Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Nov 11, 2022

A funeral service, celebrating the life of Doyle Vincent Martin, 70, of Blacklick, will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, 179 Granville Street, Newark, with Pastor Jeremy Piehler officiating. Burial will follow in Northlawn Memory Gardens in Westerville where military honors will be observed. Visitation will be held one...

Nov 10, 2022

A funeral service celebrating the life of Terry Lee Toland, 70, of Frazeysburg, will be held on Friday, November 18, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service with Pastor Gary Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in Hanover Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark,...

Nov 10, 2022

A graveside funeral service celebrating the life of Marianne McConnell, 68 of Newark, will be held on Monday, November 21, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery, with Rev. Reecior Puryear officiating. Marianne was born in Newark, Ohio on March 29, 1954 to the late Samuel and Alice Perrin. She passed away at Licking Memorial Hospital on November 10,...

Nov 9, 2022

Robert Edward Gentile, 77, of Somerset, died Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at his home. He was born March 22, 1945, in East Rainelle, WV. Robert was a member of the Moose and Elks. He enjoyed fishing, Plane modeling, and squirrel and Rabbit hunting. He is survived by his son, Robert E. Gentil Jr; and stepchildren, Joe Lofink, Linda Savage, Michele...

Nov 9, 2022

A funeral service celebrating the life of James L. “Jimmy” Cotterman, Jr., 71 of Newark, will be held on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service with Pastor Bob Simpson officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, two hours prior to the funeral service, from 1:00...

Nov 8, 2022

Darrell Hubert “Bud” Lyon, age 83, of Frazeysburg, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Altercare Newark North. He was born January 22, 1939 in Ayersville, Kentucky.

Darrell was a 1956 graduate of Gahanna Lincoln High School and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was the owner/operator of D. Lyon Construction and...

Nov 8, 2022

Richard Eugene “Dickie” Gillette Sr. 73, of Newark, died Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital. He was born May 29, 1949, in Newark to the late Clifford York and Grace Gillette. Richard enjoyed watching races at National Trail Raceway. He was an avid car guy and enjoyed buying vehicles. He especially enjoyed music, singing, and collecting...

Nov 8, 2022

A memorial service celebrating the life of Diane Louise Kristoff, age 80, of London, will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 3, at the First Presbyterian Church, 405 South Main Street in Pataskala with Pastor Janet Hufford officiating.

Diane was born February 3, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Harold and Helen (Roth) Schiller....

Nov 7, 2022

Leslie E. Xanders, 54, of Newark, passed away on November 7, 2022 at Licking Memorial Hospital. She was born in Cambridge, Ohio on March 14, 1968 to the late Larry Xanders and Cheryl (Householder) Xanders, who survives. Leslie enjoyed baking, sewing, crocheting, but most important was the time she spent with her loving family and friends. In addition to her...

Nov 6, 2022

Paul Philip Lonsinger (65), of Utica passed away on Sunday November 6, 2022, at Country Lane Gardens in Thornville, Ohio. Paul was the son of late Charles L. and Mary Jane (Crow) Lonsinger of Utica, Ohio. He was a graduate of Utica High School in 1975. Paul earned an undergraduate degree from Ohio State University, a master’s degree from the...

Nov 5, 2022

A funeral service celebrating the life of Roy Anthony “Tony” Ford, age 77, of Mount Vernon, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 11, at the Kirkersville home of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service with Pastor Dwight Back officiating. Burial will take place in Kirkersville Cemetery.

Friends may call from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. prior to...

Nov 5, 2022

Ruth Evelyn O’Connor, 89, of Canal Winchester formerly of Thornville, died Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Altercare North in Newark. She was born November 6, 1932, in Columbus to the late Harold and Blanche (Bennett) Newton. Ruth attended Grace Lutheran Church and the Perry County Seniors group. She enjoyed having lunch with friends and loved watching birds. She enjoyed camping...

Nov 3, 2022

A funeral mass, celebrating the life of Marilyn Rose Dunn, 89 of Newark, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Buckeye Lake, with Rev. Fr. William Hritsko as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery, Jacksontown. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 15, 2022,...

Nov 3, 2022

Wesley Lloyd “Wes” Welch, 65, of Pataskala, died Thursday, November 3, 2022, at his home with his family by his side. He was born September 28, 1957, in Libya to the late Robert and Sylvia (Zimmerman) Byrne. Wes worked for Madison Township of Franklin County for 30 years. He was a Mason in Groveport and Pataskala for over 40 years....

Nov 1, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Kristina Michelle Woodruff, born and raised in Thornville, Ohio. Kristina was a graduate of Sheridan High School, class of 2011. She was born May 11, 1993 and passed away on November 1, 2022. Kristina was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jess and Phyllis Moore; and uncles, Armando Perez and Tom Legg....

Oct 31, 2022

A funeral service celebrating the life of Brenton A. “Brent” Lane, 68 of Newark, will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Wes Humble officiating. Burial will follow in Smith Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, on Friday, November...

Oct 27, 2022

Roger Lee “Jay” Gothard, Jr., age 46, of Newark, died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Licking Memorial Hospital. Jay was born September 15, 1976 in Lancaster, Ohio.

The family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, November 6, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.

Jay was an...

Oct 26, 2022

Charles “Chuck” Smith, 60, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL formerly of Buckeye Lake, passed on October 26, 2022, as the result of an accident in Ft. Lauderdale. He was born February 3, 1962, in Fairfield County to the late Charles and Mary Kay Smith. Chuck enjoyed art and was skilled in many different mediums. He also enjoyed music, Ohio State football...

Oct 26, 2022

Mary Martha Smyers, age 76, of Pataskala, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at her home. Mary was born June 9, 1946 in Kermit, West Virginia to the late Lonie and Opal (Hall) Messer.

Mary retired from JC Penney and had also been formerly employed with Mount Carmel. She was a member of the Kirkersville United...

Oct 24, 2022

Clarence Lee Wickliff, 83, of Granville, died Monday, October 24, 2022, at Licking Memorial Hospital. He was born March 4, 1939, in Granville to the late Wayne and Carol (Baughman) Wickliff. Clarence served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a retired mechanic and enjoyed working with his hands and loved gardening. He enjoyed taking trips with his wife...