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.
Bryan James "Frog" Luther
Aug 8, 2019
Bryan James “Frog” Luther, age 57, of St. Louisville, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Frog was born September 14, 1961 in Newark, Ohio to the late Jack Luther and Judy (Burkam) Bush.
Frog was a veteran of the United States Army. He was very hard working...
Carl Henry Mcfarland
Aug 8, 2019
A funeral service celebrating the life of Carl Henry McFarland, age 63, of Newark, will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.
Carl was born January 18, 1956 in Newark,...
Sandra L. "Sandy" Foor
Aug 8, 2019
A graveside service celebrating the life of Sandra L. “Sandy” Foor, age 74, of Etna, will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, at Pataskala Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, August 12, at the Kirkersville Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral Home, 285 East Main Street in Kirkersville.
Sandy was born November 10,...
William Edgar Wright
Aug 5, 2019
Funeral services, celebrating the life of William E. Wright, 74, of Hebron, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2019, in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service with Clifford Mason as celebrant. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Glen Rest Memorial Estates, Reynoldsburg. Bill died early Monday, August...
Oscar Askoff
Aug 5, 2019
Oscar Askoff, age 89, of Kirkersville, went to be with the Lord Monday, August 5, 2019 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. Oscar was born August 14, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Eli and Tema Askoff.
Oscar’s family immigrated to the United States from Yugoslavia by way of Ellis Island. He was a proud veteran of...
Phillip Gregory "Greg" Asselin
Aug 3, 2019
Phillip Gregory “Greg” Asselin, age 59, of Newark, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Licking Memorial Hospital. Greg was born November 5, 1959 in Middletown, Ohio to the late Joseph Robert and Joyce Arlene (Loop) Asselin.
Greg was a 1978 graduate of Heath High School and then entered the United States Army where he served...
William Leslie Wheeler
Aug 3, 2019
William Leslie Wheeler, 84, of Newark, passed away at his residence in Newark on August 3, 2019. He was born in East Fultonham, Ohio on February 6, 1935 to the late Philip S. and Gertrude (Markle) Wheeler. Private services will be held for the family at Maple Grove Cemetery, Granville, with military honors observed by the Licking County Veteran’s Alliance....
Dustin Jay Spence
Aug 2, 2019
A funeral service celebrating the life of Dustin Jay Spence, 30, of New Lexington, will be held on Friday, August 9, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Thornville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Dave Helser officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery, Glenford. Family and friends may call at the funeral, 56 S. Main Street, Thornville,...
Kelli Lynn Mettler
Aug 1, 2019
Kelli Lynn Mettler, 43 of Newark, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. Kelli was born in Newark on December 24, 1975; the daughter of the later Gary Garrabrant Sr. and Laura (Wilson) Wunder. She attended Newark City Schools, and had worked cleaning houses. She enjoyed crafts, Angels, Dreamsicles and other Americiana items. She...
Ruth Ella Moran
Jul 31, 2019
Ruth Ella Moran, 78, of Newark, passed away at her residence on July 31, 2019, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Delaware, Ohio on April 7, 1941 to the late William Edward and Mary Jeanette (Fleming) Phelps. Ruth was a devoted homemaker to her family. She was a former member of the Newark Eagles Lodge and...
Edward Robert Ervin
Jul 29, 2019
A memorial visitation, celebrating the life of Edward Robert Ervin, Jr., 50, of Thornville, will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Services. Ed died suddenly on July 29, 2019, while visiting with family in Rhode Island. He was born in Columbus, on...
James Walter Cormican
Jul 28, 2019
A funeral service celebrating the life of James Walter Cormican, 62, of Newark, will be held on Friday, August 2, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hebron Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service with Pastor Orrey McFarland officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 108 N. 7th Street, Hebron, on Friday,...
Donald Rogers Houk
Jul 28, 2019
A funeral service for Donald Rogers Houk will be held at 2pm, on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at the Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home in Newark. Reverend Robert McGee will officiate. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Granville. Friends may call from 1pm, until the 2pm, service time at the funeral home. Mr. Houk, age 90, of Newark,...
Catherine E. Allen
Jul 28, 2019
Allen, Catherine (Bocook) age 104 October 11, 1914 - July 28, 2019 A Mass of Christian Burial for Catherine (Bocook) Allen, will be celebrated at 11am, on Friday, August 2, 2019, at Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, 6440 S. High Street, on the grounds of St. Joseph Cemetery with Father William A. Hritsko, Celebrant. Friends will be received from 10:30am,...
Lawrence Michael Bishop
Jul 28, 2019
A funeral mass for Lawrence Michael Bishop, 78, of Thornville, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Buckeye Lake, with Rev. Father William Hritsko as celebrant. Larry passed away on Sunday July, 28, 2019, in Columbus, following a brief illness. He was born in New Lexington, on June 28,...
Edward J. Greenwald, Jr.
Jul 25, 2019
A graveside funeral service celebrating the life of Edward J. Greenwald, Jr., 69, of Newark, will be held on Monday, July 29, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Newark Memorial Gardens with Pastor Anthony Peyton officiating. Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 28, 2019, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m....
James A. "Jim" Hill
Jul 23, 2019
A funeral service celebrating the life of James A. “Jim” Hill, 62, of Pataskala, will be held on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. at the Kirkersville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor William C. Lavely officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 285 E. Main Street, Kirkersville, on Sunday, from 2:00 to 5:00...
Betty Ann Hiser
Jul 23, 2019
Betty Ann Hiser, age 88, of Newark, passed away on July 23, 2019 at Altercare Newark North. Betty was born July 10, 1931 in Oak Hill, West Virginia to the late Ryland and Agnes (Bowyer) Toombs.
Betty was employed with Duff’s Smorgasbord for many years as a hostess. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting and gardening and loved taking...
Donald Herbert Emrick
Jul 21, 2019
A funeral service celebrating the life of Donald Herbert Emrick, 79, of Heath, will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Linnwood Baptist Church, 8627 National Rd., Thornville, with Pastor Glen West officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the funeral service on Thursday, from...
Denise A. Engle
Jul 19, 2019
Denise A. Engle, age 66, of Newark, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019 at Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center. Denise was born July 14, 1953 in Eloise, Michigan to the late Joseph Lawrence and Marion Margaret (Vereecks) Compeau.
Denise was a homemaker and enjoyed coloring, bottle painting, listening to books on tape and hanging out...