Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Jan 25, 2025

Scott A. Davies, age 58, a long-time resident at Mount Aloysius in New Lexington, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025. He was born November 28, 1966 in Shreveport, Louisiana to the late Hugh Francis Davies and the late Dorothy Ann (Peoples) Mackan.

Scott was employed with Pizza Hut and PERCO over the years. He loved watching...

Jan 24, 2025

Floyd Cecil “Boog” Norman, age 64, of Thornville, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025.

Floyd was born June 23, 1960, in Covington, Kentucky, to the late James and Vivian (Childers) Norman. He was employed with Denier Electric Company for many years, first in Cincinnati and later in Columbus. He began working for Denier as an electrician, ended his career as...

Jan 22, 2025

Timothy Allen Hampton, age 57, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly at Licking Memorial Hospital from complications due to pneumonia. Tim was born November 16, 1967 in Fresno, California.

Tim was self-employed and polished tanks and wheels on semi trucks. He enjoyed fishing and listening to Country music.

He is survived by his step-daughters, Dianna Lightle...

Jan 20, 2025

A memorial service celebrating the life of Mark Wayne Bachman, age 59, of Millersport, will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31, at the Thornville Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home, 56 South Main Street in Thornville.

Mark was born April...

Jan 20, 2025

The Celebration of the Life of Coach Dave Klontz will be held at 5pm, on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Heath High School. The family suggests casual attire and Heath School colors. The celebration will continue after the service in the Heath High School cafeteria with some of Coach’s favorite foods, everyone is welcome.

David "Dave" Klontz, age 78, of Heath,...

Jan 19, 2025

Danny Avery, 64, of Newark, formerly of Hebron, passed away peacefully Sunday January 19, 2025, in Newark. Born May 29, 1960, graduate of Lakewood H.S. Class of 1979. Danny was a big fan of Ohio State and loved to drink Pepsi Cola.

Preceded in death by his parents Karl and Rose Marie (Watkins) Avery, his two older...

Jan 19, 2025

Lisa Marie Mitchell, age 49, of Heath, passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2025 at her home. Lisa was born February 5, 1975 to the late Carl and Rebecca (Huntsman) Klontz.

Lisa was a homemaker and loved her cats. She was very resourceful and took good care of her son and her friends.

She is...

Jan 18, 2025

Mary Ellen Perkins, age 61, of Newark, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at her home following a valiant fight with pancreatic cancer. She was born October 5, 1963 in Chillicothe, Ohio.

Mary retired from the Anomatic Corp. where she had been employed for over 30 years. She enjoyed crocheting, thrift shopping at “Lazarus”, and camping....

Jan 16, 2025

Robert Maxwell Hale, Jr., 74, of Thornville, passed away at Licking Memorial Hospital on January 16, 2025. He was born in Glouster, Ohio on January 11, 1951 to the late Robert M. Hale Sr. and Deloris May (Davis) Hale. Prior to retirement, he was a group leader with Owens Corning for 44 years, and was a member of the GBBA...

Jan 16, 2025

Funeral Services, celebrating the life of Anna F. Patterson,92, of Pataskala, formerly of Hebron, will be held at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in the chapel of the HEBRON home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Roger Conley as celebrant. The family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. until the funeral service at the funeral...

Jan 14, 2025

Brittany Nikole Wiley, age 37, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She was born January 10, 1988 in Newark, Ohio.

Brittany was employed at several McDonald’s restaurants in Newark over the years. Most recently, she was a house manager for Hope for Tomorrow Rehab Center in Columbus. She enjoyed watching tv and movies...

Jan 10, 2025

Teresa Lenore “Teri” Davis, age 72, of Millersport, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital in Columbus. Teri was born August 4, 1952 in Omaha, Nebraska.

Teri retired in 2023 from Mid-State Trucking where she had been a broker. She enjoyed gambling, watching television (especially mysteries), sitting outside by the...

Jan 10, 2025

John Arthur Harter, 78, of Newark, passed away on January 10, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Newark, Ohio on October 3, 1946 to the late Arthur and Dorothy (Burris) Harter. Prior to retirement, John worked at Holophane for 38 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, motorcycling and loved spending time with his wife, family and grandchildren. Survivors include...

Jan 10, 2025

Christine Ann “Chrissy” Roe, age 55, was born April 18, 1969 in Phoenix, Arizona to the late James Robert and Shirley Ann (Click) Roe. She passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Mercy Health Hospital surrounded by loving friends as she was received into the arms of Jesus.

Chrissy loved life and was ever ready for...

Jan 9, 2025

Max William Souders, 77, of Buckeye Lake, passed away at Fairfield Medical Center with his family by his side on January 9, 2025. He was born in Lancaster, Ohio on May 12, 1947, to the late Paul and Betty Souders. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Karen Souders; siblings, Dave “Jake” Souders and Sheila (Kamal) Kassouf; children,...

Jan 9, 2025

A funeral service celebrating the life Earl Chester Burchard, age 87, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home. The service will begin with a Masonic service observed by the Newark Lodge #97 F & AM. Burial will take place in Wilson Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m.-1...

Jan 8, 2025

A funeral service celebrating the life of Vivian “Eileen” Osborn, 91, of Newark, will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, with Pastor Josh Tinkham officiating. Burial will follow in Newark Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, one hour prior to the funeral...

Jan 8, 2025

Funeral services celebrating the life of Aren Fred Robertson, 55, of Glenford, will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 in the Jacksontown Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday morning from 11:00 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Aren died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at his home. He was born November 23,...

Jan 8, 2025

Lu J. Pflaum, 91, of Heath, passed away at her residence on January 8, 2025. She was born in Canal Winchester, Ohio on November 25, 1933 to the late Zebulon and Glenna (White) Taylor. Prior to retirement, she was a school bus driver and supervisor of the bus garage for the Columbus City Schools for 35 years. She also retired...

Jan 7, 2025

A funeral service for Allen Edward Lowery will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 1pm at the Hoskinson Funeral Home in Kirkersville. Mr. Jeff Iden will officiate. Masonic and Eastern Star services will be observed at 1pm. Burial will follow in Poplar Fork Cemetery. Family and friends may call 11am to 1pm, Saturday, at the funeral home. The...