Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

David E. Rechsteiner

Nov 5, 2022

A private service was held for David E. Rechsteiner, D.D.S., 87, of Granville, Ohio.

David passed away November 5, 2022. He is survived by his family.

Marilyn Rose Dunn

Nov 3, 2022

A funeral mass, celebrating the life of Marilyn Rose Dunn, 89 of Newark, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Buckeye Lake, with Rev. Fr. William Hritsko as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery, Jacksontown. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 15, 2022,...

Wesley "Wes" Lloyd Welch

Nov 3, 2022

Wesley Lloyd “Wes” Welch, 65, of Pataskala, died Thursday, November 3, 2022, at his home with his family by his side. He was born September 28, 1957, in Libya to the late Robert and Sylvia (Zimmerman) Byrne. Wes worked for Madison Township of Franklin County for 30 years. He was a Mason in Groveport and Pataskala for over 40 years....

Kristina Michelle Woodruff

Nov 1, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Kristina Michelle Woodruff, born and raised in Thornville, Ohio. Kristina was a graduate of Sheridan High School, class of 2011. She was born May 11, 1993 and passed away on November 1, 2022. Kristina was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jess and Phyllis Moore; and uncles, Armando Perez and Tom Legg....

Brenton "Brent" A. Lane

Oct 31, 2022

A funeral service celebrating the life of Brenton A. “Brent” Lane, 68 of Newark, will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Wes Humble officiating. Burial will follow in Smith Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, on Friday, November...

Janet L. Englefield

Oct 31, 2022

Janet Louise Barton Englefield, age 92, passed away to be with her beloved husband Bill and her Lord and Savior on October 31, 2022, in her home surrounded by her dedicated HomeInstead caregivers and loving family.

Janet was proud to have been born and raised in Massillon, Ohio. She had a degree in nursing and enjoyed volunteer...

Roger Lee Gothard, Jr.

Oct 27, 2022

Roger Lee “Jay” Gothard, Jr., age 46, of Newark, died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Licking Memorial Hospital. Jay was born September 15, 1976 in Lancaster, Ohio.

The family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, November 6, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.

Jay was an...

Charles "Chuck" Smith

Oct 26, 2022

Charles “Chuck” Smith, 60, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL formerly of Buckeye Lake, passed on October 26, 2022, as the result of an accident in Ft. Lauderdale. He was born February 3, 1962, in Fairfield County to the late Charles and Mary Kay Smith. Chuck enjoyed art and was skilled in many different mediums. He also enjoyed music, Ohio State football...

Mary Martha Smyers

Oct 26, 2022

Mary Martha Smyers, age 76, of Pataskala, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at her home. Mary was born June 9, 1946 in Kermit, West Virginia to the late Lonie and Opal (Hall) Messer.

Mary retired from JC Penney and had also been formerly employed with Mount Carmel. She was a member of the Kirkersville United...

Clarence Lee Wickliff

Oct 24, 2022

Clarence Lee Wickliff, 83, of Granville, died Monday, October 24, 2022, at Licking Memorial Hospital. He was born March 4, 1939, in Granville to the late Wayne and Carol (Baughman) Wickliff. Clarence served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a retired mechanic and enjoyed working with his hands and loved gardening. He enjoyed taking trips with his wife...

David T. Meurer

Oct 23, 2022

David (Tommy) Thomas Meurer, 84, died peacefully surrounded by his family October 23, 2022.

David was born on February 14, 1938 in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late Edward Charles Meurer and Elizabeth (Walsh) Meurer.  He attended Saint Peter’s University and enjoyed a long career in various capacities with Schindler Elevator Corporation, working and living in...

Donna Lou Wagner

Oct 22, 2022

Donna Lou (Kirk) Wagner, age 95, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Main Street Terrace Care Center in Lancaster. Donna was born in Pleasant City, Ohio on February 7, 1927 to the late James O. and Golden Catherine (Schneid) Kirk. Donna was raised by her brother and sister-in-law, Floyd and Rachel. She grew up in a large family...

Woods Arden Lee

Oct 21, 2022

A funeral service for Woods Arden Lee, age 15 months, will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Kirkersville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Brian Harkness officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 285 E. Main Street, Kirkersville, on Friday, two hours prior to the funeral service, from 4:00...

John Desmond Goodrich

Oct 20, 2022

John Desmond Goodrich, 52, passed away in his home in Jacksontown, Ohio, on Thursday, October 20, 2022. John was born February 13, 1970, in Royal Oak, Michigan to John E. Goodrich and Ina L. (Jackson) Cook. He spent most of his life in Livingston County, Michigan, where he married his wife and raised a daughter and son. John was a...

Agathe Maggie Bradford

Oct 20, 2022

Agathe “Maggie” Bradford, 88, of Newark, died Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Licking Memorial Hospital. She was born October 17, 1934, in Erding, Germany. Maggie enjoyed being at home and solving crossword puzzles and watching soap operas. She had a sweet tooth and enjoyed cooking and listening to Elvis. She is survived by her son, Paul Bradford; grandchildren, Cynthia (Jacob...

John D Kessler

Oct 19, 2022

John David Kessler was born on July 19, 1941, the son of Yale and Clara Kessler in Wayne, Nebraska. He grew to be a man who was known for great and uncomplicated kindness, decency, and generosity. John was a loving son, husband and father, with a particular inner strength that came from his profound sense of humility. John died...

Virginia F. Osborne

Oct 18, 2022

A memorial service celebrating the life of Virginia F. Osborne, 100, of Newark, will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Middleton Senior Living, 1500 Weaver Drive, Granville, with Pastor Barb Salyers and Pastor Todd Frail officiating. Virginia was born in Marion, Indiana on February 1, 1922 to the late Alonzo and Ella Mae (Friel) Jones....

Frederick E Brumage, Ii

Oct 16, 2022

Frederick E. Brumage, II, 59, of Mansfield passed away October 16, 2022 at his home. Fred is now in the presence of his Lord Jesus Christ. He was born in Newark, Ohio to Revella Smith Brumage and the late Frederick E. Brumage.

An employee of Home Depot in Mansfield, Fred worked on the...

Judith Marian "Judi" Fields

Oct 15, 2022

A funeral service celebrating the life of Judith Marian “Judi” Fields, age 78, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 21, at the First Baptist Church in Heath with Pastor Wallace McLaughlin officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Friends may call from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. prior to the service at the...

"Kay" Mynetta Kay Evans

Oct 15, 2022

A graveside service celebrating the life of Mynetta Kay Evans, age 87, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 21, at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 275 North Cedar Street in Newark with Clifford Mason officiating.

Family and friends may call from 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. on Friday at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville...