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.
Joseph Donald Lee Angle
Jul 24, 2025
Joseph Donald Lee Angle, 37, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. He was born on February 22, 1988, in Newark, Ohio.
He had a deep love for reading the Bible, which nourished his soul and guided his journey through life. Joseph was passionate about fitness and sports, and he took great joy in watching all of his children together, cherishing...
Edna Hall-Hodgins
Jul 23, 2025
In Loving Memory of Edna Arlene Hall-Hodgins Edna Arlene Hall-Hodgins, of Walnut Creek, CA, passed away peacefully in her home with her devoted sisters (and her latest little fur baby, Tootsie) by her side. Edna lived a life full of adventure, kindness, and quiet strength. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Hodgins, and parents, Edgar and Harriet...
Gina Ann Shiplett
Jul 23, 2025
Gina Ann Shiplett, age 66, passed away at her residence in Thornville, Ohio, on July 23, 2025, just two days before her 67th birthday. She was born Gina Ann Binkley on July 25, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio.
Gina became a nurse through the United States Army in 1984 and proudly served as an LPN. She continued in civilian nursing for many...
Lawrence Eugene Dobbins, Jr.
Jul 22, 2025
Lawrence Dobbins, 69, of Buckeye Lake, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. He was born on April 19, 1956, in Pulaski, Virginia.
He was a member of the Deathwinds Muzzle Loader Club in Newark, Ohio.
Lawrence is survived by his beloved wife, Roxanne (Johnson) Dobbins; children, James Dobbins and Brandy (Erik) Grettles; grandchildren, Meadow, Alianna and Hunter Grettles and mother,...
Myra K. Gallant
Jul 21, 2025
A memorial service for Myra Katherine (Rowley) Gallant, age 97, of Granville, will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 23, at First Presbyterian Church, 110 West Broadway in Granville with Pastor Wallace Bubar officiating. A private graveside service will take place at Denison University College Cemetery.
Myra died July 21, 2025. She was born February 9, 1928, in Detroit,...
James Carlos Newlon
Jul 20, 2025
James Carlos “Jim” Newlon, age 57, of Newark, passed away peacefully July 20, 2025 at home surrounded by family after a short but brutal battle with renal cell carcinoma.
His career as a school bus driver for Newark City Schools was more than a job, it was his pride and joy. He took joy in keeping “his kids” safe and making...
James Edward Eppley
Jul 19, 2025
James E. Eppley (Jim), 95 of Englewood, Florida, and formally of Hebron, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Tidewell Hospice House, in Venice, Florida. Jim was born May 9, 1930 in Clark, Ohio to the late Christian Arthur and Olga (Hall) Eppley.
Jim attended Thornville High School in Thornville, Ohio. He served three years in the U.S. Army (1951 -...
Cheri L. Spoo
Jul 18, 2025
On July 18, 2025, Cheri L. Spoo passed away at the desired age of 39 and her goal of a size 8.
Cheri was born in Nebraska on February 7, 1953, and grew up in Alexandria, Minnesota where she was a member of the class of 1971 at Jefferson High School. She met her husband Kevin while she was a student...
Cynthia Kay Cunningham
Jul 18, 2025
Cynthia “Cindy” Cunningham, age 77, of Fallsburg, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Morrison House (Genesis Hospice) in Zanesville. She was born January 19, 1948 in Newark, Ohio to the late Bernard Francis and Jennie Pauline (Livingston) Sullivan.
Cindy enjoyed camping with her husband, doing ceramics with her friends, and was a huge Tony Stewart fan.
She is survived by...
Victoria Irene Baird
Jul 17, 2025
Victoria Irene Baird, age 69, of Newark, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at her home. She was born October 17, 1955, in Syracuse, New York, to the late Theodore Eugene and Martha Alice (Foxworthy) Westervelt.
Victoria moved with her family from New York to Connecticut and then to Columbus, Ohio, when she was 9 years old. She lived the...
Patricia Ann Dishon
Jul 16, 2025
Patricia A. Dishon, 88, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025. Pat was born on March 11, 1937 in Newark Ohio to the late Lawrence William Brookover and Rosie Louise (Rey) Brookover. She was a 1955 graduate of Newark High School and worked at The Park National Bank for 32 years until she retired to care for her grandsons.
Pat was...
Esta Darlene Balser
Jul 15, 2025
Esta Darlene Balser, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15th, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on Sunday, February 11th, 1934, in Clinton, Ohio, Esta lived a full and vibrant life, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and service.
Esta was preceded in death by her parents, William Russell Harris and Lula...
Tina Marie Smith
Jul 10, 2025
Tina Marie Smith, age 62, of Newark, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Licking Memorial Hospital. Tina was born February 21, 1963 in Newark, Ohio. Tina and her husband were owners of The Barking Box. She cherished her Shih Tzu babies, Sweet Pea and Tootsie Rose.
Tina is survived by her beloved husband, Gary G. Smith, whom she married...
Charles Raymond Murray
Jul 10, 2025
Charles Raymond Murray, aged 84, of Hebron, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025. He was born in Athens, Ohio, on March 8, 1941 to the late Charles Robert and Ethel (Starcher) Murray.
Charlie is survived by his son, Duane (Lisa) Murray; grandchildren, Andrew (Rebecca) Murray, Kelly (Chris) Wilkin, Tim (Megan) Murray, Stephanie (Finn) Jones, Alaina (Brandon) Fuss-Cheatam, Hugh (Laura)...
Marilyn
Jul 8, 2025
A memorial gathering celebrating the life of Agnes Marilyn (Swaro) McGlaughlin, of Somerset, will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, July 14, at the Firehouse, 71 Maholm Street in Newark.
Marilyn was born July 1, 1934 in Buckingham, Ohio to the late John and Agnes (Bailey) Swaro. She passed away at her home from natural causes on Tuesday, July 8,...
Carol Sue Ault
Jul 6, 2025
A funeral service celebrating the life of Carol Sue Ault, age 76, of Newark, will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Simpson, Carol’s stepfather, officiating. Burial will follow in Newark Memorial Gardens.
Friends may call from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 179 Granville...
David E. Young
Jul 5, 2025
David Eugene Young, age 66, of Heath, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Licking Memorial Hospital. David was born November 22, 1958 in Newark, Ohio to the late David Eugene Young, Sr. and the late Iva L. (Eshelman) Young.
Dave dabbled in many odd jobs. He enjoyed being outdoors and taking walks. He also loved to watch John Wayne...
Mary Virginia Doran
Jul 5, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mary Virginia Doran at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2025 at the Church of St. Edward the Confessor, 785 Newark Granville Road, Granville, with Father Timothy Hayes as celebrant. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the church.
Mary will be buried next...
Armour L. Goodman
Jul 5, 2025
Armour L. Goodman, a cherished resident of Nashport, Ohio, passed away at Genesis Hospital on Saturday, July 5th, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on Monday, September 3rd, 1934, in the quaint community of War Eagle, West Virginia, Armour was a dedicated family man, a proud veteran, and a beloved friend to many.
He is survived by his devoted wife,...