Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Aug 26, 2024

A visitation for John A. Wogan, 74, of Baltimore, will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, from 2-4 pm in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service.

John passed away late Monday evening, August 26, 2024, following an extended illness. He was born in Mason, West Virginia on August 12, 1950....

Aug 22, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Barbara Faye Horn, 59, of Sugar Grove, will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Thornville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service. Burial will follow in Lutheran Reformed Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 56 S. Main Street, Thornville, on Thursday, two hours prior...

Aug 21, 2024

A memorial service for Sally Jean Combs, 74, of Thornville, will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Thornville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, 56 S. Main St. in Thornville with Pastor Doug Lynn as Celebrant. Inurnment will follow at a later date in the Lutheran Reformed Cemetery.

The family...

Aug 21, 2024

Howard E. Christy passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at OSU Hospital at the age of 78. He was surrounded by his wife and four sons.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Edgar Christy; mother, Edna (Burris) Christy; brother, Harold Christy; sister-in-law, Janice Christy; and nephew, Terry Christy – all of Garrison,...

Aug 18, 2024

Jens D. Bertelsen, age 84, of Fur, Denmark, formerly of Granville, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 in Denmark. He was born April 16, 1940 in Vejle, Denmark to the late Jens Henriksen Bertelsen and the late Edel Mary (Larsen) Bertelsen.

Jens had an outstanding and inquiring mind, allowing him to design machinery and resolve complex...

Aug 17, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Victoria Juanita “Vicki” Lee, age 55, of Newark, will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home. Friends may call from 3-5 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.

Vicki was born October 9, 1968 in...

Aug 14, 2024

The Reverend Kathryn Pearce Clausen passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.

She was born Kathryn Mercedes Pearce on June 17, 1941, in Dayton, Ohio, the youngest daughter of George Pearce and Louise (Murphy) Pearce. She grew up in Dayton and attended The Ohio State University where she was a member of Delta Zeta sorority. She attended...

Aug 12, 2024

Floyd Sam Samson, age 88, of Heath, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at the Laurels of Heath. He was born June 16, 1936 in Madison Township, Perry County, Ohio to the late Leonard and Elizabeth (Kay) Samson.

Floyd was retired from Universal Veneer and did odd jobs for several area farmers. He was a member...

Aug 11, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Ernest L. Noah, Sr., 76, of Newark, will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, with Pastor Jerry Owens officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery with military honors being observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Visitation will be held at the...

Aug 11, 2024

A Homegoing Service, celebrating the life of Clifford Rutland Cabiness, 67, of Newark, will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, with Reverend Randall Williams officiating. Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Visitation will be held at the church, 383 Washington Street, Newark, on Friday, two hours...

Aug 10, 2024

Elisabeth Rosemarie Shaw, age 79, of Newark, passed away peacefully in her home with her husband of 42 years, Larry by her side.  She was born in Nuremberg, Germany to the late Paul and Franziska Stanelle.

Lisa worked as a switch board operator, for Milton-Bradley in Germany, for the U.S. Army in Nuremberg, for St. Ann’s Hospital...

Aug 10, 2024

Judith Kay Osborn, 78, of Pataskala, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, August 10th, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born April 19th, 1946, to the late Virgil & Dorothy Good in West Virginia.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 19 years Arthur Elwood Osborn, siblings Connie Good, Charles...

Aug 10, 2024

Jeffrey Michael Howard, 63, raised in Pataskala, Ohio has passed away on August 10th, 2024 to a tragic truck accident. "Mike" Howard, son of Virginia and James Howard.

He is survived by Christine Lawyer-Howard, Shawn Lawyer and Robbie Lawyer. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mike worked as a long haul truck...

Aug 8, 2024

Avalene Mae Legg Daniels peacefully left this world to receive her rest and reward on August 8, 2024. She lived a beautiful life of 90 years, and in every way she sought to please God. Avie was married to her husband Carl Daniels for just shy of 71 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Merle Legg...

Aug 6, 2024

Jerry David Preece, 74, of Baltimore, born June 17, 1950, in Mingo County, WV and died August 6th, 2024 at Ohio State Medical Center.

Jerry was not only a loving husband, father, and son, but he was also loved by all who met him due to his caring, comforting ways. He never wanted to stand out in...

Aug 6, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gerald Jerome “Jerry” Childress, age 78, of Lancaster, a beloved Husband, Pop, Grandfather, and Brother. Jerry was born March 18, 1946 in Mount Sherman, Kentucky to the late Howell Jones Childress and the late Christine Lucille (Pepper) Childress. He passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Mount...

Aug 5, 2024

Funeral services celebrating the life of Sabrina Leah Frank, 56 of Etna, will be held at NOON on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Hoskinson Funeral Home, 285 E. Main Street, Kirkersville, Ohio 43033 with Pastor John Ennis Officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior from 11 a.m. – NOON Thursday Aug 8, 2024, at the funeral home. Burial Glenn...

Aug 4, 2024

Graveside funeral services, celebrating the life of Firl “Junior” Crist, 89, of Millersport, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 9, 2024, in the Millersport Cemetery with Pastors Tom Jacobson and Steve Bush officiating. A luncheon and time of fellowship will follow in the Grace Lutheran Church in Thornville.

Junior passed away Sunday, August 4,...

Aug 4, 2024

Kenneth Todd Davis, age 62, of Newark, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Kobacker House in Columbus. Kenneth was born September 23, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Raymond D. and Deloris J. (Oliver) Davis.

Ken faithfully served his country for four years in the United States Navy. He had been formerly employed as...

Aug 3, 2024

A memorial service celebrating the life of William Mitchell “Mitch” French, 48, of Johnstown, will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Gather, 12 S. Main Street, Johnstown, Ohio 43031. Mitch was born in Ashland, Kentucky on April 7, 1976 to the late William K. French and Sandra J (McKenzie) Elswick. He passed away at the...