Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Dec 18, 2021

Sarah “Aunt Sally” Opheral (Jenkins) Sheets, 60, passed away on December 18, 2021 after a short battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by her nieces, nephew and brother.

Sarah was born on October 4, 1961 in Lancaster, Ohio.  She was one of five children born to the late Edward Lee Jenkins Sr. and the late Margaret June...

Dec 18, 2021

Donald William Ellis, 83 of Pleasantville, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center. He was born in Lancaster, Ohio on August 3, 1938 to the late James and Myrtle Ellis. Donald proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Prior to retirement, he was an over-the-road trucker driver for...

Dec 17, 2021

Jerry E. Rhodeback, 82, of Granville passed away peacefully on December 17, 2021 at Mt. Carmel East in Columbus. He was born in Licking County on March 23, 1939 to the late Harry Elmer and Elsie Faye (Fown) Rhodeback. Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Army. Prior to retirement, he was an auto mechanic for over 40...

Dec 16, 2021

A memorial service celebrating the life of Mary Lou Teasdale, age 83, of Granville, formerly of Lenawee County, Michigan, will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 28, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Joyce Harris officiating. The service will be livestreamed on the Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home Facebook page. At the request of the...

Dec 16, 2021

David Allen Hamsher, age 29, of Pataskala, passed away unexpectedly on December 16, 2021. David was born August 20, 1992.

David enjoyed bowling, fishing, being outdoors, and putting things together, especially Legos. He was very handy and was always working on different projects. David was loved dearly and will be greatly missed.

He is survived...

Dec 16, 2021

A Homegoing Service, celebrating the life of Learoy McIntyre, 75, of Newark, will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Jerome Weaver officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, two hours prior to the funeral service on Wednesday, from 1:00 to...

Dec 15, 2021

Memorial Services, celebrating the life of John Daniel Lancia AKA Norse King, 82, formerly of Columbus, will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Sunday, December 19, 2021; in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 3:00 p.m. at the...

Dec 14, 2021

Memorial Services, celebrating the life of Charles D. “Chuck” Kane, 53, of Johnstown, will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Buckeye Lake; with Rev. Fr. William Hritsko as celebrant. Inurnment will follow in the Union Cemetery, Columbus at a later date.

Charles died December 14,...

Dec 13, 2021

A reception celebrating the life of Brenda Jane Evans, age 61, of Newark, will be held from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, December 18, at Family of Faith Community Church, 975 Mount Vernon Road in Newark.

Brenda was born September 16, 1960 in Panama City, Florida. She passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Licking Memorial Hospital....

Dec 13, 2021

Funeral services, celebrating the life of Lona Mae (Smith) Taggart, 84, of Hebron, will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with Clifford Mason as celebrant. Burial will follow in Wilson Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, from 6-8 p.m....

Dec 13, 2021

Deborah Jean “Deb” Sayatovich, of Martinsville, formerly of Heath, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021 at her home. Deb was born April 17, 1948 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Percy and Genevieve (Longaberger) Hard.

Deb was formerly employed as a supervisor at Alliance Data for many years. She enjoyed collecting baskets, shopping, going to Tim...

Dec 12, 2021

Sylvia Irene Brookbank, age 83, of Heath, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at the Laurels of Heath. She was born December 7, 1938 in Junction City, Ohio to the late Lloyd and Goldie (Ray) Saum.

Sylvia was a nurses aide for many years at Newark Healthcare Centre. She was a long-time member of the Christian...

Dec 12, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Larry “Bill” Bailey, Sr. will be held on Friday, December 17, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Robert Whightsel officiating. Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, on Friday,...

Dec 9, 2021

William Lester Boss, age 70, of Hebron, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio). William was born February 6, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois to the late William Leonard and Ellen Dorene (Arendell) Boss.

Bill was a veteran of the United States Navy. He retired after...

Dec 8, 2021

Cindy C. Ferrell, 57, of Somerset, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 following a brief illness. Cindy was born in Lancaster on May 31, 1964, was a graduate of Sheridan H.S., class of 1982, and worked as a dental assistant for Claybrooke Dental of Gahanna.

Cindy loved spending time floating in the pool, quilting, watching Hallmark,...

Dec 7, 2021

Michael Ray Gardner, age 70, of Newark, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Hospice of Central Ohio’s Inpatient Care Unit at OSU Wexner Medical Center.

Michael was born August 5, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Raymond Ambrose and Margaret Ann (Wolfinger) Gardner. He was a 1969 graduate of Meadowdale High School in Dayton...

Dec 7, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Patricia Jane (Denner) St. Clair, age 87, of Heath, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 10, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Newark Memorial Gardens.

Friends may call from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 179 Granville...

Dec 7, 2021

Dustin Livingston, age 62 of Newark, passed away peacefully in Newark on December 7, 2021. He was born on May 15, 1959, the son of the late Ralph S. and Hazel (Rissler). He was a foreman with tree removal for Asplundh and Nelson making sure that the powerline technicians were safe and able to get to the lines, and worked...

Dec 7, 2021

Geraldine "Jeri" Virginia Polly Colvard, 82, of Grove City, formerly of Lenoir, N.C. passed away on December 7, 2021. Jeri was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1939 to the late William Sylvester and Pearle Amanda Cline Polly Wilhelm. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, and stepfather, Renforth (Ren) Scarr Wilhelm. In addition to her parents, she...

Dec 7, 2021

A memorial service celebrating the life of Paul Anthony Spears, 65, of Newark, will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Church of God, 675 N. Cedar Street, Newark. Paul passed away on December 7, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Newark, Ohio on April 15, 1956 to the late David E. and...