Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Oct 8, 2021

Marvin Edward Selby (Ed) passed suddenly at his home on Friday, October 8, 2021. He was 68 years old. His passing leaves a hole in the hearts of many people.

Ed was born April 22, 1953 in Sciotoville Ohio. He graduated from Portsmouth East High School in 1971, and promptly embarked on a life filled with many...

Oct 8, 2021

Charlotte A. Crandall, 73, of Newark, passed away on October 8, 2021 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born in New Lexington, Ohio on September 25, 1948 to the late Roland D. and Alice Mary (Hillshafer) Solt Prior to retirement, she was an insurance underwriter with MedBen for over 25 years. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, going to...

Oct 8, 2021

Hedda Windisch von Goeben was an equestrienne, artist, and world traveler. She was curious, enthusiastic, and disciplined, sharing her intelligence and generosity with the multitude of friends she cultivated around the world. She died Oct. 8 in Granville, Ohio at 90 years of age after a brief illness.

Friends describe her as unique - loyal, fun, meticulous,...

Oct 8, 2021

Professor Emeritus Thomas R. Wortham, Ph.D., 77, of Thornville, Ohio formerly of Los Angeles, died October 8th, 2021, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Liberal, Kansas, to the late Tom and Ruth Wortham.

Tom received his B.A. in English and Religion at Marquette University and was awarded his Ph.D. in 19th Century American...

Oct 7, 2021

Darrell Lee McClain, age 33, of Bloomfield, Kentucky, formerly of Newark, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 7, 2021 by the hand of another. He was born October 16, 1987 in Newark, Ohio.

Darrell was a graduate of Crystal River High School in Florida. He enjoyed boxing, music, bowling, video games, watching comedy movies, and...

Oct 5, 2021

James J. Jennessee, 73, of Pataskala, passed away early Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born February 17, 1948 in Steubenville, the son of the late Joseph F. and Carena L. (Miller) Jennessee. He served honorably in the US Army, during the Vietnam conflict. He retired after a long career with A.T. &...

Oct 4, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of David Alan “Dave” Davis, age 60, of Newark, will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 8, at Water’s Edge Assembly of God Church, 2249 Cherry Valley Road SE in Newark with Pastor Rusty Foley officiating. The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. prior to the service at the church....

Oct 3, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Regina K. Straits, 60, of Thornville, will be held on Friday, October 8, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Thornville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Eric Miller officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 56 S. Main Street, Thornville, on Friday, prior to the funeral service, from...

Oct 1, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of John Thomas “Jack” Scanlon, Sr., age 77, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 7, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Myers officiating. Burial will take place in Cedar Hill Cemetery where military honors will be provided by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Friends may call...

Oct 1, 2021

Connie Jean Phillips, age 73, of Wellington, Ohio passed away on October 1, 2021 in Newark, Ohio at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio). Connie was born in Elyria, Ohio on April 23, 1948 to the late Leonard Rhoads and Helen Jehlicka. She moved to Wellington in 1976.

Connie was a devoted...

Oct 1, 2021

A graveside service celebrating the life of Donald K. Luby, age 88, of Newark, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 7, at Newark Memorial Gardens with Clifford Mason as Celebrant. Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Don was born January 8, 1933 in Newark, Ohio to the late Edward K. and Lois...

Sep 30, 2021

Mary Jane Linnabary went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2021. She was born on September 20, 1931, in Franklin Co. Jane was a woman of great faith who loved her family and friends dearly.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Ralph Linnabary, Jr. Her parents- Robert and Margaret...

Sep 30, 2021

Bertha Harris Neece, 102, of Granville, passed away at her home on September 30, 2021. A funeral service, celebrating her life will be held on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 12:00 noon at the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with William Reese as officiant. Bertha will be laid to rest next to her husband Henry in...

Sep 28, 2021

Richard E. Wright, Jr., age 67, of Newark, passed away at the Laurels of Heath on September 28, 2021. He was born in Newark, Ohio November 11, 1953 to the late, Richard E. Sr. and Mary (Porter) Wright. Prior to retirement, he was a barber for many years. He enjoyed reading, watching movies and spending time with family and friends....

Sep 28, 2021

Dianna M. Wood, 70, of Thornville, passed away suddenly on September 28, 2021 at her home on the lake. She was born in Newark, on May 27, 1951, the daughter of the late Robert E. and Phyllis I. (Martin) Wood. She was a 1969 graduate of Newark H.S., and was employed at Walmart in Newark.

Dianna loved...

Sep 28, 2021

Loretta Fisher, 90 formerly from Millersport, passed away on September 28, 2021, two days shy of her 91st birthday, at Altercare Newark South. She was born September 30, 1930, in Buckeye Lake to the late Francis “Dude” Devoll and Annie Burns.

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Sep 28, 2021

Bentley J. “Benny” Malcolm, age 60, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Licking Memorial Hospital. Benny was born March 13, 1961 in Kaiser, West Virginia to the late Sterling and Emma (Loufield) Malcolm.

Benny was a stone mason for many years. He loved being outdoors and had a number of hobbies including...

Sep 27, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Buddy Burrell Fulk, 68 of Hebron, will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at the Hebron chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 108 N. 7th Street, Hebron, on Saturday, two hours prior to the funeral service, from 2:00 to 4:00...

Sep 27, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of John C. “Jack” Hood, 84, of Granville, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 1, 2021 at McPeek-Hoekstra Funeral Home, 133 S. Prospect St., Granville with Rev. Susan Britton as celebrant. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Granville. The family will receive friends from noon until the time of service...

Sep 26, 2021

A graveside inurnment service celebrating the life of Jack Rodney Robinson, Jr., age 71, of Newark, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 16, at St. Joseph Cemetery with Pastor Josh Porterfield officiating.

Jack was born September 8, 1950 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Jack R., Sr. and Betty (Hall) Robinson. He passed away...