Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Jan 9, 2025

Max William Souders, 77, of Buckeye Lake, passed away at Fairfield Medical Center with his family by his side on January 9, 2025. He was born in Lancaster, Ohio on May 12, 1947, to the late Paul and Betty Souders. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Karen Souders; siblings, Dave “Jake” Souders and Sheila (Kamal) Kassouf; children,...

Jan 9, 2025

A funeral service celebrating the life Earl Chester Burchard, age 87, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home. The service will begin with a Masonic service observed by the Newark Lodge #97 F & AM. Burial will take place in Wilson Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m.-1...

Jan 8, 2025

A funeral service celebrating the life of Vivian “Eileen” Osborn, 91, of Newark, will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, with Pastor Josh Tinkham officiating. Burial will follow in Newark Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, one hour prior to the funeral...

Jan 8, 2025

Funeral services celebrating the life of Aren Fred Robertson, 55, of Glenford, will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 in the Jacksontown Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday morning from 11:00 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Aren died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at his home. He was born November 23,...

Jan 8, 2025

Lu J. Pflaum, 91, of Heath, passed away at her residence on January 8, 2025. She was born in Canal Winchester, Ohio on November 25, 1933 to the late Zebulon and Glenna (White) Taylor. Prior to retirement, she was a school bus driver and supervisor of the bus garage for the Columbus City Schools for 35 years. She also retired...

Jan 7, 2025

A funeral service for Allen Edward Lowery will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 1pm at the Hoskinson Funeral Home in Kirkersville. Mr. Jeff Iden will officiate. Masonic and Eastern Star services will be observed at 1pm. Burial will follow in Poplar Fork Cemetery. Family and friends may call 11am to 1pm, Saturday, at the funeral home. The...

Jan 6, 2025

Douglas Allen Griffin, 77, of Newark, Ohio passed away on January 6th, 2025. He was born in Londonderry, Ohio on November 18, 1947, to Phil and Grace (Detty) Griffin.

Doug spent 39 years teaching as an intervention specialist, retiring from Heath High School.  Doug also enjoyed a 56-year career in coaching high school football, cross country, track...

Jan 5, 2025

Funeral services, celebrating the life of Virginia Lee Ohlinger, 90, of Carroll, formerly of Pataskala, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025, in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with burial to follow in the Sunset Cemetery, Galloway. The family will receive friends on Monday from 12:00 noon until...

Jan 4, 2025

Trevor Patrick Hook, age 31, of Pataskala, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, January 4, 2025. He was born June 7, 1993 in Columbus, Ohio.

Trevor was an avid gamer and loved cooking. Everything he made was delicious, but he was especially known for his grilled garlic shrimp, homemade potato skins, mozzarella sticks, and garlic...

Jan 2, 2025

Obituary for Randal Lee Webb July 4, 1971 – January 2, 2025 Randal Lee Webb, lovingly known as Ran or Randy, passed away on January 2, 2025, at the age of 53. Born on July 4, 1971, he brought a fiery spark and an independent spirit into the world that burned brightly throughout his life. Ran was a man with...

Dec 29, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Richard W. Turner, 86, of Thornville, will be held on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kirkersville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral Home, with Pastor Jerry Mears officiating. Burial will follow in Newark Memorial Gardens with military honors observed by the Licking County Veteran’s Alliance. Visitation will be held at the...

Dec 27, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Donald Burton Brown, Jr., 62, of New Lexington, Ohio, will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, with Pastor Corbin Huffman officiating. Burial will follow in Newark Memorial Gardens. Donald was born in Newark, Ohio on July 7, 1962 to the late Donald Burton...

Dec 26, 2024

Funeral services, celebrating the life of Melda Estelle "Stella" Clay, 96, of Hebron, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, December 28, 2024 in the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with her pastor Jerry Carpenter as celebrant. Burial will follow in Glen Rest Memorial Estates, Reynoldsburg. The family will receive friends for one hour...

Dec 24, 2024

Mary Alice Wilson, 67, of Newark, passed away on December 24, 2024 at Licking Memorial Hospital. She was born in Newark, Ohio on July 12, 1957 to the late Walter Paul and Mary Elizabeth (Doneff) Crawford. Mary was a devoted homemaker to her family, and was a caretaker at Goosepond Retirement Village for many years. She enjoyed shopping, camping at...

Dec 23, 2024

Larry A. Miller, 72, of Newark, passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus on December 23, 2024. He was born in Coshocton, Ohio on February 4, 1952 to the late Chester and Nellie Margarite (Burdette) Miller. Prior to retirement, Larry was a warehouse supervisor for many years. He was an avid Cleveland Browns fan and he enjoyed playing video...

Dec 22, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Mary J. Allen, 84, of Newark, will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street, Newark. Friends may call two hours prior to the funeral service, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Mary was born in Newark, Ohio on May 18, 1940 to...

Dec 21, 2024

A memorial visitation celebrating the life of Trenelle, R. Brooks, 62, of Newark, will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2025 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street, Newark. Trenelle was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 10, 1962 to the late Bennie and Mary Elizabeth (Jefferson) Brooks. She passed away at...

Dec 18, 2024

Sandra Lee Stack, 75, of Thornville, passed away on December 18, 2024 in Newark. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 1, 1949, the daughter of the late Samuel and Ruth Vollmuth.

Sandy cared for others her entire life. Kind, she possessed a servant’s heart, always giving and sharing. She enjoyed cooking and sharing meals with...

Dec 17, 2024

Bruce Forrest Johnson, age 63, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Bruce was born May 3, 1961 in Newark, Ohio to the late Kenneth Wesley and Mary Jane (Bebout) Johnson.

Bruce was a forklift operator at THK and was a member of the Newark Eagles. He enjoyed fishing, boating, playing the...

Dec 17, 2024

HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service

Kirkersville, Ohio

Ronald E. Overton “Ronnie” 47, of Pataskala, died suddenly on December 17, 2024. He was born May 13, 1977, in Morgantown W.V., the son of Linda and Harold Overton and Ronald “Skye” Jr. and Pam Moreland, who survive. Ronnie graduated from Trevor G. Browne H.S. in Phoenix, AZ.;...