Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

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

Saraleen P. “Sara” Justice, 63, of Hebron, passed away on June 3, 2021 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was born in Newark, Ohio on August 22, 1957 to the late James and Violet (Mason) Conner. Sara worked as an office manager and dental assistant for Dr. Jon Musser and Magnolia Dental for 45 years. She was a woman of...

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 ...

May 31, 2021

A community memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Kirkersville United Methodist Church for Brian Winn Milam, 62, who lived across the street from the church for the last several years. Brian was often seen throughout the community.

May 29, 2021

Carol Ayer Mugglin, age 60, of Heath, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at her home. Carol was born July 11, 1960 in Syracuse, New York to the late John Lloyd and Helen (Allmuth) Ayer.

Carol was a 1979 graduate of Franciscan Academy and in 1983 received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Recreational Therapy from...

May 29, 2021

Judith Ann “Judy” Emmert Love, age 72, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. Judy was born November 3, 1948 in Somerset, Ohio to the late Donald Anthony and Bertha Mae (Starling) Emmert.

Judy was a 1966 graduate of Fairfield Union High School. She retired from Fairfield Medical Center where she...

May 27, 2021

A Funeral Mass, celebrating the life of Sigrid Louise Ballman, 81, of Hebron, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 4, 2021 in the Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel at St. Joseph Cemetery, Lockbourne. Burial will follow the funeral service on Friday. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 3, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00...

May 26, 2021

Paul Douglas Radwell, age 46, of Newark, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Licking Memorial Hospital.

Paul was born November 7, 1974 in Ashland, Ohio. He enjoyed building models, drawing, coloring, oil painting, fishing, and mud running. He was a backyard mechanic and also enjoyed remote control cars and being outdoors.

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May 26, 2021

Richard Glenn Crowe, age 91, of Newark, died peacefully at home on Wednesday May 26, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born August 3, 1929 in Pryse, Kentucky to the late Minnie Green Sharpshair.

The day after graduating from Irvine High School in Irvine, Kentucky, Richard moved to Dayton, Ohio where he worked as a...

May 25, 2021

James R. “Snake” Slocum, Jr., age 65, of Newark, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at his home. James was born May 8, 1956 in Newark, Ohio to the late James Ronald Slocum, Sr. and the late Mildred (Conner) Fout.

Snake was formerly employed in construction and enjoyed working on motorcycles and shooting pool.

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May 25, 2021

Funeral services, celebrating the life of Robert “Jack” Dittoe, 87, of Thornville, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 28, 2021 in the chapel of the Thornville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Doug Lynn as celebrant.  Burial will follow in Lutheran Reformed Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, May 27,...

May 25, 2021

Graveside Funeral Services, celebrating the life of Gregory John Wylie, 57, of Buckeye Lake, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday May 29, 2021 in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus. The family will receive friends on Friday evening May 28, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, 285 E Main...

May 24, 2021

A graveside service celebrating the life of Nancy M. Lundfelt, age 93, of Pickerington, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 5, at Zanesville Memorial Park.

Nancy was born February 26, 1928 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late William and Lettice Mae "Lettie" (Norris) Kaiser. She passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Abbington...

May 23, 2021

A graveside funeral service, celebrating the life of Clarence Albert Wilson, 92, of Thornville will be held on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Fairmount Cemetery. Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Clarence was born in New Lexington, Ohio on April 28, 1929 to the late Albert John and Nora Belle (Guinsler) Wilson....

May 21, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Yolonda Elaine Scarberry, 72, of Heath, will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of the Thornville home of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service with Pastor Kenneth Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Franklin Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 56 S. Main...

May 21, 2021

Gertrude (Trudy) Irene Kondrath (Kreager), 100, formerly of Harbor Hills and Tiffin OH, died peacefully on her 100 th birthday, May 21, 2021, in Broomfield, Colorado following several years with dementia.

She was born May 21, 1921, in Gratiot OH. The youngest child of the late Louis Ray and Mary Elizabeth (Smart) Kreager.

Trudy graduated...