Harding Ganz Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Harding Ganz of Newark, Ohio, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 14, 2025 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charlotte Adams Ganz (Brown) and Albert Gustav Ganz; his brother Frederick Mathews Ganz; his brothers-in-law, Richard L. Frobose and Bartley Brennan; and his daughter Victoria'Tory'Ganz Peterson.
He is survived by: his wife Diane; his son Erik; his grandson Liam Erik Peterson; his son-in-law Joshua Peterson (Molly); his brother Anthony A. Ganz (MaryAnn); his siblings-in-law, Claire Stapf Ganz, Sandra Frobose Brennan, Dan Frobose (Vicki) and Jeff Frobose (Cheryl); and his nieces and nephews, Patrick Ganz, Warren Ganz (Karen), Jarrod Frobose (Stephanie), Amanda Goldsmith, Hyatt Frobose (Brandi), Hallie Williams (Kyle), Jordan Appelhans (Lukas), Hannah Nixon (Keenan), Hunter Frobose and Logan Frobose (Ali).
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Harding's name to the Central Ohio Military Museum, 1010 High Street, Harrisburg, OH 43126 or The Ohio State University at Newark, Advancement Office, 1179 University Drive, Newark, OH 43055, Subject: History Department - The Harding Ganz Prize for Exceptional Scholarship.
