A funeral service celebrating the life of Alma Jean Boldman, 77 of Newark, will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Jeff Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, two hours prior to the funeral service, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. An Eagles service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Alma was born in Maysville, Kentucky on June 3, 1945 to the late Allen and Elnora (Fultz) Gilbert. She passed away at Licking Memorial Hospital on July 11, 2022. Alma was a devoted homemaker to her family. She was a member of the Newark Eagles Lodge and will be missed by everyone that knew her. Survivors include her children, Michelle (Angela) Gilbert, Sonya Figuero, Damian Boldman, David (Stephanie) Regehr and Ginny (Josh) Stone; significant partner, Boyd “JR” Bennett; brother, William (Vicky) Gilbert; grandchildren, Caleb, Kyler, Kaden, Devina, Jake, Sam, Alivia, Nick and Maddy; great grandchildren, Kenden and Brieonna; and many nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Devin “DJ” Taylor; and brothers, Robert and James Gilbert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Alma to The American Heart Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to care for Alma and the Boldman family.