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.
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 amazing...
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...
Charlotte A Moore
Apr 19, 2025
**Obituary for Charlotte A. Moore**
Charlotte A. Moore, 85, of Hebron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 24th, 1939, in Dresden, Ohio, Charlotte was a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Charlotte was a proud graduate of St. Francis High School in Newark, class of 1957. She spent many dedicated...
Dion Scott Keplar
Apr 18, 2025
Dion Scott Keplar, age 60, of Buckeye Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 18, 2025, at his home. Born on February 10, 1965, in Columbus, Ohio, Scott was a beloved son of the late Carl D. Keplar, Jr. and the late Patricia Ann (MeHarry) Keplar.
Scott was an electrician by trade. Outside of his profession, Scott found joy in the...
Florence Louise "Flo" Wilson
Apr 17, 2025
Florence Louise "Flo" Wilson, age 89, of Newark, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Altercare Newark North. Born on December 11, 1935, in Newark, Ohio, Flo was the daughter of the late Charles and Minnie (Shipley) Yarnelli.
Flo dedicated her life to her family as a homemaker. Her life was filled with the joy of playing cards,...
Claudine Gail "Deena" Lamp
Apr 17, 2025
Claudine Gail “Deena” Lamp, age 70, of Granville, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Licking Memorial Hospital. She was born January 15, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio, as a beloved daughter of the late Claude Gambill and the late Wanda Lessie (Landis) Jacks-Phalen.
A proud graduate of Watkins Memorial High School in Pataskala, Deena furthered her educational journey at the...
Lillie R. "Lil" Shaw
Apr 17, 2025
Lillie R. Shaw, fondly known as "Lil," passed away at the age of 75 on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Grant Medical Center. Born on September 28, 1949, in the close-knit community of Abbeville, Mississippi, Lil was the daughter of the late Thadish "Boots" Shaw and the late Fleader (McGee) Shaw.
Lil dedicated much of her life to the care and...
Kyndall Hope Arnett
Apr 17, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely death of our beautiful girl Kyndall Hope Arnett.
Born to Joshua and Carrie (Ickes) Arnett at a whopping 4 lbs. 3 oz. on January 24, 2012, she was a force to be reckoned with. She was the most intelligent, beautiful, feisty, kind soul that anyone could ever ask for in a...