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.
John Michela
Jul 8, 2014
John D. Michela, 71, of Thornville, died on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 in Lancaster, following an extended illness. He was born Feb 9, 1943 in San Rafael, California, the son of the late Jack and Alice (Rosatelli) Michela. John served honorably in the US Marine corps; was a Viet Nam Vet and retired truck driver. John had been living in...
Robert "Rob" Hinger
Jul 8, 2014
A funeral service, celebrating the life of Robert Rob William Hinger, 21, of Etna, will be held Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, 285 E. Main St., with Pastor Steve Dunn of the Racers for Christ Ministries officiating.Rob died suddenly in Palm Beach County Florida on...
James F. Hartsough
Jul 8, 2014
A graveside funeral service, for James F. Hartsough, age 81 of Newark, will be held on Monday, July 14, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Newark Memorial Gardens with Pastor Anthony Payton officiating.James was born on December 21, 1932 to the late Ralph C. and Kathryn (Crist) Hartsough. He passed away at Flint Ridge Nursing Home on July 8, 2014.Prior to...
Roger Bayles
Jul 7, 2014
A memorial service, celebrating the life of Roger H. Bayles, Sr., 77, of Hebron, will be held on Friday, July 11, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, with Pastor Tim Stout as celebrant.Roger died peacefully at his home on Monday, July 7, 2014 with his loving family at his side....
Michael Ward
Jul 6, 2014
Michael Irvin Ward, age 55, of Newark, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Licking Memorial Hospital.Michael was born May 20, 1959 in Newark, Ohio to the late Irvin Ward and Bonita (Anderson) Moore Ward. He enjoyed music and athletics and was active in basketball, football and track during high school.Surviving are three sisters, Adrianne Cherry of Newark, Carol...
Norma Jean Channell
Jul 6, 2014
Norma Jean Channell, age 79 of Heath, passed away at her residence on July 6, 2014. She was born in Newark, Ohio on July 18, 1934 to the late Robert and Sarah Ida (Richardson) Martin.Prior to retirement, she worked for Diebold for over 15 years and was also a child care worker. She was a member of the American Legion...
Nancy P. West
Jul 3, 2014
Nancy P. West, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2014 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio). Nancy was born November 30, 1926 in Beattyville, Kentucky to the late W.D. and Pearl D. (Eckman) Lucas. From humble beginnings in the Kentucky hills, Nancy lived a full life that was totally dedicated to her...
Mary Bell Cowen
Jul 2, 2014
A memorial service, to celebrate the life of Mary Bell Cowen, age 70 of Newark, will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, with Pastor Mark Shoemaker officiating.Mary was born in Newark, Ohio on October 20, 1943 to the late Howard and Mary (Ritchey) Neibarger. She passed away on July 2,...
Darla Blade
Jun 30, 2014
A funeral service, celebrating the life of Darla Jean (Pillow) Blade, 57, of Racine, formerly of Columbus, will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2014, in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral & Cremation Service, with her cousin Pastor Randy Clay as celebrant. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery, near Jacksontown.Darla died early Monday,...
Joseph Tinsley
Jun 29, 2014
Joseph Samuel Tinsley, 92, of Thornville, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on October 7, 1921 in Greenup Co., Kentucky, son of the late Edward and viola (Veach) Tinsley. Joseph proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. A paratrooper with the 101st Airborne, he parachuted into...
Doyle E. Wright
Jun 28, 2014
A funeral service, to celebrate the life of Doyle Wright, age 79 of Hebron, will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at 7:00PM in the Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral Home, 285 E. Main St., Kirkersville with Pastor Ed Harding officiating.Calling hours will be held prior to the funeral service on Wednesday from 1:00 to 3:00 pm and 5:00 to...
Robert E. Gierhart
Jun 26, 2014
Robert Edward Gierhart, 79, of Fairfield Beach, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. He was born on December 1, 1934 in Columbus, son of the late Lamuel and Emma (Williams) Gierhart. Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. A member of the Millersport Alturas Lodge #537, he was a 32nd Degree...
Anna Louise Franks
Jun 25, 2014
Anna Louise (Courson) Franks, 91, of Thornville, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark. She was born on March 21, 1923 in Thornville, Ohio, daughter of the late Carl and Mary Estella (Edmund) Courson. Louise was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and until her health inhibited, she faithfully attended the Grace Reach out...
Allan W. Drake, Jr.
Jun 20, 2014
Allan W. Drake, Jr., age 57, of Thornville, passed away on June 20, 2014 at his residence.He was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 23, 1957 to the late Allan W. Drake Sr. and Dorothy (Blain) T. Thompson.Allan enjoyed fishing, showing antique tractors and spending time with his family and friends.Survivors include his loving wife of 26 years, Paula (Ward)...
Willow Aspen Wolverton
Jun 20, 2014
Willow Aspen Wolverton, infant daughter of Jason and Desiree (Thompson) Wolverton of Buckeye Lake, passed away June 20, 2014 at Riverside Hospital. She was born June 19, 2014. Beside her parents, she is survived by grandparents, Tammy and Bryan Wolverton, L.D. and Sue Thompson; great grandfathers, Fred Wolverton and Fred Small; aunt Kelly and Uncle Bill Gates, Aunt Emily Yelton...
Freda Williams
Jun 18, 2014
A graveside funeral service, celebrating the life of Freda May Williams, 79, of Thornville, will beheld on Monday June 23, 2014 in Sunset Cemetery Galloway, Ohio.Freda died Wednesday evening, June 18, 2014 following a brief illness. She was born in Columbus, on October 3, 1934, the daughter of the late Earl and Helen (Haughn) Tuttle. She was a graduate of...
Ronald N. White
Jun 17, 2014
Ronald Nelson White, 70, of Thornville, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 following an extended illness at the Ohio State University Ross Heart Center in Columbus. He was born on October 27, 1943 in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Ralph and Merrill (Harrold) White. Ron proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a...
Donald "J.T" Warden
Jun 17, 2014
Donald J.T. Warden, age 28, of Cambridge, passed away on June 17, 2014. He was born in Cambridge on September 3, 1985 to Karen Sue (Roberts) McNeal and Donald Bruce Warden, both of Cambridge.J.T. graduated from Cambridge High School, Class of 2004. He enjoyed listening to music, playing his guitar, and spending time with his family and friends.In addition to...
Elizabeth "Betty" Amos
Jun 16, 2014
A graveside service, for Elizabeth Betty L. Amos, age 88, of Heath, will be held on Friday, June 20, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Cedar Hill Cemetery, with Father Jonathan Wilson officiating.Betty was born in Newark, Ohio on December 27, 1925 to the late Harry O. and Bessie M. (Minnick) Hardesty. She passed away on June 16, 2014 at Arlington...
Lester Anspach
Jun 16, 2014
Lester R. Anspach, 90, of Thornville, went to be with the Lord and his beloved Mary on June 16, 2014 at Autumn Healthcare of Thornville. He was born on July 23, 1923 in Thornville, son of the late Ray and Attie (Stevens) Anspach. He was a lifetime member of the Thornville United Methodist Church. He was a past church historian,...