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.
Sharon Marie Crawford
May 10, 2025
Sharon Marie Crawford, 70, of Thornville, Ohio, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on Saturday, May 10, 2025. She was born on February 22, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio, to the late William and Eleanor (Shirley) Duckworth.
She was a 1973 graduate of St. Francis DeSales High School. Sharon chose to dedicate her life to her family as a...
Lula Michelle Mullins
May 9, 2025
Lula Michelle Mullins, of Thornville, Ohio, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the age of 80. Lula was born on February 4, 1945, in the quaint town of Johnsburg, NY, to the late Joseph and Marion (Kenyon) Asselin.
For the last 10 years, she enjoyed living in the country, feeding and...
Patricia Ann Williams
May 7, 2025
Patricia Ann Williams, 77, of Thornville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in Heath, Ohio. She was born on December 6, 1947, in Outville, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Irene (Eisenhower) Allen.
Patty was a 1966 graduate of Watkins Memorial High School. She worked as an office manager for State Farm Agent, Tony Durieux, until she retired in...
Todd William Orr
May 5, 2025
Todd Orr, 55, of Arcanum, Ohio went to Heaven on May 5, 2025. He is survived by his wife Melissa, son Brandon Orr (Maddison), daughter Christie Rader (Gavid) and grandchildren Grayson, Gibson, Kaia and Connor. His Mother Linda, Brother Sam Orr (Renee) of Phoenix Az. and Jason Foltz of Thornville, Ohio. He rests with his Father Wayne Orr and Grandparents...
Lucas Matthew Lowry
May 4, 2025
It is with profound sadness and love that we announce the unexpected passing of Luke Lowry, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished son, brother and friend who left us on May 4, 2025 at the age of 48.
Luke was born May 7, 1976 in Columbus, Ohio to Mike and Linda (Bennett) Lowry. He is survived by his wife Jennifer and...
Juanita Branham
May 3, 2025
Juanita Branham of Pataskala, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the age of 87. Juanita was born on February 16, 1938, in Logan, West Virginia, to the late William and Mae (Messer) Justice.
A devoted homemaker, Juanita dedicated her life to nurturing and loving her family. Her greatest joy came from the precious moments spent surrounded by...
Richard Edwin Swetnam
May 3, 2025
Richard Edwin Swetnam, cherished father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the age of 99. Born on February 15, 1926, in Columbus, Ohio, Dick’s life was an inspiring journey of dedication to family, country, and community. Dick was raised in Kirkersville where he graduated from Kirkersville High School in the class of 1944. His...
Warren Clay Chilcote
May 2, 2025
Warren C. Chilcote, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated by Hospice of Central Ohio. Born in Newark, Ohio, on January 23, 1950, Warren lived a life filled with music, service, and devotion to family and country.
Warren proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Gulf War, where he...
Virginia Mick
May 2, 2025
Virginia Pearl Mick, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devoted community member, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on April 17, 1936, in Glenville, WV, she was a cherished resident of Thornville, OH for many years.
A celebration of Virginia’s life will be held at Thornville United Methodist Church, located at 30 E. Columbus...
Rita Ann Manson
Apr 30, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend, Rita Ann Manson. Rita passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025, at the age of 92, surrounded by her loving family at her residence in Heath, Ohio.
Rita was born on Sunday, August 21st, 1932, in Columbus, Ohio, to Clarence...
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...
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...