About Us

Pat P. Goebel was seeking an opportunity in funeral service since his graduation in 1967 from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. During the search, he learned of a funeral home for sale in Crooksville. This funeral home was known as Fred L. Cannon and Sons, started by the Cannon family in 1897 and was originally called Cannon & Cannon Funeral Home until a division of the business occurred sometime in the mid-1950s. The original location of the business was in the middle of town at 116-118 East Main St., but the current location is 36 North Buckeye St. where it has been located since sometime in the 1920's. Pat began working at the funeral home and began negotiations in 1973 with the group of men who owned the business. These men had formed Crooksville Holding Company, Inc. that kept the funeral home in operation as it had fallen on hard times. The Holding Company consisted of Rev. William Alvey, Jimmy Smith, Dan Hoops, and Pie Burns. When all was finalized, Pat P. Goebel purchased his funeral home on July 13, 1974, and amended the corporate name to GOEBEL FUNERAL HOME, INC.

In April of 2016, Pat P. Goebel died, leaving behind his funeral home and legacy to be carried out by his wife, Dorothy. Now known as GOEBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Dorothy (Harbaugh) Goebel continued to serve the families of Perry and surrounding counties with dignity, integrity, professionalism, warmth, and compassion. Dorothy has continued leading the business and maintaining the highest standards set by her husband nearly 50 years ago.

In 2013 Pat and Dorothy hired Kyle A. Eveland as an associate. Kyle has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer with the firm since 2018. Dorothy and Kyle have navigated the changing world of funeral services and guided families through a global pandemic successfully all while staying true to the long history of perfect service.

In 2024 Dorothy and Kyle began negotiations and started implementing the succession plan for the firm. Goebel Funeral Home will always remain locally owned and operated and will maintain the highest standards in funeral service.

The professional and support staff of Goebel Funeral Home will always be ready to serve those who are in need. They are constantly adapting and updating their service methods, all while maintaining the highest quality. Their slogan explains everything about who they are, “Because You Deserve The Best”.