Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Mar 21, 2024

Annette Carol "Kochensparger" DiNardo was born on August 25, 1959, she gained her Angel wings on March 21, 2024. Annette was a sister to David "Brenda Russell" Kochensparger, Tim Kochensparger and Carrie "Kenny" Kochensparger-Moss, a mother to Vincent D. DiNardo and Nilla A. DiNardo and grandmother to Erica. She will be missed dearly by special friends Jon Dunham, Robin Thompson...

Mar 20, 2024

Ashlea M. Harlow, 39, of Newark, passed away on March 20, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Newark, Ohio on January 2, 1985 to John K. and Brenda L. (Brown) Harlow. Ashlea graduated with honors from Millersport High School and continued her education at The Ohio State University where she earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in social...

Mar 20, 2024

Funeral services, celebrating the life of Charles Steven “Steve” Patterson, 75, of Jacksontown, will be held on Tuesday evening, March 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Thornville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Brian Harkness as celebrant. The family will receive friends from 4-6:00 p.m. immediately preceding the services at the funeral...

Mar 19, 2024

Dennis L. Lavender, age 76 of Thornville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 5, 1947, at Ft. Bragg, NC. Dennis graduated in 1966 from Southern High School in Baltimore, MD. A proud veteran who served in the US Air Force from 1966 to 1970. His service included...

Mar 19, 2024

Ericia Michelle Price, 46, of Newark, passed away on March 19, 2024 at Mt. Carmel East. She was born in Newark, Ohio on June 4, 1977 to the late Michael Lynn Lanning and Cynthia Kay (Ray) Swartz, who survive. Ericia was a devoted homemaker to her family. She enjoyed playing bingo, taking walks, motorcycling, going to concerts, spending time outdoors...

Mar 18, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Melinda Sue “Mindy” Snyder, age 60, of Zanesville, will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22, at the Thornville Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service.

Friends may call from 3-5 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 56 South Main Street in Thornville.

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Mar 17, 2024

Dorothy M. "Dottie" Warrell passed away on March 17, 2024 at age 93. She was born January 24, 1931 to Arthur Nels Sogaard and Marie Louise Johnson at the Sundown farm in Minnesota. Dottie was baptized and a member of Sundown Lutheran Church. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1949, attended the Lamberton Teacher Training Department 1949-1950, and...

Mar 15, 2024

Edna L. Balser, age 72 of Granville, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at the Inn at Summit Trail, Reynoldsburg.  She was born November 11, 1951, in Granville, Ohio to the late Carl and Olga (Fry) Balser.

Edna was a 1970 graduate of Granville High School.  She was very involved with the Theater, performing with the Granville...

Mar 14, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Judith Ann (Elson) Booth, age 67, of Hebron, will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in the chapel of the Hebron home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral at the funeral home, 108 N....

Mar 12, 2024

A funeral service for Linda L. Dittoe, 62, of Thornville, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2024 in the chapel of the Thornville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service. Inurnment will follow at a later date in the Lutheran Reformed Cemetery, Thornville.  Friends may call from 10 AM until time of the funeral services...

Mar 11, 2024

A graveside funeral service, celebrating the life of Claudine Bitting, 65, of Newark, will be held on Friday, March 29, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Newark Memorial Gardens, with Rev. Randall Williams officiating. Claudine was born in Newark, Ohio on March 18, 1958 to the late Claude and Kathryn (Owens) Bitting. She passed away at her residence on March 11,...

Mar 9, 2024

Patricia Anne (Linzell) Barclay departed from her earthly life after 94 years on March 9, 2024 at Otterbein SeniorLife in Granville, Ohio.  She was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 3, 1929, the oldest child of Edwin L. and Lucille (Porter) Linzell.

“Pat” graduated from Columbus North High School (1947) and Ohio State University (1951).  She remained...

Mar 8, 2024

A visitation, celebrating the life of Marian Inez “Toots” Buzuleciu, 68, of Pataskala, will be held on Friday, March 15, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Kirkersville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, 285 E. Main Street, Kirkersville. Marian was born in Wyoming on December 10, 1955 to the late Nicholas and Aurelia (Zorca) Buzuleciu. Marian was...

Mar 7, 2024

Stephen J. Arndt, 77, of Thornville, passed away on March 7, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 6, 1946 to the late Edward and Frances (Patelis) Arndt. Stephen proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Prior to retirement, he was a salesman with Capital Elevator for over 22...

Mar 7, 2024

Michael P. de Saavedra, 63, of Pataskala, passed away on March 7, 2024 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. He was born in Newark, Ohio on October 31, 1960 to the late John and Helen (King) de Saavedra. Prior to retirement, Michael was a machinist and logistics manager with Best Supply for 20 years. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time...

Mar 7, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Mary Cox-Gesiorski, age 78, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Wilson Cemetery.

Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, March 18, at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.

Mary was born...

Mar 7, 2024

Sherry Lee Wingate, age 75, of Hebron, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio).

Sherry was born July 25, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Arthur L. and Mary (Martin) Ludwig. Sherry was a homemaker, had been employed at Buckeye Potato Chip Factory, and...

Mar 6, 2024

A visitation, celebrating the life of Robert C. “Walleye” Wallace, 80, of Newark, will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street, Newark. Walleye was born in Alliance, Ohio on November 12, 1943 to the late Charles and Helen (Haidet) Wallace. He passed away at his residence...

Mar 6, 2024

Kenneth Michael “Mickey” Hankinson, age 91 of Alexandria, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024.   He was born October 8, 1932, in Newark, Ohio to the late Kenneth D. and Margaret V. (Sands) Hankinson.

Mickey was raised in Welsh Hills and was a 1951 graduate of Granville High School. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout as...

Mar 5, 2024

Betty L. Wilson, age 90 of Newark passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Altercare Newark South. She was born December 5, 1933, in Penn Township, Ohio to the late Coral and Bertha (O’Neal) White. Betty graduated from Malta-McConnelsville High School in 1951. She married Eugene Wilson on August 14, 1953. She is survived by her four children, Cynthia J....