Susan Grewell

Published February 16, 2026 - 1:08 p.m.

Susan "Sue" Grewell, age 71, of Coshocton, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, after an extended illness at Aultman Hospital. She was born on January 4, 1955, in Greenwood, West Virginia, to the late Cecil and Almedia (Ash) Sheets. On August 13, 1984, she married her love, Dan Grewell. Together, Dan and Sue lived a full life filled with laughter, music, and friendship.

Sue had a beautiful smile and was outgoing and loved bringing people together. While Dan and others played music, Sue would host the gathering, welcoming friends into their home. She loved to dance to the music and loved to read and play cards in her spare time. They built their home side by side, with Sue never hesitating to lend a hand, working right alongside Dan.

Along with her husband, Sue is survived by her stepdaughters, Michelle (Brian) Grubbs of Athens and Cristie (Greg) Scharer of Dayton; siblings, Bill (Joyce) Sheets, Jim (Linda) Sheets and Karen Powell; great-aunt Icie May Johns as well as nine nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her siblings, Phillip Sheets and Basel Sheets.

A cremation will take place with the Miller Funeral Home and Crematory.

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