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.
Shirley A. McDonald
Aug 12, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley A. McDonald, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Shirley passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025, at the Laurels of Heath, Heath, Ohio. She was 76 years old.
Shirley was born on a beautiful Sunday, October 17th, 1948, in Zanesville, Ohio, to the late Ronald Parker and...
Gloria Marie Silber
Aug 11, 2025
Gloria Marie Silber, age 100, of Irvine, California, formerly of Outville, passed away on August 11, 2025 at her home. Gloria was born July 4, 1925 in Outville, Ohio to the late Reed McClain and Dorothea May Snider.
Gloria received a Bachelor’s degree from Denison University in 1947 and received a Diploma in Design from the Interior Designers Guild in 1976.
An...
Aaron Tod Moore
Aug 10, 2025
Aaron Tod Moore, age 57, of Newark, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at his home. Tod was born April 30, 1968 in Newark, Ohio to the late Charles Cecil and Mary Lou (Brush) Moore.
Tod was a 1986 graduate of Newark High School and retired from Brown’s Distributing. He loved to grill and smoke meat. An avid outdoorsman, he...
Jean MacLean Jankowski
Aug 7, 2025
Jean MacLean Jankowski, 88, passed away peacefully at her home in New Albany, Ohio on August 7, 2025. She was born in Cleveland on May 3, 1937 to the late Louise (Hellman) and Joseph MacLean.
Jean grew up in Mansfield and after completing a post-graduate year at Mary A. Burnham in Northampton, Massachusetts returned to Cleveland. There, she met Alan –...
David L. Hanes
Aug 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David L. Hanes, who peacefully left us on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the age of 64. A resident of Hebron, Ohio, David was born in Zanesville, Ohio, on Tuesday, August 23, 1960. He lived a life rich with passion, dedication, and a love for both family and his...
Jay B. Baker
Aug 7, 2025
A graveside service honoring the life of Jay B. Baker, age 81, of Newark, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 25, 2025 at Rocky Fork Cemetery where Jay will be laid to rest next to his parents.
He was born September 5, 1943 in Newark, Ohio to the late Frank and Clarissa (Livingston) Baker. He passed away on...
Betty M. Milligan
Aug 6, 2025
Betty M. Milligan, 95, passed away on Wednesday, August 6th, 2025, in Heath, Ohio. She was born in Crooksville, Ohio.Betty was a devoted homemaker whose kitchen was always filled with the comforting scents of her culinary delights. She was renowned for her exceptional baking, especially her pies. Beyond the kitchen, Betty found joy in gardening. Her enthusiasm for life extended...
John Laurence Drake
Aug 4, 2025
John Laurence Drake, known to his friends simply as Larry, was unfailingly gentle, kind and patient. If you didn’t lean in and listen closely to his soft-spoken words, you might miss the dry wit and sly humor tucked inside them. Larry passed away peacefully on the morning of August 4, 2025, at the age of 79—a respectable number, though still...
Dale E. Mosholder
Aug 3, 2025
Dale E. Mosholder, age 74 of Heath passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025. He was born May 26, 1951, in Newark, Ohio to the late Robert and Betty (Fairall) Mosholder.
He was a 32nd Degree Mason at Valley of Cambridge. Dale was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and NASCAR.
He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years,...
Allen Wayne Copeland
Aug 3, 2025
A funeral service celebrating the life of Allen Wayne Copeland, age 82, of Bluffton, South Carolina, formerly of Harbor Hills, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 8, at the Kirkersville Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service with Pastor Bruce Slagel officiating. Burial will follow in Kirkersville Cemetery where military honors will be observed by the Licking...
Charlene Bascom
Aug 3, 2025
Verna Charlene Bascom, 94, of Granville, Ohio, formerly of Kirkersville, Ohio, was welcomed into the kingdom of heaven on August 3, 2025. She had a long and fulfilling life as a wife and mother.
Her surviving relatives are daughters Melody (Dennis) Frey and Cynthia Bascom, sister, Betty (Pat) Rose, brother-in-law, John (Lois) Bascom along with nieces and nephews.
In addition to her...
George L. James
Jul 31, 2025
A funeral service celebrating the life of George Lawrence James, age 81, of Hebron, will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, at the Hebron Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service with Gary Babcock officiating.
Friends may call from 1-4 PM prior to the service at the funeral home, 108 N. 7th St. in Hebron.
George was born September...
Linda Sue Taylor
Jul 30, 2025
Linda Keyser Taylor,67, of Pataskala, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. She was born on March 13, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio.
She was a devoted member of the Wagram FreeWill Baptist Church and loved her church family.
Linda is survived by her husband, Edward Taylor, of nearly 25 years; mother, Barbara Keyser; brother, Jeff (Brenda) Keyser; nephews, Jason (Lindsey) Keyser,...
Tina R. Frederick
Jul 29, 2025
Tina R. "Tyna" Frederick, a cherished resident of Belleville, WV, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29th, 2025, at the age of 67. Born in Richmond, VA, on Thursday, May 15th, 1958, Tyna lived a full and vibrant life, deeply dedicated to her family and her passions.
As a devoted homemaker, Tyna poured her heart into creating a warm and loving...
Freda Jane Orr
Jul 28, 2025
**Obituary for Freda Orr** Freda Orr, a beloved matriarch and cherished member of the Glenford community, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the age of 97. Born on Thursday, May 3, 1928, in Hebron, Ohio, Freda lived a life filled with love, dedication, and devotion to her family. Freda was the daughter of the late Herbert Ivan...
Dennis M. Rauch
Jul 27, 2025
Thornville, OH - Dennis M. Rauch, a beloved brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the age of 78. Dennis was strengthened daily by his trust in God, while enduring COPD and lung cancer. Born in Longview, Texas, on the vibrant day of Friday, July 4, 1947, Dennis lived a life full of creativity, adventure,...
Chester Dye
Jul 27, 2025
Chester Dye, 79, of Hebron Ohio, passed away at home on Sunday, July 27, 2025, surrounded by his family.
He was born on April 5, 1946, in Lynn Spring, Virginia, to the late Walter and Lola (Vance) Dye.
Chester was a retired truck driver. He dearly loved the Lord and his church. He was a loving husband and father and an avid...
Kennard Baker Bork
Jul 27, 2025
Enthusiasm for learning and teaching characterized the life of Ken Bork, who died on July 27, at age 84. Ken was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on October 13, 1940, and raised largely in Westchester County, New York, before moving to the Washington DC area, where he attended high school. He then went on to DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, where...
Deborah A. Bailey
Jul 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Deborah A. Bailey, a cherished resident of Heath, Ohio. Born on Saturday, November 30th, 1957, in her hometown of Newark, Ohio, Deborah departed this world on Friday, July 25th, 2025, at the age of 67.
Deborah was a devoted homemaker, dedicating her life to nurturing and supporting her family. Known...
Marion Louise Dearlove
Jul 25, 2025
A Celebration of Life Service for Marion Louise Dearlove, 95, of Thornville, will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at her home, 11769 McMurray Way, Thornville. A private burial will be held at a later date for Marion, and her husband, William at Lutheran Reformed Cemetery.
Marion was born on October 23, 1929 in St. Louis, MO...