Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Jan 25, 2021

Shirley Irene Booth, 78, of Lancaster, formerly of Coshocton, passed away January 25, 2021, in Lancaster. She was born in Coshocton, on August 30, 1942, the daughter of the late Lloyd L. and Goldie Irene (Craig) Ford. She graduated from Conesville H.S., and spent her life as a caring, loving homemaker.

She enjoyed watching wrestling on TV,...

Jan 25, 2021

Gayle Yvonne Naessig, age 76, of Newark, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital. Gayle was born April 7, 1944 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to the late Lloyd Rowland and the late Esther (Ludtke) Naessig.

Gayle retired from the Boeing Corporation where she had been a computer analyst. She...

Jan 25, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Glenna Jean Terry, 90 of Thornville, will be held for the immediate family on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Thornville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service. Burial will follow in New Salem Cemetery. Public Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 56 S. Main Street, Thornville, on...

Jan 24, 2021

A homegoing service, celebrating the life of Jeanette Louise “Jeanie” Kuhn, 55, of Thornville, will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at Lighthouse Memorial Church, with Matthew Stevens as officiant. Burial will follow in New Reading Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Lighthouse Memorial Church, 2600 Walnut Road (route 79), Millersport, on Thursday, from 5:00 to...

Jan 23, 2021

Leota Mae Van Winkle, age 80, of Pataskala, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Laurels of Gahanna. Leota was born May 13, 1940 in Pataskala, Ohio to the late Jesse S. and Sema Luella (Hite) Warner.

Leota was a bookkeeper and over the years had been employed with Motorists Mutual, Western Electric, Columbus Dental...

Jan 23, 2021

Shirley Ann Dennison, age 82, of Summit Station, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at The Inn at Chapel Grove in Heath. Shirley was born December 5, 1938 in Shelbiana, Kentucky to the late Emett and Lizzie Beth (Coleman) Powell.

Shirley was employed with White Castle for 41 and retired as supervisor. She enjoyed flower gardening,...

Jan 23, 2021

Jack Albert Bachus, 58, of Millersport, passed away Saturday evening, January 23, 2021 at his residence in Millersport. He was born May 31, 1962 in Newark, the son of the late Albert Walter and Natalie (Anderson) Bachus. He attended Millersport schools. For 25 years, he was the manager of the Buckeye Lake Truck Stop. He was a member of the...

Jan 22, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Gary Edward Jones, age 80, of Buckeye Lake, will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 27, at First Community Church, 4381 Walnut Road, Buckeye Lake, with Pastor Kevin Blade officiating. Burial will take place in Glen Rest Memorial Estate where military honors will be observed.

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Jan 22, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Janet Ruth Burns, age 79, of Pataskala, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 30, at Bethel Baptist Church with Pastor Dan Moore officiating. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, January 29, at the church, 7161 Beecher Road SW in Pataskala. Burial will take place at York Street...

Jan 22, 2021

John Russell Thomas, age 72, of Hebron, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Licking Memorial Hospital. John was born April 17, 1948 in Roaring Springs, Pennsylvania to the late John Vincent and Hazel (Cunningham) Thomas.

John was a 1966 graduate of Central High School in Roaring Springs, Pennsylvania where he was the class clown. He...

Jan 20, 2021

Joan Ellen Simpson (Baker) McClenahan died January 20, 2021, from complications of a stroke. She was born March 27, 1943, to Rev. Thomas Porter Simpson (1907–1963) of Knoxville, TN, and Alice Anna Sunderland (1911–1995) of Cleveland, OH.

She was a 1961 graduate of Newark (OH) High School, Ohio State University (BS Social Welfare, 1965), and The University...

Jan 20, 2021

Private Graveside Funeral services, celebrating the life of Myra Jean Dartt, 82, of Hebron, will be held in Hebron Cemetery, with Clifford Mason as celebrant.

Myra passed away Wednesday morning, January 20, 2021 at her home in Hebron. She was born March 13, 1938 in Neffs, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Hazel (Jenkins) Morford....

Jan 20, 2021

Katherine Virginia “Kay” Ouellette, age 89, of Heath, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio). Kay was born November 6, 1931 in Newark, Ohio to the late Harold A. and Nellie E. (Fairley) Link.

Kay resided in Fullerton, California for many years and was a...

Jan 19, 2021

Lemuel “Lee” McCarty, 82 of Newark, passed away at Licking Memorial Hospital on January 19, 2021. Lee was born in Greenup County, Kentucky on February 3, 1938 to the late Sherman Doc and Gertrude (Ison) McCarty. Lee was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Prior to retirement, he worked at Lucent Technologies, Kentucky Speedway and Charlotte Motor Speedway for many...

Jan 19, 2021

Raymond (Ray) Eugene Hite, 88, of Pataskala, entered into God’s kingdom on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Tuscany Gardens in Pataskala.

Ray requested that no local services be held. He will be inurned in Grays Cemetery, Port Matilda, Pennsylvania at a later date.

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Jan 17, 2021

Funeral services, celebrating the life of Nancy Christine Bowen, 72, of Glenford, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 21, 2021 in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with burial to follow in the Fairmount Cemetery, Jacksontown. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of the funeral services...

Jan 17, 2021

Charles F. “Bud” Coble, 78 of Newark, passed away at his residence on January 17, 2021. He was born in Newark, Ohio on June 27, 1942 to the late Benjamin and Florence (Hoskinson) Coble. Bud was a member of the Ancient Order of Druids in Newark; Newark Eagles; Heath Eagles; Laborers Local #423; and the Newark Moose Lodge. Bud enjoyed...

Jan 16, 2021

Pamela Kay “Pam” Prince, age 66, of Newark, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Licking Memorial Hospital. Pam was born December 26, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio to Ernest and Diane (Wilson) Caris.

Pam was primarily a homemaker but was formerly employed as a server at the Inn at SharonBrooke for seven years.

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Jan 15, 2021

Memorial services for Sarah Louise Rock, 80, of Hebron, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 24, 2021 in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with Order of Eastern Star services to be held at 1:45 p.m.

Sarah passed away on January 15, 2021. She was born in Caldwell...

Jan 15, 2021

Funeral services, celebrating the life of Rose Karen Medley, 77, of Pataskala, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral Home, with her son Pastor Robin Medley as officiant. Burial will follow in the Kirkersville Cemetery.

Karen passed away on January 15, 2021, at...