Melissa Began Obituary

We announce the death of Melissa Began (Trenton, Ohio), who passed away on June 29, 2026, at the age of 66. Melissa will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Rodney Began. She is survived by: her children, Samuel Began (Brandi), Nathaniel Began (Raquel), Emily Drake (Steve), Robert Began, Devon Began and Michael Began; and her grandchildren, Delanie Began, Payton Began, Tyler Began, Xander Began, Mia Began, Isabella Began, Ella Began, Lexi Drake, Aubry Drake, Dakota Drake, Dawson Drake, Tristen Drake and Grayson Began. She is also survived by her three sisters and four brothers.