Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

May 15, 2021

A visitation, celebrating the life of James M. “Jimmy” Hayes, 42, of Columbus, will be held on Sunday, May 23, 2021 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, 179 Granville Street, Newark. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, masks must be worn inside the funeral home and for your protection. Jimmy was born in San...

May 15, 2021

A memorial service celebrating the life of Judy Marie Miller, age 70, of Newark, will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 21, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home. Friends may call from 3-5 prior to the service at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.

Due to Covid-19 concerns, masks must be worn inside...

May 15, 2021

A visitation celebrating the life of Dennis “Hillbill” Roberts, 56, of Newark, will be held on Friday, May 21, 2021 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service. Hillbill was born in Moundsville, West Virginia on June 3, 1964 to the late Ernest L. and Phyllis M. (Rodgers) Roberts. He passed away at Licking Memorial...

May 14, 2021

Lori Ann Meyers, age 54, of Newark, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio).

Lori was born May 16, 1966 in Newark, Ohio to the late Ronald L. Smith and Shirley L. (Rose) Smith Robinson.

Lori was a waitress at the Aladdin Restaurant...

May 14, 2021

Gearold Lee “Jerry” Meckling, 62, of Newark, passed away on May 14, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Newark, Ohio on June 18, 1958 to the late Thomas and Norma (Fadley) Meckling. Jerry enjoyed swimming, fishing, riding his bicycle and spending time with his loving family and friends. Survivors include his sister, Deana (Todd) Kerran; brothers, Nornie Meckling...

May 12, 2021

Matthew Lee Terry, age 33, of Heath, passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2021 at Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax, Virginia, while working out of state.

Matthew was born June 1, 1987 in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was employed with Cleary Building in building construction. Matthew enjoyed fishing, camping, mushroom hunting, country music, and working on cars. He...

May 11, 2021

A graveside funeral service for family and close friends, celebrating the life of Kevin A. Showman, 43, of Heath, will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery, with Pastor Cory Campbell officiating. Kevin was born in Newark, Ohio on April 20, 1978 to Susan J. Morgan and Wesley E. Showman. He passed away...

May 9, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Frankie Lee Murray, age 62, of Pataskala, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 15, at the Kirkersville Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service with Brother Michael Ensey officiating. Burial will follow in Kirkersville Cemetery.

Friends may call from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. prior to the service on...

May 2, 2021

Memorial visitation for James J. Wieber, 63, of Millersport, will be held on Friday, May 7, 2021 from 4-7 PM in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service.  Due to COVID 19, face masks must be worn inside the funeral home at all times.

James passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021...

May 1, 2021

Funeral services celebrating the life of Russell Cameron, 86, of Buckeye Lake, will be held at 12 Noon on Wednesday May 5, in the Fairmont Cemetery, Jackson Ohio. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 4-7 p.m. at the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, 285 East Main St. in Kirkersville.

Russell passed...

Apr 30, 2021

Leonard “Bill” Kopp, 74, of Newark, Ohio passed away on April 30, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born in Brownsville, Ohio on February 17, 1947 to the late Russell and Florence (Bogle) Kopp. Prior to retirement, Bill worked at Owens-Corning for 42 years. He was an avid Pittsburg Steelers fan, he enjoyed watching TV, especially ESPN,...

Apr 28, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Theresa Rose Scanlan, 63, of Newark, will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, on Wednesday, one hour prior to the funeral service,...

Apr 27, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Lottie P. Rine, 94, of Howard, Ohio, will be held on Monday, May 3, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Nick Shaw officiating. Burial will follow in Barnes Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark on Sunday, from 2:00...

Apr 27, 2021

Donald “Donnie” Patrick Oppy, age 42, of Granville, passed away on April 27, 2021. He was born in Nuremburg, German on December 23, 1978 to John F. and Beverly S. (Hodge) Oppy. A celebration of Donnie's life will be held at John and Beverly's home on Sunday, May 9, 2021 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Donnie enjoyed fishing and collecting...

Apr 27, 2021

Paul Clifford Myers, 61, of Newark, passed away at his residence on April 27, 2021. He was born in Nelsonville, Ohio on July 6, 1959 to Juanita Hamer and Richard Myers. Paul worked at Westward Pharmaceuticals for nearly 10 years. He enjoyed yard work, hunting, fishing, NASCAR and dirt track racing. Most important was the time he spent with his...

Apr 26, 2021

Graveside funeral services, celebrating the life of Mary Ann Thorp, 69, of Hebron, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 30, 2021 in the Licking Cemetery, Hebron, with Pastor Brian Harkness as celebrant. The family will receive friends at the grave Friday from 10:00 am until time of services at 11:00.

Mary Ann passed away at...

Apr 21, 2021

Kay (Riffle) Jones, 85 of Nashport, went to be with the Lord with her family by her side on April 21, 2021. She was born in Wellston, Ohio on October 27, 1935 to the late Elza and Dollie (Staten) Riffle. Kay was an active member of the Melvin Mayfield American Legion Auxiliary Unit 804. She was also a member of...

Apr 21, 2021

Funeral Services, celebrating the life of Lavonna May Yost, 86, formerly of Thurston, will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Thornville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, 56 South Main St in Thornville. The family will receive friends on Tuesday afternoon from 2-4 pm. Due to COVID 19, please wear...

Apr 20, 2021

Memorial Services celebrating the life of Harold Vernon Cochran, 87, of Thornville, will be held Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Thornville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Doug Lynn as celebrant. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 3:00 p.m. until time of funeral services. Due to COVID...

Apr 20, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Zeraline K. “Mickey” Hoffer, age 97, of Newark, will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 29, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Craig Burdick officiating. Burial will take place in Lutheran Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, at the funeral home,...