Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
John Meechan Obituary
96, of Dover died Thursday, May 25, 2017 in the Country Club Retirement Center. Born May 27, 1920 in Wadsworth he was a son of the late Patrick and Anna Strickling Meechan. John was also preceded in death by his first wife, Isabel Lahmers Meechan in 1989; and his second wife, Betty Meechan in 2008; sons, John Jr. and Michael Meechan; brother and sister, Hughy and Catherine; grandson, Jeffrey Meechan, and step-daughter, Angie.
John was an Army veteran of WW II where he served with the 424th Infantry Regiment, Anti-Tank Company during the Battle of the Bulge. He was employed at Eaton Corp. in Massillon, having retired after many years of service. John was a life member of VFW Post 3320 in Marysville, Ohio and in his spare time he enjoyed hunting and fishing.
John will be sadly missed by his sons, James Meechan of Dover, Eugene (Carolyn) Meechan of Raymond, Ohio, David (Diane) Meechan of Conotton, Tim (Venita) Meechan of Dover, William Meechan of New Philadelphia; sister, Virginia Neighley of Tuscarawas; and many grand, great-grand and great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 30th at 2:00 p.m. in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory at Dover with Pastor Dan Tarson officiating. Interment will be in the Ridgecrest Memory Gardens where the Dover VFW will conduct military graveside services. Friends can call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Those wishing to express their fondest memories of John may do so by visiting the online obituaries link on the funeral homes website.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Meechan
Karen Meechan
May 30, 2017
You were a great man and father in law. I'm am deeply sadden. You are definitely in a better place Ted. All my love, wish I could have been there.
Tom & Bobbie Meechan
May 27, 2017
Rest easy, sir, your journey is done. What an appropriate weekend for a homegoing. Prayers for the family.
jeff brown
May 27, 2017
john thanks for being a good friend here at ccrc
Harry Wood
May 27, 2017
Jim, so sorry to hear of your Dads passing
Harry Wood
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
May 26, 2017
RIP..Thank you for your service John W. Meechan, Sr. A survivor of the Battle of the Bulge.Quite an accomplishment and lived to be 96. Praying for his family and friends through this Memorial Day. May God's grace give you peace and comfort through this difficult time.
Showing 1 - 8 of 8 results
Make a Donation
in John Meechan's name
Memorial Events
for John Meechan
People and places connected with John
Recent Obituaries
How to support John's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor John Meechan's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
