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Daniel M. Granatir

11/8/1939 - 12/24/2016

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Obituary For Daniel M. Granatir

Daniel M. Granatir, Sr., 77, of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed peacefully Saturday, December 24, 2016 at The Laurels of Steubenville after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born November 8, 1939 a son of the late Paul E. & Suzanne Smeriga Granatir. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Daniel proudly served his Country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a former volunteer fireman with the Belvedere Volunteer Fire Department. Daniel retired from Weirton Steel.

Preceding Daniel in death were his parents; brothers Michael, Paul, George, John & Edward Granatir; sisters Mary & Alice Granatir; daughter-in-law Lori Granatir and son-in-law George Luikart.

Daniel is survived by his wife of 55 years, Alice E. Gundrum Granatir; and his four children Debra Luikart of Marion, Paula (John) Tulenko of Appleton, WI, Daniel M. Granatir, Jr. of Bloomingdale and Sherry (Robert) Duvall of Bloomingdale; brother Andrew of Wintersville; sister Mary (Glen) Donahue of Richmond and sister-in-law S. June Granatir of Wintersville; ten grandchildren and one great grandson.

Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, Ohio on Wednesday 4-7 p.m. Funeral liturgy with mass 10 a.m. Thursday at Blessed Sacrament Church with Msgr. Kurt Kemo officiating. Burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Vigil services 4 p.m. Wednesday

A special thank you to the caring staff at The Laurels and Charity Hospice.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Charity Hospice.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Tracy Kline & Joan Rose

    Dear Friends,We are so sorry that we can't be there with you all. Please know that we are praying for you all.Love,Track Kline & Joan Rose

  • 09/03/2024

    Don and Pam Schlernitzauer

    Dear Sherry, Bob, and Family,The passing of a loved one, though difficult, is always a reminder that there is a marvelous balm in Jesus. May He be especially close to all of you at this time.In the love of Christ,Don and Pam

  • 09/03/2024

    Jeff Paice

    So sorry for your loss. Prayers to all of you.

  • 09/03/2024

    Judy Duffin Ramirez

    Alice and Family,So sorry for your loss. I will always remember how nice he was to me growing up.Also the times at the farm and your house.

  • 09/03/2024

    Charles & Connie Jolly

  • 09/03/2024

    Jeff and Frances Gundrum

    To Aunt Alice and family,We are so sorry for your loss, although we are rejoicing that Uncle Danny is with Jesus, you will all be in our prayers in the coming days. Frances is traveling to Arkansas to her sisters and my work schedule will not allow me to attend the funeral but I'll be with you in thoughts and prayers.

  • 09/03/2024

    Cathy Cich

    Sherry, Bob, and Family - Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your Father. Losses are so very difficult this time of the year especially, but regardless any loss is painful. Know I am holding you in my heart and in my prayers during this time.Love,Cathy

  • 09/03/2024

    Elane Renzelli

    Sherry, Bob, and Family:It is indeed painful to lose your Dad and now is when we truly lean on our Faith. We know he is in a better place, free from his Earthly struggles, home with Our Lord and at peace. May this same peace bring you comfort.

  • 09/03/2024

    Laurie Frey

  • 09/03/2024

    Laurie Frey

    Danny, I am so very sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers.

  • 09/03/2024

    Jamie Maley and the Dietary Staff from the Laurels

    On behalf of our Dietary Department we are sorry for your loss. We so enjoyed Daniel in our dining room..he was always pleasant and LOVED the watermelon!!

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