Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Mar 29, 2019

Robert Joseph “Bobby” Stokes II, age 54, of Heath, passed away on March 29, 2019 at his home. Bobby was born August 6, 1964 in Newark, Ohio to the late Robert Stokes and the late Linda (Johnson) Davenport.

Bobby enjoyed spending time with his family and was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the OSU...

Mar 28, 2019

  A funeral service celebrating the life of Elizabeth Louise “Betty Lou” Spergin (Perrine), age 87, of Newark, will be held on Monday, April 8, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Matt Van Winkle officiating.  Burial will follow in Wilson Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark,...

Mar 28, 2019

  A memorial service celebrating the life of Christine Ann Byers, 51, of Heath, will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Chaplain Kermit Welty officiating.  Friends may call at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, one hour prior to the memorial service on Tuesday, from 6:00 to...

Mar 27, 2019

Mary Francis Maynard, 73, of Thornville, passed away March 27, 2019 in the Selma Markowitz Hospice Care Center in Newark following an extended illness. Mary was born October 1, 1945 in Lancaster, the daughter of the late Paul and Rosemary (Heston) Eaton. A lifelong homemaker, she enjoyed cooking and caring for others. She is survived by her loving family: children:...

Mar 25, 2019

Christopher Earl Fadley, age 37, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 25, 2019 at his home. Chris was born August 7, 1981 in Newark, Ohio to the late James Cody Fadley, Sr. and the late Cleva (Gibson) Canfield.

Chris enjoyed fishing, cooking and spending time with his family. He was an avid fan of the...

Mar 24, 2019

Chad Robert McConaha, 46, of Buckeye Lake, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 24, 2019, from complications of heart surgery on March 23, 2019. Chad was a graduate of COTC in computer engineering. He attended Newark H.S., and had been employed for Keurig/ Dr. Pepper in Columbus as their inventory coordinator for 15 years. He loved reading, gaming,...

Mar 21, 2019

Nancy Detrick, formerly of Kirkersville, passed away suddenly on March 21, 2019, following a brief illness. She was a graduate of New Concord High School, and a former state employee. Nancy Loved crafts and was devoted to spending time with her friends and family. She shared a deep love of God's holy word, and spent many hours engaged in bible...

Mar 19, 2019

  A funeral service celebrating the life of Sandra L. “Sandy” Miller, 72, of Newark, will be held on Monday, March 25, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Tim Carr officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, on Sunday, March 24th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and...

Mar 19, 2019

On Tuesday evening, March 19, 2019, Jesus took Bill Beard from his earthly life to be with him. Bill’s family was at his side.  He leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Peggy and his five beautiful children: Judy Shepard, James (Debbie) Beard, Julie (Larry) Taylor, Jeri Lucas, Joy (Rick) Roshon, whom he fondly calls the “5 J’s”, along with...

Mar 18, 2019

Zelma Jean Dooley, 85, of Harbor Hills, passed away at her home. Jean was born May 3, 1933, in Winston Salem, North Carolina to the late Harry J and Agnes L. Vaughn Long. She married her loving husband Earl Edward Dooley on September 7, 1963 in Pataskala. They enjoyed riding motorcycles and going camping together. Zelma was a member of...

Mar 16, 2019

A memorial gathering, celebrating the life of Randy P. Butler, 60, of Thornville, will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Millersport Lions Club, Chautauqua Blvd. Millersport, Ohio, 43046.  Randy was born in Zanesville, Ohio on May 31, 1958 to the late Paul Findley and Faye Belle (White) Butler.  He passed away at...

Mar 15, 2019

  A funeral service celebrating the life of Judy D. Phillips, 77, of Newark, will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Daniel Fullen officiating.  Burial will follow in Newark Memorial Gardens. Family and friends may call at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, on Monday, March...

Mar 15, 2019

A Funeral Mass for Kathleen A. Bell, age 89, of Newark, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 66 Granville Street, Newark, with Father David Sizemore as Celebrant. Burial will take place in St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, March 18, at Criss Wagner...

Mar 14, 2019

Tyler James Perone, age 22, of Newark, passed away on March 14, 2019. Tyler was born September 11, 1996 in Newark, Ohio to James Russell and Tabitha Jean (Dusenberry) Perone.

Tyler was a 2015 graduate of C-TEC of Licking County. He enjoyed hunting, playing video games, target practicing and collecting knives and coins. He was a very...

Mar 14, 2019

Phyllis Venice Creech, age 90, of Thornville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2019. She left her loving family to be with her Savior. Phyllis was born August 24, 1928 in Olcott, West Virginia to the late Don and Sybil (Burriss) Songer.

Phyllis was comforted by her family and friends during her last days. She cherished...

Mar 14, 2019

    A memorial service celebrating the life of Janet S. Kauffman, 84, of Newark, will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Jeff Smith officiating.  Private entombment will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Columbus at a later date. Janet was born in Lima, Ohio on February...

Mar 14, 2019

A Graveside service for Barbara F. Thorpe, 84, of Thornville will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Swank Cemetery in Spencer, WV. Barbara died peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Barbara was born in Coalburg, WV, to the late Harry and Mildren (White) Holstein. Barbara enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening, cooking and canning. Barbara is...

Mar 13, 2019

Graveside Funeral services, celebrating the life of Mary C. Hewitt, 84, of Pataskala, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2019, in the Pataskala Cemetery, with Pastor Brian Potts as celebrant. The family will receive friends on Friday evening, March 15, 2019, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and...

Mar 13, 2019

Cynthia Michelle “Cindy” Helms, age 39, of Newark, passed away on March 13, 2019. Cindy was born August 17, 1979 in Columbus, Ohio.

Cindy was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and doodling.

She is survived by two sons, Anthony B. (Tina) Idleman of Newark and Austin Dixon of Chesterville; mother, Karen Ann (Klick) Helms of...

Mar 13, 2019

James Henry Slone, 81, of Pataskala, passed away suddenly on March 13, 2019. He was born April 4, 1937, in Grundy, Virginia, the son of the late James B. and Molly V. (Looney) Slone. James served honorably in the US Air Force, and had retired after a long career with Sears as a repairman. He was of the Pentecostal faith,...