Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Jun 26, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Dennis Wayne “Denny” Small, age 76, of Newark, will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30, at the Hebron Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service with Clifford Mason as celebrant. Friends may call from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 108 North 7 th...

Jun 26, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Melanie Marie Craig, 48, of Heath, will be held on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 285 E. Main Street, Kirkersville, one hour prior to the funeral service on Saturday, from...

Jun 24, 2021

Lisa Ann Bice, 51, of Newark, passed away at her residence on June 24, 2021, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Newark, Ohio on November 9, 1969 to the late Jack and Sharron (Story) Jones. Lisa was a registered nurse at the Ohio State University Medical Center for many years. She was a cat enthusiast, enjoyed...

Jun 23, 2021

Daniel Kirk Snodgrass, 72, of Newark, passed away on June 23, 2021 at his residence, while surrounded by loving family members. He was born in Mannington, WV on January 11, 1949 to the late Jack Snodgrass and Mary Jo (Hennen). Daniel proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Survivors include his loving wife,...

Jun 22, 2021

James Earl Lucas, Jr. 43, of Zanesville, passed away suddenly on Tuesday evening, June 22, 2021 at his home. He was born August 23, 1977, in Columbus, the son of the late James Earl and Joyce Ann (Lester) Lucas. He was a graduate of Watkins Memorial High School, class of 1995, and owned and operated his own heating and...

Jun 20, 2021

Janet Rohrer, age 93, of Newark, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021.

Janet was born June 27, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York. She graduated from The Ohio State University in 1949 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture. She met Ed while in college and they married after graduation. After a few years in Columbiana,...

Jun 20, 2021

Funeral services, celebrating the life of Rose E. Stimmell, 87, of Hebron, will be held on Thursday, June 24, 2021 in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Rob McCormick as celebrant. Rose will be laid to rest next to her husband Billy Stimmell in the Kirkersville Cemetery. Family will receive friends...

Jun 20, 2021

A funeral mass for Alice Huck, 78, of Pataskala, will be held on Friday, June 25, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Buckeye Lake, with Rev. Fr William Hritsko as celebrant. Inurnment will follow at a later date in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Pataskala. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening,...

Jun 18, 2021

Geonna Marie Schafer, our beautiful angel, departed this life into the hands of God on Friday, June 18th, 2021.

She is survived by her parents, Geoff and Katrinna; siblings, Hannah (Dom), Logan, Jayden, Tessa and Travis; grandparents, Carolyn and Greg Schafer; grandfathers, Matthew George and Marvin Hall; uncles, Greg (Danielle) Schafer and Anthony Parry; aunts, Cassandra (Herb)...

Jun 17, 2021

Memorial services, celebrating the life of Thomas F. Makinson, 67, of Kirkersville, will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 21, 2021 in the Now Church, 111 W Mulberry St. in Baltimore, Ohio with Clayton Warren as celebrant.

Tom passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at his home in Kirkersville. He was born September...

Jun 15, 2021

A memorial service celebrating the life of Paul William Bailey, age 69, of Newark, will be held at 2:00 p.m on Saturday, July 10, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street in Newark. Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance.

Paul was born February 24, 1952 in Newark, Ohio. He passed...

Jun 14, 2021

Jerry L. Butler, 67, of Newark, passed away at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville on June 14, 2021. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio on September 14, 1953 to the late Paul and Faye Belle (White) Butler. Prior to retirement, he was a welder and fabricator for many years. He was a member of the National Hot Rod Association and the...

Jun 13, 2021

A graveside service celebrating the life of Edna Lucille Andrews Love, age 96, of Newark, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 16, at Newark Memorial Gardens, 4244 Marion Road NE, Newark, OH 43055, with Pastor Steve Wilson officiating.

Edna was born May 22, 1925 in Cambridge, Ohio to the late William B. and Anna...

Jun 13, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Carolyn M. Merica, 71, of Newark, will be held on Friday, June 18, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Jeff Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Perryton Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville, Newark, on Thursday, from 5:00 to 7:00...

Jun 12, 2021

Dionne Lewisa Marie Reynolds, 49, of Newark, passed away on June 12, 2021. She was born in Newark, Ohio on February 9, 1972 to Doris Stidham and Lewis “Gene” Root. Dionne was a devoted homemaker to her family. She collected windchimes, enjoyed reading, flower gardening and playing video games. Most important was the time she spent with her loving family...

Jun 11, 2021

Martha E. Ellis, 82, of Newark, passed away at Grant Medical Center on June 11, 2021. She was born in Newark, Ohio on September 6, 1938 to the late George and Helen Wheeler. Martha was a devoted homemaker to her family. She enjoyed cooking, fishing and spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of the Newark...

Jun 10, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Byron Eugene “Skip” Dershem II, age 66, of Newark, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15, at the Newark Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Dan Meek officiating. Friends may call from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service at the church, 200 South Williams Street, Newark.

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Jun 8, 2021

Jeffrey M. Smith, 61, passed away at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated by Hospice of Central Ohio, on June 8, 2021. He was born in Columbus, Ohio to Richard and Delores (Anderson) Smith of Croton, on November 30, 1959. Jeff was a graduate of Johnstown-Monroe High School, most recently residing in Warsaw, Ohio. Jeff was a lifelong herdsman and...

Jun 7, 2021

Sue Ellen (Sheets) Wendell, 81, passed away on June 7, 2021 in Athens, Ohio. She was born March 11, 1940, in Bluefield, Virginia; the daughter of the late Lacey F. and Hortense (Hayes) Sheets.

She had retired after working as a market researcher. She enjoyed socializing with others, cross word puzzles, cooking, and spending time with her...

Jun 3, 2021

Caroline (Piccirilli) Foltz, 92, was born December 10, 1928 to Antonio and Dorinda Piccirilli in Newark, OH. Following the passing of her mother, Caroline was raised by sisters Ruth and Myrtle Hitchcock. She married Everett Foltz, her husband of 63 years, in 1950. The couple settled in Pataskala and raised four children. The family later relocated to Millersport where ...