Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

May 28, 2020

A graveside service, celebrating the life of Timothy P. Kinser, Sr., 69, of New Salem, will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at New Salem Cemetery, with Pastor Rosalind Beswick officiating. Tim was born in Lancaster, Ohio on February 7, 1951 to the late Joseph and Zellah (Landon) Kinser. He passed away his residence in Pleasantville...

May 28, 2020

Mary Jane Hott, 93, of Newark, passed away at her residence on May 28, 2020. She was born in Baltimore, Ohio on October 3, 1926 to the late Vanaldo and Bessie (Siders) Kitzmiller. Aunt Mary Jane was a “glass half-full” person who saw the good in everyone she met. She was always ready with her friendly smile whenever in the...

May 28, 2020

Emmitt L. “Buddy” Filkins III, 34, of Newark, passed away on May 28, 2020 in Newark. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio on December 26, 1985 to Emmitt Filkins, Jr. and Donna (Newlon) Allen. Buddy enjoyed landscaping, gardening, cooking and his favorite color was blue. Most important was the time he spent with his loving family and friends. Survivors include...

May 26, 2020

Kathryn Lockwood, 93, of Hebron, passed away peacefully on Tuesday. May 26, 2020 in Newark following an extended illness. She was born February 23, 1927 in Woodsfield, the daughter of the late Homer and Nellie (Craig) Schneider.

Kathryn was an active member of the Hebron community. Known as the “Easter Egg Tree Lady” she hosted Easter egg...

May 25, 2020

Cassandra Elaine “Sandy” Smith-Stigger, age 67, of Reynoldsburg, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020 at her home. Sandy was born August 10, 1953 in Springfield, Ilinois to the late Russell and Mary K. (Nelson) Smith.

Sandy was employed in payroll and accounting with DCSC-DFAS for many years. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with...

May 22, 2020

Todd lived his life as a free spirit. He was so proud of his children’s success. He adored his grandchildren. Survived by his son Levi Tory Smoke (Tiffany) and their children Clay and Nova, his daughter Amanda Smoke and her children Kaidyn, Harper and Ady, Susie Packer his mom and his dad, and Katie his fur ball buddy. Todd was...

May 22, 2020

Harriet Ann Cameron, 81, of Buckeye Lake, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, May 22, 2020 at her home with her family at her side. She was born January 24, 1939 in Wellston, the daughter of the late Carroll and Helen (Lindauer) Holzapfel.

Harriet worked for Harts/Big Bear for over twenty years, was co-owner of Russ’s Auto...

May 22, 2020

Norma Jean (Rosebraugh) Clendenin, 78, of Buckeye Lake, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2020 in Newark following an extended illness. She was born August 14, 1941 in Lancaster, Ohio, the daughter of the late Cecil and Alyce (Gruber) Rosebraugh.

Norma Jean was a graduate of Hebron H.S., class of 1959, and retired after many years...

May 21, 2020

Dustin Michael Duncan, 39, of Orlando, Florida, was born July 12, 1980 in Ohio, the great home of The Ohio State Buckeyes; and went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 21, 2020 at the OSU Hospital, Columbus.  He is the beloved husband of Mindy (Musick) for 21 years, and the loving father of...

May 21, 2020

William Joseph Bibow, age 66, of Newark, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Licking Memorial Hospital.

Bill was born March 27, 1954 in Sioux City, Iowa to the late William and Charlotte A. (Narey) Bibow. He was a diesel mechanic for many years.

He is survived by daughters, Billie Jo Bibow of Newark...

May 20, 2020

Diana Lynn Wilson, 63, of Newark, passed away on May 20, 2020 at Arlington Care Center. She was born in Newark, Ohio on March 20, 1957 to the late Charles Wilson and Lois June (Crisinger) Simpson. Prior to retirement, she worked at Buckeye Linen for many years. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, listening to music, crossword puzzles, her dogs and the...

May 19, 2020

Eunice Helen Flagg, age 87, of Hebron, went to be with God on May 19, 2020 at Morrison House in Zanesville. She was born March 4, 1933 in Dickenson County, Virginia.

Eunice was a mean little kid and told the most wonderful stories of her family and childhood. She often laughed at herself and looked at the...

May 17, 2020

Marie F. Welch, age 62, of Newark, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Marie was born July 28, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio.

Marie was a clerk with Knox Community Hospital for eight years and prior to that had been employed with The Advocate for many years. She enjoyed hunting,...

May 17, 2020

Phyllis I. Davidson (Riesbeck) born June 20, 1937 to the late Harry V. and Irene C. Riesbeck (Meier) passed away May 17, 2020 quietly at home. Survived by her husband of 62 years Robert and her son Alan; Sisters: Therese Davidson of Granville; Rosemary (Arthur) Sellers of Van Buren Arkansas; Brothers: Thomas (Jo) of Nicholasville, Ky.; Donald (Cindy) of Newark;...

May 16, 2020

A graveside service honoring the life of Evelyn Emily Bussey, age 92, of Heath, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, at Fairmount Cemetery near Jacksontown with Pastor Bob Beyer officiating. The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street in Newark. A social...

May 15, 2020

William Richard Lavery, 72, of Newark, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020. He was born in Newark, on April 28, 1948, a son of the late William R. and Helen Louise (Hoffer) Lavery. He was a Vietnam Era US Navy veteran and had tended many bars in the Newark area. Many around town will remember him as “The Candle Man”....

May 15, 2020

Combined Graveside Inurnment Services for Joseph C. “Joe” Heater and Leelda F. Heater, will be held at 11am, on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Newark Memorial Gardens. Pastor Wes Humble will officiate. The Licking County Veterans Alliance will render Military Funeral Honors for Joseph for service to his country in the US Army. Joseph, 83, of Newark, passed away May...

May 13, 2020

Ruth Arlene Wilson, age 83, of Thornville, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Newark Care and Rehabilitation. Ruth was born December 11, 1936 in Marietta, Ohio to the late Howard and Thelma Rebecca (Yanelly) Holland.

Ruth was a member of the Jacksontown United Methodist Church where she worked in the food pantry and started the...

May 12, 2020

A Graveside Service for Betty Amanda Sendykar will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Noon, at Licking Cemetery, 1609 Beaver Run Road, Hebron. The family will receive friends from 4-8pm on Friday, May 22, 2020, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street in Newark. A social distancing visitation (by automobile) will be held. Please enter via...

May 10, 2020

Michael Richard Brooker, 77, of Pataskala, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020, following an extended illness. He was born January 20, 1943, in Portsmouth, Ohio, the son of the late Floyd R. and Margaret (Nagel) Brooker. Graduate of Lakewood High School, class of 1961, worked as a landscaper. Survived by his daughter Shelly Bricker and her children Brandon, Robert and...