Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Dec 21, 2023

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Gladys Mae McNemar, 76, of Newark, will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Wes Humble officiating. Burial will follow in Newark Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, on Tuesday, December 26th from...

Dec 20, 2023

John William Bolander, age 77, of Thornville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Licking Memorial Hospital. John was born August 8, 1946 in Newark, Ohio to the late Frederick Earl “Fritz” and Loretta Florence (Miller) Bolander.

John was a graduate of E.S. Weiant Starlight School. He was a materials handler for many years at...

Dec 20, 2023

A funeral service celebrating the life of Judith Ann Ford, 74, of Somerset, will be held on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Thornville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service. Burial will be held in Jacksontown Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 56 S. Main Street, Thornville, two hours...

Dec 19, 2023

Stuart Kendall Yeagley of Somerset, Ohio born February 16, 1987, left this realm on December 19, 2023.

"And when the day arrives

I’ll become the sky

And I’ll become the sea

And the sea will come to kiss me

For I am going home

Nothing can stop...

Dec 18, 2023

Anthony Dewayne “Tony” Bliss, age 73, of Thornville, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Mount Carmel Rehabilitation Hospital in Westerville. Tony was born November 28, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio to the late William and Naomi Lenora (Hackathorn) Bliss.

Tony was a graduate of Newark High School. He was formerly employed with Larsen Manufacturing and retired...

Dec 17, 2023

Anita Corrine Brown, age 64, of Pataskala, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at her home. Anita was born November 10, 1959 in Newark, Ohio to the late Orville and Ruth (Morris) Booth.

Anita was employed with Hendrickson Auxiliary Axle Systems in Hebron for over 20 years and retired from Bocchi Laboratories in New Albany....

Dec 17, 2023

Corliss Diane Franklin (Scott), age 77, passed away peacefully December 17, 2023, after a hard battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born September 15, 1946, to Harold Rodney Scott and Pearl Louise (Shivna) Scott in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania. She was a 1964 graduate of St. Clairsville High School. Known for her love of animals, she fed and cared for numerous strays over...

Dec 17, 2023

David Paul Van Wormer, age 70, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at his home. He was born December 25, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Marvin and Ruth Van Wormer.

David was a 1971 graduate of North High School in Columbus. He attended Cullinary Arts School in Toronto. Employed in 5-star...

Dec 15, 2023

Howard E. “Boots” Warrell passed away on December 15, 2023 at age 95.  He was born August 25, 1928 to James Elmer and Lenore Berger Warrell in Claysville, Pennsylvania.  He was baptized and a member of Claysville Christian Church,  attended grades 1-12 in Claysville Schools and graduated in 1946.

He worked for Hazel Atlas and played Sandlot...

Dec 14, 2023

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Patrick David Dyar, 79, of St. Louisville, will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Newark Memorial Gardens. Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville...

Dec 14, 2023

Corey James Hagar-McCormick

July 19, 1994 - December 14, 2023

A funeral service celebrating the life of Corey James Hagar-McCormick, 29, of Johnstown, will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, 56 South Main Street, Thornville, Ohio, followed by a graveside ceremony at Fairmount Cemetery, Jacksontown.  After...

Dec 13, 2023

A funeral service celebrating the life of Wilma Jean Milner, 99, of Newark, will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, with James Savage officiating. Burial will follow in Wilson Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, on Wednesday, two hours prior to the funeral...

Dec 13, 2023

Roxann M. Hill, 54, of Newark, passed away at her residence on December 13, 2023. She was born in Newark, Ohio on October 26, 1969 to the late Robert Sr. and Mary Lou (White) Johnson. Roxann was a transportation specialist with LCCO for many years. She enjoyed collecting rocks, yard work and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, family...

Dec 9, 2023

John Henry Sulpher, age 71, of Hebron, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Altercare Thornville. John was born April 19, 1952 in Cadillac, Michigan to the late Tom Max and Norma (Kidder) Sulpher.

John was a Senior Designer and Master Electrician within his business, Sulpher Electric, Inc. in Hebron.

He is survived by...

Dec 8, 2023

A Homegoing Service, celebrating the life of Mary L. Farmer, 81, of Columbus, formerly of Newark, will be held on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. Dr. Michael A. Noble officiating. Burial will be held at Newark Memorial Gardens at a later date. Visitation will be held at the church, 383 Washington...

Dec 6, 2023

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Royce E. Kokensparger, Jr., 47, of Mt. Perry, will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, with Pastor Cory Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Poplar Forks Cemetery, Gratiot. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 11th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and...

Dec 6, 2023

Graveside funeral services, honoring the life of Phyllis F. Cramer, 88, formerly of Hebron, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, in the Kirkersville Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband Paul. Phyllis passed away early Wednesday morning, December 6, 2023, in Bidwell. She was born November 1, 1935, in...

Dec 6, 2023

Funeral services, celebrating the life of Roger Lee Dupler, 64, of Pataskala, will be held on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service,  Burial will follow in the Millersport Cemetery.

Roger passed away early Wednesday, December 6, 2023, following a brief illness. He was...

Dec 3, 2023

Sue Ann Carpenter, age 69, of Westerville, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Mother Angeline McCrory Manor in Columbus. Sue was born August 2, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Robert Stanley and Mary Janet (Hughes) Carpenter.

A graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Sue...

Dec 3, 2023

A celebration of life graveside service for Beatrice Eileen Reeb, age 99, will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Wilson Cemetery with Pastor Wes Humble officiating. Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 8th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskison Funeral...