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.
Delores A. "Dee" Young
May 1, 2026
Delores A. "Dee" Young, died at Arlington Care Center in Newark, Ohio, on Friday, May 1, 2026. She was born at the old Mount Carmel in downtown Columbus on September 5, 1942 and was a 1960 Graduate of Newark High School.
She was predeceased by her parents, John H. and Lenore (Nelson) Young; brother, Robert W. "Rob" Young and sister-in-law, Beth...
Mary E. Young
May 1, 2026
Mary Ellen (Woodbridge) Young passed away May 1, 2026; she was 100 years old. She was born January 7, 1926 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Guy and Nellie (Rittinger) Woodbridge. She graduated from Centralia (Zane Trace) High School in 1943.
Mary came to live in Newark, Ohio in 1948 when her late husband, Link C.R. Young, returned from serving in...
George W. Harris
Apr 28, 2026
George W. Harris, age 68, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
George was born October 29, 1957 in Waynesboro, Mississippi to the late Calvin Harris, Sr. and the late Bonnie (Morehouse) Harris. He was employed by Crispin’s Iron and Metal for 25 years and had also been formerly employed at Tectum. George enjoyed woodworking,...
Dianna Trapp
Apr 23, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dianna Trapp, a beloved wife, aunt, and friend, who peacefully departed this world on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at her home in Pataskala, Ohio. Born on Thursday, May 18, 1950, in Whitley County, Kentucky, Dianna lived a life full of love and dedication to her family and community.
Dianna was...
Kenneth Edward Miller
Apr 23, 2026
Kenneth Edward “Ken” Miller, age 62, of Newark, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born January 21, 1964 in Newark, Ohio.
A veteran of the United States Air Force, Ken faithfully served his country during Desert Storm. He was a district manager for Jiffy Lube. Ken was a member of...
Michael Lee Stiverson
Apr 22, 2026
Michael Lee Stiverson, age 73, of Newark, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio). Mike was born May 16, 1952 in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Robert Henry and Geraldine (Renninger) Stiverson.
A veteran of the United States Army, Mike faithfully served his country in Vietnam and was in the...
Herbert L. Wyeth
Apr 22, 2026
Herbert L. Wyeth, 79, of Pleasantville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in Thornville, Ohio. He was born in Thorn Township, Perry County, Ohio, on June 12, 1946, to the late Harold and Doris (South) Wyeth.
Herbert was a dedicated farmer and a long-time employee of George's Machine Shop. With his gentle demeanor and towering presence, he was often...
Joel Alan Gullett
Apr 21, 2026
Joel Gullett 63 of Newark Ohio passed away April 21, 2026. He was a graduate of Lakewood high school. He is proceeded in death by his parents, James and Barbara Gullett, a brother James Junior Gullett. He is survived by two children, Amanda (Justin) Moore, Kyle (Kim) Kaid, grandchildren Harper and Hudson Moore and Kya Kaid, a brother Jerry, Gullett,...
Ronald Ray McKinney
Apr 20, 2026
Ronald R. “Ronnie” McKinney, age 86 of Jacksontown, Ohio passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 22, 1939, in West Union, West Virginia to the late Ancel and Helen (Smith) McKinney.
Ron was a 1959 graduate of New Lexington High School in Perry County, Ohio.
He is a member of the...
Robert "Bob" Guy
Apr 19, 2026
Robert W. "Bob" Guy, a devoted family man and cherished member of his community, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19th, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on Monday, February 5th, 1951, in Athens, Ohio, Bob lived a fulfilling life marked by his dedication to family, work, and service to others.
Bob is survived by his beloved significant other, Shelly...
Steven Robert Moore
Apr 19, 2026
Newark, OH - Steven Robert Moore, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the age of 68. Born in Baltimore, MD, on September 8, 1957, Steven grew up with a deep sense of family, duty, and art.
Steven proudly served his country in the United States Navy, dedicating a portion of his life...
Clark Allen Tibbs
Apr 18, 2026
Clark Allen Tibbs, age 75, of Newark, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at his home. He was born February 26, 1951 in Salem, Ohio to the late Howard Arthur Tibbs and the late Betty C. (Clark) Tibbs.
Clark was a 1969 graduate of Newark High School where he played on the football team for Paul “Hoss” Starr. He went...
Richard Wayne Link
Apr 17, 2026
A funeral service celebrating the life of Richard Wayne Link, age 84, of Pickerington, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 24, at Impact City Church, 8577 Watkins Road SW, Pataskala, with Pastor Bob Nicholson officiating. Burial will take place in Reber Hill Cemetery in Ashville.
Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, at Hoskinson Funeral...
John Mitchell Lynd
Apr 17, 2026
John Mitchell “Mitch” Lynd, age 83, of Johnstown, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio).
Mitch was born December 4, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Arnold Lynd and the late Helen Dorothea (Reelhorn) Lynd.
Having graduated from Alexandria High School, Mitch earned a Bachelor of Science degree in...
Vernie Lou Shockley
Apr 16, 2026
A funeral service celebrating the life of Vernie Lou Shockley, age 94, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Josiah Beougher officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street...
Landen Paul Edward Fulton
Apr 15, 2026
Landen Paul Edward Fulton, 19 years old, born on April 20, 2006. Five days before his 20th birthday, he tragically passed away on Wednesday April 15, 2026 at Mount Carmel East hospital trauma center in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by his loved ones including his mother, Tami Gill and father, Paul Edward Fulton, his grandparents, Carol and Tony Gill, his girlfriend's...
Alan Earl Kissell
Apr 15, 2026
Alan Earl Kissell, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly, after being hit on his tractor, on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026. Born in Columbus, Ohio, on August 27th, 1948, the life-long farmer left this world at the age of 77, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and joy that will be cherished for generations.
A devoted farmer...
Aubrey Rose Wright
Apr 11, 2026
Aubrey Rose Wright, age 27, of Hebron, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at her home. Aubrey was born September 24, 1998 in Columbus, Ohio.
A graduate of Pickerington High School Class of 2017, she went on to receive an Associate’s Degree from the Modern College of Art and Design in Kettering. Aubrey was very artistic and loved drawing...
Sally Penrose
Apr 11, 2026
Sally Kay (Handel) Penrose, age 82, passed away on April 11, 2026, at Johnstown Pointe in Johnstown, Ohio. She was born October 8, 1943, in Newark, Ohio to the late Archie and Katherine (Redman) Handel.
In addition to her parents, Sally is preceded in death by her husband, Spencer King Penrose and brothers, Larry and Donald (Pat) Handel. She is survived...
Neal Herman Brannon
Apr 11, 2026
Neal Herman Brannon, age 86, passed away peacefully at home on April 11, 2026, surrounded by the quiet comfort of the life he built. Born on July 8, 1939, Neal grew up attending Martinsville schools, beginning a journey defined by steady faith, a heart for service, and a deep, abiding devotion to his family.
A Life of Service and Dedication--Neal was...