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.
Mary Louise Fannin
Jan 13, 2023
Mary Louise Fannin, 70, of Millersport, died Friday, January 13, 2023, at the Buckeye Care and Rehab Center in Lancaster. She was born May 19, 1952, in Columbus to the late Earl Elba and Susannah Helen (Goebbel) Pennington. Mary was an avid fan of Herman’s Hermit’s. She followed the band all over the United States attending concerts and got to...
Gerrianna Marie "Gerri" Loughman
Jan 12, 2023
A funeral service celebrating the life of Gerrianna Marie “Gerri” Loughman, age 56, of Newark, will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in Newark. A graveside service will take place on Tuesday, January...
Fred Lester Graham
Jan 11, 2023
A funeral service celebrating the life of Fred Lester Graham, 90, of Newark, will be held on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service with Pastor Nate Humphrey officiating. Burial will follow in Zanesville Memorial Park, where military honors will be observed. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home, 179...
Elliott David Linn
Jan 9, 2023
A funeral service for Elliott David Linn, will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Cory Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Hanover Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, on Friday, prior to the funeral service, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00...
Robert Elwood Mccullough
Jan 9, 2023
Funeral services celebrating the life of Robert E McCullough, 90, formerly of Hebron, will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with burial to follow in the Kirkersville Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, 285 E Main St. In...
Melissa Ann Wolfe-Touvell
Jan 9, 2023
Melissa Ann Wolfe-Touvell, 55, of Newark, died Monday, January 9, 2023, at her home. She was born March 23, 1967, in Newark to the late Robert and Sharon Wolfe. Melissa always looked forward to spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her son, Jack (Kasi) Touvell; daughter, Jari (Orry) Woge; grandchildren, Ryder, Robert, Riley,...
Joseph Carl Bonner
Jan 7, 2023
Joseph Carl Bonner, age 64, of Newark, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Licking Memorial Hospital with his sister, Jayne Camp, and his niece, Jennifer Salyers, by his side.
Joe was born June 25, 1958 in Newark, Ohio to the late Carl Koben Bonner and Marjorie Ann (Roy) Bonner. Joe was a veteran of the...
Steven William Wheeler
Jan 7, 2023
Steven William Wheeler, age 74, of Newark, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Newark. Steve was born November 13, 1948 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late William Wesley and Marie (Huddleston) Wheeler.
Steve retired in 2007 from Owens Corning Fiberglas after 40 years of service. He was the Union Vice President...
Myrtle Louise Vannoy
Jan 5, 2023
A funeral service celebrating the life of Myrtle Louise Vannoy, age 93, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home at 179 Granville St. in Newark, OH with Pastor John Ault officiating. Friends may call from 11 AM until 1 PM prior to the funeral service, and burial will...
Michael Rudolph Stemple
Jan 5, 2023
Michael Rudolph Stemple, 63 of Utica, passed away on January 5, 2023 at Licking Memorial Hospital. He was born in Tampa, Florida on October 7, 1959 to the late John W. and Anne Marie (Zschalig) Stemple. Mike proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Mike, along with his wife Robin, were the owners and operators of J &...
Angelia Mariea Rice
Jan 5, 2023
Angelia Mariea Rice, 70, of Pataskala, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, following an extended illness. She was born March 25, 1952, in Cincinnati, the daughter of the later Carl Hobart and Marybell (Lamb) Rice. She worked as a server at various restaurants and was a homemaker. She absolutely adored her grandchildren, loved spending time with them and...
Catherine Susan Wofter
Jan 3, 2023
A funeral service, celebrating the life of Catherine Susan Wofter, age 69, of Mount Perry, will be held on Saturday January 14, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Thornville Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Wes Humble officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Ridge Cemetery. Cathy was born in Zanesville, Ohio on September 6, 1953 to the...
Terry James Priest
Jan 1, 2023
A funeral service celebrating the life of Terry James Priest, age 75, of Newark, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Deacon Eric Wright officiating. Burial will take place at Newark Memorial Gardens where military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance.
Friends may...
Helen Louise Christy
Jan 1, 2023
Helen Louise Christy, 101, of Hiram, GA formerly of Newark, died Sunday, January 1, 2023, at the Marietta Center for Nursing and Healing in Georgia. She was born September 27, 1921, in Perry County, OH to the late Scott and Dora E. (Lacy) Musser. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Kay Zahrndt; daughter-in-law, Kara Christy; and several grandchildren and...
Leonard "Butch" Emmett Hook
Dec 31, 2022
Leonard “Butch” E. Hook, 71, of Thornville, died Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Grant Medical Center. He was born October 14, 1951, in New Lexington to the late Leonard and Shella Joy (Allen) Hook. Butch graduated from Lakewood High School. He served in the Army National Guard for six years. He enjoyed hunting, working on his hobby farm, and loved...
James Dean Mason
Dec 30, 2022
James Dean Mason, 60, of Newark, passed away at Licking Memorial Hospital on December 30, 2022. He was born in Newark, Ohio on April 4, 1962 to the late William Randolph and Patricia Eleanor (Hopkins) Mason. James proudly served his country in the United States Army. Prior to retirement, he worked for the Village of Granville Police Department for 27...
Judith Ann Schrum
Dec 29, 2022
Judith A. Schrum, 76, of Pataskala, passed away on December 29, 2022. She was born in Ayer, Massachusetts on June 10, 1946 to the late Walter and Margaret (Chesbrough) King. Judy was a dedicated mother and grandmother. Besides her family, she loved her cats, especially Teeny. She enjoyed decorating and playing cards; Hand & Foot was one of her favorite...
Wanda Lea May
Dec 29, 2022
A funeral service celebrating the life of Wanda Lea May, age 87, of Hebron, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4, at the Hebron Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service. Burial will follow at Glen Rest Memorial Estate.
Friends may call from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home,...
Nina L. Arbogast
Dec 28, 2022
Nina L. Arbogast, 68, of Thornville, passed away at her residence on December 28, 2022. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 23, 1954 to the late John and Laura (Mummy) Bullock. Nina was a dedicated homemaker to her family. She enjoyed gardening, taking care of her house plants, cooking, camping and fishing. Most important was the time she...
James E. Adkison Sr.
Dec 28, 2022
James E. Adkison Sr. 67, of Newark, died Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born January 25, 1955, in Cabin Creek, WV to Leroy and Cecelia (Butcher) Adkison. James was a true “jack of all trades”, he was woodworker, electrician, and plumber. He enjoyed hunting fishing, collecting guns, and was a huge John Wayne fan. He...