All Obituaries

John Franklin (Jack) Heller, Jr. died June 18, 2019 at the age of 97. He lived a long and rewarding life. He loved his family, his friends and community, his “hunting type dogs”, fly fishing, riding his bike, sailing, and music. He was an officer in the U.S. Navy in World War II, serving in the South Pacific. His ship was involved in two invasions for which he received battle stars. Following the war Jack returned to Denison where he completed his B.A. and, most importantly, met...

Patrick D. Gangwer, 41, of Granville, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus.  He was born in 1978 in Fremont, Ohio.             Patrick was one of a kind with his infectious smile, boisterous sense of humor, and passion for adventure. He loved the outdoors fishing, backpacking, and hunting.  He was an awesome cook and voracious reader.  A man of many hats, his career path began as...

A gathering of family and friends will be held for Beverly A. Lynch, 86, of Granville, at the College Townhouse, 334 E. Broadway, Granville, Ohio, from 1:30 - 3:30 P.M. on June 10, 2019. A private graveside service will be held at Crestview Cemetery in Barnesville, Ohio. Beverly passed away June 2, 2019 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated by Hospice of Central Ohio. She was born in Speidel, Ohio, to the late Lindley and Helen Bailey. Bev attended a one room school house...

            A memorial service celebrating the life of Tracey M. Blum, 56, of Pataskala, will be held at 2:00 P.M. June 22, 2019 at Centenary United Methodist Church. 102 E. Broadway, Granville. A private graveside service will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery, Granville at a later date.             A warm, caring, fun-loving, and inquisitive person, Tracey passed away unexpectedly on June 1, 2019 at...

A humble, generous, and loving woman, Jayne A. Johnston passed away May 30, 2019 at Kendal at Granville. Raised in Newark, Jayne married her life-partner of 68 years, Dick Johnston.  She was instrumental in Dick’s career as partner and confidante while remaining the center and anchor of their family of four children in Granville, Ohio. Jayne was an excellent judge of character, a deeply loyal friend, and devoted mother, GiGi, and life partner. She enjoyed traveling, designing and...

Wilton C. Brinkley, 84, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 at his home in Granville, Ohio after a long illness.              He was born in Millboro, Virginia to the late William H. and Cathern Brinkley. Wilt served his country in the U.S. Air Force. While stationed at Ethan Allen Air Force Base in Winooski, Vermont, he met the love of his life, Rita, who was a nursing student.  They were married in Bellows Falls, Vermont in...

Laureen L. “Lori” Keller, 85, of Westerville, formerly of Granville, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center operated by Hospice of Central Ohio.  Lori, a retired registered nurse from White Cross Hospital and the State of Ohio, was born in Shreve, Ohio in 1933 to the late Herbert and Pauline Cline.  Traveling, reading, and playing bridge, were some of Lori’s favorite hobbies.  To many, she was a loyal and compassionate friend...

A Funeral Mass will be held for James A. Crum, 54, of Pataskala, at 10:00 A.M. Friday, May 24, 2019 at the Church of St. Edward the Confessor, 785 Newark Granville Rd., Granville with Msgr. Paul P. Enke as celebrant. Burial will be held at a later date at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Monroe County. Jim passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Mt. Carmel Hospital East in Columbus after an accident. He was born in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Paul Crum and surviving Stella (Burkhart) Crum and grew...

Mr. Granville, Frederick W. Palmer, 93, passed away May 16, 2019 at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark. He was born in 1925 at 354 N. Granger Street to the late Alpha and Gertrude Palmer. A 1944 graduate of Granville High School, Fred went to work at the Post Office then entered the Army to serve in WWII where he became a sergeant in Army Corps of Engineers. After his discharge he was employed by Pure Oil, but got his real estate license “just in case”. That happenstance turned...

Jeanette P. Matheny, born in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Clarence H. and Katharine M. Platt, née Schafer, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 14, 2019 at Middleton in Granville, Ohio. She was 91. An accomplished administrative professional, Jeanette, “Jean”, attended The Ohio State University where she met her husband of 64 years, the late Philip (Phil) R. Matheny. Together they moved around the country with Phil’s career while raising their...