Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Jul 6, 2023

David Spencer Justice, 61, of Newark, passed away on July 6, 2023 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated by Hospice of Central Ohio. He was born in Newark, Ohio on June 18, 1962 to the late Burnice and Joann (Green) Justice. Prior to retirement, David worked at Dawes Arboretum for many years. He enjoyed playing cards, fishing, hunting, the...

Jul 5, 2023

Jeffrey Scott Daugherty, 61 of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 5th, 2023 after a battle with cancer. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Jeff managed his illness with strength, and a good sense of humor. In his final moments, he was surrounded by his daughters, who he adored more than anything else in the...

Jul 5, 2023

A graveside inurnment service celebrating the life of Marilyn Simmons, age 82, of Mount Vernon, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1, at Newark Memorial Gardens with Pastor Eric Miller officiating.

Marilyn was born March 9, 1941 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Maurice and Beatrice (Willard) Simmons. She passed away on July 5,...

Jul 1, 2023

A funeral service celebrating the life of Susie Bernowski, 86 of Heath, will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, on Thursday, two hours prior to the funeral service, from 11:00 a.m. to...

Jun 29, 2023

A memorial service celebrating the life of Ashley B. Gleckler, 42 of Heath, will be held on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at the Kirkersville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, 285 E. Main Street, Kirkersville, with Pastor Michael Ensey officiating. Ashley was born in Newark, Ohio on September 18, 1980 to the late Mary Gleckler, and...

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 28, 2023

A memorial service celebrating the life of Gregory Allen Peterman, age 62, of Thornville, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, at the Thornville Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service.

Friends may call from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 56 South Main Street in Thornville.

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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 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 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 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...