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.
Judith Ann Vanoster
Apr 5, 2024
Judith Ann "Judy" (Sainsbury) Vanoster, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, in Newark following a brief illness.
Judy was born on April 28, 1951, in Newark, the daughter of the late Ralph Levi and Norma (Boley) Sainsbury. She was a graduate of Lakewood High School, class of 1969. She worked in the housekeeping department at Chapel...
Donna Jean Dennison
Apr 5, 2024
A funeral service celebrating the life of Donna Jean Dennison, 86, of Millersport, will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Hebron chapel of Hoskinson Funeral Home, with Pastor Wes Humble officiating. Burial will follow in Obetz Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 108 N. Seventh Street, Hebron, one hour prior to...
James "Jim" Edward Jenkins
Apr 5, 2024
Jim Jenkins of Granville, Ohio passed away on April 5, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 74 following his valiant battle with lung cancer.
Born James Edward Jenkins in 1949 to Lois and Hal Jenkins, Jim grew up in Granville participating in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Order of the Arrow. In his teens,...
Robert Leroy Romine
Apr 2, 2024
A funeral service celebrating the life of Robert Leroy “Bob” Romine, age 86, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, at the Church of God of Licking County with Sister Donna Romine officiating. Burial will follow in Lutheran Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, April 5, at the church,...
Robert Leslie Woodruff Iii
Mar 30, 2024
A Mass of Christian Burial for Robert Leslie Woodruff III, 68, of Shelby, Ohio, will be held on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, 5750 N. High Street, Worthington, Ohio, with Father Michael Lumpe as Celebrant. A private graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 16th at Maple Grove Cemetery in Granville....
Dean Richard Hoffer
Mar 28, 2024
Dean Richard Hoffer, 53, of Newark, passed away on March 28, 2024, at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated by Hospice of Central Ohio. He was born in Newark, Ohio on April 4, 1970 to the late Richard L. Hoffer and Ricky M. (Welker) Widebrook, who survives. Dean enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his...
Marion E. Reding
Mar 28, 2024
Marion Eleanor Reding, 94, born in Chicago, Illinois on December 4th, 1929, passed away peacefully at Middleton Senior Living in Granville, OH. Marion Reding affectionately known as Aunt Marum by her 13 nieces and nephews; 25 great nieces and nephews and 23 great/great nieces and nephews was welcomed into heaven on March 28th, 2024. She was happily reunited with...
Barbara L. Franks
Mar 28, 2024
Barbara Lee Franks, age 73 of Granville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 28, 2024.
Visitation will be held from 10 AM – 2 PM, Saturday, April 6, 2024 at McPeek Hoekstra Hoskinson Funeral Home, 133 S. Prospect Street, Granville, Ohio 43023.
Barb was born May 5, 1950, in Warren, Ohio to Leland and Winifred...
Barbara Sue Williamson
Mar 27, 2024
In loving memory of Barbara Sue Williamson, who graced this world with her presence on November 6, 1949. With heavy hearts, we announce her unexpected passing at Samaritan Hospital on March 27, 2024, at the age of 74.
A lifelong Ohio girl, Barbara Sue was a beacon of light in the lives of all who knew her....
Dillon Lee Dunlap
Mar 27, 2024
A funeral service celebrating the life of Dillon Lee Dunlap, age 79, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Bryan Moore officiating. Burial will take place in Wilson Cemetery where military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance.
Friends may call from...
Lonnie Clifford Maynard
Mar 27, 2024
Lonnie Clifford Maynard, 71, passed away March 27,2024 in Pataskala, Ohio. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 4-6pm at Hoskinson Funeral Home, 285 E. Main St, Kirkersville, Ohio. It was Lonnie’s wish that we do not mourn in sadness, but reminisce with laughter and smiles. Psalms 147:3 – “He heals the broken-hearted and binds...
Henry Dale Porter
Mar 26, 2024
Funeral Services, celebrating the life of Henry Dale Porter, 81, of Hebron, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with Clifford Mason as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Licking Cemetery, Hebron. Friends may call on Monday evening, April 1, 2024 from 6-8...
David Edward Wray
Mar 26, 2024
David Edward Wray, 63, of Newark, passed away on March 26, 2024 at the Embassy of Newark. He was born in Newark, Ohio on November 16, 1960 to the late Charles Ernest and Louise (Simon) Wray. Prior to retirement, David worked in the landscaping business for many years. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping, rock collecting and campfire cooking. David was...
Julianne "Julie" Rausch
Mar 25, 2024
Julianne “Julie” Rausch, age 90 of Granville, passed away March 25th at Middleton Senior Living, Granville. She was born July 31,1933 in Dennison, Ohio to the late Harry and Luella (Shivers) Gotshall.
Julie was a 1951 graduate of Dennison High School and a 1954 graduate of White Cross School of Nursing later known as Riverside-White Cross School...
Roy A. Wickham
Mar 24, 2024
A funeral service celebrating the life of Roy A. Wickham, 76, of Newark, will be held on Friday, March 29, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Ethan Allen officiating. Burial will follow in Lutheran Cemetery, where military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veteran’s Alliance. Visitation will be held at the funeral...
Annette Carol "Kochensparger" Dinardo
Mar 21, 2024
Annette Carol "Kochensparger" DiNardo was born on August 25, 1959, she gained her Angel wings on March 21, 2024. Annette was a sister to David "Brenda Russell" Kochensparger, Tim Kochensparger and Carrie "Kenny" Kochensparger-Moss, a mother to Vincent D. DiNardo and Nilla A. DiNardo and grandmother to Erica. She will be missed dearly by special friends Jon Dunham, Robin Thompson...
Ashlea M. Harlow
Mar 20, 2024
Ashlea M. Harlow, 39, of Newark, passed away on March 20, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Newark, Ohio on January 2, 1985 to John K. and Brenda L. (Brown) Harlow. Ashlea graduated with honors from Millersport High School and continued her education at The Ohio State University where she earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in social...
Charles Steve Patterson
Mar 20, 2024
Funeral services, celebrating the life of Charles Steven “Steve” Patterson, 75, of Jacksontown, will be held on Tuesday evening, March 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Thornville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Brian Harkness as celebrant. The family will receive friends from 4-6:00 p.m. immediately preceding the services at the funeral...
Dennis L. Lavender
Mar 19, 2024
Dennis L. Lavender, age 76 of Thornville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 5, 1947, at Ft. Bragg, NC. Dennis graduated in 1966 from Southern High School in Baltimore, MD. A proud veteran who served in the US Air Force from 1966 to 1970. His service included...
Ericia Michelle Price
Mar 19, 2024
Ericia Michelle Price, 46, of Newark, passed away on March 19, 2024 at Mt. Carmel East. She was born in Newark, Ohio on June 4, 1977 to the late Michael Lynn Lanning and Cynthia Kay (Ray) Swartz, who survive. Ericia was a devoted homemaker to her family. She enjoyed playing bingo, taking walks, motorcycling, going to concerts, spending time outdoors...