Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Merle Ray Maynard

Dec 23, 2021

Honoring the memory of Merle Ray Maynard of Thornville, who passed away on December 23, 2021 from COVID complications. Ray was born January 11, 1958. In his youth he was known for enjoying life, whether on a quad, a horse, a motorcycle, on a Lake Erie fishing boat, or at a rock concert. He often said that his early...

Timothy Brent Weekley

Dec 22, 2021

Timothy Brent Weekley, age 62, of Newark, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Licking Memorial Hospital. Tim was born February 5, 1959 in Newark, Ohio to the late William Glenn and Virginia Anna Lee (Ludwig) Weekley.

Tim enjoyed collecting coins and liked snakes and spiders.

He is survived by his girlfriend of 16...

Jack W Durham

Dec 22, 2021

Jack W. Durham died peacefully at home on December 22, 2021, at the age of 90, following a brief illness.

Born in East Liverpool, OH, to parents Everett and Gladys Durham, he grew up in Georgetown, PA and Newell, WV. He graduated from Wells High School where he was popular with his friends and a 3-sport star....

Earl "Shawn" Grooms

Dec 21, 2021

Earl “Shawn” Grooms, 48, my husband, beloved father, husband, son, friend and confidant went to be with our heavenly father on December 21, 2021 at 12:05 p.m. at the young age of 48, after a short illness. Shawn was born in Newark, Ohio on September 18, 1973. Shawn’s caring heart, passion for his interest, sense of humor, love for his...

Jesse Scott, Sr.

Dec 21, 2021

A Homegoing Service celebrating the life of Jesse Scott, Sr., 94, of Newark, Ohio will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service with Rev. Dr. Michael A. Noble officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, on Monday, December 27th from 4:00 to 7:00...

Charlene A. Parker

Dec 21, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Charlene A. Parker, 72, of Newark, will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Wes Humble officiating. Burial will follow in Rocky Fork Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, two hours prior to...

Elaine Marie Simonovics

Dec 19, 2021

A memorial service celebrating the life of Elaine Marie Simonovics, age 76, of Newark, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 2, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home. Friends may call from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.

Elaine was born November 25, 1945 in Elyria,...

Sarah Opheral Sheets

Dec 18, 2021

Sarah “Aunt Sally” Opheral (Jenkins) Sheets, 60, passed away on December 18, 2021 after a short battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by her nieces, nephew and brother.

Sarah was born on October 4, 1961 in Lancaster, Ohio.  She was one of five children born to the late Edward Lee Jenkins Sr. and the late Margaret June...

Donald William Ellis

Dec 18, 2021

Donald William Ellis, 83 of Pleasantville, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center. He was born in Lancaster, Ohio on August 3, 1938 to the late James and Myrtle Ellis. Donald proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Prior to retirement, he was an over-the-road trucker driver for...

Jerry E. Rhodeback

Dec 17, 2021

Jerry E. Rhodeback, 82, of Granville passed away peacefully on December 17, 2021 at Mt. Carmel East in Columbus. He was born in Licking County on March 23, 1939 to the late Harry Elmer and Elsie Faye (Fown) Rhodeback. Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Army. Prior to retirement, he was an auto mechanic for over 40...

Learoy Mcintyre

Dec 16, 2021

A Homegoing Service, celebrating the life of Learoy McIntyre, 75, of Newark, will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Jerome Weaver officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, two hours prior to the funeral service on Wednesday, from 1:00 to...

Mary Lou Teasdale

Dec 16, 2021

A memorial service celebrating the life of Mary Lou Teasdale, age 83, of Granville, formerly of Lenawee County, Michigan, will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 28, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Joyce Harris officiating. The service will be livestreamed on the Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home Facebook page. At the request of the...

David Allen Hamsher

Dec 16, 2021

David Allen Hamsher, age 29, of Pataskala, passed away unexpectedly on December 16, 2021. David was born August 20, 1992.

David enjoyed bowling, fishing, being outdoors, and putting things together, especially Legos. He was very handy and was always working on different projects. David was loved dearly and will be greatly missed.

He is survived...

John Daniel Lancia

Dec 15, 2021

Memorial Services, celebrating the life of John Daniel Lancia AKA Norse King, 82, formerly of Columbus, will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Sunday, December 19, 2021; in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 3:00 p.m. at the...

Susan J Freeman

Dec 15, 2021

Susan J. Freeman, 66, of Granville, was born January 28, 1955 and died December 15, 2021. She was born in Painesville, Ohio to the late Ernest and June Vastyan. Susan married Chip in 1975, and they spent 46 years in a wonderful marriage filled with love, laughter, children, and grandchildren. Susan and Chip are the parents of Julie (George),...

Charles Donald Kane

Dec 14, 2021

Memorial Services, celebrating the life of Charles D. “Chuck” Kane, 53, of Johnstown, will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Buckeye Lake; with Rev. Fr. William Hritsko as celebrant. Inurnment will follow in the Union Cemetery, Columbus at a later date.

Charles died December 14,...

Lona Mae Taggart

Dec 13, 2021

Funeral services, celebrating the life of Lona Mae (Smith) Taggart, 84, of Hebron, will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with Clifford Mason as celebrant. Burial will follow in Wilson Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, from 6-8 p.m....

Brenda Jane Evans

Dec 13, 2021

A reception celebrating the life of Brenda Jane Evans, age 61, of Newark, will be held from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, December 18, at Family of Faith Community Church, 975 Mount Vernon Road in Newark.

Brenda was born September 16, 1960 in Panama City, Florida. She passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Licking Memorial Hospital....

Deborah Jean "Deb" Sayatovich

Dec 13, 2021

Deborah Jean “Deb” Sayatovich, of Martinsville, formerly of Heath, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021 at her home. Deb was born April 17, 1948 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Percy and Genevieve (Longaberger) Hard.

Deb was formerly employed as a supervisor at Alliance Data for many years. She enjoyed collecting baskets, shopping, going to Tim...

Jack E Everett

Dec 13, 2021

Service arrangements are incomplete for Jack E. Everett, 85, formerly of Granville. Jack passed away December 13, 2021 in St.Louis, Missouri.

He is is the son of the late John and Lucy Everett.