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.
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...
Carole Lee Petry
Apr 25, 2025
A funeral service celebrating the life of Carole Lee Petry, age 81, of Newark, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 2, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Pennington officiating. Burial will take place in Brushy Fork Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in...
Norma Jean Park
Apr 25, 2025
Norma Jean Park, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the age of 90 in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born on March 22, 1935, in Logan, Ohio, to the late Paul and Waneda (Wyckoff) Connel.Jean was a member of several organizations, including the VFW Auxiliary #8794-Whitehall and the Corsairs Drill Team. She had a passion for bowling and...
Theophil Grant Ferguson
Apr 24, 2025
Theophil Grant Ferguson, 85, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Pickerington, Ohio. He was born on December 17, 1939, in Newark, Ohio, to the late Charles and Hazel (Compton) Ferguson.
Theo was an Army and Navy veteran and worked as a manager for Goodyear Tire.
He is survived by his children, Sonya Ferguson Booth, Glenda Ellis, Christina Ferguson, Cassandra Ferguson,...
Henry William Peter Falk
Apr 22, 2025
Henry William Peter Falk, “Hank”, AKA “Jack Pine Savage”, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the age of 75, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 22, 1950, in Adams, Wisconsin.
Hank excelled in sports throughout his life. In high school, he played baseball, football and wrestled, earning the Adams-Friendship Senior Athlete award. He also played football...
Cynthia D. Roberts
Apr 22, 2025
Heath, Ohio - Cynthia D. Roberts, 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Barnesville, Ohio on July 6th, 1948, Cynthia was the cherished daughter of Lealand and Ruth Deal.
Cynthia was a dedicated homemaker who found immense joy in nurturing her family and home. Her creative spirit shone brightly through her many...
Jody Robert Jones
Apr 21, 2025
**Obituary for Jody Robert Jones** **Jody Robert Jones** July 6, 1957 - April 21, 2025 Newark, Ohio—Jody Robert Jones, a beloved resident of Newark, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on a warm Saturday, July 6, 1957, in Newark, Ohio, Jody spent a lifetime creating cherished memories in the community he loved. Jody...
Beverly Jean "Bev" Lawhon
Apr 20, 2025
Beverly “Bev” Jean Lawhon was a loving, supportive, kind, and caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Bev left this world peacefully in her sleep on April 20, 2025 after fighting her battle with pancreatic cancer at age 77.
Bev was born on September 20, 1947 in Fresno, California where she was raised alongside her sister, Linda Hartung. Bev married her high school...
Tresha Louise Andrews
Apr 20, 2025
Newark, OH – Tresha Louise Andrews, a devoted wife, nurturing mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the age of 59. Born in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, March 5, 1966, Tresha's life was a testament to love, family, and resilience.
On January 19, 1991, Tresha married the love of her life, Mark Allen Andrews, in...
Brett Lee Ridenbaugh
Apr 19, 2025
Brett Lee Ridenbaugh, age 65, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at his home. Brett was born October 21, 1959 in Newark, Ohio to the late Robert and Beverly (Yount) Ridenbaugh.
Brett was a veteran of the United States Navy and faithfully served his country from 1978-82. He lived in Denver, Colorado for over 25 years where...