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.
Andrew Lee Moran
Mar 4, 2026
Andrew Lee Moran, beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on March 4, 2026, while he was surrounded by loved ones. He was born on January 12, 1974, and lived a life dedicated to his family, full of love, laughter and faith, before succumbing to his battle with cancer at the age of...
Jodie Marie Duval
Mar 3, 2026
Jodie Marie Duval, a woman of boundless kindness and a pillar of care for her friends and family, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 51, Tuesday March 3, 2026. Born on March 9, 1974, Jodie spent her life proving that one person’s love could truly make the world a softer place.
Jodie’s calling was always clear: she lived to help...
Carolyn Sue Mitchell
Mar 2, 2026
Carolyn Sue Mitchell, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, in Newark, Ohio. Born on Saturday, February 26, 1938, in Highwater, Ohio, Carolyn was a devoted homemaker who cherished her family and lived a life full of love and joy.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her loving parents, Oren and Edna...
Gary Merril Hoskinson
Mar 2, 2026
Gary Merril Hoskinson, a beloved resident of Newark, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on July 1, 1943, in Newark, Ohio, Gary lived a life full of kindness, dedication, and service to his community.
A proud member of Sheridan High School's Class of 1961, Gary went on to serve the State of...
Margaret L. Grimm
Feb 26, 2026
Margaret L. Grimm (Adams), 91, of Thornville, previously Millersport, died Thursday February 26th, 2026 at AlterCare nursing home, after an extended illness, with her children by her side.
Born on December 1st, 1934, in Columbus, to Margaret and William Adams, she graduated from West High School. She was a homemaker for her husband, children and loved ones. She loved her dogs...
Jean Nicole Fowler
Feb 26, 2026
Jean Nicole Fowler, age 47, of Newark, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Jean fought a valiant battle with brain cancer (glioblastoma) for the past year.
Jean was born August 18, 1978 in Newark, Ohio. She was a dedicated medical assistant at Mount Carmel Family Practice in New Albany where she faithfully...
Nancy Lynn McKnabb
Feb 23, 2026
Nancy Lynn McKnabb, a cherished resident of Newark, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 23rd, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Nancy was born on Wednesday, October 22nd, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio. She was 67 years old.Nancy is survived by her loving daughters, Tami (Vince) Autullo, Amanda (Todd) Thompson, and Amber McKnabb, who were her utmost pride and joy....
Betty E. Thompson
Feb 23, 2026
A funeral service celebrating the life of Betty E. Thompson, age 96, formerly of Rocky Fork, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Rocky Fork Cemetery.
Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, March 2, at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.
Betty was...
Pamela M. Parks
Feb 22, 2026
Pamela M. Parks, age 59 of Thornville, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 22, 2026, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 16, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio.
Pam was a 1984 graduate of Millersport High School. She was a member of Living Hope Church of Pataskala. Pam loved visiting the ocean but truly cherished her...
Rebecca Ruth Moore
Feb 21, 2026
Rebecca Ruth “Becky” Moore, age 63, of Newark, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Select Specialty Hospital in Newark. Becky was born June 5, 1962 in Little Tucson, Arizona to the late Donald Scholl and the late JoAnn (McClain) Scholl Yaroch.
Becky enjoyed her job at Amazon as a picker and packer and was also a trainer. She loved...
Frances Louise Armstrong
Feb 21, 2026
Frances Louise Armstrong, a devoted wife, loving mother, and faithful servant of God, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on Sunday, August 23rd, 1942, in the quaint town of Granville, Ohio, Frances graced the world with her kindness, warmth, and devotion to family and community.
Frances was the last surviving member of her...
Mary Ann Grooms
Feb 21, 2026
A funeral service celebrating the life of Mary Ann Grooms, age 95, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Wilson Cemetery.
Friends may call from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.
Mary was born January 2, 1931 in Fallsburg,...
Carl Michael Bolen
Feb 21, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carl Michael Bolen on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the age of 62. A resident of Lancaster, Ohio, Carl was born in Columbus, Ohio, on August 21, 1963 to the late Carl Lloyd and Freda (Bevard) Bolen.
Carl dedicated much of his life to his craft as a skilled carpet...
Vickie Lee O'Bryant
Feb 20, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Vickie Lee O'Bryant on Friday, February 20th, 2026, at Arlington Care Center in Newark, OH. Born on Sunday, June 30th, 1957, in the serene locales of Fairbanks, Alaska, Vickie's journey was one of love, service, and creativity.
Vickie was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to nurturing her family...
Kathryn A. Dennis
Feb 19, 2026
Kathryn A. Dennis, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the age of 79. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on January 16, 1947, Kathryn spent her years in Newark, Ohio, where she was cherished by her family and community.
Kathryn was a devoted homemaker, dedicating her life to nurturing her family...
Dennis G. Hankinson
Feb 18, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dennis G. Hankinson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend, who departed this life on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026, at the age of 75.Dennis was born in Newark, Ohio, on Sunday, December 24th, 1950, to Marshall and Margarite Hankinson. He was a dedicated and hardworking individual who...
Donna M. Smith
Feb 17, 2026
Donna M. Smith, age 82, of Newark, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Ohio’s Hospice at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. Donna was born February 3, 1944 in Sharples, West Virginia to the late Leland Hobert ”Eddie” Pridemore and the late Mabel Geneva (Hager) Pridemore. She was a 1962 graduate of Scott High School in Madison,...
Teresa "Tracy" L. Rhodes
Feb 14, 2026
Teresa L. "Tracy" Rhodes, a beloved resident of Newark, Ohio, went to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the age of 59. Born on Wednesday, August 10, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio, Tracy devoted her life to her family and community, touching countless lives with her kindness and compassion.
Tracy's life will be celebrated with a funeral service...
Susan Jane Wagenheim
Feb 12, 2026
A memorial service celebrating the life of Susan Jane Wagenheim, age 69, of Newark, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 67 North Fifth Street in Newark with Rev. Martin P. Gehring officiating.
Inurnment will take place at a later date in Wilson Cemetery where Susan will be laid to rest...
Ann Rita Brenner
Feb 12, 2026
Ann Rita Brenner of Thornville, Ohio, was called to her eternal rest on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the age of 102. She was born in Columbus, Ohio, on August 10, 1923, to the late Lyman and Helen Getreu Spung.
Ann “Rita” retired from the State of Ohio as a secretary. She was a faithful and devout Catholic and member of...