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.
Royce E. Kokensparger, Jr.
Dec 6, 2023
A funeral service to celebrate the life of Royce E. Kokensparger, Jr., 47, of Mt. Perry, will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, with Pastor Cory Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Poplar Forks Cemetery, Gratiot. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 11th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and...
Brian "Kody" Johnson
Dec 4, 2023
The funeral service will be live streamed on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 11 a.m. and you may view it by clicking on the following link: https://jerseychurch.org/watchfuneral/
A funeral service honoring the life of United States Air Force Senior Airman Brian “Kody” Johnson, age 32, of Granville, and stationed at Yokota Air Base, Japan, will be...
Sue Ann Carpenter
Dec 3, 2023
Sue Ann Carpenter, age 69, of Westerville, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Mother Angeline McCrory Manor in Columbus. Sue was born August 2, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Robert Stanley and Mary Janet (Hughes) Carpenter.
A graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Sue...
Beatrice Eileen Reeb
Dec 3, 2023
A celebration of life graveside service for Beatrice Eileen Reeb, age 99, will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Wilson Cemetery with Pastor Wes Humble officiating. Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 8th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskison Funeral...
Nancy Margaretta (Ferguson) Brede
Dec 2, 2023
Nancy Margaretta Ferguson Brédé, age 94, formerly of Granville, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023, in Springfield, with her loving family by her side. She was born January 8, 1929, in Newark, Ohio.
Nancy earned her BA from The Ohio State University. She was an elementary school teacher in Newark, Ohio and later taught pre-school and...
Judith Ann Noble
Nov 30, 2023
Judith A (Mathias) Noble died Thursday, November 30, 2023.
She was born December 22, 1941, in Columbus, the daughter of the late Russell and Mary Lou (Holzer) Mathias.
She is survived by two daughters Bobbi (Rick) Boone, Diana (Luke) Baus. Sister Vikki (Steve) Sheppard-Sheridan, Rick (Janet) Barnette; her four grandchildren Ronni (Jason)Kell, Tabitha K. Wilson,...
Judith Louise Rupp
Nov 29, 2023
Judith Louise “Judy” Rupp, age 82, of Granville, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born October 16, 1941 in Morrisdale Township, Pennsylvania to the late Howard Lloyd and Iva Susan (Moyer) Hubler.
Judy was a Registered Nurse and worked in both hospital and office...
William D. Plikerd, D.D.S.
Nov 29, 2023
William D. “Bill” Plikerd, D.D.S., age 92, of Newark, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born May 22, 1931 in Lima, Ohio to the late Roscoe D. and Elzora (Purdy) Plikerd. He faithfully served his country in the United States Navy from 1952-56 during the...
Terry Allen Blackstone
Nov 29, 2023
Terry Allen Blackstone, age 76 of Granville passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 29, 2023, with his wife by his side. He was born September 30, 1947, in Newark, Ohio to the late Ralph F. and Bernice (Burgoon) Blackstone.
Terry was a 1967 graduate of Granville High School and earned his machinist degree from Heath Vocational School. He...
Dollie M. Hoy
Nov 28, 2023
A funeral service celebrating the life of Dollie M. Hoy, age 92, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 1, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Newark Memorial Gardens.
Friends may call from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home, 179 Granville...
Letitia "Tish" Hallam
Nov 27, 2023
A memorial service celebrating the life of Letitia “Tish” Hallam, 68, of Millersport, will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Millersport Covenant Church, with Pastor Steve Bush officiating. Tish passed away at OSU James Cancer Hospital on November 27, 2023. She was born in Lancaster, Ohio on May 6, 1955 to the late Dr. Charles...
Michelle Rena Pickering
Nov 27, 2023
Michelle Rena Pickering, age 55, beloved wife and mother, of Granville, passed away very unexpectedly on Monday, November 27, 2023, at licking Memorial Hospital. She was born in Lancaster, Ohio.
Michelle was a graduate of Lancaster high school, she later attended Franklin University where she earned an MBA as well as a bachelors degree in accounting and...
Joann (Yeager) Black
Nov 27, 2023
A funeral service celebrating the life of JoAnn Black, age 76, of Granville, will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 2, at Newark Baptist Temple with Pastor Mark Falls officiating. Burial will take place in Maple Grove Cemetery, Granville.
Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, December 1, at Newark Baptist Temple, 81 Licking...
Pamela Kathleen Jackson
Nov 26, 2023
Pamela Kathleen “Pam” Jackson, age 56, of Heath, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Licking Memorial Hospital. Pam was born February 9, 1967 in Newark, Ohio to the late Thomas and Sylvia (Saum) Brookbank.
Pam was a nurses aide for 15 years. She loved to dance, enjoyed drinking coffee, and watching The Young and the...
Michele Osborne
Nov 25, 2023
Michele Osborne, 61, of Warsaw, went to be with the Lord at Select Specialty Hospital on November 25, 2023. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 13, 1962 to Freddie W. and Phyllis E. (Carroll) Osborne.
Michele was an electronics Assembler with Evo Industries for many years. She enjoyed playing slot machines and collecting antiques, pottery,...
James M. Crist
Nov 24, 2023
James M. Crist, 91, of Thornville, passed away on November 24, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Ohio on November 10, 1932 to the late Leonard and Thelma (Brown) Crist. He graduated from Millersport High School, Class of 1950. James was a decorated veteran, proudly serving his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Prior...
Patricia Lynn Longwell
Nov 23, 2023
Patricia Lynn Longwell, mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 76 on Thursday, November 23rd. She is preceded in death by her mother Mary Elizabeth "Betty" King, father Ernest King Sr., brother Deanie, sisters Betty Louise and Vicki, and daughter April Lynn. Patricia is survived by her husband Darius (Dean) Longwell; son Scott (Tiffany) Rucker; stepson Jamie (Cheryl)...
Carolyn Sue Ricketts
Nov 22, 2023
A funeral service celebrating the life of Carolyn Sue Ricketts, 92, of Millersport, will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Millersport Methodist Church, 2310 Refugee St, Millersport, OH, with Pastor Steve Bush and Rev. Tony Peaks officiating. Burial will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday, two...
Donna Faye Tigner
Nov 21, 2023
Donna Faye Tigner, age 77 of Thornville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. She was born November 11, 1946, to the late Herbert Glenn and Dorothy Faye (Ault) Charles. Donna attended Xenia High School. She retired from both Kroger and Abbott Foods. Donna enjoyed boating and playing cards with her family and friends. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren...
Robert "Bob" Steven Evans, Sr.
Nov 20, 2023
Robert Steven “Bob” Evans, Sr., 76, of Buckeye Lake was born in New York City, New York on December 16, 1948 to the late Steven and Agnes (Dudash) Evans. He passed away at his residence on November 20, 2023. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Prior to retirement, he was a bus...