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.
Margaret L. Woodruff
May 10, 2019
Margaret L. Woodruff, 91, of Granville passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Kendal at Granville. Margaret was born in 1928 in New Bedford, MA to the late Peirce and Rachel Davis.
Margaret’s first love, after her family, was her art. Accomplished in enameling, metal working, and lapidary, she created many...
Ladonna L. Keener
May 9, 2019
A funeral service celebrating the life of LaDonna L. Keener, 25, of Newark, will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Matt Van Winkle officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark on Tuesday, May 14th, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and...
John David Johnson
May 8, 2019
John David Johnson, age 72, of Heath, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Licking Memorial Hospital. John was born August 1, 1946 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Harry Arthur “Tude” Johnson and the late Hazel Marguerite (Rutter) Cochran.
John worked in maintenance for Ramp Creek Community and Sales. He enjoyed fishing, shooting, going to...
Shirley B. Funk
May 8, 2019
A funeral service will be held for Shirley B. Funk, 82, of Granville, on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at the McPeek-Hoekstra Funeral Home, 133 S. Prospect St., Granville with Elders John Krumm and Glen Funk officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be...
Robert Ward Young
May 7, 2019
A graveside funeral service, celebrating the life of Robert W. Young, 78, of Newark, will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. at Rocky Fork Cemetery, 12969 Techniglas Road, Newark, with Pastor Jeff Smith officiating. Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Rob was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 30, 1940 to...
Grayson Nicholas-Cane White
May 7, 2019
Grayson Nicholas-Cane White, infant son of Mary Pamela-Sue Small and Nicholas Jose White, was stillborn on May 7, 2019 at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark.
In addition to his parents, Grayson is survived by his siblings, Aaleeyah Lennex, Dominic Lennex, Jackson Van Vorhis, Joseph Van Vorhis, twin brother, Aiden Tristan Lee White, Paisley Snow White and Avery...
Zachary Allen "Zach" Scranton
May 6, 2019
Zachary Allen “Zach” Scranton, age 32, of Marysville, formerly of Pataskala, passed away on May 6, 2019. Zach was born January 4, 1987 in Columbus, Ohio.
Zach was an avid fan of the Detroit Red Wings hockey team and Michigan State football. He enjoyed music and cars and loved spending time with his family, especially hanging out...
James Roland Mccullough
May 6, 2019
Funeral services celebrating the life of James Roland McCullough, 92, of Hebron, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2019 in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with his pastor, Brian Harkness as celebrant. Burial with full military honors by the Licking County Veterans Alliance at Kirkersville Cemetery. Roland passed away...
Rosalyn L. Shawler
May 6, 2019
A funeral service celebrating the life of Rosalyn L. Shawler, 76, of Heath, will be held on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Lighthouse Memorial Church, 2600 Walnut Road, Route 79, Millersport, Ohio 43046. Burial will be held on Saturday in Fletcher Cemetery, Fletcher, Ohio. Visitation will be held at the church, two hours prior to the funeral...
Norene L. Biefeld
May 6, 2019
A memorial service celebrating the life of Norene L. Biefeld, 92, formerly of Granville, will be held at 11:00 A.M., May 20, 2019 at New Hope Lutheran Church, 1137 Sharon Valley Rd., Newark with Rev Mark Hartsough as celebrant. The family will receive friends one hour prior the service. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Granville.
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Mary K. Harris
May 5, 2019
Mary K. Harris, 85, of Heath, passed away on May 5, 2019 at the Arlington Care Center in Newark. She was born in Licking County on November 19, 1933 to the late Paul and Elsie (Wolfe) Smith. She was a devoted homemaker to her family, and she enjoyed cooking, camping, and playing bingo. Survivors include her children, Willis Edwin (Judy)...
Donald Kenneth Stephenson, Ph.D
May 5, 2019
It is with profound sadness that the family of Dr. Donald Kenneth Stephenson of Newark, Ohio announces his unexpected death at the age of 65. Don passed away in his sleep at home on May 5, 2019. Don was born in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, on August 16, 1953, to the late Walter John and Vera Bernice (Saunders) Stephenson....
Joseph A. Ewing, Sr.
May 3, 2019
A celebration gathering for Joseph A. Ewing, Sr., 61, of Heath, will be held on Sunday, May 12, 2019 from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Infirmary Mound Park, James E. Bradley Senior Center, 4309 Lancaster Rd., Granville. Joseph was born in Zanesville, Ohio on September 11, 1957 to the late Raymond Samuel and Loretta June (Hartman) Ewing. He passed away...
Robert Burton James
Apr 29, 2019
Funeral services, celebrating the life of Robert Burton “Bob” James, 89, formerly of Millersport, will be held at 7 pm on Monday, May 6, 2019, in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service with Pastor Jim Condrey as celebrant. Bob will be inurned at a later date with full military honors in the Millersport Cemetery....
Robert Lyle Tanton
Apr 29, 2019
Funeral services, celebrating the life of Robert “Bob” Tanton, formerly of Millersport, Ohio, will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of The Thornville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Tom Keene as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Millersport Cemetery. Bob passed into the arms of our heavenly father on...
Connie Barkume
Apr 29, 2019
Ms. Connie Barkume of Newark, Ohio, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019 at Arlington Care Center in Newark following a long illness. Connie was born in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Lenora and Phillip Barkume.
Surviving are her daughter, Ashley Blackstone and her husband Craig Parsons.
A graduate of Zanesville High School and The Ohio...
Dorothy Raquel Marie Lee
Apr 27, 2019
Dorothy Raquel Marie Lee, age 25, of Newark, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 in Heath from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Dorothy was born October 2, 1993 in Newark, Ohio.
Dorothy loved to laugh and loved music, singing, dancing and having her hair and nails done. She loved spending time with her family and...
Derald Gleckler
Apr 27, 2019
A funeral service celebrating the life of Derald Gleckler, 67, of Newark, will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, one hour prior to the funeral service on Wednesday, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Derald was...
Robert "Cork" Hamill
Apr 27, 2019
A memorial gathering for THE Robert "Cork" Hamill, age 69, of Millersport, will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Harbor Hills Country Club, 225 Freeman Memorial Drive in Hebron. Cork passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019. He was born June 1, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Bernard and Mary Jane Hamill....
Jeffrey S. Jalbert
Apr 27, 2019
Dr. Jeffrey S. Jalbert of Kiawah Island and Charleston, South Carolina, and formerly of Granville, Ohio, died quietly on Saturday, April 27, 2019.
Born on January 9, 1940, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Jeff graduated from Fairfield Prep and Fairfield University and received his doctorate in theoretical nuclear physics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
While...