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.
"Gary" Gerald Eugene Loveday
May 17, 2024
A memorial service celebrating the life of Gerald Eugene “Gary” Loveday, age 78, of Newark, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 10, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 76 East Main Street in Newark with the Rev. Lee Anne Reat as Celebrant. Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Gary was born February 23, 1946...
Robert Benge
May 17, 2024
Robert (Bob) C. Benge of Pataskala, went to be with the Lord on Friday May 17, 2024. He was born April 15, 1936, in Madison County, Kentucky.
Preceded in death by his mother Etta (Powell) Benge and father Robert H. Benge.
Survived by his wife of 36 years Donna S. Benge; children Earl Benge, Susan...
Kenneth Wayne "Bo" Slone
May 17, 2024
Kenneth Wayne “Bo” Slone, 68, of Newark, passed away on May 17, 2024 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated by Hospice of Central Ohio. Bo was born in Newark, Ohio on July 6, 1955 to the late Jesse Slone Sr. and Betty L. (Stephens) Blizzard. Bo proudly served his country in the United States marine Corp. during the Vietnam...
Estella Sue Murphy
May 15, 2024
A graveside service celebrating the life of Estella “Sue” Murphy, age 82, of Newark, will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, at Newark Memorial Gardens with Pastor Victoria Burgoon officiating.
Sue was born June 26, 1941 in Groveport, Ohio to the late Louis and Sarah (James) Malherbe. She passed away on Wednesday, May 15,...
William Thomas Coyle, Jr.
May 14, 2024
William Thomas Coyle, Jr., age 65, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2024 at his home. He was born September 26, 1958 in Newark, Ohio.
Tom was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was a painter for many years doing commercial and residential painting. Tom loved to play the harmonica and sing...
Jay Grimes
May 14, 2024
Jay Grimes, age 82, of Etna, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Mt. Carmel East. He was born August 2, 1941, in Hopewell Township, Muskingum County, Ohio to the late Jay and Lena (Sickle) Grimes.
Jay was a 1959 graduate of Hopewell High School in Muskingum County and went on to Spring Arbor College in Michigan. ...
Robert L. Mccall
May 12, 2024
A Celebration of Life Gathering, for Robert L. “Bob” McCall, 81, of Newark, will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Woody English Park, Newark, Ohio. Bob was born in Zanesville, Ohio on December 7, 1942 to the late Myron and Thelma (Mayo) McCall. He passed away at Licking Memorial Hospital on May 12, 2024. Prior...
Brenda Kay Lavender
May 12, 2024
Brenda Kay Lavender, 71, of Newark, peacefully passed away at her residence on May 12, 2024. She was born in Newark, Ohio on February 28, 1953 to the late Ivan and Lillian (Ramsey) Jones. Brenda was a devoted homemaker to her family. She enjoyed going to the casino and was always lucky playing the double cherry slot machine, traveling with...
Julia Barbara Gilkerson
May 10, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Julia "Judy" B. Gilkerson.
Judy was born September 22, 1952 in Logan Ohio. She passed on Friday May 10, 2024.
She was a 1971 graduate from Logan High School. Then she became a highly requested cosmetologist. After starting her family, she then decided to...
John Albert Davis, Sr.
May 9, 2024
A funeral service celebrating the life of John Albert Davis, Sr., age 89, of Newark, will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, with Pastor Roger Cummings officiating. Burial will follow in Hanover Cemetery, with military honors provided by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Visitation will be held at the funeral...
Drake Michael Kalb
May 9, 2024
A memorial visitation, celebrating the life of Drake Michael Kalb, 29, of Hebron, will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Hebron New Life Church, 925 West Main Street, Hebron. Drake passed away at his residence on May 9, 2024. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 12, 1994 to Drake Jared Kalb...
Carol Lynn Smith
May 8, 2024
Carol Lynn Smith of Newark, passed away on May 8, 2024 with family by her side. She was born on January 15,1961 in Lancaster, Ohio to Paul and Donna (Weintritt) Miller. Lynn was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and compassionate nurse, who faced her battle against pancreatic cancer with incredible strength and courage.
Throughout her three-year...
James Bradley Bowling
May 8, 2024
James Bradley “Butch” Bowling, age 76, of Thornville, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Fairfield Medical Center. Butch was born August 3, 1947 in Holden, West Virginia to the late John and Arti Mae (Belcher) Bowling.
Butch was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving in Vietnam. He loved trucking and was a...
Leslie Ann Ragsdale
May 7, 2024
Leslie A. Ragsdale, 71, of Newark, passed away at her residence on May 7, 2024. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 11, 1952 to the late Jack and Mildred (Cherrington) Mellon. Prior to retirement, she was an auditor with the State of Ohio for 30 years. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include her...
Stephanie Ann Cremeans
May 6, 2024
A funeral service celebrating the life of Stephanie Ann Cremeans, 58, of Thornville, will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, May 14th at the Thornville Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral Home. Family and friends may call on Monday, May 13th from 4-7pm at the funeral home, 56 South Main Street in Thornville. Stephanie will be buried in the Lutheran...
Bradley Grant Prince
May 3, 2024
Bradley Grant Prince, 43, of Newark, passed away at his residence on May 3, 2024. He was born in Newark, Ohio on December 2, 1980 to the late Brian G. Prince and Nancy L. (Pound) Proctor, who survives. Bradley worked at many restaurants over the years. He was a devoted husband, enjoyed playing video games, watching movies, collected crystals, but...
Harry L. Wolfe
May 3, 2024
Harry L. Wolfe, age 82, of Newark, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born October 24, 1941 in Newark, Ohio.
Harry retired from ODOT where he had been a Supervisor. He was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Newark. An avid fisherman, he also enjoyed...
Lesa J. Hinson
May 2, 2024
Lesa J. Hinson, 63, of Millersport, passed away on May 2, 2024 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated by Hospice of Central Ohio. She was born in Newark, Ohio on June 22, 1961 to the late Arthur C. and Marian M. Davis. Prior to retirement, Lesa worked at Blessed Sacrament School in Newark for many years. She was a...
James Mitchell Howell
May 1, 2024
Funeral services celebrating the life of James Mitchell Howell, 84, of Pataskala, will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2024, in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service. The family will receive friends on Friday from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the Funeral at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home, 285 E...
Mildred Louise Ray
Apr 29, 2024
Funeral services, celebrating the life of Mildred Louise Ray, 85, of Pataskala, will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2024, in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral at the funeral home, 285 E. Main...