Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Jul 27, 2024

Shirley A. Sullivan age 85 of Heath and formerly of Granville, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the Selma Markowitz Center in Newark while surrounded by her loving family.  She was born August 31, 1938, in Newark to the late Albert and Edith (Thompson) Smith.

Shirley was a former member of the Welsh Hills Baptist Church...

Jul 23, 2024

Harold Elmon Mason, 75, of Thornville, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 23, 2024, at home. He was born August 25, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Earnest Elmon and Leana (Howard) Mason. He was a 1966 graduate of Lakewood High School, Hebron, Ohio. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict as a 16C20, Hercules Fire...

Jul 22, 2024

Becky Lolita (Reyna) Waugh, 73, of Pataskala, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday surrounded by her loving family.  She was preceded in death by her parents Sebastian and Elizabeth (Betty)Reyna, brother Sebastian (Boonie) Reyna, nephew, Mikey Smiley and brother-in-law Raymond Dyer.  She leaves behind son, Michael Waugh (Sarah Seckel), granddaughter, Delilah Waugh, brothers, Frank Reyna, Don (Jeri) Reyna, sisters,...

Jul 21, 2024

Susan Jeanette Humphrey, 73, of Buckeye Lake, passed away on Sunday July 21, 2024, following an extended illness. She was born August 1, 1950, in Columbus, the daughter of the late Otto and Elizabeth (Fowler) Wooten. A lifelong homemaker, she was a talented artist who enjoyed painting and poetry. She is survived by her loving family: her children Joseph Wooten,...

Jul 20, 2024

A celebration of life for James Frederick Mathias, 86, of Thornville will be held at Thornville Methodist Church, on Saturday August 24, from 2-4 p.m. with welcoming remarks at 2 pm and with a reception to follow in the church social hall. James was born September 6, 1937 in Columbus, the son of the late George and Manetha (Dougherty) Mathias....

Jul 18, 2024

Eloise Gwyneth Miller was born June 4, 1950, in Lexington, KY and died July 18, 2024, in Granville, OH. Eloise spent all but the first year of her life in Central Ohio. She graduated from Columbus North High School in 1968, earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Kent State University where she graduated Cum Laude in 1972,...

Jul 18, 2024

Deborah “Debbie” A. Nye, age 69 of Newark, Ohio passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family.

Debbie was born on March 4, 1955, in Fairmont, West Virginia to the late Bob and Joyce (Templin) Mason.  She was a 1973 graduate of Newark High School and a 1976 graduate of The Ohio...

Jul 16, 2024

William “Bill” H. Bolen, age 59 of Pataskala passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Kobacker House in Columbus. Bill left this world to start his Eternal life surrounded by loving family in a room full of love. He was born October 29, 1964, in Columbus to the late Carl and Freda (Bevard) Bolen. Bill was a 1984 graduate of...

Jul 15, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Diana Lynn Stickle, age 66, of Newark, will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, July 22, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Clifford Mason officiating. Burial will follow in Wilson Cemetery.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home,...

Jul 14, 2024

A memorial service celebrating the life of Dara Kay Wimer, age 70, of Heath, will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Don Moshgat officiating.

Friends may call two hours prior to the service from 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.

Jul 12, 2024

A memorial service celebrating the life of Johnny Milton Cunningham, age 78, of Heath, will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 26, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Deacon Ronald Mitchell officiating. Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance.

Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. prior to the service at...

Jul 12, 2024

Robert “Bob” N. Kent Sr., age 89 of Ft. Myers, Florida and formerly of Granville, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on December 24, 1934, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Paul F. and Audrey (Evans) Kent.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded...

Jul 10, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Beth Ann Frush, 98, of Newark, will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, with Pastor Cheryl Simpson officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, one hour prior to the funeral service...

Jul 9, 2024

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Luisa M. Hanwell, 67, of Utica, will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Newark, with Father David Sizemore as Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 12th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m....

Jul 8, 2024

Louis E. Dalton, Jr., 57, of Newark, passed away at the OSU Medical Center in Columbus on July 8, 2024. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 1, 1967 to the late Louis E. Sr. and Georgetta (Vrana) Dalton. Louis was an auto detailer for many years, formerly owning/operating Dalton’s Detailing. He enjoyed fishing, muscle cars, cooking, watching cartoons...

Jul 7, 2024

Thelma Lee Jenney, age 47, of Heath, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Licking Memorial Hospital. She was born May 31, 1977 in Dallas, Texas.

Thelma enjoyed watching wrestling and scary movies.

She is survived by a daughter, Alexes Sammone Allspaugh of Newark; son, Triston Howard (Rachel Evans) of Columbus; grandchildren, Oakleigh...

Jul 7, 2024

Jeremy Edward Browning, 39 of Pataskala, passed away early Sunday Morning, July 7, 2024, in Newark following an extended illness. He was born September 20, 1984, in Columbus, the son of the late Clark Browning and Lois (Compton) Browning of Pataskala.

Jeremy was a graduate of Watkins Memorial High School class of 2003, attended C-tech for Welding...

Jul 6, 2024

Sue Ann Bauman passed quietly during the early morning of Saturday, July 6, 2024.

Sue was born in Kirkersville, Ohio, February 1, 1934.  She married Ernest (Mike) Bauman on July 9, 1954, in Buckeye Lake, Ohio.  Mike and Sue raised their four children in the Forest Hills community of Heath, Ohio. Sue was the consummate caregiver and...

Jul 5, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Shirley Ann Justice, 83, of Newark, OH, will be held on Monday, July 15, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, with Pastor Craig Burdick officiating. Burial will follow in Wilson Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, on Sunday, July 14th from 2:00...

Jul 3, 2024

Donna Jo Hollar, age 68, of Newark, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital. Donna was born May 21, 1956 in Allen, Kentucky to the late Ballard and Joan (Caudill) Robinson.

Donna was a 1975 graduate of Newark High School. She was employed at the Duke Station on Mount Vernon...