Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Jan 4, 2025

Trevor Patrick Hook, age 31, of Pataskala, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, January 4, 2025. He was born June 7, 1993 in Columbus, Ohio.

Trevor was an avid gamer and loved cooking. Everything he made was delicious, but he was especially known for his grilled garlic shrimp, homemade potato skins, mozzarella sticks, and garlic...

Jan 2, 2025

Obituary for Randal Lee Webb July 4, 1971 – January 2, 2025 Randal Lee Webb, lovingly known as Ran or Randy, passed away on January 2, 2025, at the age of 53. Born on July 4, 1971, he brought a fiery spark and an independent spirit into the world that burned brightly throughout his life. Ran was a man with...

Dec 29, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Richard W. Turner, 86, of Thornville, will be held on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kirkersville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral Home, with Pastor Jerry Mears officiating. Burial will follow in Newark Memorial Gardens with military honors observed by the Licking County Veteran’s Alliance. Visitation will be held at the...

Dec 27, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Donald Burton Brown, Jr., 62, of New Lexington, Ohio, will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, with Pastor Corbin Huffman officiating. Burial will follow in Newark Memorial Gardens. Donald was born in Newark, Ohio on July 7, 1962 to the late Donald Burton...

Dec 26, 2024

Funeral services, celebrating the life of Melda Estelle "Stella" Clay, 96, of Hebron, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, December 28, 2024 in the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with her pastor Jerry Carpenter as celebrant. Burial will follow in Glen Rest Memorial Estates, Reynoldsburg. The family will receive friends for one hour...

Dec 24, 2024

Mary Alice Wilson, 67, of Newark, passed away on December 24, 2024 at Licking Memorial Hospital. She was born in Newark, Ohio on July 12, 1957 to the late Walter Paul and Mary Elizabeth (Doneff) Crawford. Mary was a devoted homemaker to her family, and was a caretaker at Goosepond Retirement Village for many years. She enjoyed shopping, camping at...

Dec 23, 2024

Larry A. Miller, 72, of Newark, passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus on December 23, 2024. He was born in Coshocton, Ohio on February 4, 1952 to the late Chester and Nellie Margarite (Burdette) Miller. Prior to retirement, Larry was a warehouse supervisor for many years. He was an avid Cleveland Browns fan and he enjoyed playing video...

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

HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service

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...