Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Nov 30, 2024

David Keith Bush, 69, of Newark, formerly of Columbus, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Embassy of Newark. He was born June 4, 1955, in Columbus, OH, a son of the late Andrew and Jean (Sheskey) Bush. For many years he lived and worked in Columbus and resided in Newark for over ten years. Surviving are two nieces Sonja...

Nov 30, 2024

A funeral service honoring the life of Robert M. Ruppersburg, 86, of Millersport, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday December 6, at the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with burial to follow in the Floral Hills Cemetery, Lancaster. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, December 5, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral...

Nov 26, 2024

Marlene A. Bennett, 65, of Newark, passed away on November 26, 2024 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated by Hospice of Central Ohio. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on February 15, 1959 to the late Frederick Lamar and Donna Eileen (Riley) Bennett. A memorial service, celebrating Marlene’s life, will be held at the Church of God of Licking...

Nov 25, 2024

Michael (Mike) Nicely passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, November 25th, just short of his 75th birthday. Mike was born in rural Virginia, where his love of hunting and the great outdoors began. He was an avid archer and bowhunter for 65 years. Mike loved to share his love of the outdoors with others, and taught archery and...

Nov 25, 2024

Funeral services for Doris Ann Weidner, 90, of Buckeye Lake, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, in the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Buckeye Lake, with visitation preceding the service from 10:00 a.m. until time of the funeral mass at 11:00 a.m.

Doris passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024,...

Nov 23, 2024

A memorial service celebrating the life of Darlene S. Colley, 75, of Pataskala, Ohio will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at Full Armor of God Baptist Church, 14454 East Broad Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, with Pastor Joe Loomis officiating. Friends may call at the church on Saturday, December 14th one hour prior to the memorial service,...

Nov 23, 2024

Richard Dean Lohnes, Jr., age 69, of Ashville, Ohio, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2024 at OhioHealth Berger Hospital in Circleville.

Richard was born January 23, 1955 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Richard Dean Lohnes, Sr. and the late Mildred Lois (Burchett) Lohnes. He was a graduate of Westland High School in Columbus.

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Nov 23, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Wayne I. Forsythe, age 91, of Thornville, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 30, at the Thornville home of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service with burial to follow in the Zion Ridge Cemetery, Thornville.

Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, November 29, at the funeral...

Nov 22, 2024

A graveside service celebrating the life of Billy D. Bowers, age 98, of Hebron, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 25, at Fairmount Cemetery, Jacksontown, with Pastor Brian Harkness officiating.

The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, at the Kirkersville home of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service, 285 East...

Nov 22, 2024

Richard Lee Hill, age 67, passed away on November 22, 2024, at the VA Chillicothe Heath Care. A proud veteran, he served his country with honor in the United States Navy for 20 years, a career that instilled in him a deep sense of discipline and adventure. After retiring from the Navy, Rick pursued his passion for remodeling houses, a...

Nov 21, 2024

A private graveside service for Mary A. Kinser, 87 of Newark, will be held at a later date in Jacksontown Cemetery, in Jacksontown, Ohio. Mary passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Licking Memorial Hospital, due to a sudden illness she was unable to overcome. She was born in Columbus, Ohio April 3, 1937 to parents, Russell Pinney and...

Nov 20, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Thomas E. Adell, 76, of Blacklick, will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Falls officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, two hours prior to the funeral service...

Nov 18, 2024

A Funeral Mass for Carol Jean (Jones) Berry, age 96, of Newark, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 40 Granville Street in Newark, with Father PeterClaver Kasasa Kiviiri officiating. Burial will take place in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newark.

Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Monday,...

Nov 18, 2024

John Ray Smith, age 79, of Newark, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio).

John was born June 21, 1945 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Damien and Esther (Stevens) Smith. He was a carpenter for many years and enjoyed woodworking and made many beautiful...

Nov 16, 2024

A graveside funeral service, celebrating the life of Michael Eugene Lee, 71, of Newark, will be held on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery, where military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veteran’s Alliance. The celebration of life service will continue after the graveside service at the American Legion Post #85, 85 S....

Nov 14, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Donna Jean Fisher, 85, of Westerville, will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Kirkersville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 285 E. Main Street, Kirkersville, two hours prior to the funeral service on Wednesday, from 4:00 to 6:00...

Nov 13, 2024

Hazel A. Burns, 89, of Heath, passed away on November 12, 2024 at Flint Ridge Nursing Home in Newark. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 14, 1935 to the late James and Anna (Seely) Estep. Hazel was a devoted homemaker to her family. She enjoyed crafting, knitting and loved spending time with her family, friends, dogs and birds....

Nov 13, 2024

A private graveside funeral service celebrating the life of Annabel Miller, 68, of Newark, will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024 at Barnes Cemetery, with Celebrant Clifford Mason officiating. Annabel was born in Newark, Ohio on March 24, 1956 to the late William and Catherine (Hoffer) Hunter. She passed away at her residence on November 13, 2024. Prior to...

Nov 11, 2024

Sheri Lee Miller-Skinner, 63, of Somerset, passed away November 11, 2024 in the E.R. at Genesis of Somerset. She was born                    November 4, 1961 in Columbus, the daughter of the late Carl and Helen Elisabeth (Potts) Anderson.

A College graduate, Sheri worked in the Plastics department for Dow Chemical for several years. She was a member of...

Nov 11, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard F. Thompson Jr., a beloved father, brother, grandfather, husband, and friend. Richard peacefully passed away on November 11, 2024, surrounded by his family, at the age of 77. He was born on August 8, 1947, in Newark, Ohio.

Rick is survived by his devoted wife...