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.
Sandra Kay "Mamaw" Moore
Jul 6, 2026
A Funeral Mass celebrating the life of Sandra Kay “Mamaw” Moore, age 82, of Newark, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 13, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 66 Granville Street in Newark with Father Mike Gentry as Celebrant. Burial will take place at 2:30 p.m. in St. Joseph Cemetery, Newark.
Friends may call from 9-10:30 a.m....
Irene A. Cassell
Jul 5, 2026
Irene Andrews Cassell was born on November 25, 1929 in Grafton, West Virginia, to Greek immigrant parents, Harry and Clara Andrews. Renee, as she was known, passed away peacefully at her beloved home in Granville, Ohio on July 5, 2026 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was 96 years old.
Renee radiated an irrepressible life spirit. She embodied all the...
Dale D. Slack
Jul 5, 2026
Dale Dean Slack
Dale D. Slack, 94, of Granville, Ohio, passed away peacefully Friday, July 5, 2026, at his residence after spending Independence Day surrounded by his family. He was born November 5, 1931.
Dale was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary L. Church, in 1977; mother, Dorothy Wheeler Slack; father, William Jackson Slack; sister, Freda (Jim) Conwell; brother, Harold...
Judith A. (Braden) Sifford
Jul 4, 2026
Judith A. “Judy” (Braden) Sifford, age 55, of Newark, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Licking Memorial Hospital. Judy was born April 7, 1971 in Sandusky, Ohio to the late Richard E. and Helen Louise (Thompson) Braden.
Judy loved animals and was known to bring home every stray that crossed her path. Her family notes that she was definitely...
Charles R. Sterling
Jul 4, 2026
Charles Ray “Chuck” Sterling, 94, died July 4 in Cincinnati after a lifetime of devotion to his family and community. He was born Nov. 5, 1931, in Cygnet, Ohio, to the late Ruby and Ray Sterling. He grew up in nearby Bloomdale.
Chuck met his beloved wife Donna when they were both students at Ohio State University – a stroke of...
Susan J. Cowden
Jul 3, 2026
Susan J. Cowden October 1, 1941-July 3, 2026
Susan J. Cowden was born in Lancaster, Ohio to Edward F. Cowden and Nancy J. (Gardner) Cowden. Susan’s talent as a flutist was evident early and she received both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music from the University of Michigan. She won a Fulbright Scholarship to study at the Royal Manchester College of...
Patricia Ann Keeler
Jun 30, 2026
Patricia Ann Keeler, a resident of Frazeysburg, OH, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the age of 87. She was born in Holland, Ohio, on November 4, 1938, to the late Harry Buford and Stella Marie (Rayoum) Null.
She was a woman who truly poured her heart into everything she touched, never once backing away from a hard day's...
Clara Louise Crace
Jun 28, 2026
Clara Louise Crace, 70, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at her residence in Newark, Ohio. She was born on April 15, 1956, in Newark, Ohio, to the late David and Sue (Pettibone) Spears.
Clara is survived by her husband, James L. Crace; sons, Richard Gillett and John (Wanda Shanks) Gillett; grandson, Derek...
Jesse Joe Cooperrider
Jun 27, 2026
Newark, OH – Jesse Joe Cooperrider, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27th, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on Wednesday, August 31st, 1938, in Thornville, Ohio. Jesse spent a life rich in love, commitment, and dedication to his family and career.
Jesse is survived by his devoted wife of...
Brenda Lynn Mathis
Jun 27, 2026
Brenda Lynn Mathis, 74, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at home with her family by her side in Thornville, Ohio. She was born on November 20, 1951, in Fort Hood, Texas, to the late Vernon and Faye (Averret) White.
Brenda was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to her family and community. She comes from a long line...
Regina Gbwi Waite
Jun 26, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Regina Gbwi Waite, who departed this life on Friday, June 26th, 2026, at the age of 73. Regina was born on Saturday, March 21st, 1953, and was a cherished resident of Newark, OH.
Regina led a life rich in love and service, exemplifying strength and dedication to her family and...
Connie Marie Fry
Jun 22, 2026
Newark, Ohio - Connie Marie Fry, aged 72, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Newark, Ohio. Born Saturday, June 19, 1954, in Buchanan, Missouri, Connie lived a life rich in love, warmth, and compassion.
Connie is survived by her loving husband, Harold Eugene Fry, who she joyously married on September 19, 2019. She leaves behind her cherished...
Gregory Stephen Helwig Ph.D.
Jun 21, 2026
Gregory Stephen Helwig, 77, of Granville OH passed away June21, 2026, in Newark OH. He was born November 6, 1948, in Carpinteria CA, the son of Norman Christian Helwig and Lillian Ryan.
He graduated from Cate School in Carpinteria. Greg attended the University of California Santa Cruz, UC Santa Barbara, and The Ohio State University, earning his Ph.D. in Chemistry.
He was...
Douglas Duane Amspaugh
Jun 18, 2026
Douglas Duane Amspaugh, a dedicated veteran, faithful community member, and beloved family man, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, after a prolonged illness. He was 76 years old.
Born on August 13, 1949, in Newark, Ohio, Douglas lived a life marked by honorable service and deep commitment to his family and community....
Stephen Jay Greenfield
Jun 17, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Stephen Jay Greenfield, lovingly known as Steve, at the age of 76. Steve departed this life on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Newark, Ohio.
Steve was born on Tuesday, March 28, 1950, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. From a young age, his life was characterized by a sense of duty, integrity, and...
Dwain "Rex" Hackley
Jun 16, 2026
Dwain Rex Hackley, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Newark, Ohio. Born on May 9, 1939, in Canton, Ohio, Rex lived a life full of love, dedication, and music.
Rex was a dedicated Operations Supervisor with Phillips Petroleum Company, where he worked diligently for nearly 30 years. He was also...
John Maximilian Morgan
Jun 12, 2026
John Maximilian Morgan died peacefully on June 12, 2026, at the age of 95. He spent his last months at Otterbein SeniorLife in Granville, Ohio, cared for by his loving wife Rockett (Verocca Hardy) Morgan and the excellent staff there.
John was born August 19, 1930, in Clearwater, Florida, to Ernest and Micheline Morgan. Later on he, his sister Mary, and...
Jenny Lloyd Shahabi
Jun 11, 2026
Jenny Lloyd Shahabi, age 93 of Alexandria, passed away on Thursday June 11, 2026, at Middleton Senior Living. She was born in North Wales, United Kingdom on August 25, 1932, to the late Owen and Margaret Pritchard.
Jenny was a Registered Nurse and Midwife and worked for several years in Good Smartian Medical Center in Zanesville. After retirement, she volunteered with...
Randall David Williams
Jun 10, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Randall David Williams, whom peacefully departed this world on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the age of 40, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 12, 1985, in Westerville, Ohio. He grew up in the towns of Mt. Gilead and Cardington.
He graduated from Lakewood High School, Class of 2003...
Pauline Marcella Snider
Jun 9, 2026
Pauline Marcella "Polly" Snider, age 101, of Etna, Ohio, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord after a life rich in faith, family, and service. Born at home on the family farm on March 10, 1925, in Hebron, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Gladys (Moyer) Keller.
On January 4, 1948, Polly married the love of...