Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Nov 18, 2023

Margaret Lee Meriwether

Marlee Meriwether turned her back on an opportunity to work for the fabled Arabian American Oil Company in Saudi Arabia in the 1980s to do what she loved best – teach and dive headfirst into the history, politics and culture of the Middle East.

As a member of the history faculty at...

Nov 18, 2023

Misty Dawn Pauley, 41, of Newark, passed away at her residence on November 18, 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio on November 5, 1982. Misty enjoyed drawing, cosmetology and exploring, and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include her daughter, Malea Gillispie; siblings, David Reeger, Jonathan Reeger, Christopher Pauley, Nicholas Pauley and Joey Pauley; and numerous nieces and...

Nov 16, 2023

A memorial service celebrating the life of Rev. Betsy Marie (Green) Williams, age 63, of Granville, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 16, at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev. Martin P. Gehring officiating.

Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, December 15, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street...

Nov 16, 2023

A funeral service celebrating the life of Ray “Fuzzy” Thompson, age 94, formerly of Rocky Fork, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor David Helser officiating. Burial will take place in Rocky Fork Cemetery.

Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, November 20, at the...

Nov 16, 2023

Mr. Stephen Gary Rucker Sr. passed away surrounded by his loving wife and the people who love him the most peacefully on November 16, 2023.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Rita Ann Rucker, and his children, Vicki Lynn Rucker, Brenda Kay Rucker, Stepahanie Kim Winters, and Stephen Gary Rucker Jr. His grandchildren...

Nov 13, 2023

Ruby Mae Leffler, 89, of Thornville, Ohio, passed away on November 13, 2023 after a life well lived.

Ruby was born on May 22, 1934 in Pikeville, Kentucky to Arthur Charles and Jetta Biliter. As the oldest of five children, she was a lifelong matriarch, role-model, and caregiver. Her impact ran from her time teaching in a...

Nov 12, 2023

Hunter Joseph Hoyd, 18 of Newark, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly as the result of an auto accident on Sunday, November 12, 2023.

Born June 14, 2005, at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark, Ohio, he was the son of Cathy McKee (Keenan) and Matt Hoyd (Jenny).

Hunter was a member of the 2023 graduating class of...

Nov 10, 2023

Brevin Levi Smith 25 of Newark, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on November 10, 2023. He is survived by his parents, Melissa Epling and Michael (Angela) Smith; his children, Zoey and Zayden Smith; His siblings, Blake (Autumn) Smith, Gabrielle (Brandon) Bynorth, Zekinthia Epling, Hannah Smith, Harper Smith, and Alexander Norris; his grandparents, Annette Friend, and Connie Caito; and many aunts, uncles,...

Nov 9, 2023

Ronald “Ron” D. Mack, age 86 of Granville passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023 at SharonBrook Assisted Living surrounded by his loving family.  Ron was born June 30, 1937, and raised on his family farm in Glenford, Ohio to the late James Vernon and Grace (Claggett) Mack.

He was a 1955 graduate of Glenford High School, then...

Nov 5, 2023

Carole Jane “Janie” Pike, age 79, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Licking Memorial Hospital. Janie was born June 2, 1944 in Newark, Ohio to the late Albert Gene Beal and the late Marjorie Ruth (Norman) Beal Schacht.

Janie was a 1962 graduate of Sheridan High School where she enjoyed cheerleading for...

Nov 5, 2023

Alfonso "Al" Priano Jr., a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully in Granville, Ohio, on November 5 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Known for his loving nature, sense of humor, and generosity, Al was born on May 18, 1936, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Al was the son of Italian immigrants and his early life was...

Nov 4, 2023

Daniel Arnold “Danny” Ault, age 86, of Nashport, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Morrison House Hospice in Zanesville, Ohio.

Dan was born July 11, 1937 in St. Clairesville, Ohio to the late Phillip and Evelyn (Johnson) Ault. He was a 1956 graduate of Newark High School and then served in the Ohio National Guard....

Nov 3, 2023

A Homegoing Service, to celebrate the life of Aaron Monty Matthews, 46, of Newark, will be held Friday, November, 10, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Michael A. Noble and Rev. Martinez Sellers officiating. Burial will be held on Monday at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 9th from 2:00...

Nov 2, 2023

Richard “Dick” Lawrence Parsell, 86, of Hebron, Ohio, died peacefully on November 2, 2023 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center. Dick was born on January 22, 1937 to the late Herman and Alice Parsell in Columbus, Ohio. After Dick graduated from Hebron High School, he went on to study and play football for Ohio Northern University. Dick met his wife,...

Nov 1, 2023

A visitation to celebrate the life of Connie S. Tippett, 74, of Newark, will be held on Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street, Newark. Connie was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 22, 1949 to the late Charles and Mary Darlene (Gallion) Kelley. She passed away in Newark...

Nov 1, 2023

Richard Fowler Boyden, age 90 , died peacefully at home on November 1, 2023. Dick was born in Greenfield, MA in 1933, the son of Bartlett W. and Louisiana F. Boyden. He grew up in Deerfield, MA and graduated from Deerfield Academy in 1952 and Wesleyan University (History) in Middletown, CT in 1956.

While at Wesleyan he...

Oct 31, 2023

A Celebration of Life Service for Randy Lawrence will be held at 2pm, on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at the Heath Church of Christ, 1331 Chapel Way, Heath. Pastor Brian Harkness and Dave Mason will officiate. Family and friends may call from 4pm-7pm, on Monday, November 6, 2023, at the Heath Church of Christ and also one hour prior to...

Oct 30, 2023

Cynthia Ann “Cindy” Deal, age 63, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Licking Memorial Hospital.

Cindy was born February 5, 1960 in Newark, Ohio to the late Romeo L. and Anna Jane (Kean) Deal. She was formerly employed by Oasis in Columbus and was also a homemaker. She enjoyed crafting.

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Oct 29, 2023

Jeremy A. “Will” Wilson, age 50, died at his home in Zanesville on October 29, 2023, after a series of illnesses. He was born in Zanesville on June 24, 1973 to Stanley E. and Cynthia A. (Gross) Wilson. Jeremy proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1991 to 1995. He enjoyed sketching, reading and hunting and especially...

Oct 26, 2023

A funeral service celebrating the life of James H. “Jim” Charles, age 70, of Pataskala, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 30, at the Kirkersville Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service with Pastor Todd Smeltzer officiating.

Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 29, at the funeral home, 285 East Main...