Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Jun 21, 2022

We regretfully announce the passing of Susan “Susie” Jesse Pletcher, who suddenly/tragically passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 11:52 a.m. Susie was born January 29, 1947, to the late Russell and Ruby (Fowle) Prince. She married Keith R. Pletcher on May 23, 1979. She worked at Owens Corning for 37 years. After retirement, she obtained her STNA license...

Jun 18, 2022

Melanee Sue Breton, 66 of Newark, passed away at Licking Memorial Hospital on June 18, 2022. She was born in Olean, New York on September 3, 1955 to the late Robert and Frances (Remington) Breton. Prior to retirement, Melanee was a registered nurse for many years. She was an avid reader, enjoyed night fishing, Karaoke, gardening and listening to music....

Jun 17, 2022

A funeral service celebrating the life of Mildred C. Olive, 87 of Newark, will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Steve Osborne officiating. Burial will follow in Newark Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, on Thursday, June 30,...

Jun 16, 2022

Joy Darlene Harris-Grace, age 82, of Newark, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio). She was born September 25, 1939 in Glenford, Ohio to the late Harold and Ora Faye (Brannon) Cook.

Joy was a hairdresser for many years with Vogue Beauty Shop.

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Jun 15, 2022

Wanda Marie Sothen, age 62, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at her residence. She was born June 6, 1960 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Harry Lewis and Mary Alice (Roberts) Sothen.

Wanda was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, crafts, and flower gardening. She loved spending time with her grandbabies and her...

Jun 15, 2022

A funeral service, celebrating the life of Donald R. Cotterman, 88 of Newark, will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Hebron chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Brian Harkness officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery, with military honors observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Visitation will be held at...

Jun 12, 2022

A Celebration of Life Service for Edith Jeanette Grashel will be held at 1pm, on Friday, June 17, 2022, at the Heath Church of Christ, 1331 Chapel Way in Heath. Dave Mason will officiate. Burial will follow in Rocky Fork Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 11am-1pm, on Friday, at the church. Jeanette, 76, of Granville, passed away Sunday,...

Jun 12, 2022

A graveside service for William Lee Barker, age 85, of Etna, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, at Etna Cemetery in Etna, Ohio.

William was born November 25, 1936 in Etna, Ohio to the late John Francis and Mary Elizabeth (Mason) Barker. He passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at his home...

Jun 11, 2022

A funeral service celebrating the life of Betty Lou (Dickerson) Cline, age 91, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 17, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Hawkins officiating. A private inurnment will be held at a later date.

Friends may call from 11 a.m.- 1...

Jun 10, 2022

Arrangements are pending.

Jun 8, 2022

Funeral services, celebrating the life of Grace Irene Heimberger Keller, 89, of Millersport, will be held on Saturday June 25, 2022, at 10:00 am in the Millersport United Methodist Church, with Pastors Jim Condrey and Clarence Hensel as officiants. Burial will follow in the Kirkersville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 24, 2022, from 5-8 pm...

Jun 8, 2022

William Ray “Bill” Goodwin, 80, of Hebron, died surrounded by his loved ones Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at his home. He was born September 8, 1941, in Jere, WV to the late Earl and Gladys (Lewis) Goodwin. Bill was a Veteran of the United States Army and served during Vietnam. He worked as a self-employed painter. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Jun 8, 2022

JC Heiman, 91 of Newark, passed away at his residence on June 8, 2022, while surrounded by loving family. He was born in Kilmanaugh, Michigan on September 8, 1930 to the late John Carl and Flossie Mae (Gregor) Heiman. JC proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Prior to retirement, he was a tax...

Jun 7, 2022

Funeral services celebrating the life of Clifford D. McCullough, 92, of Hebron will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in the Hebron chapel of Hoskinson Funeral Home with pastor Bruce Slagle as celebrant. Clifford passed away peacefully on June 7, 2022, in the care of Hospice of Central Ohio. He was born in Newark, Ohio to...

Jun 7, 2022

A graveside service celebrating the life of Craig William Bissel, age 74, of Columbus, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 14, at Newark Memorial Gardens with Pastor Wes Humble officiating.

Craig was born February 7, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Licking Memorial Hospital following a brief...

Jun 6, 2022

Funeral services celebrating the life of Edward “Eddie” Michael Kennison, 93, formerly of Zanesville, will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 2022, in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service. Burial with full military honors by the Licking Co Veterans Alliance will follow in Poplar Fork Cemetery, Gratiot.

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Jun 5, 2022

Diane Lynn Lively, age 62, of Newark, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio). She was born March 11, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Diane was a breeder for many years of Golden Retrievers, Poodles, and Chihuahuas. She enjoyed spending time with her family.

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Jun 3, 2022

Margaret Ellen Cook, 93, of St. Lousiville, passed away at her residence on June 3, 2022. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 23, 1928 to the late William and Lillian (Barnhill) Bickel. Margaret graduated from South High School in Columbus and attended The Ohio State University. She was a devoted homemaker to her family. She worked at Easter...

Jun 2, 2022

Calling hours for Robert W. “Bobby” Penick, 71, of Hebron, will be held on Monday, June 6, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service. Bobby will be inurned with his family in the Kirkersville Cemetery at a later date.

Bobby passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 2,...

Jun 2, 2022

Russell “Sam” Smith Jr. age 80, residing in Millersport, Ohio was a proud graduate in Columbus, Ohio of Central High School class ’59 and the Ohio State University. He was a financial advisor and retired as First V.P. at Advest. Moreover, he was a true sportsman and hunted in the Rockies, the Artic Circle, South America, 3 times in...