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.
James Lee Landrum
Apr 24, 2024
A memorial service celebrating the life of James Lee “Jim” Landrum, age 77, of Somerset, will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, at the Kirkersville Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service. Friends may call from 3-6 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 285 East Main Street in Kirkersville.
Jim was...
James Luther Hamilton
Apr 22, 2024
After a long illness, but surrounded by family and friends, James Luther Hamilton (Jim) went to be with his Lord on April 22, 2024. James was born on May 19, 1944, deep in the coal mining hills of Hellier, Kentucky. James is preceded in death by his parents Lark and Ethel (Bartley) Hamilton, and three infant sisters, Nancy, Mazel, and...
Joel R. Shamblin
Apr 22, 2024
A funeral service celebrating the life of Joel R. Shamblin, 80, of Thornville, will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Thornville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service with Pastor Keith Sjostrand officiating. Burial will follow in Community Gardens in Somerset. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 56 S. Main Street, Thornville,...
George Blackburn
Apr 22, 2024
George Blackburn, age 71, of Newark, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at St. Ann’s Hospital in Columbus. George was born August 1, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Harold George Blackburn and the late Nellie Belle (Barcus) Blackburn Sharrow.
A veteran of the United States Navy, George faithfully served his country during the Vietnam...
Terry A. Brown
Apr 17, 2024
A funeral service celebrating the life of Terry A. Brown, age 73, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Rev. James E. Workman, Jr., pastor at Wings of Hope Tabernacle.
Friends may call from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home,...
John "Jack" William Dean Jr.
Apr 17, 2024
John (Jack) William Dean, Jr. passed away peacefully in Granville, OH on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Born March 14, 1930 in Oakdale, PA and raised in Conemaugh, PA son of the late John W. and Rose (Amigh) Dean. Preceded in death by sister Donna and brother-in-law Clifford Richey. Survived by loving wife of 69 years Virginia (Korber); children Jack...
David Eugene Kochensparger
Apr 16, 2024
A visitation celebrating the life of David Eugene Kochensparger, 63, of Mt. Perry, will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Thornville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, 56 S. Main Street, Thornville. David was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 12, 1961 to the late David E....
Joann R. May
Apr 15, 2024
Joann R. "Cookie" May, age 77, of Brownsville, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 in her home with her family by her side. She was born August 21, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Elmer J. and Mary Jo (Rabourn) Higgins. A graduate of Marion-Franklin High School in Columbus, Ohio. Cookie loved all animals and was particularly fond of...
Steven Paul Elkins
Apr 15, 2024
January 20, 1971 to April 15, 2024
Steven Paul Elkins passed away unexpectedly on April 15, 2024 after a 6-month battle with lung cancer. He was born in Long Beach, CA to William A. Elkins and Carol J. (Link) Elkins. He grew up in Orange County, CA and relocated to Columbus, OH in 1997 to be close...
Mary Ann Boardway
Apr 15, 2024
Mary Ann Boardway, age 87, of Granville passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 15, 2024. She was born June 13, 1936, in Angola, Indiana to the late Frank J. and Mary A. (Yauch) Fast.
Mary Ann was a 1954 graduate of Angola High School in Indiana.
She worked as a secretary at both...
Susan L. Dunlap
Apr 14, 2024
A memorial service celebrating the life Susan L. Dunlap, 63, of Newark, will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, with Pastor Wes Humble officiating. Susan was born on September 4, 1960 in Newark, Ohio to the late Rowland Wendall Dunlap and Joyce J. (Henry) Dunlap, who...
Barbara A. (Showman) Gasser
Apr 13, 2024
Barbara A. (Showman) Gasser, age 76 of Granville, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at The Avalon of New Albany.
She was born March 24, 1948, in Newark, Ohio to the late Calvin and Juanita (Dicus) Showman.
Barbara was a graduate of Granville High School and Licking County Vocational School in cosmetology. She attended college...
Brian Keith Williamson
Apr 12, 2024
Brian Keith Williamson, age 59, of Buckeye Lake, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at his home following a brief illness. Brian was born December 15, 1964 in Columbus, Ohio to Paul Arthur Williamson, Sr. and Ramona Lavella (Parker) Williamson.
Brian was a trim carpenter and was self-employed. He enjoyed building furniture and collecting coins and...
Lincoln Brent Hacker
Apr 12, 2024
Lincoln Brent “Linc” Hacker, age 54, of Etna, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 12, 2024 at his home. Lincoln was born March 27, 1970 in Weatherford, Oklahoma.
Linc received a Bachelor’s degree from Southwestern University and a Master’s degree from the University of Phoenix. He was employed by AEP as an IT Manager. Linc enjoyed sports...
Melvin Shane Stevenson
Apr 10, 2024
Shane Stevenson, 77, of Thornville, passed away April 10, 2024 in Newark following an extended illness. He was born April 4, 1947 in Columbus, the son of the late Ralph E and Nada (Jackson) Stevenson. He served honorably in the US Army in Vietnam. Shane was a “car guy”, and worked as foreman at Roush Honda Autobody in Westerville for...
Annabelle Elswick
Apr 10, 2024
Funeral services, celebrating the life of Annabelle Elswick, 83, of Hebron, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in the chapel of the Thornville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with her pastor Jerry Carpenter as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Dew Cemetery, near Corning. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from...
Marjorie Irene Sperry
Apr 7, 2024
A visitation, honoring the life of Marjorie Irene Sperry, 101, formerly of Hebron, will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, 285 E. Main St. in Kirkersville; with private burial to follow in the North lawn Memory Gardens, Westerville.
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Sandra L. "Sandy" Hanna
Apr 6, 2024
A funeral service celebrating the life of Sandra L. “Sandy” Hanna, 75, of Newark, will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, with Pastor Dave Mason officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, on Friday, April 12th from 5:00...
Winifred T. "Winnie" King
Apr 6, 2024
A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Winifred T. “Winnie” (Kelley) King, age 91, of Thornville, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 5133 Walnut Road in Buckeye Lake with Father Michael Nimocks officiating. Burial will follow at Lutheran Reformed Cemetery, Thornville.
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Emilia G. Carlson
Apr 6, 2024
Emilia Garcia Carlson, of Granville, OH, and formerly of Fanwood, NJ, Plainfield, NJ, and Staten Island, NY, died peacefully, with family close by, on April 6, 2024, at age 102.
Born on November 29, 1921, in Staten Island, NY, to Gertrude Stirn Garcia and Alvaro Manuel Garcia, Emilia grew up in a house on Fingerboard Road, next...