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.
Velma Eileen Craig
Jun 1, 2020
Velma E. Craig, 89, of Newark, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 at Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Amsterdam, Ohio on May 9, 1931 to the late Joseph and Bertha (Talbert) Garlinger. Velma was a member of the Newark Church of Christ. She enjoyed gardening, canning, crafting and cooking, but most important was the time...
Christina M. Holloway
May 31, 2020
Christina M. Holloway, 77, of Newark, passed away on May 31, 2020 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. She was born in Moxahala, Ohio on January 13, 1943 to the late Bernard and Margaret (Musick) Boley. Prior to retirement, she worked at Dayton Precision for many years and was also a devoted homemaker to her family. She was a member...
Elijah Hamiel Gordon
May 30, 2020
A memorial service celebrating the life of Elijah Hamiel Gordon, 21, of Newark, will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Infirmary Mound Park, 4309 Lancaster Road (Route 37), Granville, Ohio 43023. Elijah was born on June 22, 1998 in Columbus, Ohio to Jane L. (McKinley) Spaulding and Reshon Gordon. He passed away at Licking Memorial...
Mary Jane Hott
May 28, 2020
Mary Jane Hott, 93, of Newark, passed away at her residence on May 28, 2020. She was born in Baltimore, Ohio on October 3, 1926 to the late Vanaldo and Bessie (Siders) Kitzmiller. Aunt Mary Jane was a “glass half-full” person who saw the good in everyone she met. She was always ready with her friendly smile whenever in the...
Timothy P. Kinser
May 28, 2020
A graveside service, celebrating the life of Timothy P. Kinser, Sr., 69, of New Salem, will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at New Salem Cemetery, with Pastor Rosalind Beswick officiating. Tim was born in Lancaster, Ohio on February 7, 1951 to the late Joseph and Zellah (Landon) Kinser. He passed away his residence in Pleasantville...
Emmitt (Buddy) L. Filkins Iii
May 28, 2020
Emmitt L. “Buddy” Filkins III, 34, of Newark, passed away on May 28, 2020 in Newark. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio on December 26, 1985 to Emmitt Filkins, Jr. and Donna (Newlon) Allen. Buddy enjoyed landscaping, gardening, cooking and his favorite color was blue. Most important was the time he spent with his loving family and friends. Survivors include...
Kathryn L Lockwood
May 26, 2020
Kathryn Lockwood, 93, of Hebron, passed away peacefully on Tuesday. May 26, 2020 in Newark following an extended illness. She was born February 23, 1927 in Woodsfield, the daughter of the late Homer and Nellie (Craig) Schneider.
Kathryn was an active member of the Hebron community. Known as the “Easter Egg Tree Lady” she hosted Easter egg...
Aaron A Sanders
May 26, 2020
Aaron A. Sanders (87) passed away in the afternoon of May 26, 2020 at his home in Granville, Ohio. Tuesday was a gloriously beautiful blue-sky day enhanced by a gentle breeze that lifted the music of song birds, reminiscent of the Colorado summers he so enjoyed. Mr. Sanders was born May 29, 1932 in Pensacola, Florida to the late...
Cassandra Elaine "Sandy" Smith-Stigger
May 25, 2020
Cassandra Elaine “Sandy” Smith-Stigger, age 67, of Reynoldsburg, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020 at her home. Sandy was born August 10, 1953 in Springfield, Ilinois to the late Russell and Mary K. (Nelson) Smith.
Sandy was employed in payroll and accounting with DCSC-DFAS for many years. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with...
Todd Smoke
May 22, 2020
Todd lived his life as a free spirit. He was so proud of his children’s success. He adored his grandchildren. Survived by his son Levi Tory Smoke (Tiffany) and their children Clay and Nova, his daughter Amanda Smoke and her children Kaidyn, Harper and Ady, Susie Packer his mom and his dad, and Katie his fur ball buddy. Todd was...
Harriet Ann Cameron
May 22, 2020
Harriet Ann Cameron, 81, of Buckeye Lake, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, May 22, 2020 at her home with her family at her side. She was born January 24, 1939 in Wellston, the daughter of the late Carroll and Helen (Lindauer) Holzapfel.
Harriet worked for Harts/Big Bear for over twenty years, was co-owner of Russ’s Auto...
Norma Jean Clendenin
May 22, 2020
Norma Jean (Rosebraugh) Clendenin, 78, of Buckeye Lake, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2020 in Newark following an extended illness. She was born August 14, 1941 in Lancaster, Ohio, the daughter of the late Cecil and Alyce (Gruber) Rosebraugh.
Norma Jean was a graduate of Hebron H.S., class of 1959, and retired after many years...
Nancy L. Siegel
May 22, 2020
Nancy Lou Heft Siegel passed away May 22, 2020, at Middleton Assisted Living Facility in Granville.
A retired kindergarten teacher with Newark City Schools and Granville Exempted Village Schools, she was born February 7, 1930, in Newark to the late Otto C. and Hazel (Embrey) Heft. Nancy was preceded in death by her...
William Joseph Bibow
May 21, 2020
William Joseph Bibow, age 66, of Newark, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Licking Memorial Hospital.
Bill was born March 27, 1954 in Sioux City, Iowa to the late William and Charlotte A. (Narey) Bibow. He was a diesel mechanic for many years.
He is survived by daughters, Billie Jo Bibow of Newark...
Dustin Michael Duncan
May 21, 2020
Dustin Michael Duncan, 39, of Orlando, Florida, was born July 12, 1980 in Ohio, the great home of The Ohio State Buckeyes; and went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 21, 2020 at the OSU Hospital, Columbus. He is the beloved husband of Mindy (Musick) for 21 years, and the loving father of...
Diana Lynn Wilson
May 20, 2020
Diana Lynn Wilson, 63, of Newark, passed away on May 20, 2020 at Arlington Care Center. She was born in Newark, Ohio on March 20, 1957 to the late Charles Wilson and Lois June (Crisinger) Simpson. Prior to retirement, she worked at Buckeye Linen for many years. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, listening to music, crossword puzzles, her dogs and the...
Jeanne M. Hunt
May 20, 2020
Jeanne Mae Hunt, 96, formerly of Escondido, California, passed away May 20, 2020 at the Inn at Chapel Grove, Heath, Ohio. She was born in Batavia, Illinois to the late William O. and Irene A. Johnson.
A U.S. Navy WAVES veteran of WWII, Jeanne was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Escondido and also attended Narrow...
Eunice Helen Flagg
May 19, 2020
Eunice Helen Flagg, age 87, of Hebron, went to be with God on May 19, 2020 at Morrison House in Zanesville. She was born March 4, 1933 in Dickenson County, Virginia.
Eunice was a mean little kid and told the most wonderful stories of her family and childhood. She often laughed at herself and looked at the...
Phyllis Irene Davidson
May 17, 2020
Phyllis I. Davidson (Riesbeck) born June 20, 1937 to the late Harry V. and Irene C. Riesbeck (Meier) passed away May 17, 2020 quietly at home. Survived by her husband of 62 years Robert and her son Alan; Sisters: Therese Davidson of Granville; Rosemary (Arthur) Sellers of Van Buren Arkansas; Brothers: Thomas (Jo) of Nicholasville, Ky.; Donald (Cindy) of Newark;...
Marie F. Welch
May 17, 2020
Marie F. Welch, age 62, of Newark, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Marie was born July 28, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio.
Marie was a clerk with Knox Community Hospital for eight years and prior to that had been employed with The Advocate for many years. She enjoyed hunting,...