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.
Paul H. Clark
Aug 29, 2022
Paul H. Clark, age 78, of Hebron, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio). Paul was born December 16, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Selwyn E. and Helen M. (Sharp) Clark. Paul was a 1961 graduate of Watkins Memorial High School. He faithfully served his country...
Hilde Johanna Knight
Aug 27, 2022
Hilde Johanna Knight was born on March 12, 1936 in Stuttgart, Germany to Adolf and Katherine (Alber) Fischer. Hilde passed away on August 27, 2022 in Newark, Ohio. Hilde moved to Canada at the age of 17 and then on to the United States at the age of 19. She became a proud, naturalized citizen on May 1, 1963 while...
Karen Perkins
Aug 27, 2022
Karen Perkins, 55, of Centerburg, formerly of Columbus, Ohio passed away August 27, 2022 at Knox Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. She was born in Springfield, Ohio to the late Jonathan H. Perkins and Donna L. Griffin Fahner.
A graduate of Columbus Christian High School, Karen is survived by her mother and step father, Frank; daughter,...
Steven Ray Carlson
Aug 26, 2022
Steven Ray Carlson, 72, Born November 1949 and died August of 2022. Steve was good at setting goals, had an easy smile, and a good sense of humor. He was in Boy Scouts made Eagle Scout and Order of the Arrow. He joined the Navy on an early enlistment program prior to graduating from Newark High School class of 1968....
Harold "Duke" Barber
Aug 26, 2022
Harold “Duke” Barber, 85, of Newark, died Friday, August 26, 2022, at his home. He was born September 23, 1936, in Columbus to the late Harry and Bertha (Taynor) Barber Sr. Duke was a member of the Buckeye Lake Community Church. He served as Union Township Chief of Police for nearly 30 years. He retired from the Licking County Juvenile...
Connie Corrin Sparrow
Aug 26, 2022
A funeral service celebrating the life of Connie Corrin Sparrow, age 62, of Newark, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 1, at New Testament Church, 345 Cedar Run Road in Newark with Rev. Rick L. Sparrow, Connie’s brother, officiating. Burial will follow in Wilson Cemetery.
Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, August...
Betty Jane Wright
Aug 25, 2022
Betty Jane Wright, age 67, of Newark, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Licking Memorial Hospital. Betty was born September 28, 1954 in Fort Knox, Kentucky to the late Ernest and Mary Jane (Orr) Jones.
Betty worked for several years at Walmart, CVS, and Family Dollar. She was an excellent cook and everything she made...
Donald Russell Van Buren
Aug 24, 2022
Graveside services, celebrating the life of Donald Russell Van Buren, 70, of Kirkersville, will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Friday August 26, 2022, in the Kirkersville Cemetery with full military honors by the Licking Co Veterans Alliance. Men, please no neckties! Don’s reveille began on October 24, 1951, and his taps on August 24, 2022. He was a graduate...
Carson "Kent" Hitz, Jr.
Aug 24, 2022
Carson Kent Hitz, Jr. passed away in Lebanon, Pennsylvania on August 24, 2022 following a lengthy illness. Kent was born August 4, 1943 and spent most of his early years in Granville, Ohio, attending Granville Schools as a member of the Class of 1961. With the loving and determined support of his mother, Jeanne Deeds Carey, and excellent medical...
Charles "Steve" Lyle
Aug 23, 2022
A funeral service, celebrating the life of Charles Steven “Steve” Lyle, 64, of Thornville, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 in the chapel of The Thornville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with burial to follow in the Olivet Cemetery. Steve passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022 in Zanesville. He was born February 10,...
Robert L. Groce, Jr.
Aug 23, 2022
Robert L. "Rob" Groce, Jr., fondly known as “Rooster”, age 44, of Kirkersville, went to be with our Lord unexpectedly.
Rob is survived by his loving daughter, Autumn L. Eckman (Darin Lemmo); his loving mom, Deborah S. Mills (Bill); his sisters, Tabetha A. Groce and Tina M. Moy; his nephews, Bobby (Nina), Carlos, Brendin, and Mark; his...
Robert William Cottrill Sr.
Aug 22, 2022
Robert William Cottrill Sr. Entered eternal peace in the early morning hours of Monday August 22, 2022, at Licking Memorial Hospital. Born the youngest of six on September 3, 1950, in Lancaster Ohio to the late William and Florence Cottrill. Bob was an avid fisherman, hunter, gardener, car enthusiast, chef and a lover of life and his people. Among his...
Ronda Lynn Freeman
Aug 22, 2022
Ronda Lynn Freeman, 59, of Newark, died Monday, August 22, 2022, at Licking Memorial Hospital. She was born September 24, 1962, in Newark. Ronda enjoyed cooking for her family. She always looked forward to hosting holiday dinners and telling her stories. Ronda loved being around her family and spending time with them. She is survived by three children, Cheryl Loughman,...
Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Hoskinson-Delano
Aug 22, 2022
Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Hoskinson-DeLano, 41, died Monday, August 22, 2022, at the Knox Community Hospital. She was born March 8, 1981, in Newark to Ben R. Hoskinson Sr. and Mary K. Youngquist. Liz enjoyed fishing, camping, baking, being on the farm and spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her children, Taylor Mauritz, Westen Pugh, Alaina Pugh,...
Edward Allen Schumacher
Aug 20, 2022
Edward Allen Schumacher II, 57, of Thornville, passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital on August 20, 2022. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 22, 1964 to Edward Allen and Mary E. (Andrews) Schumacher. Edward proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Prior to retirement, he was a cook and kitchen manager for many clubs and...
David W. Horning
Aug 19, 2022
A memorial service celebrating the life of David W. Horning, 71, of Granville, will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at McPeek-Hoekstra Funeral Home, 133 S. Prospect St., Granville with Rev. Kim Keethler Ball as celebrant.
A genuine friend to many, David passed away August 19, 2022 at his home on Buckeye Lake...
William "Bill" Lawrence Chambers
Aug 17, 2022
William Lawrence “Bill” Chambers, 63, of Newark, died Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Embassy of Newark. He was born December 4, 1958, in Columbus, OH to the late William and Virginia (Prentice) Chambers. Bill loved fishing. There was nothing better to him than sitting at the lake fishing. He also enjoyed taking long car rides. He is survived by his...
Mary Ellen Grove
Aug 16, 2022
A funeral service celebrating the life of Mary Ellen Grove, 84, of Newark, will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Granville. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, one hour prior to the funeral service...
Bryce I. Morrice, M.D.
Aug 16, 2022
Bryce Ian Morrice, M.D. died the morning of August 16th, 2022 at Otterbein at Granville at the age of 72. Born in 1950 in Detroit, Michigan to George and Vernette Morrice, he spent much of his childhood in Upper Arlington, OH and Worthington, OH. After two years at Thomas Worthington High School, his family moved to Newark,...
Darlene "Duck" M. Shell
Aug 14, 2022
Darlene M. “Duck” Shell, 80, of Newark, died Sunday, August 14, 2022, at the Laurels of Heath. She was born September 4, 1941, in Lancaster to the late Raymond and Vivian (Shafer) Shell. Duck was an avid bowler. She bowled in several leagues and traveled all over to bowling tournaments. She was a frequent visitor to the Heath Eagles and...