Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Dec 22, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Mary J. Allen, 84, of Newark, will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street, Newark. Friends may call two hours prior to the funeral service, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Mary was born in Newark, Ohio on May 18, 1940 to...

Dec 21, 2024

A memorial visitation celebrating the life of Trenelle, R. Brooks, 62, of Newark, will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2025 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street, Newark. Trenelle was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 10, 1962 to the late Bennie and Mary Elizabeth (Jefferson) Brooks. She passed away at...

Dec 18, 2024

Sandra Lee Stack, 75, of Thornville, passed away on December 18, 2024 in Newark. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 1, 1949, the daughter of the late Samuel and Ruth Vollmuth.

Sandy cared for others her entire life. Kind, she possessed a servant’s heart, always giving and sharing. She enjoyed cooking and sharing meals with...

Dec 17, 2024

Bruce Forrest Johnson, age 63, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Bruce was born May 3, 1961 in Newark, Ohio to the late Kenneth Wesley and Mary Jane (Bebout) Johnson.

Bruce was a forklift operator at THK and was a member of the Newark Eagles. He enjoyed fishing, boating, playing the...

Dec 17, 2024

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Kirkersville, Ohio

Ronald E. Overton “Ronnie” 47, of Pataskala, died suddenly on December 17, 2024. He was born May 13, 1977, in Morgantown W.V., the son of Linda and Harold Overton and Ronald “Skye” Jr. and Pam Moreland, who survive. Ronnie graduated from Trevor G. Browne H.S. in Phoenix, AZ.;...

Dec 16, 2024

Gertrude Louise “Trudy” Jolley, age 77, of Newark, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. Trudy was born March 17, 1947 in Newark, Ohio to the late Wayne Allen and Marjorie Sue (Anderson) Rutherford.

Trudy was primarily a homemaker and over the years had worked at Licking Memorial...

Dec 14, 2024

Linda “Sue” Scott, 75 of Newark passed away at Licking Memorial Hospital on December 14, 2024. She was born in Newark, Ohio on October 6, 1949 to the late James W. and Elizabeth (Thompson) Crothers. Sue was a devoted homemaker to her family. She enjoyed playing cards, word search books, cooking and spending time with her family and friends. Survivors...

Dec 13, 2024

Vickie L (Kritner) Wilson, passed away December 13, 2024 in Lancaster. She was born March 29, 1955 in Columbus, the daughter of the late Victor and Billie Lou Kritner. She was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School, class of 1973. She was employed at DCSC until she became a stay-at-home mom in early 1984. She was then employed by...

Dec 12, 2024

A Celebration of Life Service for David L. Mitchell, 51, of Newark, will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Celebrant Clifford Mason officiating. Burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery will be held at a later date. David was born in Newark, Ohio on August 15, 1973 to Ronald...

Dec 12, 2024

Denny Swingley of Thornville, OH was called home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2024.  He was born on July 25, 1934 in Mt. Vernon to the late Charles and Evelyn (Hall) Swingley.

Denny had a strong love of the Lord, his family, serving others, all things nature & conservation, as well as a passion...

Dec 12, 2024

Ralph E. Goodin, age 77, of Newark, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at his home. Ralph was born January 22, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Carlton and Catherine (Rice) Goodin.

A veteran of the United States Army, Ralph faithfully served his country in Vietnam. He retired in 2009 from PCA where he had...

Dec 11, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Virgil Roscoe Clark, Sr., age 92, of Newark, will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 16, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Brother Jeremy Hupp officiating. Burial will follow in Hanover Cemetery where military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance.

Friends may call...

Dec 10, 2024

Amy Lynn Wigle, age 55, of Glenford, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio).

Amy was born January 29, 1969 in Newark, Ohio. She was employed as a secretary for Attorney David Stokes for over 20 years. Amy loved nature and enjoyed spending time...

Dec 9, 2024

A Homegoing Service, celebrating the life of Justine M. (Garrison) Kelley, 88, of Newark, will be held on Friday, December 13, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. Dr. Michael A. Noble officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church, 383 Washington Street, Newark, two hours prior to the...

Dec 9, 2024

Stephen R. Huff, 79, of Harbor Hills, formerly of Columbus, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024, in Newark following a lengthy illness. He was born April 26, 1945, in Columbus ,the son of the late Jack Denman and Carol Leona (Russell) Huff;  attended Columbus South High School before being drafted in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. Retired...

Dec 8, 2024

Larry F. Williams age 78 of Thornville passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 8, 2024. He was born August 25, 1946, in Newark, Ohio to the late Charles F. and Geraldine A. (Wilson) Williams. Larry was a 1965 graduate of Watkins High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. After high school graduation he started his career at Rockwell,...

Dec 7, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Blendon Louise (Jones) Mack, age 102, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Clifford Mason as Celebrant. Burial will follow in Wilson Cemetery.

Friends may call from 12-1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street...

Dec 7, 2024

A memorial visitation celebrating the life of Robert Dean Murray, 61, of Pataskala, will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Kirkersville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, 285 E. Main Street, Kirkersville. Robert was born in Newark, Ohio on January 1, 1963 to Charles R. Murray and the late Patricia (Williams)...

Dec 7, 2024

Funeral Services, celebrating the life of Vivian Crist, 88, of Millersport, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2024, in the Grace Lutheran Church, Thornville with pastor Tom Jacobson as celebrant. Burial will follow in Millersport Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, December 12, 2024, at the church, 65 E Columbus Street in Thornville...

Dec 5, 2024

Timothy (Tim) W. Crawmer, 70, of Newark, formerly of Ft Collins, CO passed away December 5, 2024. He was born at the AFB in Rantoul, IL on June 21, 1954, to Marion (Buck) and Mary Jane Crawmer. Survived by sister, Dianne McPherson of Columbus; brother, Ty (Kathi) Crawmer of Reform; son, Travis Crawmer of Denver CO; Nephews, Zachary McPherson, Jason,...