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.
Joyce Costlow
Mar 24, 2014
A memorial service, celebrating the life of Joyce A. Costlow, formerly of Pataskala, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral & Cremation Service, 285 E Main St. in Kirkersville, with Pastor Matthew VanWinkle as celebrant. Burial will follow at Kirkersville Cemetery. Joyce died Monday, March 24,...
William "Billy" Delawder
Mar 22, 2014
William Billy DeLawder, age 31, of Newark, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at the Morrison House in Zanesville. He was born in Newark to the late Forrest Douglas DeLawder and Donna (Spires) Peach of Newark. Billy enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching movies, watching Duck Dynasty, playing video games, watching mud-running and spending time with his family and friends. In...
Sherry Laff
Mar 20, 2014
SHERRY K. LAFF, age 53, of Millersport, passed away on March 20, 2014. She was born on July 2, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio.She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Jim; Daughters: Kimberly (Tim) Straits, and Natasha (Mike) Laff; Grandchildren: Deona, Leanna, Benny, Adrianna and Carter; along with many other family members and close friends.She will be dearly...
Mary Wilson
Mar 20, 2014
A funeral service, celebrating the life of Mary Leona Wilson, 92, of Hebron, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2014 in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICE, 285 E Main St. in Kirkersville, with Pastor Brian Harkness as celebrant. Burial with full military honors will follow at Franklin Hills Memory...
Andrew G. "Sonny" Sothen, Jr.
Mar 20, 2014
A graveside inurnment service for Andrew Gilbert "Sonny" Sothen, Jr., age 58, of Zanesville, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, at Wilson Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Licking County Veterans Alliance.Sonny passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at his home. Sonny was born August 11, 1955 in Buckhannon, West Virginia. He...
Robert F. Miller
Mar 18, 2014
Private family arrangements have been completed for Robert F. Miller,85, of Thornville, who passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at his residence.
Ricky L. Strohl
Mar 16, 2014
Ricky Lynn Strohl, 57, of Thornville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 16, 2014 in Cambridge, Ohio. He was born on August 24, 1956 in New Lexington, son of Herman and Marcella Strohl of Thornville, who survive. Also surviving is a sister, Karen (Naman) Sartin of Columbus; three brothers, David L. Strohl of Cambridge, Michael L. Strohl of Zanesville, and...
Karen L. Parr
Mar 15, 2014
Karen L. Parr, 61, of Thornville, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus. She was born on February 27, 1953 in Newark, daughter of the late Walter and Carol (Harper) Kowbasa. Karens life revolved around two things: her family and teaching. She retired from Northern Local School District in 2010 after 35 years...
Gregory Shanklin
Mar 13, 2014
A graveside service celebrating the life of Gregory Shanklin, age 64, of Newark, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19, at Cedar Hill Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Michael A. Noble officiating.Greg was born June 20, 1949 in Birmingham, Alabama. He passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Licking Memorial Hospital. Greg was a 1968 graduate...
Rosa Mae "Rosie" Spivey
Mar 9, 2014
A Homegoing Service for Rosa Mae Rosie Spivey, age 61, of Newark, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, at the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 383 Washington Street, Newark, with Rev. Dr. Michael A. Noble officiating. Friends may call from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place in Newark Memorial Gardens....
Velma "Micki" Mason
Mar 7, 2014
Velma M. Micki Mason, 80, of Avondale, died peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2014 at Selma Markowitz Care Center.Velma was born January 23, 1934 in Millersport, the daughter of the late Stanley Dale and Mary Elizabeth (Fountain) Miller.She was a retired supervisor with Glasfloss Industries.Velma is survived by her husband, Robert E. Mason; daughter, Linda (Jon) Hiles; grandchildren, Michelle (Skeet)...
Ruth M. Gray
Mar 7, 2014
A funeral service for Ruth Maxine Gray, age 90, of Lecanto, Florida, formerly of Newark, will be held on Friday, March 14, 2014 at 10:30 AM at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Celebrant Mark Dettmer officiating. Burial will follow at Smith Chapel Cemetery.Ruth was born in Holmes County, Ohio on June 10, 1923 to the late Dale and Elizabeth...
Clare Thompson
Mar 4, 2014
Clare Louise (Shetrone) Thompson, 94, of Whitehall, died Tuesday, March 4, 2014, following a brief illness. Born to Floyd D. and Alta J. (Schumaker) Shetrone in Baltimore, Ohio, August 10, 1919. Preceded in death by husband Thurrel H. Thompson, on December 24th, 2010. Also, preceded in death by brother Dean Shetrone, and his wife, Lee, formerly of Lancaster, Ohio. She...
Niles Bush
Mar 4, 2014
A memorial service will be held at a later date for Niles G. Bush, Sr., age 75, of Newark, formerly of Newcomb, New York, in the heart of the Adirondacks. Niles passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at his home. He was born October 16, 1938 in Lowville, New York to the late Eugene and Mildred (Towig) Bush.Niles retired...
Todd Edward Angus
Mar 3, 2014
A memorial service, to celebrate the life of Todd Edward Angus, age 42, of St. Marys, Ohio, formerly of Newark, will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 1:00 PM at the Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home withRev. Thomas Olson officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the funeral service, from 12:00 to 1:00...
Thomas Milo Powell
Mar 1, 2014
A funeral service for Thomas Milo Powell, age 85, of Newark, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 6, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Myers officiating. Burial will take place in Wilson Cemetery where Military Honors will be provided by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Milo was born April 14, 1928 in Newark, Ohio...
Howard F. Clark
Feb 27, 2014
Howard Frederick Clark, 78, of Thornville, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster. He was born on October 10, 1935 in Basil, Ohio, son of the late Homer H. and Elda V. (Good) Clark. Howard spent his childhood growing up on a farm. As a young man, he owned and operated his own business....
Bobby L. Hartless, Sr.
Feb 27, 2014
A funeral service for Bobby L. Fuzzy Hartless, Sr., age 67, of Newark, will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, at the American Legion Post #85, 85 South 6th Street, Newark, with Pastor Steve Osborne officiating. Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. prior to the service...
Ronnel Frank Merica
Feb 26, 2014
A funeral service, to celebrate the life of Ronnel Frank Merica, age 74, of Newark, will be held on Monday, March 3, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, with Celebrant Andrew Hoover officiating. Burial will follow at Perryton Cemetery. Ronnel was born in Cumberland, Maryland on August 11, 1939 to the late Lester William and Mary...