Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Jan 27, 2020

Jeanna Don (Paxton) Bellville, age 40, of Heath, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 27, 2020 at her home.

Jeanna was born July 12, 1979 in Newark, Ohio. She was a graduate of Marietta High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Ohio University in Athens. She was told, “Women don’t get a...

Jan 26, 2020

On Sunday, January 26, 2020, our beloved Tom Keys left us to go home to the Lord. Tommy is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Isabelle Keys, and brother, Merle Keys. He is survived by his wife, Jerry Keys and ex-wife Onna Keys, as well as daughters Stacy (D.J.) Oliver and Lisa (David) Bell, step-son Corey (Natalie) Brady;...

Jan 26, 2020

A funeral service celebrating the life of Christopher Michael Wickline, age 45, of Heath, will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31, with Rev. Keith Sjostrand officiating. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.

Chris was born June 1, 1974 in Mount Vernon,...

Jan 26, 2020

Gerald L. White, 86, of Fairfield Beach, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020, following an extended illness. He was born in Zanesville on October 30, 1933, the son of the late Kenneth and Marie (Hood) White. He retired after more than 20 years as a mechanic at MPW in Hebron. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time playing...

Jan 25, 2020

A memorial service celebrating the life of Payton L. Anderson, 20, of Newark, will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, 179 Granville Street, Newark.  Friends may call one hour prior to the memorial service on Thursday, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Payton was born in Newark, Ohio on...

Jan 23, 2020

A funeral service celebrating the life of Janet Lucile Downing, age 80, of Newark, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 28, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Andrew D. Saperstein and Rev. James R. Hartman officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Lancaster. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on...

Jan 23, 2020

A memorial service celebrating the life of Donald R. Mohler, 70, of Thornville, will be celebrated on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 12:00 noon, with Jack Helton as celebrant.  Burial will follow the service at Floral Hills cemetery in Lancaster. Don was born on July 30, 1949 to the late Woodrow and Blanche (Truax) Mohler in Lancaster, Ohio. He passed...

Jan 21, 2020

David Scott Metzger, age 48, of Newark, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at his home under the care of Hospice of Central Ohio and with his loving family by his side. David was born February 8, 1971 in Columbus, Ohio.

A 1989 graduate of Northridge High School, David was employed in the gas industry for...

Jan 20, 2020

Elijah was freed from Batten Disease and welcomed home to Heaven and the arms of Christ at nine years of age on January 20, 2020. He touched so many with his light but none as much as those his light was taken from, his dad and mom, Mike and TaShawna Todd; siblings, Thailor, Jacob, Emma and Carter; loving grandparents,...

Jan 20, 2020

Richard A. Saylor, age 86, of Newark, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at his home. Dick was born February 23, 1933 in Newark, Ohio to the late Samuel Libert and Ruth Edna (Koogler) Saylor.

Dick was a 1951 graduate of Newark High School and faithfully served his country in the United States Army from 1953-55,...

Jan 20, 2020

Private family services and inurnment for Adam Wayne Wertman will be held at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens.  Adam was born March 17, 1977 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Timothy John Wertman and his mother Londa Kay (Ballard) Wertman who survives. Adam passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2020. He is also survived by his partner, Becky Stark with whom...

Jan 20, 2020

A memorial service celebrating the life of Barbara Louise Hartman, age 67, of Newark, will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Clifford Mason as Celebrant. Friends may call from 2-3 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.

Barb was born...

Jan 19, 2020

Sharon Ann White, 75, of Granville, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 19, 2020, with her family at her side. She was born May 11, 1944, the daughter of the late Walter and Marietta (Franklin) Hackman. She retired from Lucent Technologies after many years of service. She enjoyed spending time with her family, quilting, and traveling to attend...

Jan 17, 2020

Deborah J. Voll, age 60, of Newark, born Sept. 11, 1959, died suddenly at her residence on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph P. Voll; parents, John Wayne and Shirley Jean (Ackley) Moore; sister, Tamara L. Lash; and granddaughter, Akira Marie.

Debbie is survived by her daughter, Cassandra...

Jan 17, 2020

Shawn Michael Rich, 40 of Etna, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 17, 2020 at his home. Born September 9, 1979, he is the son of Ernest Michael Riffle and Peggy Rich who survive. A striper with X-Treme asphalt and sealing, Shawn enjoyed camping and outdoor activities, and was very handy, being able to fix anything.                 In addition to his...

Jan 14, 2020

A memorial service for Tammy Diane Crumrine, age 60, of Newark, will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 24, at the Salvation Army, 250 East Main Street in Newark with Lt. Kaitlyn Haddix officiating. Inurnment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Tammy was born July 30, 1959 in Newark, Ohio and passed away on Tuesday, January 14,...

Jan 13, 2020

    Rita Jean Wires, 64, of Newark, passed away at Licking Memorial Hospital on January 13, 2020.  She was born in Newark, Ohio on September 10, 1955 to the late James Harry and Elva Jean (Gill) Wires. Rita was a devoted homemaker to her family. She was an animal lover, enjoyed crafting, playing darts and spending time with her family.  Rita...

Jan 13, 2020

Jamie Louise Jordan, age 54, formerly of Portsmouth, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark. Jamie was born October 15, 1965 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late James Walter Roberts and the late Emily Louise (Varner) Vance.

Jamie was a bookkeeper for a number of years. She enjoyed taking care of...

Jan 11, 2020

A funeral service celebrating the life of Charles Edward “Chuck” Small, age 63, of Buckeye Lake, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, at the Hebron Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service. Burial will follow in Kirkersville Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, at the funeral...

Jan 11, 2020

  A funeral service celebrating the life of Susan Marie Bender, 39, of Newark, will be held on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at the Kirkersville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Brian Harkness officiating.  Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 285 E. Main Street, Kirkersville, two...