Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Aug 2, 2024

Kelly Fries, age 61, born September 15, 1962, passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 2, 2024 in Newark.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Fries, mother, Susan (Piper) Fries; and brother, Steve Fries.

Kelly is survived by his son, Kelly (Glenna) Fries II; his daughter, Pamela (Brady) McArtor; grandchildren,...

Aug 2, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Nancy Sue Austin, age 76, of Newark, will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, with Pastor Tim Sowards officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Croton Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her husband Danny.

Friends may call from 4-7 p.m....

Jul 30, 2024

Phyllis Jane Temple, age 79, of Newark, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation. Phyllis was born June 5, 1945 in Elkton, Maryland to the late Charles and Nell (Moore) Bailey.

Phyllis had been employed as an STNA at several area nursing homes for many years including Heath Nursing Home, Newark...

Jul 29, 2024

A memorial service celebrating the life of Thomas Alvin Stevens, 76, of Newark, will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Kirkpatrick officiating. Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Memorial visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, one...

Jul 28, 2024

Ashley Renee Rauch, age 34, of Newark, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. She was born May 18, 1990 in Newark, Ohio.

Ashley was a manager and cook at Aladdin Restaurant in Granville. She loved animals and roses.

She is survived by her partner of 19 years, Nathan Heskett;...

Jul 27, 2024

Brian Michael Winner, born on February 26, 2003, in Columbus, Ohio, passed away tragically on July 27, 2024, in Heath, Ohio, at the age of 21. Brian was a vibrant presence, known for his towering 6'5" stature and the profound kindness he extended to everyone around him. His approach to life was to embrace challenges head-on, learning and growing...

Jul 27, 2024

Chester Lee “Chet” Workman, age 83, of Hebron, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Genesis Hospice Care-Morrison House in Zanesville.

Chester was born July 23, 1941 in Lawrence County, Ohio to the late Cleveland Dustin and Myrtle Faye (Rigney) Workman. A veteran of the United States Navy, Chet faithfully served his country during Vietnam. He...

Jul 23, 2024

Harold Elmon Mason, 75, of Thornville, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 23, 2024, at home. He was born August 25, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Earnest Elmon and Leana (Howard) Mason. He was a 1966 graduate of Lakewood High School, Hebron, Ohio. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict as a 16C20, Hercules Fire...

Jul 21, 2024

Susan Jeanette Humphrey, 73, of Buckeye Lake, passed away on Sunday July 21, 2024, following an extended illness. She was born August 1, 1950, in Columbus, the daughter of the late Otto and Elizabeth (Fowler) Wooten. A lifelong homemaker, she was a talented artist who enjoyed painting and poetry. She is survived by her loving family: her children Joseph Wooten,...

Jul 20, 2024

A celebration of life for James Frederick Mathias, 86, of Thornville will be held at Thornville Methodist Church, on Saturday August 24, from 2-4 p.m. with welcoming remarks at 2 pm and with a reception to follow in the church social hall. James was born September 6, 1937 in Columbus, the son of the late George and Manetha (Dougherty) Mathias....

Jul 16, 2024

William “Bill” H. Bolen, age 59 of Pataskala passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Kobacker House in Columbus. Bill left this world to start his Eternal life surrounded by loving family in a room full of love. He was born October 29, 1964, in Columbus to the late Carl and Freda (Bevard) Bolen. Bill was a 1984 graduate of...

Jul 15, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Diana Lynn Stickle, age 66, of Newark, will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, July 22, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Clifford Mason officiating. Burial will follow in Wilson Cemetery.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home,...

Jul 14, 2024

A memorial service celebrating the life of Dara Kay Wimer, age 70, of Heath, will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Don Moshgat officiating.

Friends may call two hours prior to the service from 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.

Jul 12, 2024

A memorial service celebrating the life of Johnny Milton Cunningham, age 78, of Heath, will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 26, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Deacon Ronald Mitchell officiating. Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance.

Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. prior to the service at...

Jul 10, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Beth Ann Frush, 98, of Newark, will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, with Pastor Cheryl Simpson officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, one hour prior to the funeral service...

Jul 9, 2024

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Luisa M. Hanwell, 67, of Utica, will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Newark, with Father David Sizemore as Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 12th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m....

Jul 8, 2024

Louis E. Dalton, Jr., 57, of Newark, passed away at the OSU Medical Center in Columbus on July 8, 2024. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 1, 1967 to the late Louis E. Sr. and Georgetta (Vrana) Dalton. Louis was an auto detailer for many years, formerly owning/operating Dalton’s Detailing. He enjoyed fishing, muscle cars, cooking, watching cartoons...

Jul 7, 2024

Thelma Lee Jenney, age 47, of Heath, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Licking Memorial Hospital. She was born May 31, 1977 in Dallas, Texas.

Thelma enjoyed watching wrestling and scary movies.

She is survived by a daughter, Alexes Sammone Allspaugh of Newark; son, Triston Howard (Rachel Evans) of Columbus; grandchildren, Oakleigh...

Jul 7, 2024

Jeremy Edward Browning, 39 of Pataskala, passed away early Sunday Morning, July 7, 2024, in Newark following an extended illness. He was born September 20, 1984, in Columbus, the son of the late Clark Browning and Lois (Compton) Browning of Pataskala.

Jeremy was a graduate of Watkins Memorial High School class of 2003, attended C-tech for Welding...

Jul 6, 2024

Sue Ann Bauman passed quietly during the early morning of Saturday, July 6, 2024.

Sue was born in Kirkersville, Ohio, February 1, 1934.  She married Ernest (Mike) Bauman on July 9, 1954, in Buckeye Lake, Ohio.  Mike and Sue raised their four children in the Forest Hills community of Heath, Ohio. Sue was the consummate caregiver and...