Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Jul 16, 2017

Kristoff, Donald K. 82, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2017 at Selma Markowitz Hospice Care Center. Don was a Korean War, Air Force Veteran. He was born to the late Julius & Florence (Kuhns) in Cross Creek Twp., PA. He is survived by his wife Diane (Schiller);four sisters Evelyn, Bernice, Joan & Carole;son Keith (Lori) & daughter Kim; stepchildren...

Jul 15, 2017

A memorial service celebrating the life of Ricky Lee Simcoe, age 63, of Hebron, will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, at the Kirkersville home of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service with Pastor Mike Roddy officiating. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. prior to the service. Rick was born August 26, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio to the...

Jul 15, 2017

A funeral service celebrating the life of Donald Lee Berry, age 88, of Granville, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 19, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Hartsough officiating. Burial will take place in Wilson Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in...

Jul 15, 2017

A celebration of the life of Flo Hoffman will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2017, from 2 – 4 pm, in the Amelia Room at Kendal at Granville, 2158 Columbus Road, Granville, Ohio.  Those who knew and loved Flo are invited to attend to meet the family and share memories of Flo’s wonderful life.

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Jul 14, 2017

A graveside service celebrating the life of Frances Lovell, age 84, of Heath, will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, at Newark Memorial Gardens with Pastor Anthony Payton officiating. Frances was born January 22, 1933 in Auburn, Indiana to the late Paul and Mildred (Woodcox) Kawalski. She passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017 at the Flint...

Jul 12, 2017

Arthur G. Byrd, Jr, 85, of Hebron, died July 12, 2017, following a brief illness. He was born January 18, 1932 in Newark, the son of the late Arthur G. and Mildred Naomi (Richards) Byrd. He was a graduate of Hebron H.S., class of 1949. He was a long time employee of Kaiser Aluminum, and was known around Hebron for...

Jul 11, 2017

Beulah Florence Sheppard, age 73, of Buckeye Lake, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio). Beulah was born April 9, 1944 in Coshocton, Ohio to the late Richard and Mary Florence (Lanham) McDonald. She had been employed by Goodwill, Wendys, McDonalds and retired from Burger King. She enjoyed...

Jul 10, 2017

Janice Welker Pendexter, age 85, formerly of Newark, died suddenly on July 10, 2017 at her home. She was born May 13, 1932 in Newark,, Ohio to the late Gladys Mae (Dutcher) and W. Harold Welker. She was a graduate of Newark High School class of 1951. In 1957, Janice started her over 30 years of service with Western Electric/Lucent...

Jul 10, 2017

Janice Welker Pendexter, age 85, formerly of Newark, died suddenly on July 10, 2017 at her home. She was born May 13, 1932 in Newark,, Ohio to the late Gladys Mae (Dutcher) and W. Harold Welker. She was a graduate of Newark High School class of 1951. In 1957, Janice started her over 30 years of service with Western Electric/Lucent...

Jul 8, 2017

A memorial service celebrating the life of Carol A. Blanchong Sutliff, M.D., 49, of Granville, will be held at 2:30 P.M. Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Centenary United Methodist Church, 102 E. Broadway, Granville with Rev. Casey Wilson as celebrant. The family will receive friends prior to the service from noon until 2:00 P.M. in Shepherd Hall at the...

Jul 7, 2017

Arrangements Pending.

Jul 7, 2017

George Thomas Lawson, 74, of Newark, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017, at his residence, following an extended illness.He was born March 19, 1943, in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of the late William and Eva (Cantrell) Lawson. George was a 20 year veteran of the US Air Force, served honorably during the Vietnam Era, and had retired from the US...

Jul 7, 2017

A funeral service will be held for Frances L. Jobe, 94, of Peoria, AZ, formerly of Granville, at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, July 16, 2017 at McPeek-Hoekstra Funeral Home, 133 S. Prospect St., in Granville with Rev. Casey Wilson officiating.  Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Granville.  The family will receive friends one hour prior the service.

Jul 5, 2017

A memorial visitation and service for John W. Moran, 63, of Buckeye Lake, will be held starting at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, July 15, 2017, in the chapel of The HEBRON home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, 108 N 7th Street in Hebron. John passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in Newark following an extended illness. He was...

Jul 5, 2017

Bessie Lucille Lucy Bebout, age 84, of Newark, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Heath Nursing Care Center. Lucy was born April 7, 1933 in Rocky Fork, Ohio to the late Harry and Nellie (Keaser) Cunningham. With five children, Lucy was a busy homemaker and enjoyed cooking (she was known for her delicious Apple Dumplings), canning from her...

Jul 3, 2017

Ronald L. Young, age 77, of Newark, passed away on July 3, 2017 at the Heath Nursing Care Center. Ron was born January 16, 1940 in Newark, Ohio to the late Robert and Peggy Iva (Ashman) Young. Ron had formerly been a cab driver for Yellow Cab and had also worked at the Route 37 Truckstop. He operated Youngs Trash...

Jul 2, 2017

Byrdell Birdie Kempf, 84, of Galion, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2017 after a brief illness. He was born in Galion on May 29, 1933 to the late Vincent and Amanda (Verhoff) Kempf. He was married to Gretchen (Schmitt) Kempf, who preceded him in death, January 1998.A sports enthusiast, Byrdell was a life-long Detroit Tigers and Ohio State...

Jul 2, 2017

A funeral service celebrating the life of Virgil Lee Anderson, age 95, of Denton, Texas, formerly of Buckeye Lake, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 7, at the Lighthouse Memorial Church, 2600 Walnut Road, Millersport, with Pastor Bill Beard officiating. Burial will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Friday at Rose Hill Burial Park in Springfield with...

Jul 2, 2017

A funeral service celebrating the life of Sally A. Messick, 57, of Granville, will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, July 7, 2017 at Spring Hills Baptist Church, 1820 Newark Granville Rd., Granville with Pastor Gary Kirkpatrick as celebrant. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5-8 P.M. in the Fireside Room at the church.

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Jul 1, 2017

A homegoing service celebrating the life of Mary Elizabeth Boo-tee (Garland) Thomas, age 92, of Newark, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Minister Marie Shackleford officiating. Burial will take place in Newark Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, July 7, at the funeral home, 179...