Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Dec 14, 2024

Linda “Sue” Scott, 75 of Newark passed away at Licking Memorial Hospital on December 14, 2024. She was born in Newark, Ohio on October 6, 1949 to the late James W. and Elizabeth (Thompson) Crothers. Sue was a devoted homemaker to her family. She enjoyed playing cards, word search books, cooking and spending time with her family and friends. Survivors...

Dec 13, 2024

Vickie L (Kritner) Wilson, passed away December 13, 2024 in Lancaster. She was born March 29, 1955 in Columbus, the daughter of the late Victor and Billie Lou Kritner. She was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School, class of 1973. She was employed at DCSC until she became a stay-at-home mom in early 1984. She was then employed by...

Dec 12, 2024

Denny Swingley of Thornville, OH was called home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2024.  He was born on July 25, 1934 in Mt. Vernon to the late Charles and Evelyn (Hall) Swingley.

Denny had a strong love of the Lord, his family, serving others, all things nature & conservation, as well as a passion...

Dec 12, 2024

A Celebration of Life Service for David L. Mitchell, 51, of Newark, will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Celebrant Clifford Mason officiating. Burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery will be held at a later date. David was born in Newark, Ohio on August 15, 1973 to Ronald...

Dec 12, 2024

Ralph E. Goodin, age 77, of Newark, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at his home. Ralph was born January 22, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Carlton and Catherine (Rice) Goodin.

A veteran of the United States Army, Ralph faithfully served his country in Vietnam. He retired in 2009 from PCA where he had...

Dec 11, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Virgil Roscoe Clark, Sr., age 92, of Newark, will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 16, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Brother Jeremy Hupp officiating. Burial will follow in Hanover Cemetery where military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance.

Friends may call...

Dec 10, 2024

Amy Lynn Wigle, age 55, of Glenford, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio).

Amy was born January 29, 1969 in Newark, Ohio. She was employed as a secretary for Attorney David Stokes for over 20 years. Amy loved nature and enjoyed spending time...

Dec 9, 2024

A Homegoing Service, celebrating the life of Justine M. (Garrison) Kelley, 88, of Newark, will be held on Friday, December 13, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. Dr. Michael A. Noble officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church, 383 Washington Street, Newark, two hours prior to the...

Dec 9, 2024

Stephen R. Huff, 79, of Harbor Hills, formerly of Columbus, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024, in Newark following a lengthy illness. He was born April 26, 1945, in Columbus ,the son of the late Jack Denman and Carol Leona (Russell) Huff;  attended Columbus South High School before being drafted in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. Retired...

Dec 8, 2024

Larry F. Williams age 78 of Thornville passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 8, 2024. He was born August 25, 1946, in Newark, Ohio to the late Charles F. and Geraldine A. (Wilson) Williams. Larry was a 1965 graduate of Watkins High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. After high school graduation he started his career at Rockwell,...

Dec 7, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Blendon Louise (Jones) Mack, age 102, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Clifford Mason as Celebrant. Burial will follow in Wilson Cemetery.

Friends may call from 12-1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street...

Dec 7, 2024

Funeral Services, celebrating the life of Vivian Crist, 88, of Millersport, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2024, in the Grace Lutheran Church, Thornville with pastor Tom Jacobson as celebrant. Burial will follow in Millersport Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, December 12, 2024, at the church, 65 E Columbus Street in Thornville...

Dec 7, 2024

A memorial visitation celebrating the life of Robert Dean Murray, 61, of Pataskala, will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Kirkersville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, 285 E. Main Street, Kirkersville. Robert was born in Newark, Ohio on January 1, 1963 to Charles R. Murray and the late Patricia (Williams)...

Dec 5, 2024

Earl E. Seaton Jr, age 73 of Newark, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Licking Memorial Health Center. He was born June 25, 1951 in Newark, Ohio. Earl was a 1969 graduate of Lexington High School in Lexington, Ohio and then joined the U.S. Army where he served in Vietnam. He was a lifetime member of the American...

Dec 5, 2024

Timothy (Tim) W. Crawmer, 70, of Newark, formerly of Ft Collins, CO passed away December 5, 2024. He was born at the AFB in Rantoul, IL on June 21, 1954, to Marion (Buck) and Mary Jane Crawmer. Survived by sister, Dianne McPherson of Columbus; brother, Ty (Kathi) Crawmer of Reform; son, Travis Crawmer of Denver CO; Nephews, Zachary McPherson, Jason,...

Dec 4, 2024

Edwin was born January 29 1928, in Muskingum County to the late Dennis Rowland and Jeanette Polen. He married the love of his life, the beautiful Helen Elizabeth Finck Rowland in 1945 and they were married 75 wonderful years until her death in 2021. Ed retired from Kaiser Aluminum and owned a Butcher Business for years in the Thornville area....

Dec 2, 2024

Laurence “Lanny” Partlow, retired telecommunications engineer and long-time resident of Delaware County, passed away unexpectedly on December 2, 2024 at the age of 71 while traveling home following the Thanksgiving holiday. Lanny is survived by his parents; his wife, Gayle; his daughters, Amy (Chris) Morrison and Melissa Greene; his grandchildren; Matt (Sara) Morrison, Lucy Morrison, Jimmy Morrison, Madison Greene, Garrett...

Dec 2, 2024

Shirley Lynn Rager, age 64, of Thornville, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 at her home. She was born June 4, 1960 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Oren Eugene and Evelyn Eloise (Brown) Miller.

Shirley was a homemaker and was a breeder of Dachshunds. She enjoyed crafts and puzzles.

Surviving is her husband,...

Dec 1, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Jammie R. “Fannie” Reynolds, 86, of Nashport, formerly of Pataskala, will be held on Monday, December 9, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Kirkersville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral Home, with Pastor Kevin Blade officiating. Burial will follow in Hebron Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 285 E. Main Street, Kirkersville,...

Nov 30, 2024

It is with profound sadness and love that we announce the passing of Christian Alexander Rohozen on November 30, 2024. Christian brought endless light, love, and joy to everyone who knew him.

Christian was the cherished son of Nicholas Craig Rohozen and Kelli Suzanne (Taylor) Rohozen, and the beloved brother to Allison and Elijah who will both...