Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Jan 29, 2023

Carol Lynn Axline, 76, of Heath, died Sunday, January 29, 2023, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center. She was born October 20, 1946, in Fredonia to the late Harold Smith and Edith (Jackson) Morrison. Carol graduated from Utica High School. She was an avid reader and especially enjoyed reading western romance novels. She enjoyed shopping, cheering for the Buckeyes, and...

Jan 28, 2023

Tisha Lorraine Nida, 42, of Heath, died Saturday, January 28, 2023, as a result of a vehicle accident. She was born June 21, 1980, in Newark, to Mark and Lorrie (Reber) Laymon. Tisha’s number one priority was her children. She enjoyed attending their sports and always supported them. She enjoyed beach vacations especially to Siesta Key and spending time with...

Jan 28, 2023

Tyler Sergei Vachio, 28, of Columbus, died Saturday, January 28, 2023. He was born December 31, 1994, in Kaliningrad, Russia to Robert John Vachio and Amy Sue (Trench) Kramer. Tyler served in the U.S. Marine Corp for five years earning the rank of Sergeant. He was very creative, and he enjoyed writing music, playing guitar, and singing. He was loving,...

Jan 26, 2023

Christine Marie Morgan, age 57, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at her home. Christine was born May 19, 1965 in Columbus, Ohio.

A 1983 graduate of Millersport High School, Christine also attended VOTEC and beauty school. She was a hairstylist for 37 years and owned and operated Unique Changes in Millersport. Christine...

Jan 26, 2023

Twila Evelyn Williams, 91, of Newark, died Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Hearth Brook Assisted Living. She was born April 22, 1931, in Licking County to the late Clyde and Audrey (Ashcraft) Wright. Twila retired as Railway Clerk from B&O Railroad. She was a member of the singing group, Sweet Adline. She was an avid reader, and she was known...

Jan 26, 2023

A memorial service celebrating the life of Ian David Taylor, age 31, of Thornville, will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, at the Thornville Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service with Pastor Chuck Meathrell officiating. Friends may call from 5 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home, 56 South Main Street,...

Jan 26, 2023

A funeral service celebrating the life of Availeo “Jr” King, age 27, of Hebron, will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, at Heath Church of Christ with Tim Ward officiating. Friends may call from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. prior to the service at the church, 1331 Chapel Way in Heath. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery....

Jan 23, 2023

Tonnya Lynn Kendall, age 53, of Newark, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio) following a brief illness. Tonnya was born February 6, 1969 in Newark, Ohio to the late Harold “Jack” Busch and the late Rebecca Irene “Becky” (Sprague) Busch.

Tonnya was a 1987...

Jan 23, 2023

Walter Wells Minnich, age 92, of Hebron, died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, January 23, 2023. He was born September 1, 1930 in Nashport, Ohio to the late Francis Joseph Minnich and Dora Mae (Evans) Minnich.

Walt was the youngest of eleven children so he left behind not only his four children and many grandchildren, but...

Jan 23, 2023

Terrence J. Criswell, Jr., 57, of Pataskala, passed away Monday evening, January 23, 2023, following a brief illness. He was born December 3, 1965, in Columbus, the son of Terrence J. Criswell Sr and the late Mary S. (Columbus) Criswell. He was a graduate of Bishop Hartley H.S., class of 1983, and worked for Eastland Crane for 26 years....

Jan 22, 2023

Paul Eugene Baker, age 48, of Newark, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Paul was born December 13, 1974 in Dunn, North Carolina. He grew up in Stanton Michigan where he attended Montcalm High School.

Paul was employed with Long Branch Pizza in Centerburg. He enjoyed video games, movies,...

Jan 21, 2023

Elizabeth “Beth” Knight Cochran, nearly 95 years of age, passed away on Saturday morning, January 21, 2023, at Crane’s Mill in West Caldwell, New Jersey, where she had been a resident since its opening in 1998.

Born on February 26, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, Beth grew up in Chicago with her parents, Robert Greenwell Knight and Elizabeth...

Jan 20, 2023

Gary Lee Fannin, 62, of Newark, died Friday, January 20, 2023, at his home. He was born June 23, 1960 in Mansfield, OH to the late Carl and Iona (Harmon) Fannin. Gary was a faithful member of Grace Pointe Community Church of Utica where he was active in Bible study groups. He was a wonderful brother and loved spending time...

Jan 19, 2023

Sidney Eugene “Sid” Brown, 73, of Glenford, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023, at his home. He was born September 20, 1949, in Zanesville to the late Everett Eugene and Doris Viola (Smith) Brown. Sid had numerous careers ranging from small town law enforcement, truck driver, business owner, and retired in factory work from Kaiser Aluminum. He is survived by...

Jan 18, 2023

A graveside service celebrating the life of Gracie Virginia Moody, age 97, of Petersburg, WV, formerly of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, at Wilson Cemetery with Pastor Wes Humble officiating.

Gracie passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center in Petersburg. She was born on May...

Jan 18, 2023

A funeral service celebrating the life of Patricia Ann Pierce, age 84, of Newark, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 28, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Newark Memorial Gardens.

Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, January 27, at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.

Jan 17, 2023

Funeral Services, celebrating the life of Mark T. Barrett, 54, “legend of Buckeye Lake”, will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2023, in the chapel of the Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville St, Newark. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 3:00 p.m. at the...

Jan 14, 2023

Rebecca Ann Ross, age 67, of Newark, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Embassy of Newark. She was born October 20, 1955 in Somerset, Ohio to the late Carl Leckrone and Bonnie (Strohl) Leckrone.

Rebecca was a homemaker and enjoyed shopping. Her family meant the world to her and she loved spending time with her...

Jan 13, 2023

Mary Louise Fannin, 70, of Millersport, died Friday, January 13, 2023, at the Buckeye Care and Rehab Center in Lancaster. She was born May 19, 1952, in Columbus to the late Earl Elba and Susannah Helen (Goebbel) Pennington. Mary was an avid fan of Herman’s Hermit’s. She followed the band all over the United States attending concerts and got to...

Jan 12, 2023

A funeral service celebrating the life of Gerrianna Marie “Gerri” Loughman, age 56, of Newark, will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in Newark. A graveside service will take place on Tuesday, January...