Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Jan 15, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Roberta M. Knapp, 94, of Newark, will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 11:00 at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Eric Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Wilson Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, on Monday, January 22nd from 5:00 to 8:00...

Jan 14, 2024

Bruce A Bradford, age 80, Hebron, OH, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Licking Memorial Hospital.

Bruce was born January 30, 1943 in Columbus, OH to John R Bradford and Lena Bernice (Glandon) Bradford. He retired March 2010 after more than 33 years from Kaiser Aluminum. He was a member of the Buckeye Lake Eagles #2801,...

Jan 12, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Mary A. Shoemaker, age 87, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 18, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Falls officiating. Burial will take place in Newark Memorial Gardens.

Friends may call from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral...

Jan 12, 2024

Thomas D. Rowe, Jr., age 68, of Glenford, passed away on January 12, 2024 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Tom was born April 3, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Thomas D. Rowe, Sr. and the late Annabelle Catherine (Guden) Rowe.

Tom was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a...

Jan 12, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lydia Rose Dupler, a cherished soul who graced this world with her presence for 23 remarkable years. Born on July 3, 2000, Lydia was a radiant spirit who touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Lydia, the treasured daughter of Lori Dupler and Arney...

Jan 9, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Shon A. Harrah, 56, of East Fultonham, will be held on Friday, January 19, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Hebron chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Clifford Mason officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home 108 N. Seventh Street, Hebron, two...

Jan 7, 2024

A graveside funeral service for Gary G. Myers, 67, of St. Louisville, will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Hanover Cemetery, with Pastor Martin Gehring officiating. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 13th at 1:00 p.m. at his brother’s house, Greg Myers, 10275 Smokey Row Rd., St. Louisville, Ohio. Gary was...

Jan 6, 2024

Funeral services, celebrating the life of Shirley J. Coffey, 87, formerly of Kirkersville, will be held Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Cal Alexander as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Kirkersville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until time...

Jan 5, 2024

A memorial service celebrating the life of Florence E. “Flo” Galbraith, 95, of Newark, will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, with Pastor Eric Miller officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the memorial service, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Flo was born in...

Jan 4, 2024

A memorial service celebrating the life of Irma Elaine Watkins, age 72, of Heath, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Kirkpatrick officiating. Friends may call from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.

Irma was born...

Jan 4, 2024

Alice May Turner-Fadley, 49, of Hebron, passed away on January 4, 2024 at the Highland Oaks Heath Care Center in McConnellsville. She was born in Bluefield, WV on July 17, 1974 to John E. Turner and Barbara (Flowers) Long. Alice was a devoted homemaker to her family. She was an avid horsewoman, enjoyed crocheting, drawing, loved farming and was a...

Jan 3, 2024

Evalyn Ann Crawford, 89, formerly of Pataskala, passed away January 3, 2024, in Sunbury following an extended illness. She was born October 23, 1934, in Jackson, the daughter of the late Daniel Smales and Merle (Bowman) Smales Carter.

Evalyn was a former member of the Etna United Methodist Church, and the First Presbyterian Church of Pataskala; the...

Jan 3, 2024

Melody Lynn "Mel" Cook, age 61, of Newark, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio).

Melody was born April 13, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio and was a 1981 graduate of Licking Valley High School and CTEC where she studied Medical Technology. She was employed with...

Jan 1, 2024

Mark Douglas McKinster, age 74, of Millersport, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, January 1, 2024. Mark was born January 11, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Ray and Donna Jean (Van Gundy) McKinster.

Mark retired a number of years ago and had been employed in the painting and foam insulation industry. He was...

Jan 1, 2024

A gathering of family and friends will be held to honor Matthew Alan Bauman, from 1-3 PM Saturday, January 13th 2024, at Hoskinson Funeral Home, 285 E. Main Street, Kirkersville, Ohio 43033. At Matt's request, please dress casual and wear your jeans.

Matt, age 65 of Heath, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024.  He was born...

Dec 28, 2023

A gathering of family and friends will be held to honor Steven D. Budnick from 1-3 PM Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Hoskinson Funeral Home, 285 East Main Street, Kirkersville, Ohio 43033. Burial will be scheduled at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. Steve passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2023, in his home. He was born April 9,...

Dec 26, 2023

A graveside service celebrating the life of Robert E. Bailey, age 95, of Newark, will be held at 10:30 a.m on Saturday, January 6, at Wilson Cemetery with Pastor Robert Whightsel officiating.

Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, January 5, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.

Robert was...

Dec 25, 2023

Kenneth F. Kieber, 76, of Newark, passed away on December 25, 2023 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated by Hospice of Central Ohio. He was born in Newark, Ohio on October 7, 1947 to the late Clarence V. and Evelyn (Maggard) Kieber. Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Prior to retirement,...

Dec 24, 2023

Leslie Ann Richards, 64, of Utica, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023 at her home with her family at her side. She was born July 22, 1959 in Newark, the daughter of the late Alva L. and Carol (Meadows) Heskett. She was a graduate of Utica High School, class of 1977, and was a homemaker.

Leslie was...

Dec 21, 2023

Private family funeral services, celebrating the life of Mary Lou Edwards, 82, of Thornville, were held on Saturday, December 23, 2023, in the chapel of The HOSKINSON Funeral Home, Thornville, with burial following in Wilson Cemetery, Newark. Mary Lou passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at her home following an extended illness. She was born February 8, 1941 in Newark,...