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.
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...
Frederick N. Karaffa, M.D.
Feb 27, 2014
A memorial service celebrating the life of Frederick N. Karaffa, M.D., 81, of Granville will be held Sunday, March 2, 2014 at 3:00 P.M. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 107 E. Broadway, Granville with the Rev. Stephen H. Applegate as celebrant. A private graveside service will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery in Granville with full military honors rendered...
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...
John R. Mumaw
Feb 26, 2014
A funeral service for John Russell Mumaw, age 70, of Newark, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday March 4, at St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church, 67 North Fifth Street, Newark, with the Rev. William J. Rauch officiating. Burial will take place in Maple Grove Cemetery, Granville. John was born November 6, 1943 in Dalton, Ohio to the late...
Patricia A. Ferrell
Feb 26, 2014
Patricia Ann Ferrell, 57, of Buckeye Lake, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at her residence. She was born on June 8, 1956 in Bedford, Indiana, daughter of the late Larry L. Retherford and Eileen M. (Moffett) Grev, who survives. A Christian by faith, Patricia attended the First Community Church of Buckeye Lake. She also owned and operated Ferrell...
Georgia Lester Whitt
Feb 25, 2014
GeorgiaLesterWhitt, formerly of Hebron, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, in Columbus. She was born in Harps Creek, Ky., on October 14, 1940, the 8th of 12 children born to George Washington and Mattie (Lawson) Lee. She was a nursing assistant and homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a member of the Hebron Missionary Baptist...
Virginia R. Pierce
Feb 25, 2014
A funeral service for Virginia R. Pierce, age 91, of Gahanna, formerly of Newark, will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at 6:00 PM at the Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Rev. Kristin Santiago officiating. Virginia was born in Dresden, Ohio on August 29, 1922 to the late Herbert and Nellie (Dickie) Skinner. She passed away on February...
Mary Jones
Feb 25, 2014
A funeral service for Mary E. Jones, age 90, of Heath, will be held on Friday, February 28, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Celebrant Fr. JCP Sullivan, officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be held one hour prior to the funeral service, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Mary was...