A private service will be held for Pauline Peggy Richardson, age 89, of Newark. She was born in Licking County on May 12, 1924. She passed away at Licking Memorial Hospital on May 3, 2014.Peggy was a devoted homemaker. She loved working around her home, especially taking care of her yard and flower gardening. She enjoyed watching The Ohio State Buckeyes, and was an avid Newark Catholic fan, especially watching her grandchildren at sporting events.Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Robert Bobby and Nancy Richardson; grandchildren, Bobby Richardson and Erin (Nicolas) Bernardi; great grandson, Angelo Bernardi; and sister, Florence Dobson.She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Richardson in 1996.Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Peggy to the Licking County Humane Society, 825 Thornwood Dr., Heath, Ohio 43056.Visitwww.CrissWagnerHoskinson.com to share a special memory about Peggy or to sign an online guest book.Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home is honored to care for the Richardson family.