Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Oct 7, 2021

Darrell Lee McClain, age 33, of Bloomfield, Kentucky, formerly of Newark, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 7, 2021 by the hand of another. He was born October 16, 1987 in Newark, Ohio.

Darrell was a graduate of Crystal River High School in Florida. He enjoyed boxing, music, bowling, video games, watching comedy movies, and...

Oct 5, 2021

James J. Jennessee, 73, of Pataskala, passed away early Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born February 17, 1948 in Steubenville, the son of the late Joseph F. and Carena L. (Miller) Jennessee. He served honorably in the US Army, during the Vietnam conflict. He retired after a long career with A.T. &...

Oct 4, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of David Alan “Dave” Davis, age 60, of Newark, will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 8, at Water’s Edge Assembly of God Church, 2249 Cherry Valley Road SE in Newark with Pastor Rusty Foley officiating. The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. prior to the service at the church....

Oct 3, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Regina K. Straits, 60, of Thornville, will be held on Friday, October 8, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Thornville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Eric Miller officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 56 S. Main Street, Thornville, on Friday, prior to the funeral service, from...

Oct 1, 2021

Connie Jean Phillips, age 73, of Wellington, Ohio passed away on October 1, 2021 in Newark, Ohio at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio). Connie was born in Elyria, Ohio on April 23, 1948 to the late Leonard Rhoads and Helen Jehlicka. She moved to Wellington in 1976.

Connie was a devoted...

Oct 1, 2021

A graveside service celebrating the life of Donald K. Luby, age 88, of Newark, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 7, at Newark Memorial Gardens with Clifford Mason as Celebrant. Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Don was born January 8, 1933 in Newark, Ohio to the late Edward K. and Lois...

Oct 1, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of John Thomas “Jack” Scanlon, Sr., age 77, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 7, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Myers officiating. Burial will take place in Cedar Hill Cemetery where military honors will be provided by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Friends may call...

Sep 30, 2021

Mary Jane Linnabary went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2021. She was born on September 20, 1931, in Franklin Co. Jane was a woman of great faith who loved her family and friends dearly.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Ralph Linnabary, Jr. Her parents- Robert and Margaret...

Sep 30, 2021

Bertha Harris Neece, 102, of Granville, passed away at her home on September 30, 2021. A funeral service, celebrating her life will be held on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 12:00 noon at the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with William Reese as officiant. Bertha will be laid to rest next to her husband Henry in...

Sep 28, 2021

Loretta Fisher, 90 formerly from Millersport, passed away on September 28, 2021, two days shy of her 91st birthday, at Altercare Newark South. She was born September 30, 1930, in Buckeye Lake to the late Francis “Dude” Devoll and Annie Burns.

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Sep 28, 2021

Dianna M. Wood, 70, of Thornville, passed away suddenly on September 28, 2021 at her home on the lake. She was born in Newark, on May 27, 1951, the daughter of the late Robert E. and Phyllis I. (Martin) Wood. She was a 1969 graduate of Newark H.S., and was employed at Walmart in Newark.

Dianna loved...

Sep 28, 2021

Richard E. Wright, Jr., age 67, of Newark, passed away at the Laurels of Heath on September 28, 2021. He was born in Newark, Ohio November 11, 1953 to the late, Richard E. Sr. and Mary (Porter) Wright. Prior to retirement, he was a barber for many years. He enjoyed reading, watching movies and spending time with family and friends....

Sep 28, 2021

Bentley J. “Benny” Malcolm, age 60, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Licking Memorial Hospital. Benny was born March 13, 1961 in Kaiser, West Virginia to the late Sterling and Emma (Loufield) Malcolm.

Benny was a stone mason for many years. He loved being outdoors and had a number of hobbies including...

Sep 27, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Buddy Burrell Fulk, 68 of Hebron, will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at the Hebron chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 108 N. 7th Street, Hebron, on Saturday, two hours prior to the funeral service, from 2:00 to 4:00...

Sep 26, 2021

A graveside inurnment service celebrating the life of Jack Rodney Robinson, Jr., age 71, of Newark, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 16, at St. Joseph Cemetery with Pastor Josh Porterfield officiating.

Jack was born September 8, 1950 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Jack R., Sr. and Betty (Hall) Robinson. He passed away...

Sep 26, 2021

Funeral services, celebrating the life of Wallace Edward Bryant, 89, of Pataskala, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 1, 2021 in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, burial with full Military honors will follow in the Glen Rest Memorial Estates, Reynoldsburg. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Sept 30, 2021...

Sep 25, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Charles William “Bill” K’Miller, 85, of Thornville, will be held on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Thornville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Doug Lynn officiating. Burial will follow in Lutheran Reformed Cemetery, where military honors will be observed. Visitation will be held at the funeral...

Sep 25, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Jason Paul Morgan, age 42, of Heath, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Dave Linn officiating. Burial will take place in Cedar Hill Cemetery where military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance.

Friends may...

Sep 24, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Alicia Ann Duncan Hrebluk, 42, of Newark, will be held on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Family of Faith Community Church, 975 Mt. Vernon Road, Newark, with Pastor Josue Santiago officiating. Visitation will be held at the church, two hours prior to the funeral service on Thursday, from 1:00 to...

Sep 21, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Jeff Richard Barncord, age 69, of Heath, will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 28, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Leon Brown officiating. Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance.

Friends may call from 5-6 p.m. prior to the service at...