Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Sep 21, 2024

John Michael Wade (Butch) passed away on September 21, 2024. He was surrounded by loved ones and was not alone during his passing. Butch was known for his work ethic and his unwavering dedication to family. Butch had a daring approach to life and instilled that in all of his children. He was a loving husband and a fantastic father....

Sep 21, 2024

Jerome Paul Klink Sr. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 in Columbus. Born in Canonsburg, PA, Jerry was the son of Helen and Fred Klink, and the second of six children. He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Gail Bossert Klink; daughter and son-in-law, Wendy and Terry Mandel; daughter and son-in-law; Tracy and Scott Hill;...

Sep 20, 2024

Marilyn Bash Alspach peacefully left this earth on September 20, 2024 at 10:45pm at the FairHope Pickering House. At the great age of 93 years, she was blessed with an amazing mind and a strong sense of independence. Marilyn was born on December 5, 1930 and treasured her childhood memories created in White Cottage with family. On October 6, 1948,...

Sep 19, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Shirley Mae (Hoyt) Simms, age 87, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 23, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Moses Hamilton officiating. Burial will take place in Rocky Fork Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, September 22, at the funeral...

Sep 19, 2024

Benny Gene Godwin, 83, of Canal Winchester passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 19, 2024. "Gene" was born on September 18, 1941, in Olive Branch, N.C., the sixth of eight children, to the late James Arthur "Jose" Godwin and Kate Tarlton. He grew up on a cotton farm, picking cotton with his seven siblings. In...

Sep 19, 2024

Mary Josephine Santmire, age 91, of Howard, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at The Inn at Walnut Trail in Sunbury. Mary was born September 11, 1933 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Guilio and Michelina (DeFerdinando) Capparuccini.

Mary was a homemaker and had also been employed at Sears for several years.

She is...

Sep 18, 2024

James E. Walter, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. James was born on May 14, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio. He was retired from the Pipefitters Union 189. He had also raised Polled Hereford cattle and sold used farm equipment. James was married to Carol Walter for 67 years. They have three children, four grandsons and two great-grandsons....

Sep 14, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Lewis D. “Lew” Henry, 81, of Heath, will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Heath Church of Christ with Dave Mason as Celebrant. Burial will follow in Newark Memorial Gardens with Military Honors observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Visitation will be held at the Heath...

Sep 11, 2024

A celebration of life and funeral service for Randalin Theresa (Foulks) Woolard, 74, of Millersport, will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at First Community Church 4381 Walnut Road SE, Buckeye Lake, Ohio, with Pastor Kevin Blade officiating. Burial will be held in Maple Grove Cemetery, Alexandria on Monday, 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held at...

Sep 8, 2024

Charles William “Bill” Stalego, age 80, of Newark, passed away on September 8, 2024 at Licking Memorial Hospital. He was born July 30, 1944 in Newark, Ohio to the late Charles Joseph and Anna (Petoric) Stalego.

Bill retired from Owens Corning Fiberglas where he was a packer. He was a member of the Druids and enjoyed fishing...

Sep 5, 2024

Philip Clark Eddy

11-16-1944 - 9/5/2024

Phil faught a strong fight against cancer until he couldn't.

Phil graduated from Columbus North High in 1962.  In 1971 he was hired by the Columbus (Ohio) Police Department as a patrol officer. Moving up the ranks he retired in 1998 as a Detective in the Crime...

Sep 3, 2024

A Celebration of Life Service for Lisa M. Walters, 64 of Glenford, will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at 8285 Baltimore Somerset Road, Thornville. Lisa was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 3, 1960 to the late John E. and Catherine (Calenda) Johnson. She passed away on September 3, 2024 at Fairfield Medical...

Sep 3, 2024

Andrew Robert Schirtzinger, Jr., 92, of Thornville passed away on September 3, 2024 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated by Hospice of Central Ohio. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 30, 1932 to the late Andrew R. Schirtzinger Sr. and Marie (Fischer) Schirtzinger. Andrew proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War....

Sep 2, 2024

Shirley Mae Courtright, 87, of Heath, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at the home of her daughter in Glenford. She was born October 26, 1936 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of the late Guy and Charlotte (Hickman) Spence. Shirley was a graduate of Cedarville H.S., class of 1954, and retired after a long career as an associate at J.C....

Aug 30, 2024

Have you ever met someone who never knew a bad mood? Someone who woke up and went about her day with a pureness of spirit and was driven by her dedication to her sweet husband and children. Geraldine Hess Dales radiated a powerful kind of love, and she was loved so deeply. She was born in a small coal mining...

Aug 29, 2024

Christopher Innis, age 73, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at his residence.

Born July 26, 1951, in Newark, Ohio, he was the son of the late John Alden and Dorothy Joan (Edwards) Innis. He retired from Athens County Human Services in 1998 as the Assistant Director where he had been employed since July...

Aug 26, 2024

A funeral service, celebrating the life of James M. “Jim” Watkins, 82, of Hebron, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2024, in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with his pastor, Steve Snider as celebrant. A burial will follow in Kirkersville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday...

Aug 26, 2024

A visitation for John A. Wogan, 74, of Baltimore, will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, from 2-4 pm in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service.

John passed away late Monday evening, August 26, 2024, following an extended illness. He was born in Mason, West Virginia on August 12, 1950....

Aug 22, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Barbara Faye Horn, 59, of Sugar Grove, will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Thornville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service. Burial will follow in Lutheran Reformed Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 56 S. Main Street, Thornville, on Thursday, two hours prior...

Aug 21, 2024

Howard E. Christy passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at OSU Hospital at the age of 78. He was surrounded by his wife and four sons.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Edgar Christy; mother, Edna (Burris) Christy; brother, Harold Christy; sister-in-law, Janice Christy; and nephew, Terry Christy – all of Garrison,...