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.

Msg Timothy Dean Martin

Msg Timothy Dean Martin

Dec 20, 2020

MSG Timothy Dean Martin, age 57, of Newark, OH passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, OH due to the complications of Covid.

Tim was born August 9, 1963 in Toledo, Ohio to the late John Joe and Lillie Mae (Andrews) Martin. He retired from the military with almost 34 years of...

Jerry C. Belt

Jerry C. Belt

Dec 19, 2020

Jerry C. Belt, 65 of Newark, passed away at his residence on December 19, 2020 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 9, 1955 to the late Bob J. and Barbara (Calvin) Belt. Prior to retirement, Jerry was a raw material planner and logistics technician with Dow Chemical for many years. He was...

Phillip Paul Byers

Phillip Paul Byers

Dec 19, 2020

Phillip Paul Byers, age 81, of Hebron, passed away on December 19 , 2020 at his home. Phil was born on September 20, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Marcus and Lennie (Phillips) Byers. He was a veteran of the United States Army.

Phil was employed for the majority of his career with the Complete General...

Mary Jeannette Weaver

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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