Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries
Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service posts local obituaries from the families that we serve in the areas of Licking County & Perry County in Ohio.
Douglas Brian Smith
May 18, 2025
A funeral service celebrating the life of Douglas Brian Smith, age 81, of Harrison Township, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, at the Kirkersville Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service with Clifford Mason as Celebrant. Burial will follow in York Street Cemetery where military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance.
Friends may...
Robert Everett Lamp, Jr.
May 14, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert Everett Lamp Jr., who departed this life on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the age of 79 at his home in Thornville, Ohio. He was born in Newark, Ohio, on November 2, 1945, to the late Robert Everett Lamp Sr. and V. Elnora (Note) Lamp.
He graduated from Lakewood High School, Class...
Thelma Ann Crader
May 11, 2025
Thelma Ann Crader, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great -grandmother and cherished community member, passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the age of 89. Born May 1, 1936, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Thelma's life was meaningful, colorful, and filled with love for her family, friends, and community.Thelma married the love of her life, Gordon A. Crader,...
Linda L. Lynn
May 10, 2025
Linda L. Lynn passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2025, with her loving husband by her side after a courageous battle with cancer.
Linda was born in Lancaster, Ohio, on June 16, 1947, and adopted shortly after by Raymond and Flossie Keister of Junction City, Ohio.
Linda was a graduate of New Lexington High School, class of 1965. She was the...
Kenneth J. "Kenny" Scott
May 10, 2025
Newark, OH - Kenneth J. "Kenny" Scott, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the age of 61. Born on September 23, 1963, and raised in Newark, Ohio, Kenneth spent his entire life in the community he cherished.
Kenny was the devoted husband of Jerri D. (Vermaaten) Scott, with whom he...
Sharon Marie Crawford
May 10, 2025
Sharon Marie Crawford, 70, of Thornville, Ohio, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on Saturday, May 10, 2025. She was born on February 22, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio, to the late William and Eleanor (Shirley) Duckworth.
She was a 1973 graduate of St. Francis DeSales High School. Sharon chose to dedicate her life to her family as a...
Lula Michelle Mullins
May 9, 2025
Lula Michelle Mullins, of Thornville, Ohio, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the age of 80. Lula was born on February 4, 1945, in the quaint town of Johnsburg, NY, to the late Joseph and Marion (Kenyon) Asselin.
For the last 10 years, she enjoyed living in the country, feeding and...
Patricia Ann Williams
May 7, 2025
Patricia Ann Williams, 77, of Thornville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in Heath, Ohio. She was born on December 6, 1947, in Outville, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Irene (Eisenhower) Allen.
Patty was a 1966 graduate of Watkins Memorial High School. She worked as an office manager for State Farm Agent, Tony Durieux, until she retired in...
Todd William Orr
May 5, 2025
Todd Orr, 55, of Arcanum, Ohio went to Heaven on May 5, 2025. He is survived by his wife Melissa, son Brandon Orr (Maddison), daughter Christie Rader (Gavid) and grandchildren Grayson, Gibson, Kaia and Connor. His Mother Linda, Brother Sam Orr (Renee) of Phoenix Az. and Jason Foltz of Thornville, Ohio. He rests with his Father Wayne Orr and Grandparents...
Lucas Matthew Lowry
May 4, 2025
It is with profound sadness and love that we announce the unexpected passing of Luke Lowry, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished son, brother and friend who left us on May 4, 2025 at the age of 48.
Luke was born May 7, 1976 in Columbus, Ohio to Mike and Linda (Bennett) Lowry. He is survived by his wife Jennifer and...
Juanita Branham
May 3, 2025
Juanita Branham of Pataskala, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the age of 87. Juanita was born on February 16, 1938, in Logan, West Virginia, to the late William and Mae (Messer) Justice.
A devoted homemaker, Juanita dedicated her life to nurturing and loving her family. Her greatest joy came from the precious moments spent surrounded by...
Richard Edwin Swetnam
May 3, 2025
Richard Edwin Swetnam, cherished father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the age of 99. Born on February 15, 1926, in Columbus, Ohio, Dick’s life was an inspiring journey of dedication to family, country, and community. Dick was raised in Kirkersville where he graduated from Kirkersville High School in the class of 1944. His...
Warren Clay Chilcote
May 2, 2025
Warren C. Chilcote, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated by Hospice of Central Ohio. Born in Newark, Ohio, on January 23, 1950, Warren lived a life filled with music, service, and devotion to family and country.
Warren proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Gulf War, where he...
Virginia Mick
May 2, 2025
Virginia Pearl Mick, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devoted community member, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on April 17, 1936, in Glenville, WV, she was a cherished resident of Thornville, OH for many years.
A celebration of Virginia’s life will be held at Thornville United Methodist Church, located at 30 E. Columbus...
Rita Ann Manson
Apr 30, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend, Rita Ann Manson. Rita passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025, at the age of 92, surrounded by her loving family at her residence in Heath, Ohio.
Rita was born on Sunday, August 21st, 1932, in Columbus, Ohio, to Clarence...
Charles Richard Palmer
Apr 28, 2025
Charles R. "Dick" Palmer, 87 of Newark, passed away April 28, 2025. He was born in Thornville on May 6, 1937, to the late Willard and Aelene Palmer of Thornville. Having survived Polio at age 13, he joined the United States Air Force at age 17 rising to the rank of T/Sgt. He proudly served for 20 years and 12...
Gregory Michael Kean
Apr 27, 2025
Gregory Michael Kean, age 54, of Newark, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Greg was born October 1, 1970 in Newark, Ohio.
A man of varied interests, Greg was an avid boater, and took immense joy in captaining the family boat, "The Cortney Anne,” over the waves of Buckeye Lake. He had...
Mary Lou Wright
Apr 27, 2025
Mary Lou Wright, a cherished resident of Newark, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27th, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on June 26th, 1945, in Norwich, England. Mary embraced life with laughter, warmth, dedication, and an unyielding love for her family and friends.
A devoted and loving homemaker, Mary committed her life to nurturing and supporting her family....
Frances Kay Gansor
Apr 27, 2025
Frances Kay Gansor, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at her home in Thornville, Ohio. She was 80 years old.
She was born on December 12, 1944, in Waltersburg, Pennsylvania, a daughter to the late John and Virginia(Hahn) Black.
Kay was an active member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Buckeye Lake 2801...
Henry Porter Van Ormer, Jr.
Apr 25, 2025
Henry (Hank) Porter Van Ormer, Jr., age 87, of Pickerington, formerly of Thornville, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Pickerington Methodist Hospital. Hank was born June 15, 1937, in Colon, Panama, where his parents were stationed in the military.
Henry P. Van Ormer, known to many of us simply as Hank, had an...