Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Oct 4, 2023

Tammy W. Hess, 64, of Newark, passed away at her son and daughter-in-law’s residence on October 4, 2023. She was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on August 5, 1959 to the late Wilbur E. Wilson and Marcia G. (Foss) Wilson, who survives. Prior to retirement, Tammy was a machine operator for many years. She enjoyed tending to her indoor plants,...

Oct 2, 2023

Anne V. Powers, 85, of Heath, was born in London, England on June 8, 1938 to the late William and Violet (Frasier) Woodage. She passed away at Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center on October 2, 2023. Anne was a devoted homemaker to her family. Being born in England, she loved everything London and enjoyed having her daily tea. She...

Oct 1, 2023

The Lord's Prayer Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, As it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine...

Sep 30, 2023

A funeral service celebrating the life of Walter Hockman, age 77, of Hebron, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 5, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Mears officiating. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. at Jacksontown Cemetery.

Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4, at...

Sep 30, 2023

Heather Dawn (Bixler) Bond, age 41, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Heather was born February 14, 1982 in Newark, Ohio. She was a 2000 graduate of Lakewood High School.

She is survived by her children, Emily Bond and Bentley Mangia; her mother, Debra Margo (Harshbarger) King; siblings, Tabitha Rott (Neil Perriman), Tim...

Sep 30, 2023

A funeral mass celebrating the life of Joan Mae (Healey) Writesel, age 93, of Hebron, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 7, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church with Father Bill Hritsko officiating. Burial will take place in Fairmount Cemetery.

Friends may call from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. prior to the service at...

Sep 30, 2023

In Loving Memory of Evelyn Ruth Michael

Evelyn Ruth Michael was born Evelyn Ruth Ward on July 7, 1941, in Waterloo, Indiana, to loving parents Eugene Ward and Helen Mortorff Ward.

Evelyn married her husband of 64 years, Laddie Leo Michael, on June 28, 1959. They shared a lifetime of joy, challenges, and cherished moments....

Sep 29, 2023

A funeral service celebrating the life of William Harry Magley, age 91, a lifetime resident of Kirkersville, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 5, at the Kirkersville Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service with Pastor Jim Hall officiating. Burial will take place in Kirkersville Cemetery where military honors will be observed by the Licking County...

Sep 29, 2023

On Friday Sept 29th our beloved oldest son, Bennett Lewis Schilling, died peacefully in his sleep. He was so proud to be the oldest of 4 boys. He fiercely led his brothers in life and now is the first family member to lead us in death. We know he will be waiting in heaven for the rest of us....

Sep 26, 2023

A Celebration of Life Service for Margaret “Jane” Myers, 66, of Newark, will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Newark Baptist Temple, 81 Licking View Drive, Heath, Ohio, with Pastor Mark Falls officiating. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the service on Thursday, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Jane...

Sep 26, 2023

Stephen (Steven) James Devereux, 67, of Millersport, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Licking Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his son, Steven Devereux and his mother, Ange Vitulo. He is survived by his wife Lori Devereux; his son David Devereux, his brother Edward Devereux, his sister, Patricia Tibolla; his 4 step children, Sarah/Frank Doughty, Molly/Brandon...

Sep 25, 2023

Jon Scott Laing, 84 of Michigan, Florida and Ohio, passed way Monday, September 25, 2023, with his loving wife by his side.  He was born June 25, 1939, in Battle Creek, Michigan to the late William and Muriel (Johnson) Laing.

Jon was a 1957 graduate of Coldwater High School and 1961 graduate of Michigan State University with...

Sep 24, 2023

Ellen Jean Winters passed from this life on September 24, 2023, at 85 years of age. Ellen was born on October 10,1937 in Coshocton, OH to Martin Arthur Holmes & Fern (Wilden) Holmes. She and Lester Arthur Winters, Sr. were joined in holy matrimony at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Newark, OH on September 4, 1955, and were married...

Sep 24, 2023

Revella M. (Smith) Brumage, 82 of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born August 2, 1941, in Granville, Ohio to the late Albert and Edith (Thompson) Smith.

Revella was a member of Welsh Hills Baptist Church where she served faithfully for many years.  She...

Sep 24, 2023

A memorial service to celebrate the life of John Russell "Jack" McClain Jr. will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday October 22, 2023, at Centenary United Methodist  Church, 102 E. Broadway, Granville, Ohio 43023.

John Russell "Jack" McClain, Jr., 102, died at home on September 24, 2023.  He was born May 25, 1921 in Wilkinsburg,...

Sep 23, 2023

Mildred R. Charron, age 90 passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Middleton of Granville.  She was born in Burlington, New Jersey on February 2, 1933 to the late John and Mildred (Fenton) Erkert.  Millie worked as the Acquisitionist at the Denison Library.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Evariste A. Charron in 2000....

Sep 22, 2023

Funeral services, celebrating the life of Loretta Mae Wood, 74, of Pataskala, will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, October 2, 2023, in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Bob Blevins as celebrant. Loretta will be laid to rest with her husband, Jerome, who died in 1970 in the Glen...

Sep 21, 2023

Janet “Jan” C. Milford, age 89 of Granville, passed away at Sharonbrooke Assisted Living in Newark on Thursday, September 21, 2023.  She was born December 3, 1933, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late John and Gladys Virginia (Finch) Zipp.

Jan was best known as the school secretary for the Granville K-3 building.  She loved her job and...

Sep 19, 2023

Thomas L. Jones, age 84, of Millersport, OH passed away September 19, 2023. He was born May 10, 1939 in Lancaster, OH to E. Trevor and Violet (Boystel) Jones.

Tom was a 1957 graduate of Millersport High School and earned his BA in Education from Capital University in 1961. In 1966, he founded Tom Jones Insurance Inc...

Sep 19, 2023

A visitation to celebrate the life of Richard E. “Rick” Mehl, 78, of Newark, will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, 179 Granville Street, Newark. Rick was born in Gallipolis, Ohio on March 1, 1945 to the late Lawrence E. and Christina L. (Plumbley) Mehl. He...