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.
Shirley June Coffey
Jan 6, 2024
Funeral services, celebrating the life of Shirley J. Coffey, 87, formerly of Kirkersville, will be held Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Cal Alexander as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Kirkersville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until time...
Florence "Flo" Galbraith
Jan 5, 2024
A memorial service celebrating the life of Florence E. “Flo” Galbraith, 95, of Newark, will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, with Pastor Eric Miller officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the memorial service, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Flo was born in...
Alice May Turner-Fadley
Jan 4, 2024
Alice May Turner-Fadley, 49, of Hebron, passed away on January 4, 2024 at the Highland Oaks Heath Care Center in McConnellsville. She was born in Bluefield, WV on July 17, 1974 to John E. Turner and Barbara (Flowers) Long. Alice was a devoted homemaker to her family. She was an avid horsewoman, enjoyed crocheting, drawing, loved farming and was a...
Irma Elaine Watkins
Jan 4, 2024
A memorial service celebrating the life of Irma Elaine Watkins, age 72, of Heath, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Kirkpatrick officiating. Friends may call from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.
Irma was born...
Melody Lynne Cook
Jan 3, 2024
Melody Lynn "Mel" Cook, age 61, of Newark, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio).
Melody was born April 13, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio and was a 1981 graduate of Licking Valley High School and CTEC where she studied Medical Technology. She was employed with...
Evalyn Ann Crawford
Jan 3, 2024
Evalyn Ann Crawford, 89, formerly of Pataskala, passed away January 3, 2024, in Sunbury following an extended illness. She was born October 23, 1934, in Jackson, the daughter of the late Daniel Smales and Merle (Bowman) Smales Carter.
Evalyn was a former member of the Etna United Methodist Church, and the First Presbyterian Church of Pataskala; the...
Matthew Alan Bauman
Jan 1, 2024
A gathering of family and friends will be held to honor Matthew Alan Bauman, from 1-3 PM Saturday, January 13th 2024, at Hoskinson Funeral Home, 285 E. Main Street, Kirkersville, Ohio 43033. At Matt's request, please dress casual and wear your jeans.
Matt, age 65 of Heath, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024. He was born...
Mark Douglas Mckinster
Jan 1, 2024
Mark Douglas McKinster, age 74, of Millersport, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, January 1, 2024. Mark was born January 11, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Ray and Donna Jean (Van Gundy) McKinster.
Mark retired a number of years ago and had been employed in the painting and foam insulation industry. He was...
Steven Dwight Budnick
Dec 28, 2023
A gathering of family and friends will be held to honor Steven D. Budnick from 1-3 PM Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Hoskinson Funeral Home, 285 East Main Street, Kirkersville, Ohio 43033. Burial will be scheduled at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. Steve passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2023, in his home. He was born April 9,...
Fleur Woods Metzger
Dec 27, 2023
Fleur Woods Metzger, of Granville, Ohio, the self-proclaimed Luckiest Woman in the World, passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, surrounded by her loving children.
Fleur was born September 9, 1932, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, but spent most of her childhood in Cleveland where she cultivated a lifelong love of reading, played...
Robert E. Bailey
Dec 26, 2023
A graveside service celebrating the life of Robert E. Bailey, age 95, of Newark, will be held at 10:30 a.m on Saturday, January 6, at Wilson Cemetery with Pastor Robert Whightsel officiating.
Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, January 5, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.
Robert was...
Kenneth F. Kieber
Dec 25, 2023
Kenneth F. Kieber, 76, of Newark, passed away on December 25, 2023 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated by Hospice of Central Ohio. He was born in Newark, Ohio on October 7, 1947 to the late Clarence V. and Evelyn (Maggard) Kieber. Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Prior to retirement,...
Richard A. Gosnell
Dec 25, 2023
A graveside service celebrating the life of Richard A. Gosnell, age 93, of Newark, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 5, at Welsh Hills Cemetery with Pastor Casey Wilson officiating. Friends may call prior to the graveside service from 12:45-1:45 p.m. at McPeek Hoekstra Hoskinson Funeral Home, 133 South Prospect Street in Granville.
Richard...
Leslie Ann Richards
Dec 24, 2023
Leslie Ann Richards, 64, of Utica, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023 at her home with her family at her side. She was born July 22, 1959 in Newark, the daughter of the late Alva L. and Carol (Meadows) Heskett. She was a graduate of Utica High School, class of 1977, and was a homemaker.
Leslie was...
Mary Lou Edwards
Dec 21, 2023
Private family funeral services, celebrating the life of Mary Lou Edwards, 82, of Thornville, were held on Saturday, December 23, 2023, in the chapel of The HOSKINSON Funeral Home, Thornville, with burial following in Wilson Cemetery, Newark. Mary Lou passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at her home following an extended illness. She was born February 8, 1941 in Newark,...
Gladys Mae Mcnemar
Dec 21, 2023
A funeral service to celebrate the life of Gladys Mae McNemar, 76, of Newark, will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Wes Humble officiating. Burial will follow in Newark Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, on Tuesday, December 26th from...
Judith Ann Ford
Dec 20, 2023
A funeral service celebrating the life of Judith Ann Ford, 74, of Somerset, will be held on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Thornville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service. Burial will be held in Jacksontown Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 56 S. Main Street, Thornville, two hours...
John William Bolander
Dec 20, 2023
John William Bolander, age 77, of Thornville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Licking Memorial Hospital. John was born August 8, 1946 in Newark, Ohio to the late Frederick Earl “Fritz” and Loretta Florence (Miller) Bolander.
John was a graduate of E.S. Weiant Starlight School. He was a materials handler for many years at...
Stuart Kendall Yeagley
Dec 19, 2023
Stuart Kendall Yeagley of Somerset, Ohio born February 16, 1987, left this realm on December 19, 2023.
"And when the day arrives
I’ll become the sky
And I’ll become the sea
And the sea will come to kiss me
For I am going home
Nothing can stop...
Anthony Dewayne Bliss
Dec 18, 2023
Anthony Dewayne “Tony” Bliss, age 73, of Thornville, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Mount Carmel Rehabilitation Hospital in Westerville. Tony was born November 28, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio to the late William and Naomi Lenora (Hackathorn) Bliss.
Tony was a graduate of Newark High School. He was formerly employed with Larsen Manufacturing and retired...