Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Aug 26, 2022

Steven Ray Carlson, 72, Born November 1949 and died August of 2022. Steve was good at setting goals, had an easy smile, and a good sense of humor. He was in Boy Scouts made Eagle Scout and Order of the Arrow. He joined the Navy on an early enlistment program prior to graduating from Newark High School class of 1968....

Aug 26, 2022

Harold “Duke” Barber, 85, of Newark, died Friday, August 26, 2022, at his home. He was born September 23, 1936, in Columbus to the late Harry and Bertha (Taynor) Barber Sr. Duke was a member of the Buckeye Lake Community Church. He served as Union Township Chief of Police for nearly 30 years. He retired from the Licking County Juvenile...

Aug 25, 2022

Betty Jane Wright, age 67, of Newark, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Licking Memorial Hospital. Betty was born September 28, 1954 in Fort Knox, Kentucky to the late Ernest and Mary Jane (Orr) Jones.

Betty worked for several years at Walmart, CVS, and Family Dollar. She was an excellent cook and everything she made...

Aug 24, 2022

Graveside services, celebrating the life of Donald Russell Van Buren, 70, of Kirkersville, will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Friday August 26, 2022, in the Kirkersville Cemetery with full military honors by the Licking Co Veterans Alliance. Men, please no neckties! Don’s reveille began on October 24, 1951, and his taps on August 24, 2022. He was a graduate...

Aug 23, 2022

A funeral service, celebrating the life of Charles Steven “Steve” Lyle, 64, of Thornville, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 in the chapel of The Thornville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with burial to follow in the Olivet Cemetery. Steve passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022 in Zanesville. He was born February 10,...

Aug 23, 2022

Robert L. "Rob" Groce, Jr., fondly known as “Rooster”, age 44, of Kirkersville, went to be with our Lord unexpectedly.

Rob is survived by his loving daughter, Autumn L. Eckman (Darin Lemmo); his loving mom, Deborah S. Mills (Bill); his sisters, Tabetha A. Groce and Tina M. Moy; his nephews, Bobby (Nina), Carlos, Brendin, and Mark; his...

Aug 22, 2022

Robert William Cottrill Sr. Entered eternal peace in the early morning hours of Monday August 22, 2022, at Licking Memorial Hospital. Born the youngest of six on September 3, 1950, in Lancaster Ohio to the late William and Florence Cottrill. Bob was an avid fisherman, hunter, gardener, car enthusiast, chef and a lover of life and his people. Among his...

Aug 22, 2022

Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Hoskinson-DeLano, 41, died Monday, August 22, 2022, at the Knox Community Hospital. She was born March 8, 1981, in Newark to Ben R. Hoskinson Sr. and Mary K. Youngquist. Liz enjoyed fishing, camping, baking, being on the farm and spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her children, Taylor Mauritz, Westen Pugh, Alaina Pugh,...

Aug 22, 2022

Ronda Lynn Freeman, 59, of Newark, died Monday, August 22, 2022, at Licking Memorial Hospital. She was born September 24, 1962, in Newark. Ronda enjoyed cooking for her family. She always looked forward to hosting holiday dinners and telling her stories. Ronda loved being around her family and spending time with them. She is survived by three children, Cheryl Loughman,...

Aug 20, 2022

Edward Allen Schumacher II, 57, of Thornville, passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital on August 20, 2022. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 22, 1964 to Edward Allen and Mary E. (Andrews) Schumacher. Edward proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Prior to retirement, he was a cook and kitchen manager for many clubs and...

Aug 17, 2022

William Lawrence “Bill” Chambers, 63, of Newark, died Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Embassy of Newark. He was born December 4, 1958, in Columbus, OH to the late William and Virginia (Prentice) Chambers. Bill loved fishing. There was nothing better to him than sitting at the lake fishing. He also enjoyed taking long car rides. He is survived by his...

Aug 16, 2022

A funeral service celebrating the life of Mary Ellen Grove, 84, of Newark, will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Granville. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, one hour prior to the funeral service...

Aug 14, 2022

Darlene M. “Duck” Shell, 80, of Newark, died Sunday, August 14, 2022, at the Laurels of Heath. She was born September 4, 1941, in Lancaster to the late Raymond and Vivian (Shafer) Shell. Duck was an avid bowler. She bowled in several leagues and traveled all over to bowling tournaments. She was a frequent visitor to the Heath Eagles and...

Aug 13, 2022

Funeral services, celebrating the life of Raymond L. “Ray” Mitchell, 68, of Pickerington, will be held on Friday, August 19, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Steve Merold as celebrant. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Violet Township Cemetery, Pickerington. The family will...

Aug 12, 2022

Rosalie A. Lensink, 84, of Newark, Ohio, formerly of Sheboygan, WI, passed away on August 12, 2022, at Hearth Brook Assisted Living in Newark. She was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin of December 26, 1937 to the late Lester and Doris (Krepsky) Trempe. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Cindy Lensink; and two grandchildren, Erik and Alison Lensink; and...

Aug 11, 2022

A funeral service celebrating the life of Goldie M. Farson, 79 of Newark, will be held on Monday, August 15, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Eric Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, on Sunday, August 14th...

Aug 10, 2022

Franklin E.” Frank” Stephenson, 91, of Hebron, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, with his family at his side. Following an extended illness. He was born in Murray City, on July 20, 1931, the son of the late Clifford and Cleo (Brunton) Stephenson. He served honorably in the US Air Force from 1951 to 1955,...

Aug 10, 2022

Julia Josephine Johnson, 82, of Newark, died Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at her home. She was born March 4, 1940, in Cambridge, OH to the late Harold and Eleanor (Cain) Jackson. Julia was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan and enjoyed watching sports. She took great care of her flower garden and was a past President of the Flower Club...

Aug 7, 2022

A funeral service celebrating the life of Lorieal Bennett, 45 of Newark, will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service with Pastor Tim Sowards officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, one hour prior to the funeral service on Saturday, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Lorieal...

Aug 5, 2022

Lynda Sharron Manders, 74, left this earth on Friday, August 5, 2022 to go be with Our Heavenly Father and all of her loved ones that have gone before her . Promoted Hallelujah! Lynda was born November 22, 1947, in Crab Orchard WV, the daughter of the late Edward and Freda (Asbury) Smith. She married Edward A....