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.
James F. "Jim" Robinson
May 24, 2019
A funeral service celebrating the life of James F. “Jim” Robinson, Sr., 75, of Newark, will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Celebrant Mark Dettmer officiating. Burial will follow in Wilson Cemetery with military honored observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Friends may call at the...
Michael Eugene Paynter
May 23, 2019
Michael Eugene “Mike” Paynter, age 62, of Newark, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mike was born October 22, 1956 in Newark, Ohio to the late Junior Ambrose and Nancy (Abbott) Paynter. He was a 1975 graduate of Newark High School and had been employed at Fanatics, Inc....
Patricia J. Bush
May 23, 2019
A memorial service celebrating the life of Patricia J. Bush, 81, of Newark, Ohio, will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, 179 Granville Street, Newark, with Pastor Dan Holbrook officiating. Patricia was born in Potsdam, New York, on December 27, 1937 to the late Elmer Charleson and Leona ...
Hawanna Lou Disbennett
May 21, 2019
Hawanna Lou Disbennett, age 75, of Newark, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio). Hawanna was born September 20, 1943 in Newark, Ohio to the late Gayth Roy and the late Marjorie (Bebout) Sloan.
Hawanna was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, painting and loved animals....
Deborah "Debbie" Hughes
May 21, 2019
A funeral service celebrating the life of Deborah J. “Debbie” Hughes, 66, of Reynoldsburg, will be held on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at the Newark Seventh-day Adventist Church, with Elder Leon Brown, Elder Oswaldo Magana and Pastor Tom Hughes officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 25th from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the church, 701...
Samuel J. Colando
May 20, 2019
A Memorial Mass celebrating the life of Samuel J. Colando, 91, of Heath, formerly of Akron, Ohio, will be held on Friday, June 14, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 164 W. Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44303. Samuel was born in Akron, Ohio on February 25, 1928 to the late Anthony and Mary (Tempenaro) Colando. ...
Stephanie Gwilym
May 15, 2019
Stephanie Ann Gwilym, age 63, of Brownsville and Wildwood, Florida, passed away on May 15, 2019, in Leesburg, Florida. Stephanie was born on February 19, 1956, to James and Janis (Hochradel) Huff in Lancaster, Ohio. Stephanie married Ralph Gwilym on April 17, 1982. Stephanie loved to bake, crochet and knit. She worked at Valu-City and Walmart in Heath, Ohio for...
Brenda Bonkowski
May 14, 2019
Funeral services, celebrating the life of Brenda Deloris Bonkowski, 62, of Buckeye Lake, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2019, in the chapel of The Thornville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Winfield Strout as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Lutheran Reformed Cemetery, Thornville. Brenda passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 14,...
Sherri L. Maynard
May 11, 2019
A funeral service celebrating the life of Sherri L. Maynard, 64, of Cambridge, will be held on Friday, May 17, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kirkersville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service. Burial will follow in Kirkersville Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 285 E. Main Street, Kirkersville on Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00...
Robert Gene Lisk
May 10, 2019
A funeral service celebrating the life of Robert Gene Lisk, 84, of Lancaster, will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Thornville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Daniel Fullen officiating. Burial will follow in Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 56 S. Main Street, Thornville, on Monday,...
Ladonna L. Keener
May 9, 2019
A funeral service celebrating the life of LaDonna L. Keener, 25, of Newark, will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Matt Van Winkle officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark on Tuesday, May 14th, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and...
John David Johnson
May 8, 2019
John David Johnson, age 72, of Heath, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Licking Memorial Hospital. John was born August 1, 1946 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Harry Arthur “Tude” Johnson and the late Hazel Marguerite (Rutter) Cochran.
John worked in maintenance for Ramp Creek Community and Sales. He enjoyed fishing, shooting, going to...
Grayson Nicholas-Cane White
May 7, 2019
Grayson Nicholas-Cane White, infant son of Mary Pamela-Sue Small and Nicholas Jose White, was stillborn on May 7, 2019 at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark.
In addition to his parents, Grayson is survived by his siblings, Aaleeyah Lennex, Dominic Lennex, Jackson Van Vorhis, Joseph Van Vorhis, twin brother, Aiden Tristan Lee White, Paisley Snow White and Avery...
Robert Ward Young
May 7, 2019
A graveside funeral service, celebrating the life of Robert W. Young, 78, of Newark, will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. at Rocky Fork Cemetery, 12969 Techniglas Road, Newark, with Pastor Jeff Smith officiating. Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Rob was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 30, 1940 to...
James Roland Mccullough
May 6, 2019
Funeral services celebrating the life of James Roland McCullough, 92, of Hebron, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2019 in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with his pastor, Brian Harkness as celebrant. Burial with full military honors by the Licking County Veterans Alliance at Kirkersville Cemetery. Roland passed away...
Zachary Allen "Zach" Scranton
May 6, 2019
Zachary Allen “Zach” Scranton, age 32, of Marysville, formerly of Pataskala, passed away on May 6, 2019. Zach was born January 4, 1987 in Columbus, Ohio.
Zach was an avid fan of the Detroit Red Wings hockey team and Michigan State football. He enjoyed music and cars and loved spending time with his family, especially hanging out...
Rosalyn L. Shawler
May 6, 2019
A funeral service celebrating the life of Rosalyn L. Shawler, 76, of Heath, will be held on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Lighthouse Memorial Church, 2600 Walnut Road, Route 79, Millersport, Ohio 43046. Burial will be held on Saturday in Fletcher Cemetery, Fletcher, Ohio. Visitation will be held at the church, two hours prior to the funeral...
Mary K. Harris
May 5, 2019
Mary K. Harris, 85, of Heath, passed away on May 5, 2019 at the Arlington Care Center in Newark. She was born in Licking County on November 19, 1933 to the late Paul and Elsie (Wolfe) Smith. She was a devoted homemaker to her family, and she enjoyed cooking, camping, and playing bingo. Survivors include her children, Willis Edwin (Judy)...
Donald Kenneth Stephenson, Ph.D
May 5, 2019
It is with profound sadness that the family of Dr. Donald Kenneth Stephenson of Newark, Ohio announces his unexpected death at the age of 65. Don passed away in his sleep at home on May 5, 2019. Don was born in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, on August 16, 1953, to the late Walter John and Vera Bernice (Saunders) Stephenson....
Joseph A. Ewing, Sr.
May 3, 2019
A celebration gathering for Joseph A. Ewing, Sr., 61, of Heath, will be held on Sunday, May 12, 2019 from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Infirmary Mound Park, James E. Bradley Senior Center, 4309 Lancaster Rd., Granville. Joseph was born in Zanesville, Ohio on September 11, 1957 to the late Raymond Samuel and Loretta June (Hartman) Ewing. He passed away...