Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Feb 27, 2014

Howard Frederick Clark, 78, of Thornville, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster. He was born on October 10, 1935 in Basil, Ohio, son of the late Homer H. and Elda V. (Good) Clark. Howard spent his childhood growing up on a farm. As a young man, he owned and operated his own business....

Feb 27, 2014

A funeral service for Bobby L. Fuzzy Hartless, Sr., age 67, of Newark, will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, at the American Legion Post #85, 85 South 6th Street, Newark, with Pastor Steve Osborne officiating. Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. prior to the service...

Feb 27, 2014

A memorial service celebrating the life of Frederick N. Karaffa, M.D., 81, of Granville will be held Sunday, March 2, 2014 at 3:00 P.M. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 107 E. Broadway, Granville with the Rev. Stephen H. Applegate as celebrant. A private graveside service will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery in Granville with full military honors rendered...

Feb 26, 2014

A funeral service, to celebrate the life of Ronnel Frank Merica, age 74, of Newark, will be held on Monday, March 3, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, with Celebrant Andrew Hoover officiating. Burial will follow at Perryton Cemetery. Ronnel was born in Cumberland, Maryland on August 11, 1939 to the late Lester William and Mary...

Feb 26, 2014

A funeral service for John Russell Mumaw, age 70, of Newark, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday March 4, at St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church, 67 North Fifth Street, Newark, with the Rev. William J. Rauch officiating. Burial will take place in Maple Grove Cemetery, Granville. John was born November 6, 1943 in Dalton, Ohio to the late...

Feb 26, 2014

Patricia Ann Ferrell, 57, of Buckeye Lake, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at her residence. She was born on June 8, 1956 in Bedford, Indiana, daughter of the late Larry L. Retherford and Eileen M. (Moffett) Grev, who survives. A Christian by faith, Patricia attended the First Community Church of Buckeye Lake. She also owned and operated Ferrell...

Feb 25, 2014

GeorgiaLesterWhitt, formerly of Hebron, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, in Columbus. She was born in Harps Creek, Ky., on October 14, 1940, the 8th of 12 children born to George Washington and Mattie (Lawson) Lee. She was a nursing assistant and homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a member of the Hebron Missionary Baptist...

Feb 25, 2014

A funeral service for Virginia R. Pierce, age 91, of Gahanna, formerly of Newark, will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at 6:00 PM at the Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Rev. Kristin Santiago officiating. Virginia was born in Dresden, Ohio on August 29, 1922 to the late Herbert and Nellie (Dickie) Skinner. She passed away on February...

Feb 25, 2014

A funeral service for Mary E. Jones, age 90, of Heath, will be held on Friday, February 28, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Celebrant Fr. JCP Sullivan, officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be held one hour prior to the funeral service, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Mary was...

Feb 23, 2014

A memorial service for Constance C. "Connie" Baldwin Mears, age 99, of Granville, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, with The Reverend Stephen H. Applegate officiating. Friends may call from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service.Connie was born November 23, 1914 in Newark, Ohio to the...

Feb 22, 2014

Bertha M. Kelly, 66, of Hebron, passed away unexpectedly, on Saturday, February 22, 2014. She was born on May 10, 1947 in Beckley, WV., daughter of the late Daniel and Mildred (Cloud) Stone. Bertha enjoyed gardening, cooking, and playing bingo. She was a loving mother and grandma.She is survived by her loving family: sons, Jamie (Deanne) Kelly, Johnnie Kelly, and...

Feb 21, 2014

A funeral service, celebrating the life of Patricia Jane Meredith, age 81, of Newark, will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at 10:30 AM at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin P. Behrer officiating. Burial will follow at Wilson Cemetery. Patricia was born in Zanesville, Ohio on August 13, 1932 to the late Claude R. and Bonnie...

Feb 21, 2014

A funeral service, to celebrate the life of Rebecca L. Kerns, age 86, of Newark, will be held on Monday, February 24, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Nelsonville, Ohio. Rebecca was born in Athens County, Ohio on January 22, 1928 to the late Charles Winchell and Mable...

Feb 19, 2014

A service to celebrate the life of Paula Marie Farmer, age 54, of Newark, will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, with Pastor Cory Campbell officiating. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. prior to the service. Paula was born July 9, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio to Beverly...

Feb 16, 2014

Marie L Wentzel, 91, formerly of Greensburg, died peacefully Sunday, February 16, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio, following an extended illness. She was born June 17, 1922 in Greensburg, Pa., the daughter of the late Russell and Catherine (Best) Wentzel. She was a graduate of Greensburg H.S., class of 1940, and had retired from the office at Walworth Steel and Value...

Feb 15, 2014

Dorothy Ann Price, 84, of Newark, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Kindred Healthcare in Newark. She was born on April 8, 1929 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Rose (Andary) Pete. She worked as a nurses aide.Dorothy is survived by her three children: Nick Neagos, David (Jackie) Neagos, and Sandy Neagos; five...

Feb 14, 2014

A private family memorial service will be held for Floyd R. Moyer, 88, of Granville. Floyd passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 14, 2014. He was born in Searcy, Arkansas on June 18, 1925 to the late Hobson and Florence Cunningham Moyer.

A WWII veteran, Floyd served his country in the Army Air Corps. He...

Feb 13, 2014

A private graveside service will be conducted at Arlington National Cemetery, with full military honors, for Lieutenant Commander James H. Morey, U.S. Navy, Retired. LT. CMDR. Morey died Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Chapel Grove Inn, Heath, Ohio. He was born April 1, 1921 in Brockton, Massachusetts to the late Pearly L. and Noreen (Cash) Morey.

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Feb 9, 2014

Cecil Ed Lewis, Jr. 87, of Millersport, died Sunday February 9, 2014, following an extended illness. He was born June 22, 1926, in Bidwell, Ohio, the son of the late Cecil Edward and Mamie (Sprague) Lewis. Ed served honorably in the US Army, as a guard at the tomb of the unknown soldier in Washington, D.C. He was a retired...

Feb 9, 2014

Wilfred G. "Glyn" Thomas ended his earthly journey on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio after a courageous battle with cancer. The love of his life, Joni, was by his side.

Glyn was born March 1, 1946 in Stockport, England to Jessie (Campion) and Wilfred B. Thomas, III. Glyn gained a Higher National...