Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Mar 30, 2020

Donald F. Handel, age 85, of Newark, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Donald was born May 27, 1934 in Newark, Ohio to the late Archie and Catherine (Redman) Handel. Don was a veteran of the United States Army and faithfully served his country during the Korean War....

Mar 29, 2020

A private graveside funeral service for Sgt. George Henry Croom, Jr., 81, of Newark, will be held at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

A memorial service, celebrating the life of George Henry Croom, Jr., will be held at a later date.

George was born in Newark, Ohio on April 17, 1938 to the late George H. Croom,...

Mar 28, 2020

Loraine M (Androff) Porter, 98, of Gratiot, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, March 28, 2020, in Zanesville. Born December 20, 1921, in Hammond, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late John and Retta (Anderson) Androff.

Long time resident of Gratiot. Active in the local community. Founding member of National Trail V.F.D. Flamettes, 60 yr. member...

Mar 28, 2020

Lois Marie Wickliff, 83, of Baltimore, formerly of Millersport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at her daughter Julie's home. She was born in Colorado on November 4, 1936, the daughter of the late Clifton and Lois (Basteman) Cummings.

She retired after working for many years at Diebold in Hebron. She enjoyed gambling, traveling and...

Mar 26, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Bieber, 63, of Rushville, passed away on March 26, 2020 at the Selma Markowitz Inpatient Hospice Care Center. She was born in Zanesville, Ohio on March 10, 1957 to the late William F. Hammond and Ethel (McCauley) Hammond, who survives. Elizabeth was a member of Phi Beta Kappa; co-chair of Southern Ohio Coal Field Coalition; Family and Children...

Mar 25, 2020

James Franklin Triplett, Jr., age 49, of Pataskala, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Licking Memorial Hospital.

James was born August 23, 1970 in Newark, Ohio to Patsy Elizabeth (Loper) Triplett of Newark and the late James Franklin Triplett, Sr.  James was a veteran of the United States Navy and served from 1989-1991. James was...

Mar 24, 2020

Charlotte S. Freizinger, of Baltimore, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, with her children at her side. Born in Bellaire, Ohio, daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie (Kerstein) Stevens. Retired from Mt. Carmel East Hospital, where she worked as a medical transcriptionist for many years. She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Melissa Freizinger of Boston, Massachusetts,...

Mar 24, 2020

Adeline Pearl Samson, age 77, of Newark, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at The Laurels of Heath. Adeline was born April 30, 1942 in Newark, Ohio to the late Russell Emerson and Ruth Elizabeth (Sites) Snoor.

Adeline was a member of the Jacksontown United Methodist Church where she enjoyed helping with the food pantry. She...

Mar 24, 2020

Teresa Ann Williams, age 56, of Buckeye Lake, passed away unexpectedly on March 24, 2020 at her home.

Teresa was born July 8, 1963 in Washington, Pennsylvania. She was formerly employed at the Sunset Inn in Hebron and was a homemaker. Teresa enjoyed the outdoors, shopping and spending time with her family.

She is survived...

Mar 23, 2020

Private Funeral services for Nancy Lou Hoover, 85, of Thornville, will occur at the Thornville Home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with burial to follow in the Barnes Cemetery in Licking County. Nancy passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2020, in Newark, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Zanesville, on December 31, 1934, the daughter of...

Mar 22, 2020

Linda K. Blackburn, 70, of Johnstown, passed away on March 22, 2020 at McNaughten Pointe in Columbus. She was born in Columbus on November 11, 1949 to the late Glen and Betty (Hornsby) Phillips. Linda was a devoted homemaker to her family. She enjoyed crocheting, reading and loved being a Mom and Grammie to many. She will be missed by...

Mar 22, 2020

Maurice Ervin, age 82, of Newark, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at The Inn at SharonBrooke.

Maurice was born August 11, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio to the late James Russell and Lula Mae (Faught) Ervin. He grew up in Millersport and was a 1956 graduate of Millersport High School. He opened his first auto body...

Mar 19, 2020

Jane Elizabeth (Herbert) Sandusky, 93, of Thornville, died Thursday, March 19, 2020, at the Selma Markowitz Inpatient Care Center in Newark. Jane was born April 28, 1926, in Columbus to William A. and Gretha (Scofield) Herbert. Jane was a loving mother and grandmother and a loyal friend to many. An avid reader and lifelong gardener, she had a special knack...

Mar 18, 2020

Henryetta Ridgeway, age 86, of Newark, passed away at her residence on March 18, 2020. She was born in Coshocton, Ohio on August 24, 1933 to the late William H. and Maudie R. (Brooks) Medley. Henryetta was a devoted homemaker to her family. Survivors include her children, Jackie (Russell) Bean and Dennis Ridgeway; siblings, William (Sandra) Medley and Hazel Bucklew;...

Mar 16, 2020

Lloyd Wayne Simpson, age 67, of Newark, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 at his home. Lloyd was born May 18, 1952 in Nashport, Ohio.

Lloyd was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. During his lifetime he worked in the oil fields and the automotive industry. Lloyd enjoyed hunting, guns and Harley Davidson motorcycles....

Mar 13, 2020

A memorial service will be held at a later date for Roy Lee Stevens, Jr., age 52, of Newark.

Roy was born July 12, 1967 in Newark, Ohio. He passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Licking Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.

Roy was employed with Nationwide Insurance as a Developer. Music was...

Mar 13, 2020

Greg A Ferguson, 37. His untimely death was due to accidental drowning on Friday, March 13, 2020, in Lancaster. Greg is survived by his mother Pattie Ferguson, father Greg Carpenter, sisters Angela Carpenter (Ferguson), Brandy Carpenter, Brandy Tanner, brothers Chris Carpenter, Corey Ferguson, Brian Carpenter, Lifelong friend Amy Slocum, and former wife Gina Brickey. Greg was hard working welder, energetic...

Mar 11, 2020

Funeral services for Ernest Messer, 80, of Pataskala, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2020, in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Curtis Booth officiating. Burial will follow in the Kirkersville Cemetery. Ernest passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in Columbus with his family at his side....

Mar 11, 2020

A funeral service celebrating the life of Carolyn Sue Hayden, age 77, of Newark, will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.

Carolyn was born August 1, 1942 in Athens...

Mar 9, 2020

Nancy Lough Eppley, age 77, passed away on March 9, 2020 in Goodyear, Arizona.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Jack and daughters and son-in-laws; Patty and John Osborn,

Stephanie and Robert Mika, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

There will be a graveside inurnment service on Monday, June 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m....