Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Sep 11, 2020

Kristopher J. Bashore, 59, Thornville, passed away Friday September 11, 2020 following an extended illness. He was born in Zanesville, on August 7, 1961, the son of the late William Earle Bashore and Jean Ann (Forsythe) Bashore of Thornville. Kris was a graduate of Sheridan H.S., class of 1979, Central Ohio Technical College with an A.A.S. in Engineering. He worked...

Sep 10, 2020

Julie Dawn Spires, age 55, of Granville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 10, at her home. Julie was born July 9, 1965 in Columbus, Ohio.

Julie was formerly employed with AT&T and was also a homemaker. She enjoyed cats, decorating, gardening, going to the beach, and spending time with her family.

She is survived...

Sep 9, 2020

Michael Joseph Greer, age 59, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at his home. Mike was born October 4, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Richard Michael Greer and the late Elizabeth Ann (Frate) Greer Armaro.

Mike enjoyed gardening, computers, bird watching, and working on cars. He loved music and was a...

Sep 8, 2020

Lyndsay Tanis Stanley, age 66, of Newark, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital in Columbus. She was born September 1, 1954 in Warwickshire, England to the late Raymond and Dawn (Aucott) Hartland.

Lyndsay was a legal secretary at the law office of Morrow, Gordon and Byrd in Newark. She...

Sep 8, 2020

Patrick David Alkire, 67 of Thornville passed away September 8, 2020 in Newark, Ohio. He was born September 13, 1952 in Columbus, the son of the late Dewey and Jessie Josephine (Hart) Alkire. He is survived by his sister Sally (Ray) Keiser, his children Kathy Jo Shaffer (Alkire), Patrick Alkire Jr., Jerry Alkire, Roberta and Skeeter Wells, Rebecca Sickles, Jamie...

Sep 7, 2020

Gale R. Witter, 63, of Newark, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020, at the Arlington Care Center. She was born October 7, 1956, in Newark, a daughter of the late Donald L. and Bonnie (Vermillion) McGuire. Gale’s favorite place to be was on the beach, especially in Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral, Florida. Left to cherish her memory are her...

Sep 7, 2020

Graveside Funeral services, celebrating the life of Alphonse T. “Ted” Bonkowski, 66, of Hebron, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 11, 2020 in the Holy Trinity Cemetery, Somerset; with visitation preceding the funeral from 10:00 am until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m.  Pastor Winfield Strout and Father Stephen Carmody will officiate.

Ted...

Sep 6, 2020

A funeral service celebrating the life of David Allen “Dave” Fowler, age 58, of Newark, will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15, at Church of God God’s Acres with Brother Roger Decker officiating. Burial will follow in Jacksontown Cemetery where military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Friends may call from 5-8...

Sep 6, 2020

Funeral services, celebrating the life of Elizabeth Ellen “Betty” Snyder, 102, of Pataskala, formerly of Glouster, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 11, 2020 in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with burial to follow in Glen Rest Memorial Estates.

Her Pastor, Romy Velasco of Wagram United Methodist...

Sep 3, 2020

Terrance Rodrick Blake, age 39, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at his home.

Terrance was born December 14, 1980 in Newark, Ohio. He had worked in landscaping and was a member of Bethel Rock House of Miracles. Terrance loved spending time with his children and other family members. He enjoyed fishing, listening...

Sep 2, 2020

Memorial services for Richard J. Winegardner, 70, of Thornville, will be held on Sunday, Sep. 6, 2020 in the Grace Lutheran Church, Thornville; with Memorial visitation from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and a memorial service following at 5:00 p.m. Pastors Orrey McFarland and Doug Lynn will act as co-celebrants. Rich passed away on Wednesday evening, September 2, 2020 following...

Sep 1, 2020

Jack R. Ellis, 72, of Newark, passed away at Altercare North in Newark on September 1, 2020. Jack was born in Man, WV on October 8, 1947 to the late Harmon and Minnie Kay (Christian) Ellis. Prior to retirement, Jack was a fork lift operator with Owens-Corning for 40 years. He enjoyed bowling and golfing but most important was the...

Sep 1, 2020

A memorial service celebrating the life of Kelly J. McCord, 49, of Newark, will be held on Friday, September 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Rob Hartman officiating. Kelly was born in Newark, Ohio on August 10, 1971 to Judith (Cashdollar) Phelps. She passed away in Heath on September 1, 2020....

Aug 31, 2020

Donald Leander Cramer III, age 66, of Heath, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Donald was born June 13, 1954 in Newark, Ohio to the late Donald Leander Cramer II and Helen Evelyn (Lambert) Cramer.

Donald was a veteran of the United States Navy. He took great pride...

Aug 30, 2020

Funeral Services, celebrating the life of Roselie M. Thompson Smith, formerly of St Louisville, will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with burial to follow in the Hebron Cemetery. Roselie passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020 in Columbus following a brief illness....

Aug 27, 2020

Funeral services, celebrating the life of Bryan Edward Ward, 41, of Newark, will be held on Saturday afternoon, September 5, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the chapel of the HEBRON home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, 108 N 7th Street, Hebron. A short celebration of life will follow at 4 pm. Bryan died on Thursday, August...

Aug 25, 2020

A funeral service celebrating the life of Linda S. Van Gundy, 79, of Newark, will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, 179 Granville Street, Newark. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Tuesday, from 12:00 to 1:00...

Aug 25, 2020

A Funeral Service, celebrating the life of Jaliyah Gabriella Watters, two months old, will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, 179 Granville Street, Newark with Pastor Keith Wyatt II officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Jaliyah was...

Aug 23, 2020

Graveside funeral services, celebrating the life of Vera M. Massie, 96, formerly of Thornville; will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2020 in the Lutheran Reformed Cemetery, Thornville. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the Thornville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, 56 South Main St. in Thornville.

Aug 19, 2020

Harry George “Huck” Clark, 83, of Hebron, passed away peacefully after a period of declining heath. He was born November 22, 1936, in Coshocton, the son of the late Neville and Gladys (Dencer) Clark. He was a graduate of Plainfield High School, class of 1954. Huck worked as an Ohio State Highway Patrolman for 14 years, then as the Hebron...