Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Apr 8, 2022

A graveside service celebrating the life of Kathy M. Sandbrink, age 68, of Heath, will be held at 2:30 PM on Thursday, April 14, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Newark with Pastor Cheryl Simpson officiating.

Kathy was born July 28, 1953 in Newark, Ohio to the late Clyde and Carol Irene (Stapleton) Gant. She passed away on...

Apr 5, 2022

Deborah Susan Reed, 67, of Thornville, died Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born September 4, 1954, in Tucson, AZ to the late Elwood and Vera Neer. Deb enjoyed swimming and watching old time Western’s. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Howard Tom Reed; two sons, Bobby (Sue) Rixey and John Reed; three...

Apr 4, 2022

David William (Dave) Moody, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather passed on to heaven peacefully on 4/4/2022 surrounded by family.

Dave met the love of his life Connie while working together; they were happily married for 14 years. David was father to Todd (Lolly) Moody, Jill (Tim) Stegall and Justin (Bridget) Moody. Combined they have...

Apr 2, 2022

Richard Eugene “Dick” Taggart, 86, of Newark, died Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Sharonbrooke Assisted Living. He was born February 12, 1936, in Newark to the late Lawrence and Evelyn (Kirkpatrick) Taggart. Dick served in the U.S. Navy for 9 years where he was a helicopter pilot. He worked as a school bus mechanic for Southwest Licking Schools for 25...

Mar 31, 2022

Douglas Duane Jenkins, age 56, of Pataskala, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at his home.

Doug was born June 5, 1965 in Newark, Ohio. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Management from The Ohio State University. Doug retired from GM where he had been a supervisor. An outdoorsman, Doug enjoyed fishing,...

Mar 31, 2022

Lovella “Faye” Shaffer, 98, of Millersport, died Friday, March 31, 2022, at her home. She was born April 15, 1923, in Oak Hill, OH to the late Alban and Lelia (Corvin) Alban. Faye was a member of the VFW Post 1388. She enjoyed gardening, boating, and camping, but most of all, she loved spending time with her family. She is...

Mar 30, 2022

Funeral services, celebrating the life of Robert Michael Langley, 68, of Columbus, will be held on Friday April 8, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with burial to follow in the Kirkersville Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 7, from 5 until 8 p.m. at...

Mar 29, 2022

Funeral Services, celebrating the life of Christopher Jay Ankeney, 32, formerly of Millersport, will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Thornville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service. Chris’s family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. until time of the funeral service at the funeral home, 56 South Main St. in...

Mar 27, 2022

FRANCES A. TAYLOR (nee Ruland), “Fran” 95, of Thornville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2022 at her home surrounded by her three sons. She was born February 12, 1927 to the late Floyd Ruland and Annabelle Ruland (nee Hale), in Zanesville, Ohio. Fran attended Philo High School and began working at Hiram Habib & Company in Zanesville. To...

Mar 25, 2022

William H. Daniel, Jr., 78 of Heath, passed away on March 23, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 9, 1943 to the late William Sr. and Thelma Irene (Whaley) Daniel. William proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Prior to retirement, he was a security officer at Nationwide...

Mar 24, 2022

Betty Ann George, 92, of Hebron, died Thursday, March 24, 2022 at her home. She was born May 31, 1929 in Hebron to the late Arthur and Grace (Blade) Fulk. Betty was a member of Hebron New Life United Methodist Church and American Legion Auxiliary Post #285 in Hebron. She worked at Hebron Elementary School in the cafeteria for 32...

Mar 23, 2022

A Homegoing service, celebrating the life of Edwina McIntyre, 79, of Columbus, Ohio, will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Newark, Ohio with Rev. Dr. Michael A Noble officiating. Burial will follow at Newark Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at the church, 383 Washington Street, Newark, on Friday, from 2:00...

Mar 21, 2022

A funeral service celebrating the life of Arlane Williams, age 78, of Newark, will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, at the First United Methodist Church, 88 North Fifth Street in Newark with Pastor Barbara Wood Salyers officiating. Burial will take place in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

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

Mar 18, 2022

A celebration of the life of Bert Severance, Jr. will be held on Saturday, April 2 at 11:00 AM at Millersport United Methodist Church.  Friends may visit with the family at the church on Friday, April 1 from 6:00-8:00 or one hour prior to the service on Saturday.  Masonic Services at will be held at 7:30 PM on Friday....

Mar 18, 2022

A funeral service celebrating the life of Jade Nichole Lovell, 30, of Etna, will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hebron chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Scott Hayes officiating. Burial will follow in Hebron Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 108 N. Seventh Street, Hebron, on Friday,...

Mar 17, 2022

Phillip Dean “Phil” Schenk, 82, of Thornville, died Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Altercare of Thornville. He was born May 27, 1939, in Harrisville, WV to the late Ralph and Mary Jane (Birmingham) Schenk. Phil worked in the trucking industry for over 55 years. After retirement he owned and operated David’s Antiques where he refinished and repaired antique furniture. Phil...

Mar 16, 2022

Funeral services, celebrating the life of Doris L. Beckett, 97, of Hebron, will be held Monday, March 21, 2022, at 12:00 Noon in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Scott Hayes as celebrant. Doris will be laid to rest next to her husband John in the Kirkersville Cemetery. The family will receive...

Mar 14, 2022

A funeral service celebrating the life of Bernie Joseph Holloway, age 31, of Newark, will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Clifford Mason officiating.

Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.

Bernie was born June 30, 1990...

Mar 13, 2022

Wanda Eloise Ferrick, 96, of Buckeye Lake, passed away suddenly, Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark. She was born December 19, 1925, in New Lexington, a daughter of the late William H. and Grace E. (Hill) Flowers. She had attended Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Buckeye Lake. Surviving are her sisters, Dianna Flowers,...

Mar 13, 2022

A funeral service celebrating the life of James Alexander Pierce, age 90, of Newark, will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 19, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Clifford Mason officiating. Burial will take place in Newark Memorial Gardens where military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Friends may call from 2-4 &...