Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Dec 24, 2018

  Randy C. Jones, 61, of Newark, passed away on December 24, 2018 at his residence while surrounded by his loving family.  Randy was born in Dowagiac, Michigan on January 1, 1957 to the late William and Adaline (Selph) Jones. Randy enjoyed working in the construction business.  He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, was a sports enthusiast, and loved spending time with...

Dec 24, 2018

Gary A. Gilgien, age 64, of Thornville, passed away peacefully his home on December 24, 2018, after a long battle with Amyloidosis. Funeral services, will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 29, 2018, at Grace Lutheran Church, 65 East Columbus Street, Thornville, with Pastor Orrey McFarland as celebrant. Burial will follow at Lutheran Reformed Cemetery, Thornville. Gary was...

Dec 23, 2018

A funeral service celebrating the life of Kathy Lou Zeller, age 66, of Newark, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 28, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Donald “Critter” Allen officiating. Burial will take place in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, December 27, at the funeral home, 179 Granville...

Dec 22, 2018

    A funeral service, celebrating the life of Juanita D. McKenzie Shortridge, 101, of Port Charlotte, FL, will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Kirkersville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Matt VanWinkle officiating.  Burial will follow at Glen Rest Memorial Estate. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 285 E....

Dec 21, 2018

A Home Going Service, celebrating the life of Eva Eloise Weaver, 84, of Newark, will be held on Friday, December 28, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 383 Washington St. Newark, with Rev. Dr. Michael A. Noble officiating.  Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2018 from 5:00 to...

Dec 20, 2018

A funeral service celebrating the life of William Richard Hughes, will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. with visitation to precede from 5:00 p.m. until time of the funeral service, at the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, 285 East Main Street in Kirkersville. Graveside military honors by the Licking Co Veterans Alliance will...

Dec 19, 2018

    Nathan Scott Webb, 68, of Newark, passed away at his residence on December 19, 2018, while surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Willard, Ohio on July 23, 1950 to the late Thurman J. and Wanda Jane (Adams) Webb. Prior to retirement, he was owner-operator of Highway Oil and Scotts One Stop for many years.  He was a...

Dec 18, 2018

A Funeral Service celebrating the life of Ethel Marie Robertson, 94, of Thornville will be held on Friday, December 21 at 11:00 a.m., at the Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service, Kirkersville Chapel, with Pastor Brian Harkness. Burial will follow at Glen Rest Cemetery in Reynoldsburg. Ethel was born to the late Oliver and Ethel (Peffers) Cramer in Newark, Ohio. She...

Dec 16, 2018

Private family arrangements have been completed for the family of Donald James Whitson, 45 of Pataskala. D.J. passed away at his residence on Sunday, December 16, 2018. He had been employed by his family's business Steinmetz amusements. He is survived by his family: daughter Jordan (William) Wetzel of Zanesville, sons Jesse Whitson of Zanesville and Thomas Lowder of Pataskala, along...

Dec 16, 2018

Kirkersville, Ohio A memorial service for Nikki Bell, 33, formerly of Pataskala, will be held in the Bible Baptist Church, 50 Price Road, Newark, on Friday, December 21, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. Her family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until the time of the services. Nikki passed away on Sunday evening, December 16, 2018, in Columbus. She was born...

Dec 14, 2018

Arthur Lee Holman, Jr., age 67, of Newark, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 at his home. Art was born June 2, 1951 in Newark, Ohio to the late Arthur Lee Holman, Sr. and Lola Loreen (Baker) Holman.

Art was a veteran of the United States Army and faithfully served his country during Vietnam. He was...

Dec 14, 2018

A funeral service celebrating the life of Ruth Ann Dailey, age 82, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 18, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Anthony Payton officiating. Burial will take place in Newark Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 11 am-1 pm prior to the service at the funeral home, 179...

Dec 13, 2018

Calling hours for Carol F Griggs, 85, of Hebron, will be held Monday, December 17, 2018, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with inurnment to follow with full military honors in the Hebron Cemetery at a later date. Carol passed away at his home in Hebron on...

Dec 11, 2018

Joseph Frank Durthaler, age 72, of Newark, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio).

Joe was born January 13, 1946 in Whitehall, Ohio to the late Warren and Gertrude (Schaffer) Durthaler. Joe was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired from the...

Dec 11, 2018

A graveside service celebrating the life of Gutheria Jones, age 89, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 18, at Rocky Fork Cemetery, State Route 79 North, Newark, with Pastor Matt Van Winkle officiating.

Gutheria was born July 19, 1929 in Virgie, Kentucky to the late Arnold and Flo (Anderson) Casebolt. She passed...

Dec 11, 2018

A funeral service celebrating the life of Judith Ann “Judy” Erlenbach, age 65, of Newark, will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 16, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.

Judy was born December 23, 1952 in...

Dec 10, 2018

A homegoing service celebrating the life of Clarence Cabiness, Jr., age 65, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 20, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 76 East Main Street in Newark.

Clarence was born August 31, 1953 in Akron, Ohio to the late Clarence Cabiness, Sr. and the late Queen Esta (Thompson) Cabiness. He...

Dec 8, 2018

A memorial gathering celebrating the life of Gary Carson Camp, age 82, of Hebron, will be held from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, January 20, at Harbor Hills Country Club, 225 Freeman Memorial Drive in Hebron.

Gary was born July 3, 1936 in New Lexington, Ohio to the late Herbert O. and Alice (Berkimer) Camp. He passed away...

Dec 8, 2018

A funeral service celebrating the life of Paul Daniel Casto, 71, of Millersport, will be held on Friday, December 14, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Etna United Methodist Church, with Pastor Steve Swisher officiating.  Burial will follow at Kirkersville Cemetery, with military honors observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance.  Visitation will be held at the church, 500 Pike Street...

Dec 8, 2018

  A graveside funeral service, celebrating the life of Beatrice K. “Bea” Mealick, 85, of St. Louisville, will be held on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Newark Memorial Gardens, with Pastor Bill Lavely and Pastor Kelly Rammell officiating. Bea was born in Crooksville, Ohio on September 15, 1933 to the late Marion William and Rhea Veneta (Wogan) McCune. ...