Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Feb 21, 2023

Rodney C. (Sid) Wilson, eighty-five years old, passed away on February 21, 2023, in hospice care at Altercare, Thornville, Ohio. He was born August 17, 1937, in Roseville, Ohio to William A. & Miriam (Shrider) Wilson. Rodney graduated from Thornville High School and attended Ohio University. He resided in the Roseville and Woodsfield area, then returned to Thornville where he...

Feb 20, 2023

Roberta A. Leslie, 84 of Newark, passed away at her residence on February 20, 2023. She was born in Zanesville, Ohio on April 26, 1938 to the late Clarence and Laura Roberts. Prior to retirement, she worked at Lear Corporation in Zanesville for many years. She was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. She enjoyed...

Feb 20, 2023

A funeral service, celebrating the life of Betty K. Williams (Hawk), 96, of Newark, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023, in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service, with Pastor Craig Burdick as celebrant. Burial will follow at Fairmont Cemetery in Jacksontown. Betty passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20,...

Feb 19, 2023

Gerald Allen “Jerry” Franks, 84, of Jacksontown, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. He was born November 26, 1938, in Jacksontown to the late Elza and Lura (Swartz) Franks. Jerry graduated from Jacksontown High School class of 1956. He was the first Fire Chief of Licking Township Volunteer Fire Department. He also worked as...

Feb 18, 2023

Douglas James Marconi, age 58, of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2023. Doug was born September 8, 1964 in Marietta, Ohio to the late Harry James Marconi and the late Patricia Anne (Vandervort) Marconi Kelly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, John M. Kelly, and his step-mother, Ruth Marconi.

Feb 18, 2023

Jamie Jo Guess, age 41, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Jamie was born May 22, 1981 in Columbus, Ohio.

Jamie Jo was a 1999 graduate of Nelsonville-York High School in Nelsonville. She was a homemaker and enjoyed four wheeling, camping, hiking, and coloring. She was musically talented and could play several instruments....

Feb 17, 2023

A funeral service celebrating the life of Marguerite Olive Mae (Johns) Sullivan, age 57, of Newark, fondly known as “Maggie” or “Sissy”, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, at...

Feb 17, 2023

David Charles Kerns, 76, of Newark, passed away at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated by Hospice of Central Ohio, on February 17, 2023. He was born in Haydenville, Ohio on December 29, 1946 to the late Robert and Rebecca (Winchell) Kerns. David was a member of the Ancient Order of Druids in Newark. He was a roofer most of...

Feb 16, 2023

Anna Marie Simpson, age 59, of Newark, passed away on Thursday afternoon, February 16, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Anna was born July 2, 1963 in Newark, Ohio to the late Dixon White Stephens and the late Millie Marie (McNutt) Stephens.

Anna worked as a server and was also a caretaker....

Feb 15, 2023

Jack Alan Ricciardo, 79, of Newark died Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at the Selma Markowitz Hospice Center. He was born May 25, 1943, in Newark to the late John A. and Sara D. (Grubaugh) Ricciardo. Jack retired from Rockwell after 30 years of service. He enjoyed eating at Tee-Jays, camping with his grandsons, playing the Ohio Lottery, watching sports, and...

Feb 13, 2023

Jack Franklin Lautenschlager, 80, of Thornville, died Monday, February 13, 2023, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. He was born April 12, 1942, in Newark and raised by the late William Lautenschlager and Irene Minor. Jack owned and operated American Body Shop in Columbus for several years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing. He loved to build and fly RC...

Feb 10, 2023

Funeral services for Charlotte Ann (Bush) Crist, of Buckeye Lake, will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, February 18, 2023 in the chapel of the Thornville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, 56 S Main St., Thornville. Private family interment will follow in the Zion Ridge Cemetery, Thornville. The family will receive friends on Saturday morning from...

Feb 9, 2023

Darrell Eugene Brown, passed away peacefully in his home on February 9th, 2023 at the age of 70, surrounded by loved ones. Born February 7th, 1953 in Newark, Ohio to Wesley Eugene and Zelma May (Hupp) Brown. Darrell spent his entire life in Perry County, built a beautiful home for his family and worked endlessly to provide for those he...

Feb 9, 2023

A memorial service celebrating the life of Daniel Herbert “Dan” Schilling, 66 of Hebron, will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, two hours prior to the funeral service on Thursday, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Dan was born...

Feb 8, 2023

On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, Emmons Stacy Brown, loving husband, father and Army veteran, passed away at the age of 83 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Emmons was born and raised in Maine, but then lived in various parts of the country, most notably, he spent 40+ years in Southern California and then his remaining seven in...

Feb 6, 2023

Mary Eileen Bauman, 94, of Newark, died Monday, February 6, 2023, at the Laurels of Heath. She was born July 20, 1928, in Newark to the late Elmer and Ester (Hummel) Lawson. Mary retired from Sears and Roebuck. She enjoyed ceramics, swimming, and camping, especially in the 5th wheel camper that her and her husband traveled the country in. She...

Feb 5, 2023

A funeral service celebrating the life of Todd A. Eisel, 48, of Columbus, will be held on Monday, February 13, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Hebron chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service. Burial will follow in Millersport Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 108 N. 7th Street, Hebron, one hour prior to the funeral service...

Feb 5, 2023

Lucy Ann Muncy, 85, of Pataskala, died Sunday, February 5, 2023, at her son’s home. She was born October 5, 1937, in Lancaster to the late Russell and Carolyn (Cordle) Hollingshead. Lucyann worked for Anchor Hocking and as a waitress at various places including Rays Restaurant in Pataskala. In her younger days, she was known to drag race down Memorial...

Feb 5, 2023

Gary E. Garrabrant, Jr., age 50, of Newark, passed away at Hospice of Central Ohio at The OSU Wexner Medical Center on February 5, 2023. He was born in Newark, Ohio on January 9, 1973 to the late Gary E. Garrabrant, Sr. and Diane (Wilson) Wunder. Prior to retirement, Gary was a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed woodworking...

Feb 5, 2023

A funeral service celebrating the life of Olive Ann Gordon, 92 of Newark, will be held on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Hanover Presbyterian Church, 732 N Main St NE in Hanover, with Rev. Heather Thum-Gerber officiating. Burial will follow in Hanover Cemetery Visitation will be held at the church in Hanover on Thursday, February 9th, from...