Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Oct 16, 2024

Forest “Tree” McKibben of Columbus, Ohio born December 10th, 1958 in Lancaster, Ohio took one final ride to his heavenly home October 16, 2024 at Mount Carmel East Hospital surrounded by his family. Welcoming him with loving arms are his parents, Jack and Carol McKibben, as well as his infant brothers, Clark and Patrick. Forest was an avid motorcycle rider,...

Oct 15, 2024

Judith Ann Barnhart, 77 of Pataskala, currently residing at Country View of Sunbury, went peacefully home to be with her Savior, surrounded by her husband and children, on October 15th 2024. Born on February 24th 1947, in Newark, Ohio. Daughter of the Late Hazel (Williams) and James Schmidt. Judy had a heart for Christ and was an active member of...

Oct 15, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Edna Jean Frey, 66, of Newark, will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, with Celebrant Clifford Mason officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, two hours prior to the funeral service on Saturday, from 3:00 to 5:00...

Oct 14, 2024

Jeanne Marie Hooper, 72 of Newark, formerly of Hebron, passed away at her residence on October 14, 2024. She was born in Marietta, Ohio on November 2, 1951 to the late William and Teresa (Butcher) Frye. Prior to retirement, she was a cook with Pataskala Oaks for many years. She was a member of Impact City Church in Pataskala. Jeanne...

Oct 14, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you of Claire's passing. Claire Loretta Grunewald Wright died unexpectedly at her home in Newark, Ohio on October 14th, 2024. She leaves behind family and friends. She will be missed. Please join us to share memories, reconnect with friends and family, and raise a toast in her honor. We will...

Oct 12, 2024

Roger William Agnew, 79, of Newark, passed away early Saturday morning, October 12, 2024, at the Laurels of Heath. He was born in Newark on June 14, 1945, the son of the late Clarence and Ellen (Brown) Agnew. He was a graduate of Newark H.S. and worked various jobs throughout his career. He retired from Heath Pallet and Lumber...

Oct 12, 2024

Mark Marlin Cook, 64, of Thornville, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 12, 2024, following an extended illness. He was born in Fairfield, Ohio on October 27, 1959, the son of the late Marlin Monroe and Katherine (Stepto) Cook.

A Graduate of National Trails H.S., He was employed as an architectural designer for many years....

Oct 11, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Linda Jayne Smith, age 77, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 18, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  Burial will take place in Newark Memorial Gardens.

Friends may call from 12-1 p.m. prior to the service at the church, 2486 Newark...

Oct 11, 2024

Belinda Raye Shaeffer, 72, of Thornville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 11, 2024 in the ER at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark. She was born November 29, 1951 in Ironton, the daughter of the late Raymond and Aileen “Midge” (Warneke) Binion.

She was a graduate of Sheridan H.S. and Ohio University and retired after 37 years...

Oct 11, 2024

Shirley Ann Reed, 88, of Heath, passed away Friday evening, October 11, 2024, at the Selma Markowitz Hospice Care Center in Newark. She was born in Marion County, Ohio on April 19, 1936, the daughter of the late Herman and Ruth (Swisher) Schmidt.

Shirley worked as a licensed insurance agent for many years.

She is...

Oct 10, 2024

As the trees naturally let go of their leaves on the 10th day of October 2024, so too Jean (Giffin) Klema naturally let go and passed away in her home in Pataskala, Ohio.

Jean was 92 years old. She was raised by her dear maternal grandmother, Jane Headlee in Kirkersville, Ohio. Jean was a graduate of Kirkersville...

Oct 9, 2024

A memorial service celebrating the life of Gary G. “Dink” Scott, 66 of Newark, will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Celebrant Clifford Mason officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, one hour prior to the memorial service on Monday, from 5:00 to...

Oct 7, 2024

A Homegoing Service, Celebrating the life of Adrianne Yvonne Cherry, 84, of Newark, will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, with Rev. Dr. Michael A. Noble officiating. Adrianne will be buried with her husband at Cedar Hill Cemetery at a later date. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral...

Oct 5, 2024

MaryLou (Biggs) Roberts of Pataskala (more recently Marysville) died Saturday, October 5, 2024, at OSU Hospital after a brief illness.

MaryLou was born on July 12, 1942 and grew up in Pataskala.  She met Ed Roberts at Watkins Memorial High School and accompanied Eddie when he was called to San Diego to attend basic training for the...

Oct 4, 2024

Memorial services for Charles D. “Chuckie” Cook, 42, of Thornville will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. in the chapel of the Thornville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, 56 South Main St. in Thornville, with Pastor Jill Dunlap as celebrant.

Chuckie passed away quite unexpectedly on Friday October 4, 2024. He...

Oct 2, 2024

Graveside Funeral Services celebrating the life of Gracie Maye Clark, 93, of Hebron, will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 5, 2024, in the Kirkersville Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Kirkersville Chapel of the Hoskinson Funeral Home from 10:00 am until 11:00 a.m. Saturday morning.  Gracie passed away on October 2, 2024, at her...

Oct 1, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of David Lee Tucker, 68, of Newark, will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Swartz officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, on Friday, October 4th , from...

Sep 29, 2024

A graveside funeral service, celebrating the life of Larry Jay Swaney, 68, of Millersport, will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at Millersport Cemetery with Alex Wilhelmsen officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 3rd, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Thornville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral Home, 56 S. Main Street, Thornville. Larry was...

Sep 29, 2024

Diana S. Ours, 84, of Harbor Hills; passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark. She was born July 4, 1940, in Newark, the daughter of the late Harry and Alice (Stevens) Clark.

Diana was a lifelong homemaker, who enjoyed her cats and decorating for the holidays.

She is survived by...

Sep 28, 2024

James Arnold Bowman, loving father of Melanie Riley and Jamie Bowman; loving brother to Barbara Hartman, Sherry Wills, Rick Bowman, Tony Bowman, Terry Bowman, and Mark Bowman; and loving grandpa to six grandkids and three great grandkids; and many nieces and nephews.

Jimmy worked for many years being a masonry contractor. He loved to fish, and he...