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.
Mary Jeannette Weaver
Dec 19, 2020
Mary Jeannette Weaver, 73, of Pataskala, was received into the loving arms of her Savior on December 19, 2020, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Eaton, Ohio on December 4, 1947 to the late Raymond and Carmen (Fenner) Crouse. Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Prior to retirement, she was an...
Lila M Swetnam
Dec 19, 2020
Lila Marguerite Oyler Swetnam, 93, of Granville, passed away at her home on Saturday morning, December 19, 2020 with her family at her side. She was born in Licking County on October 7, 1927, the daughter of the late Lloyd Alva and Theresa Maude (Seymour) Oyler. Lila was a graduate of Kirkersville H.S., class of 1945, active in the...
Herman Lee Strohl
Dec 18, 2020
Funeral services celebrating the life of Herman L Strohl, 91, of Thornville, will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Thornville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, 56 S. Main Street, with burial to follow in Lutheran Reformed Cemetery, Thornville.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m....
Amber Michelle Wood Wright
Dec 17, 2020
It is with great sadness and grief that we share the sudden and unexpected loss of our daughter, sister and mother, Amber Michelle (Wood) Wright, age 35, of Newark. Amber passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Licking Memorial Hospital. She was born April 28, 1985 in Newark, Ohio.
Amber was very much a loving...
Larry J. Ruple
Dec 17, 2020
A memorial service celebrating the life of Larry J. Ruple, 75 of Newark, will be held on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, 179 Granville Street, Newark, with Pastor Nick Shaw officiating. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, masks must be worn inside the funeral home and for your protection, a maximum...
Blanche "Jean" Boring
Dec 16, 2020
Graveside funeral services celebrating the life of Blanche “Jean” Boring, 102, formerly of Thornville, will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, December 21, 2020 in the Lutheran Reformed Cemetery, Thornville with her Pastor Orrey McFarland as celebrant. The casket will be open at the cemetery from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. for those who wish to pay their...
Billy Wayne Young, Jr.
Dec 16, 2020
A visitation celebrating the life Billy Wayne Young, Jr., age 78, of Zanesville, will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, 179 Granville Street, Newark.
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, masks must be worn inside the funeral home and a maximum of 35 guests...
Anna Rose Walker
Dec 15, 2020
Anna Rose Walker, 78, of Frazeysburg, passed away on December 15, 2020 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. She was born in Hindman, Kentucky on July 28, 1942 to the late Andrew and Lovell (Slone) Edwards. Prior to retirement, Anna worked at Longaberger for over 10 years. She was a devoted homemaker, enjoyed watching movies, listening to bluegrass music and...
The Rev. Dr. James Leroy Friesner
Dec 15, 2020
The Reverend Dr. James L. Friesner, 63, of Ludington, Michigan, formerly of Newark, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Jim was born on May 3, 1957 in Lancaster, Ohio to James L. Friesner and the late Bernadine (Perez) Friesner. He graduated from Newark High School, class of 1975, Otterbein College in 1994, Trinity Lutheran Seminary in 2000, and...
Donald Raymond Archer
Dec 13, 2020
A memorial visitation, celebrating the life of Donald Raymond Archer, 80, of Newark, will be held on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, 179 Granville Street, Newark. Donald was born in Newark, Ohio on September 3, 1940 to the late Raymond C. Archer and Pauline (Fishbaugh) Brown. He passed...
Alice Lee Perrin
Dec 13, 2020
A graveside funeral service celebrating the life of Alice Lee Perrin, age 103, of Newark, will be held on Wednesday, December 23 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery, with Rev. Reecior Puryear officiating. Due to the COVID-19, masks must be worn at the cemetery and please practice social distancing. Alice was born in West Minster, SC on March...
Shirley Ann Laymon
Dec 11, 2020
A graveside service for Shirley Ann Laymon, age 85, of Newark, will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Lutheran Cemetery with Pastor Paul Hansen officiating. Due to Covid-19 concerns, please wear a mask and practice social distancing.
Shirley was born September 28, 1935 in Newark, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Frances...
Jerry Curtis Nelson
Dec 11, 2020
Jerry Curtis Nelson, age 68, of Newark, a 16-year resident of the Laurels of Heath, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020. Jerry was born August 18, 1952 in Simpson, West Virginia to the late Emil Eugene and Dorothy G. (Martin) Nelson.
Jerry was a graduate of Newark High School. He was formerly employed with Williams Upholstery...
Paul M Whetstone
Dec 11, 2020
Paul M Whetstone MD passed away peacefully at home in Millersport, Ohio on December 11, 2020, two days short of his 92 nd birthday and after a brief illness. Paul was born in Xenia, Ohio as the son of Landon and Faye (Wagoner) Whetstone. He went to Ohio State University to play the sousaphone in the marching band. He...
Aldena R. Herman
Dec 10, 2020
Aldena R. (Grubbs) Herman, 100, formerly of Cambridge, passed away early Thursday, December 10, 2020 in Heath, following a brief illness with COVID-19. Aldena was born October 1, 1920 in Cambridge, the daughter of the late Mancil N. and Hazel Ann (Engle) Grubbs. She was a graduate of Cambridge H.S., and had worked throughout her life at N.C.R. and...
Franklin Pierce Norton
Dec 10, 2020
A graveside service for Franklin Pierce Norton, age 99, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16, in the Newark Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel with Pastor Rob Hartman officiating. Military honors will be observed prior to the service by the Licking County Veterans Alliance.
Franklin was born September 18, 1921 in Gainesboro, Tennessee...
Enid D. Ray
Dec 9, 2020
Enid D. Ray, age 94 of Hebron, passed away on December 9, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 16, 1926 to the late Stephen Paul and Abbie (Hawkins) Korus. Enid was a devoted homemaker to her family. She was a member of the Hebron Christian Church; Hebron Senior Citizens and Buckeye Lake Senior Citizens....
Betty Joann Moore
Dec 7, 2020
A graveside service for Betty Joann Moore, age 84, of Newark, will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 14, at Cedar Hill Cemetery with Clifford Mason officiating. Due to Covid-19 concerns, please wear a mask and practice social distancing.
Betty was born December 8, 1935 in Coshocton, Ohio to the late Lester E. and Ethel...
Denise Lynne Chrysler
Dec 7, 2020
Funeral services, celebrating the life of Denise Lynne Neil Chrysler, 68, of Thornville, will be held at 11:00 a.m. in the Thornville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Doug Lynn as celebrant. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 11, 2020 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home, 56 S Main Street in...
Pamela Jo Mccullough
Dec 6, 2020
Pamela Jo Martin McCullough, 68, of Hebron, died Sunday evening, December 6, 2020 following an extended illness. She was born April 5, 1952 in Compton, California, the daughter of the late William and Jane (Kulick) Martin. Pam was a graduate of Heath H.S., class of 1970, Pam had retired as in IT tech for Abercrombie and Fitch in Columbus....