Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Jun 28, 2023

Valerie Paige Matheson-Zeune, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a cousin, a best friend. She never met a stranger, she did everything in her power to help those that were in need of something she could offer. This could be seen in her many pursuits over her life from public safety to fire and...

Jun 25, 2023

Funeral Services, celebrating the life of Martha Alice Lutz, 87, of Millersport, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 30, 2023 in the Grace Lutheran Church, Thornville with Pastor Tom Jacobson as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Lancaster. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Church and...

Jun 24, 2023

Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in the Wilson Cemetery for Herman J. Walker, 83, of Newark who passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 in Newark following an extended illness. He was born August 22, 1939 in Newark, the son of the late Herman and Zella (Reber) Walker.

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Jun 20, 2023

Martin Elvin Bond, 76 of Newark, passed away on June 20, 2023 at Licking Memorial Hospital. He was born in Newark, Ohio on September 23, 1946 to the late William Elvin and Ruth Elizabeth (Kirk) Bond. Prior to retirement, Martin worked for Findlay Industries Inc. in Johnstown for many years. He enjoyed fishing, drag racing, bowling and spending time with...

Jun 17, 2023

Rita Donice (Huey) Marshall, was born November 6, 1962 in Lancaster, Ohio to Connie B (Jackson) Huey and Phillip N. Huey. She passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at her sisters home in Hebron, with family gathered around her.

She was bartender for 20 plus years at the Kirkersville Tavern in Kirkersville. She was a...

Jun 16, 2023

A funeral service celebrating the life of Ruth Ann McCoy, age 84, of Newark, will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 22, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Davidson officiating. Burial will take place in Newark Memorial Gardens.

Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21 at the funeral home,...

Jun 16, 2023

A Homegoing Service, celebrating the life of Jay C. “J.C.” Finklea, Sr., 76 of Newark, will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 383 Washington Street, Newark, with Reverend Dr. Michael A. Noble officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 26th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m...

Jun 15, 2023

Robert E. Dickenson (Mr. D, Bob), age 82, of Pataskala, Ohio died on Thursday June 15, 2023. Born April 18, 1941 in Blacklick to the late John E. and Jean J. (Allen) Dickenson. He attended The Ohio State University, Ashland University and Warren Wilson College and earned his doctorate in Music. He was a teacher for many years at Watkins...

Jun 14, 2023

Connie Marlene Wright, age 84, of Newark, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at The Inn at Chapel Grove in Heath. Connie was born April 24, 1939 in Newark, Ohio to the late Robert Franklyn Myers and the late Melda Virginia (Anderson) Myers.

Connie was a 1957 graduate of Newark High School along with her grade...

Jun 13, 2023

Gary Thomas Ragsdale, age 73, of Newark, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at his home. He was born July 4, 1949 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Earl and Vera (Bowers) Ragsdale.

Gary was a computer programmer for the State of Ohio. He was an avid gamer and enjoyed playing EverQuest II.

He...

Jun 13, 2023

A memorial service celebrating the life of Juanetta Metheny, age 85, of Pataskala will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 18, at the Kirkersville Hoskinson Funeral home.

Juanetta was a gifted and witty storyteller as well as an interested listener, a rare combination in a person. She loved playing the piano and crocheting. She was...

Jun 9, 2023

A graveside service celebrating the life of James L. Wagner, age 87, of Newark, will be held on Friday, June 16, at Wilson Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Hawkins officiating. There will be no visitation observed.

Jim was born October 17, 1935 in Dresden, Ohio to the late Joseph and Edith Marie (Stanford) Wagner. He passed away on...

Jun 9, 2023

A Celebration of Life service for Marlene E. Taborn, 42 of Columbus, will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. at Criss Wagner Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Keith Wyatt, Sr. officiating.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, one hour prior to the funeral service on Thursday,...

Jun 7, 2023

A homegoing service celebrating the life of Pearlie M. Moore, 86 of Newark, will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 383 Washington Street, Newark, with Reverend Dr. Michael A. Noble officiating. Burial will follow in Newark Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 12th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m....

Jun 7, 2023

Stephen Francis Luckett, Jr., age 80, of Heath, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, at the Laurels of Heath. He was born January 4, 1943 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Stephen F. Luckett, Sr. and the late Myrta Estella (Paynter) Luckett.

Steve was a delivery driver for Glick’s Furniture for several years. A “backyard mechanic”, Steve...

Jun 6, 2023

A celebration of the life of Michael L. Johnson, 76, of Pataskala, will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, 2023, in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with Military Honors by the Licking Co Veterans Alliance to follow at 5:00 p.m. Michael passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023,...

Jun 5, 2023

Jo Ellen Dempsey Moore, born November 12, 1952 to Thomas Joseph II

and Lola Maxine Marie Stant Dempsey passed away on June 5, 2023.

Honoring her wishes, there will be no calling hours or services at this time.

Cremation will take place and she will be laid to rest with her parents

Jun 5, 2023

Funeral services, celebrating the life of Crystal Ann Mattix, 61, of Thornville, will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 9th, 2023 with visitation immediately preceding the services from 4-6 p.m. at the Mount Perry Presbyterian Church. Inurnment will follow at a later date in the Mt. Perry Cemetery.

Crystal passed away Monday, June 5, 2023,...

Jun 4, 2023

Jimmy Allen Wright, age 84, of Newark, passed away Sunday, June 4th at his home. Jim was born in Robinson, Illinois on April 23, 1939. He graduated from Newark High School in 1957 with his grade school sweetheart Connie M. (Myers) Wright. They were married June 23, 1969. Jim retired from Owens Corning. He was an avid car enthusiast and...

Jun 2, 2023

A homegoing service for Joyce M. Pollard, age 67, of Newark, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street in Newark. Burial will take place in Machpelahs Burial Acres located at 45269 Township Road 28 in Bethlehem Township, Ohio (Coshocton County).

Friends may call from 4-7...