. Helen Svoboda-Barber and The Rev. Stephen Applegate (rector of St. Luke's, Granville) will officiate. Burial will follow...

Sep 1, 2013

A celebration of life for David S. Schnaidt, 42, of Granville will be held Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. at the Vineyard Grace Fellowship, 4905 Jacksontown Road, Newark with Pastor John Schouten as celebrant. A private graveside service will be held at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Newark.

David, co-owner of the Apple Tree Auction Center...

Aug 30, 2013

Pearl F. Daubenmire, 89, of Hebron, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2013 at Autumn Care Center, Newark. She was born on February 14, 1924 in Perry County to the late Frank and Mary (Hoover) Fisher. Pearl was a strong Christian believer who attended various local churches. She was a member of the Hebron American Legion Auxiliary, the Mutual Civic...

Aug 30, 2013

Ruth E. White, 89, of Thornville, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2013 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. She was born on August 6, 1924 in Thornville to the late Carl and Estella (Edmond) Courson. Ruth was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, OCCL Mothers Club, Democrat Women, Perry County Extension, and the Perry County Historical Society, as well...

Aug 29, 2013

Philip "Bucky" Philipps, Lieutenant-Commander, U.S. Navy (Retired) Philip Philipps Jr. of Hebron passed away peacefully at his home on August 29, 2013 after a valiant and spirited battle with cancer. Phil was a man never timid to speak his mind and offer opinions for debate, and through it all there was never any disagreement on his love for family...

Aug 29, 2013

A memorial service celebrating the life of Barbara Lewis, 103, of Granville and Port Austin, Michigan will be held at 2:00 P.M. on October 12, 2013 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 107 E. Broadway, Granville with Rev. Stephen H. Applegate as celebrant. Private interment will be held at Port Austin Cemetery in Michigan.

Barbara was born April...

Aug 28, 2013

Carolyn Sue White Ross, 68, of Granville, Ohio went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2013. She was born Sept. 22, 1944 in Morgan County, Ohio to the late Coral C. White and Bertha Louise (O'Neal) White Buckley .

Carolyn was employed by LCAP as a home health aide where she was loved and appreciated...

Aug 27, 2013

A memorial service celebrating the life of Peter M. Frame, 53, of Granville will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at Swasey Chapel, Denison University in Granville with Rev. Stephen H. Applegate as celebrant.

Peter, a consultant for The Partnering Group, was born in Lima, Ohio on Nov. 26, 1959 to Jane (Thuma)...

Aug 25, 2013

Everett Paul Tiny Foltz, 89, was born April 9, 1924, to Herman and Hazel Foltz in Baltimore, OH. Everett left home to serve his country in WWII and was decorated with the Purple Heart Medal for his honorable service in the Battle of the Bulge. Everett returned and married Caroline (Piccirilli) in 1950. The couple settled in Pataskala and raised...