Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Mar 26, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Josephine "Jo" Leona (Carrell) Courts, age 105, of Millersport, Ohio, will be held on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kirkersville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Dr. Ivon L. Roberson officiating. Burial will follow in Obetz Cemetery, Obetz, Ohio. Family and friends may call at the funeral...

Mar 26, 2021

Karen Elizabeth Bennett, 58, of Newark, Ohio passed away peacefully at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark on March 26, 2021, following an extended illness. She was born August 24, 1962 in Cleveland, the daughter of the late Charles and Betty Miller. She spent her early years in War Ridge, West Virginia, where she met and married her husband Kent...

Mar 24, 2021

Sharon Mae Treadway, 77, of Heath, passed away Wednesday. March 24, 2021 following an extended illness. She was born in Columbus, Ohio, on March 20, 1944, the daughter of the late Leonard Carl and Cora Ellen (Bowman) Beerman.

A lifelong homemaker, she enjoyed knitting, sewing, baking and cooking for her family and friends....

Mar 24, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Richard Eugene Gross, age 72, formerly of Newark, will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 30, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Eric Miller officiating. Friends may call from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in Newark. Burial will take place...

Mar 20, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Gladys Marie McFarland, 87 of Newark, will be held on Friday, April 2, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Rusty Foley officiating. Burial will follow in Wilson Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark on Thursday, April 1st, from...

Mar 20, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Christina Marjorie Hunt, age 96, of Millersport, will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 22, at the Thornville Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service with Pastor Patti Morlock officiating. Friends may call from 3-5 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 56 South Main Street in Thornville....

Mar 19, 2021

John Patrick Hook, 47, of Pataskala, passed away suddenly on Friday evening, March 19, 2021.

He was born March 25, 1973 to Elaine Hook who has preceded him in death.

John was an amazing father to his 3 beautiful children and loving husband to his wife of 28 years.

He loved spending time...

Mar 19, 2021

A funeral service celebrating the life of Ralph Dana Gwilym, Sr., age 72, of Brownsville, will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 24, at the Thornville Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service with Pastor Daniel Fullen officiating. A graveside service will follow at 12:00 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Logan where military honors will be observed....

Mar 19, 2021

Curtis Lee Clark III, 55, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2021 at the ER at Licking Memorial Hospital.

Curtis was born September 26, 1965 in Jacksonville, Florida, the son of Curtis Clark Jr. of Florida and Florene Runyon Clark of Ohio.

Curtis was a graduate of Watkins Memorial High School in Pataskala,...

Mar 19, 2021

William Leachman “Pete” Ullman left this world for his eternal home, after his final “Happy Hour” and being surrounded by family, on March 19, 2021 at his home in Granville. He was 93 and a much loved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to many.

Pete was born in Granville to the late Kenneth L. and...

Mar 19, 2021

Charlene Yates, 76, of Granville Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2021 surrounded by her family.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1945 to Edward and Florence Lechtanski.  When she was a teenager, her parents and sister, Arlene, moved to Ohio after her father took a job at Western Electric in Reynoldsburg.   She...

Mar 18, 2021

A memorial visitation, celebrating the life of Judy Kay Simcoe, 65, of Canal Winchester, will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, 285 East Main St in Kirkersville.

Judy passed away early Thursday morning, March 18, 2021 at...

Mar 17, 2021

Richard Lyle Bline, age 70, of Howard, OH formerly of Granville, OH, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at his home under the care of hospice after a battle with cancer. He was born on August 31, 1950 to the late Lyle G. and Etta (Richards) Bline.

Calling hours for Rick will be held from 2-5...

Mar 13, 2021

A memorial service celebrating the life of Arthur Otto Patznick, 81, of Newark, will be held on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Rev. Rae Lynn Schleif officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, on Wednesday, two hours prior to the memorial service, from...

Mar 12, 2021

Thomas C. Sewards, 64, of Newark, passed away at his residence on March 12, 2021. Thomas was born in Newark, Ohio on August 1, 1956 to the late William B. Sewards and Bettie J. Cooperrider. Thomas received his Associates Degree from Bliss College in Columbus. Prior to retirement, he worked for MPW for over 20 years. He was an avid...

Mar 12, 2021

Funeral services, celebrating the life of Cathy Shomaker Lees, 67, of Hebron, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastors Matthew VanWinkle and Jim Hall as celebrants. Cathy will be laid to rest in the Kirkersville Cemetery with her parents Leland...

Mar 9, 2021

Raymond E. Wills, age 47, of Malta, passed away unexpectedly on March 9, 2021 at his home. Ray was born November 17, 1973 in Newark, Ohio to the late Raymond L. and Betty L. (Cunningham) Wills.

Ray was employed in maintenance and safety with EZG Manufacturing in Malta. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was known for throwing...

Mar 8, 2021

Linda L. Shoenfelt, 85, of Heath, passed away Monday evening, March 8, 2021 following an extended illness. Linda was born January 20, 1936 in Englewood, Ohio, the daughter of the late Leo and Alice (Cunningham) Becker. She was a graduate of Englewood High School and was a lifelong homemaker.

Active in the community, Linda was a former...

Mar 7, 2021

Leslie Arthur “Les” Ross, age 73, of Thornville, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. Les was born April 8, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Harold and Virginia (Kelly) Ross.

Les was a veteran of the United States Army and faithfully served his country during the Vietnam Era. He retired from...

Mar 5, 2021

Sonya Marie Gilbert, age 76, of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 5, 2021 at her home. Sonya was born November 28, 1944 to the late Everett and Martha (Strain) Griffith.

Sonya was a security guard with G4S in Columbus. She enjoyed fishing, shopping, and going to yard sales.

She is survived by three...