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.
Lydia Rose Dupler
Jan 12, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lydia Rose Dupler, a cherished soul who graced this world with her presence for 23 remarkable years. Born on July 3, 2000, Lydia was a radiant spirit who touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Lydia, the treasured daughter of Lori Dupler and Arney...
Thomas D. Rowe, Jr.
Jan 12, 2024
Thomas D. Rowe, Jr., age 68, of Glenford, passed away on January 12, 2024 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.
Tom was born April 3, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Thomas D. Rowe, Sr. and the late Annabelle Catherine (Guden) Rowe.
Tom was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a...
Shon A. Harrah
Jan 9, 2024
A funeral service celebrating the life of Shon A. Harrah, 56, of East Fultonham, will be held on Friday, January 19, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Hebron chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Clifford Mason officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home 108 N. Seventh Street, Hebron, two...
Scott Paul Lightle
Jan 9, 2024
Scott Paul Lightle, age 76, passed away on January 9, 2024, at the Naples, Florida, home that he shared with his wife of 54 years, Martha (Parr) Lightle. Scott was born in Granville, Ohio, on August 11, 1947. He attended Granville and Union schools from Grades 1 through 10 before graduating from Bob Jones Academy. He went on to...
Gary G. Myers
Jan 7, 2024
A graveside funeral service for Gary G. Myers, 67, of St. Louisville, will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Hanover Cemetery, with Pastor Martin Gehring officiating. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 13th at 1:00 p.m. at his brother’s house, Greg Myers, 10275 Smokey Row Rd., St. Louisville, Ohio. Gary was...
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,...