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.
Michael "Xavier" Dugan
Feb 9, 2020
Michael Xavier Dugan, 10, of Hebron, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 9, 2020, in Columbus. He was rushed to Children’s Hospital on Thursday, where a Brain Tumor was discovered. Xavier was born August 22, 2009, in Newark, the son of Tyler Dugan and Krista Gough Moore. He attended Jackson Elementary School where he was in the 4 th...
Olive Lorraine Tharp
Feb 8, 2020
Though her time on Earth with us was short, Olive made an incredible impact on the world. In her small life, she battled many illnesses yet survived and thrived through 22 hospital stays, 126 days in the hospital including the NICU and conquering open heart surgery. Our brave, happy girl was a fighter to the very end. Olive touched the...
Judy K. Romine
Feb 7, 2020
A memorial service celebrating the life of Judy K. Romine, age 52, of Buckeye Lake, will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, Judy’s birthday, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Smith officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.
Judy...
William Audrey "Bill" Worth
Feb 6, 2020
A gathering celebrating the life of William Audrey “Bill” Worth, age 63, of Newark, will be held from 6-10 p.m. on Monday, February 17, at the Druids Club, 19 West Harrison Street in Newark. Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance at 6 p.m.
William was born July 27, 1956 in Newark, Ohio...
Sonja Ellen Spangler
Feb 5, 2020
Sonja Ellen “Mamaw” Spangler, 81, of Heath, passed away at her residence on February 5, 2020, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Pottstown, PA on October 28, 1938 to the late George and Katherine (Wentz) Chadwick. Prior to retirement, Sonja was the bookkeeper and co-owner, along with her husband, of the Brice and I70 Shell Station. ...
Justin Paul Johnson
Feb 5, 2020
A funeral service celebrating the life of Justin Paul Johnson, age 31, of Buckeye Lake, will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Clifford Mason as Celebrant. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.
Justin was...
Iona Ada Scott
Feb 5, 2020
A funeral service celebrating the life of Iona Ada Scott, age 82, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Clifford Mason as Celebrant. Friends may call from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in Newark. Burial will follow in...
Elsie Dale Roberts
Feb 5, 2020
A funeral service celebrating the life of Elsie Dale Roberts, 95, of Johnstown, will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service. Burial will follow in Wilson Cemetery. Family and friends may call one hour prior to the funeral service on Saturday, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral...
Carl Franklin "Frank" Wilson, Sr.
Feb 3, 2020
Carl Franklin “Frank” Wilson, Sr., age 86, of Newark, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at his home. Frank was born January 1, 1934 in Newark, Ohio to the late Albert Henry and Hazel (Delancey) Wilson.
Frank was a graduate of Newark High School and faithfully served his country in the United States Army during the...
Janice Careins
Feb 3, 2020
Janice L. Careins, of Thornville, OH, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2020 at the age of 71, while traveling in Alabama on vacation.
Janice is survived by her husband, William Careins; her sons, Greg Careins and Brian (Natalie) Careins; her grandson, Alexander; her brother, Gary (Ruth) Blackford; and her sister, Gail (Phil) Blizzard. Janice was raised...
Frank E. Laughlin
Feb 2, 2020
Funeral Services for Frank E. Laughlin, 83, of Hebron, will be held on Friday, February 7, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. in the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, with Rev. Fr. Michael Nimocks as celebrant. Burial with full military honors by the Licking Co. Joint Veterans Alliance will follow in Kirkersville Cemetery.
Frank passed away on...
Mary F. Lawrence
Jan 31, 2020
Funeral services for Mary F. Lawrence, 81, of Hebron, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2020, in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastors Tina Black and Morgan Wickizer as celebrants. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 21, from 4 until 7 pm at the funeral home,...
Dianna Sue Allen
Jan 28, 2020
A funeral service celebrating the life of Dianna Sue Allen, 65, of Newark, will be held on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the Hebron Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service. Burial will follow at Newark Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 108 N. 7th Street, Hebron, on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00...
Earnestine H. Allen
Jan 28, 2020
A Home Going Service, celebrating the life of Earnestine H. Allen, 73, of Newark, will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service with Rev. Mario Williams officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, two hours prior to the funeral service on Sunday, from...
Jeanna Don (Paxton) Bellville
Jan 27, 2020
Jeanna Don (Paxton) Bellville, age 40, of Heath, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 27, 2020 at her home.
Jeanna was born July 12, 1979 in Newark, Ohio. She was a graduate of Marietta High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Ohio University in Athens. She was told, “Women don’t get a...
Thomas Ray Keys
Jan 26, 2020
On Sunday, January 26, 2020, our beloved Tom Keys left us to go home to the Lord. Tommy is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Isabelle Keys, and brother, Merle Keys. He is survived by his wife, Jerry Keys and ex-wife Onna Keys, as well as daughters Stacy (D.J.) Oliver and Lisa (David) Bell, step-son Corey (Natalie) Brady;...
Christopher Michael Wickline
Jan 26, 2020
A funeral service celebrating the life of Christopher Michael Wickline, age 45, of Heath, will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31, with Rev. Keith Sjostrand officiating. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.
Chris was born June 1, 1974 in Mount Vernon,...
Gerald L. White
Jan 26, 2020
Gerald L. White, 86, of Fairfield Beach, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020, following an extended illness. He was born in Zanesville on October 30, 1933, the son of the late Kenneth and Marie (Hood) White. He retired after more than 20 years as a mechanic at MPW in Hebron. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time playing...
Payton L. Anderson
Jan 25, 2020
A memorial service celebrating the life of Payton L. Anderson, 20, of Newark, will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, 179 Granville Street, Newark. Friends may call one hour prior to the memorial service on Thursday, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Payton was born in Newark, Ohio on...
Janet Lucile Downing
Jan 23, 2020
A funeral service celebrating the life of Janet Lucile Downing, age 80, of Newark, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 28, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Andrew D. Saperstein and Rev. James R. Hartman officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Lancaster. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on...