Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home

Jerri S Rutledge

Mar 25, 2026

Jerri S. Goodman-Rutledge, age 73, passed away peacefully on March 25. Born on January 30, 1953, in Zanesville, Ohio.

Jerri lived a life filled with love, dedication and cherished memories. Jerri devoted over 30 years of her career to healthcare as a STNA, where her compassion and commitment touched the lives of many.  Her warm smile and...

Joann Carol Presley

Mar 25, 2026

Joann Carol Presley, 81, of Newark, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on November 25, 1944, in Lancaster, OH to the late Albert and Margaretta (Veverka) Sherman.

Joann was a devoted member of New Hope Lutheran Church. She had a joyful spirit...

Valerie Edith Maybee

Mar 24, 2026

Valerie "Val" Edith Maybee, 73, of Newark, died Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Flint Ridge Nursing Home. She was born February 24, 1953 in Mt. Pleasant, MI to the late Dale and Evelyn (Gibson) Maybee.

Val dedicated her career as a manager at local BP gas stations in Newark, where she was known for her strong work...

Molly Ann Long

Mar 24, 2026

Molly Ann Long

A visitation for Molly Ann Long, 79, of Newark, OH, will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Brucker and Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N. 21st St. Newark, OH. A private burial will be held at Lutheran Cemetery.

Molly passed away March...

Sandra Diane Annarino

Mar 23, 2026

Sandra Diane Annarino

A funeral service for Sandra Diane Annarino, 64, of Newark, OH, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Brucker and Kishler Funeral Home, with Pastor Jay Dilo officiating. Family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, prior to the service at the funeral home, 985 N. 21st St. Newark.

Sandra passed away...

Barbara Mae Mcwhorter

Mar 23, 2026

Barbara Mae McWhorter

Barbara passed away March 23, 2026, surrounded by her family at the Selma Markowitz Hospice Care Center. She was born July 13, 1947, in Tioga, WV, to the late William M. Johnston, Sr. and Sarah F. (Sams) Johnston

Barbara was a talented portrait painter who found beauty in...

Elizabeth "Beth Ann" Smith

Mar 22, 2026

Elizabeth I. "Beth Ann" Smith, 48 of Heath passed away on March 22, 2026 at Licking Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 27, 1977 in Columbus, OH to the late David Stanley and Helen Louise (Grubb) Smith, Sr.

Beth Ann was a cement mason for Bechtel Company and was a member of the Local #132 OPCMIA...

Helen L Halblaub

Mar 20, 2026

Helen L. Halblaub, age 88, of Newark, passed away on March 20, 2026, at the Selma Markowitz Impatient Care Center with her family by her side. Helen was born on December 28, 1937, in Hanover, Ohio to the late Clyde and Ruth (Fulton) Tucker.

She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who found her greatest joy...

James Earl Bartlett

Mar 19, 2026

James Earl Bartlett, age 76, of Newark, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side. James was born on March 23, 1949, in Newark, to the late Clyde J. and Evelyn S. (Sines) Bartlett.

He was an avid golfer and a devoted fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Donald L Gaa Sr.

Mar 18, 2026

A funeral service for Donald "Don" Lewis Gaa Sr., 84 of Utica will be held at 7pm on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Brucker-Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N. 21st St., Newark. The family will receive friends from 5pm - 7pm prior to the service.

Donald "Don" Lewis Gaa Sr. passed away surrounded by loved ones on March...