D. Maxine McGranahan, age 89, went home to be with her Lord on June 23, 2006. She was born on July 16, 1916 to Walter and Cora (Swinehart) Burbaugh in Bradner, OH. Maxine attended Bedford Nazarene Church and was one of the founding members of Calvary Bible Chapel. She was a blessing to her family and to all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, Maxine was preceded in death by her sisters, Irene Carpenter, Katherine MacDonald, Donna Zoll, one granddaughter, Rachel Johnson and one great granddaughter, Kelcie Thayer. She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Walter; children: Judy (Robert) Britt, of Toledo; Cathy (Donald) Guy, of Winter Haven, FL; Ronnie (Vickie) McGranahan, of Toledo; Walt (Jan) McGranahan, of Holland; Bonnie (Ray) Johnson, of Curtice; Pat McGranahan, of Toledo; Randy (Chris) McGranahan, of Waterville; and Donnie (Teri) McGranahan, of Walbridge; 21 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren.
The family will receive guests on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 in the Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd., Toledo (419-473-0300) from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Officiating will be Pastor Vince Flippo. Interment will follow in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park.
Those wishing to make contributions are asked to consider Bedford Nazarene Church or Hillsdale Free Methodist Church.
Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.newcomerfamily.com.
The family would like to give a special appreciation to Heartland Hospice and Maxine's personal aide Patty Beals.