Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Oct 23, 2021

View Nancy's Tribute Video Nancy Whelan, 63, of Newark, passed away on October 23, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Marion, Ohio on November 1, 1957 to the late Joseph and Margaret (Maguire) Whelan. Prior to retirement, Nancy was a school teacher for many years. She enjoyed playing tennis, gardening, running and spending time with her family and...

Oct 22, 2021

View Bill's Tribute Video A funeral service celebrating the life of William L. “Bill” Barnes, 67, of Newark, will be held on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service with Pastor Ron Hall officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, one hour prior to the funeral...

Oct 21, 2021

Gregory Wayne Grissom, 56, of Newark, passed away on October 21, 2021 at Licking Memorial Hospital, known as “Greg” or “Grizz” by his loved ones. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 28, 1965 to the late Joann (Schillinger) Grissom Bell and Gary D. Grissom, who survives. Greg worked for AEP for over 30 years, first as a draftsman,...

Oct 21, 2021

Funeral services, celebrating the life of Clarence Norbert Gregory, 88, of Pataskala, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 in the Newark Baptist Temple, 81 Licking View Drive, Newark. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Pataskala Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife Kathleen Gregory, who...

Oct 20, 2021

Keith “Powder Keg” Ballard passed peacefully with his children by his side on October 20, 2021. Keith is preceded in death by his parents Dale Ballard and Marjorie Ballard (Hoffman) and his grandson Christopher Ballard. Keith is survived by his four children. Michelle and Mark from his first marriage from 1971-1978 to Katherine Schleppi (Kehoe) and Lisa (Jeffrey) and Keith...

Oct 19, 2021

View David's Life Tribute A funeral service celebrating the life of David A. Athey, 75, of Newark, will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Bishop Travis Kirk officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, two hours prior to the funeral service...

Oct 18, 2021

Memorial Visitation, celebrating the life of Sherman E. Carpenter, 70, of Thornville will be held on Saturday, October 23, from 1-3 p.m. at the Thornville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service.

Sherman passed away on October 18, 2021 in Columbus. He was born October 5, 1951 in Lancaster, the son of the late Sherman L. and...

Oct 18, 2021

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A memorial service for Justin Patrick Brunty, age 32, of Newark, will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 27, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Smith officiating. Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.

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Oct 16, 2021

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A funeral service celebrating the life of Jackie Lynn Ray, age 60, of Summerville, South Carolina, formerly of Fallsburg, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 26, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Clifford Mason as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery.

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Oct 15, 2021

Funeral services, celebrating the life of Ruby Cooper, 93, of Kirkersville, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021 in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Kae Merold as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Kirkersville Cemetery, where Ruby will be buried with her husband Johnnie, who preceded...

Oct 13, 2021

Carol's Life Tribute Vdeo A funeral service celebrating the life of Carol S. McArtor, 75, of Newark, will be held on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Beth Marshall officiating. Burial will follow in Smith Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home 179 Granville Street, Newark,...

Oct 13, 2021

A funeral service for Frances Louise Kennison Mirto will be held on Monday, October 25, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. Ivon L. Roberson officiating at the Hoskinson Funeral Home in Kirkersville. Burial will follow in Obetz Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 2-4pm and 6-8pm on Sunday, at the funeral home, 285 E. Main Street. Frances, 73, of...

Oct 13, 2021

To view the life tribute video of Tracy A. Spurrier Sr. click on this link: Tracy's Life Tribute

A memorial service celebrating the life of Tracy Alan Spurrier, Sr., age 73, of Newark, will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 19, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Eric Krieg officiating.

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Oct 13, 2021

Amber Kristine (Shepherd) Craven, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2021 in Columbus. She was born November 14, 1988 in Columbus, Ohio.

Amber had a beautiful soul and felt everything deeply. She was a logical thinker and everything had to make sense to her. She had beautiful blue eyes and a smile that lit up...

Oct 13, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Shirley Anne Angle, 72, of Newark, will be held on Monday, October 18, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Newark Freewill Baptist Church, with Pastor Johnny Ray Davis and Clint Higginbotham officiating. Visitation will be held at the church, 37 Westmoor Avenue, Newark, one hour prior to the funeral service on Monday, from 12:00...

Oct 12, 2021

It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the loss of our beloved Mary E. (Bush) McGuire, of Pataskala Ohio, who passed away suddenly at the age of 71, on October 12, 2021.

Mary lived life devoted to her husband of nearly 45 years James McGuire; her children Michael (Jaclyn) McGuire, and Brian (Sarah) McGuire; and her...

Oct 11, 2021

Funeral services, celebrating the life of Ronald C VanWinkle, 81, formerly of Pataskala, will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with his pastor, Kae Merold as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Kirkersville Cemetery, where Ron will be laid to rest with...

Oct 9, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Harold Ray Husk, 86, of Pataskala, will be held on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Kirkersville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Jerry Hughes and Pastor Dan Case officiating. Burial will follow in Kirkersville Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 285 E. Main...

Oct 8, 2021

Marvin Edward Selby (Ed) passed suddenly at his home on Friday, October 8, 2021. He was 68 years old. His passing leaves a hole in the hearts of many people.

Ed was born April 22, 1953 in Sciotoville Ohio. He graduated from Portsmouth East High School in 1971, and promptly embarked on a life filled with many...

Oct 8, 2021

Charlotte A. Crandall, 73, of Newark, passed away on October 8, 2021 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born in New Lexington, Ohio on September 25, 1948 to the late Roland D. and Alice Mary (Hillshafer) Solt Prior to retirement, she was an insurance underwriter with MedBen for over 25 years. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, going to...