Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Oct 15, 2023

James (Jim) T. Bascom, 92, of Granville, formerly of Kirkersville, Ohio, stepped into the arms of God on October 15, 2023. He was a loving and devoted husband and father, a true servant of God. Those remaining are his wife Charlene Bascom, daughters Melody (Dennis) Frey and Cynthia Bascom, brother John (Lois) Bascom and sister-in-law Betty (Pat) Rose. In addition...

Oct 14, 2023

Julie Lynn Moreau, 60, of Thornville and Buckeye Lake, passed away on October 14, 2023, a beautiful, bright soul was lost. She was born in South Bend, Indiana on February 13, 1963 to the late Robert Stewart and Tanna (Hesler) Stewart, who survives. Julie was a cherished wife, mother, daughter, family member, a dear friend to many, and an adored...

Oct 14, 2023

A funeral service celebrating the life of Barbara Lou Hiles, 95, of Millersport, will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Kirkersville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Jim Condrey officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 285 E. Main Street, Kirkersville, prior to the funeral service on November 2nd,...

Oct 11, 2023

Andrew Joseph McDaniel, 64, of Heath passed away on October 11, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 24, 1959 to the late Lawrence Eugene and Shirley (Vest) McDaniel. Andrew proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was a member of the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed hunting, fine cigars and whisky,...

Oct 9, 2023

Funeral services, celebrating the life of Patricia A. West, 81, formerly of Hebron, will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2023, in the chapel of the Hebron home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with Clifford Mason as celebrant. Pat will be buried with her parents in the Belmont Memorial Park Cemetery, Belmont County, following services....

Oct 7, 2023

Michael Eugene “Mike” Kiger, age 72, of Utica, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio). Michael was born November 25, 1950 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the late David and Betty Jean (McAttee) Kiger.

Mike retired from Owens Corning Fiberglas after 38 years of service....

Oct 6, 2023

Linda Beth DeLong was the daughter of Wilfrid and Margaret Washburn Pfahl. Born in Akron, Ohio, Linda grew up as an athletic woman loving basketball, track and field (high jump and pentathlon) and was an accomplished horsewoman. She went to Northwestern University for two years and finished her physical education degree at The Ohio State University. Her first job was...

Oct 4, 2023

Tammy W. Hess, 64, of Newark, passed away at her son and daughter-in-law’s residence on October 4, 2023. She was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on August 5, 1959 to the late Wilbur E. Wilson and Marcia G. (Foss) Wilson, who survives. Prior to retirement, Tammy was a machine operator for many years. She enjoyed tending to her indoor plants,...

Oct 2, 2023

Anne V. Powers, 85, of Heath, was born in London, England on June 8, 1938 to the late William and Violet (Frasier) Woodage. She passed away at Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center on October 2, 2023. Anne was a devoted homemaker to her family. Being born in England, she loved everything London and enjoyed having her daily tea. She...

Oct 1, 2023

The Lord's Prayer Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, As it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine...

Sep 30, 2023

A funeral mass celebrating the life of Joan Mae (Healey) Writesel, age 93, of Hebron, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 7, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church with Father Bill Hritsko officiating. Burial will take place in Fairmount Cemetery.

Friends may call from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. prior to the service at...

Sep 30, 2023

Heather Dawn (Bixler) Bond, age 41, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Heather was born February 14, 1982 in Newark, Ohio. She was a 2000 graduate of Lakewood High School.

She is survived by her children, Emily Bond and Bentley Mangia; her mother, Debra Margo (Harshbarger) King; siblings, Tabitha Rott (Neil Perriman), Tim...

Sep 30, 2023

A funeral service celebrating the life of Walter Hockman, age 77, of Hebron, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 5, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Mears officiating. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. at Jacksontown Cemetery.

Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4, at...

Sep 29, 2023

A funeral service celebrating the life of William Harry Magley, age 91, a lifetime resident of Kirkersville, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 5, at the Kirkersville Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service with Pastor Jim Hall officiating. Burial will take place in Kirkersville Cemetery where military honors will be observed by the Licking County...

Sep 26, 2023

A Celebration of Life Service for Margaret “Jane” Myers, 66, of Newark, will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Newark Baptist Temple, 81 Licking View Drive, Heath, Ohio, with Pastor Mark Falls officiating. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the service on Thursday, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Jane...

Sep 26, 2023

Stephen (Steven) James Devereux, 67, of Millersport, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Licking Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his son, Steven Devereux and his mother, Ange Vitulo. He is survived by his wife Lori Devereux; his son David Devereux, his brother Edward Devereux, his sister, Patricia Tibolla; his 4 step children, Sarah/Frank Doughty, Molly/Brandon...

Sep 24, 2023

Ellen Jean Winters passed from this life on September 24, 2023, at 85 years of age. Ellen was born on October 10,1937 in Coshocton, OH to Martin Arthur Holmes & Fern (Wilden) Holmes. She and Lester Arthur Winters, Sr. were joined in holy matrimony at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Newark, OH on September 4, 1955, and were married...

Sep 22, 2023

Funeral services, celebrating the life of Loretta Mae Wood, 74, of Pataskala, will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, October 2, 2023, in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Bob Blevins as celebrant. Loretta will be laid to rest with her husband, Jerome, who died in 1970 in the Glen...

Sep 19, 2023

A visitation to celebrate the life of Richard E. “Rick” Mehl, 78, of Newark, will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, 179 Granville Street, Newark. Rick was born in Gallipolis, Ohio on March 1, 1945 to the late Lawrence E. and Christina L. (Plumbley) Mehl. He...

Sep 19, 2023

Thomas L. Jones, age 84, of Millersport, OH passed away September 19, 2023. He was born May 10, 1939 in Lancaster, OH to E. Trevor and Violet (Boystel) Jones.

Tom was a 1957 graduate of Millersport High School and earned his BA in Education from Capital University in 1961. In 1966, he founded Tom Jones Insurance Inc...