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.
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...
Leroy Allen Bowman
May 7, 2024
Leroy Allen Bowman, age 86, of Granville, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio). He was born February 24, 1938 in Utica, Ohio to the late Howard Leslie and Illa Flo (Dixon) Bowman.
A 1956 graduate of Granville High School, Leroy served in the Ohio...
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...
Janet Louise (Wintermyer) Derr
May 5, 2024
Janet Louise Derr, of Granville, Ohio passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Sunday, May 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Janet was born February 4, 1934, in Harrisburg, Pa. She attended William Penn High School graduating in 1952. She worked at Thompson Products where she met the love of her...
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...
Robert "Bob" Sherman Rush
Apr 30, 2024
Robert “Bob” Sherman Rush, 91, passed away on April 30, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on February 23, 1933, in Washington, NJ, as the oldest of 8 children. He met Barbara, his first wife of 60 years, at Washington High. After high school, he proudly served for two years aboard the USS Salem shortly after the Korean...
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...
Carolyn L. Mcpherson
Apr 29, 2024
A Mass of Christian Burial for Carolyn L. McPherson, 81, of Hebron, will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 5133 Walnut Road, Buckeye Lake, Ohio, with Father David Sizemore as Celebrant. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the Funeral Mass on Saturday, from...
Karen S. Agnew
Apr 29, 2024
Karen S. Agnew, 76, of Newark, passed away on April 29, 2024 at the Laurels of Heath. She was born in Zanesville, Ohio on August 21, 1947. Prior to retirement, Karen was a Licensed Practical Nurse at Newark Heathcare Center for over 20 years. She was a member of the Heath Church of Christ and was a member of the...
Dana Wesley Burns
Apr 28, 2024
Funeral services celebrating the life of Dana Wesley Burns, 55, of Etna, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2024, in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with burial to follow in the Kirkersville Cemetery. There will be light refreshments served at the Kirkersville Methodist Church immediately following the burial. ...
Donald E. Livingston
Apr 27, 2024
Donald “Don” Eugene Livingston, 67, passed away peacefully in Newark on April 27th, 2024, after a yearlong battle with cancer.
A son of Ralph and Hazel (Rissler), Don was born December 3, 1956, in Newark, Ohio. He grew up surrounded by his three brothers and older sister and during childhood earned the nickname “Bunk”. He graduated from...
Mary L. Alspach
Apr 26, 2024
A funeral service celebrating the life of Mary L. Alspach, 87, of Thornville, will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 11, 2024 with Pastor Doug Lynn officiating at Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service. Friends may call from 1:00 - 2:00 pm prior to the service at the funeral home, 56 South Main Street, Thornville. Mary Passed away peacefully...
Eileen E. Tromp
Apr 25, 2024
Eileen E. Tromp, 95, of Boise Idaho, passed away at home on April 25, 2024. Born in Fairport Harbor, Ohio, on April 26, 1928, to Jacob and Mary (Pavola) Saari, she was a proud 1946 graduate of Harding High, where she played in the band and was a cheerleader. She served as a switchboard operator for Ohio Bell, sometimes...