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.
Terry Lee Lines
Aug 7, 2017
Terry Lee Lines, 64, of St. Louis, Missouri, formerly of Pataskala, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 7, 2017. He was born June 5, 1953 in Newark, the son of the late William M. and Shirley Lines Heskett. He was a graduate of Licking Heights H.S., class of 1971. Terry was an avid Pro-Am bowler, where he...
James Carpenter
Aug 6, 2017
A Funeral Mass, celebrating the life of James Hershal Carpenter, 91, of Thornville, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2017, in the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Somerset, with Rev. Fr. Stephen Carmody as celebrant, and the Rev. Deacon Gene Dawson. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Somerset.James died Sunday, August 6, 2017, in Lancaster, following...
Mildred "Millie" Smith
Aug 4, 2017
A funeral service celebrating the life of Mildred Millie Smith, age 79, of Thornville, will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Thornville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Jeremy Shank officiating. Burial will follow at Obetz Cemetery. Millie was born in Williamson, WV on April 17, 1938 to the late John...
Donald Ross Dawson, Sr.
Aug 1, 2017
A funeral service, celebrating the life of Donald Ross Dawson, Sr., age 82, of Newark, will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Sowards officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville St., Newark, one hour prior to the funeral service on Saturday, from 2:00...
Mervin G. "Merv" Bartholow
Jul 25, 2017
A memorial service celebrating the life of Mervin G. Merv Bartholow, age 75, of Heath, will be held on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at , with Pastor Brian Harkness officiating.Merv was born in Lisbon, Ohio on November 25, 1941 to the late Glen and Loretta (Farmer) Bartholow. He passed away at Licking Memorial Hospital on July 25,...
Donald A. Able
Jul 23, 2017
Donald A. Able, age 71, of Thornville, passed away on July 23, 2017 at the Pickering House in Lancaster. He was born in McCloud, California on July 5, 1946 to the late Jesse D. Able, Sr. and Virginia (Ball) Able, who survives. Donald proudly served his country in the United States Army. Prior to retirement, he was a foundry worker...
Ronald Carl Grolemund, Jr.
Jul 23, 2017
Ronald Carl Grolemund, Jr., age 62, of Newark, passed away on July 23, 2017 at his residence while surrounded by his loving family. Ronald was born in St. Charles, MO on November 8, 1954 to the late Ronald C. Grolemund, Sr. and Emma (Hiatt) Kruel. Ronald proudly served his country in the United States Army. Prior to retirement, he was...
Lewis Wolfe
Jul 23, 2017
Lewis Spencer Lewi Wolfe passed away peacefully at Riverside Methodist Hospital on July 23, 2017. Lewi was born April 23, 1952 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Beryl and Ruby (Hayman) Wolfe. His family relocated to Hebron, Ohio in 1955 and he graduated from Lakewood H.S., class of 1970. Lewi married Elizabeth Lissa Simmons in 1977 and together they raised two...
Dorothy Ballenger
Jul 20, 2017
Dorothy L. Ballenger, 91, of Zanesville, died July 20, 2017, following an extended illness. She was born August 3, 1925, in Lancaster, the daughter of Ralph and Annabelle (Yontz) Arnett.She worked as a early childhood teacher and then as a nurse aide. She completed an Associates Degree in early childhood education from Ohio State University. After retirement, she enjoyed reading,...
Helen E. Perry
Jul 20, 2017
A funeral service celebrating the life of Helen E. Perry, age 61, of Newark, will be held on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. at Newark Free Will Baptist Church, 37 N. Westmoor Ave., Newark, with Pastor Matt Bryant officiating. Burial will follow at Wilson Cemetery. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the funeral service...
Donald Kristoff
Jul 16, 2017
Kristoff, Donald K. 82, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2017 at Selma Markowitz Hospice Care Center. Don was a Korean War, Air Force Veteran. He was born to the late Julius & Florence (Kuhns) in Cross Creek Twp., PA. He is survived by his wife Diane (Schiller);four sisters Evelyn, Bernice, Joan & Carole;son Keith (Lori) & daughter Kim; stepchildren...
Ricky Lee Simcoe
Jul 15, 2017
A memorial service celebrating the life of Ricky Lee Simcoe, age 63, of Hebron, will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, at the Kirkersville home of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service with Pastor Mike Roddy officiating. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. prior to the service. Rick was born August 26, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio to the...
Donald Lee Berry
Jul 15, 2017
A funeral service celebrating the life of Donald Lee Berry, age 88, of Granville, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 19, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Hartsough officiating. Burial will take place in Wilson Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in...
Frances Lovell
Jul 14, 2017
A graveside service celebrating the life of Frances Lovell, age 84, of Heath, will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, at Newark Memorial Gardens with Pastor Anthony Payton officiating. Frances was born January 22, 1933 in Auburn, Indiana to the late Paul and Mildred (Woodcox) Kawalski. She passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017 at the Flint...
Arthur Byrd
Jul 12, 2017
Arthur G. Byrd, Jr, 85, of Hebron, died July 12, 2017, following a brief illness. He was born January 18, 1932 in Newark, the son of the late Arthur G. and Mildred Naomi (Richards) Byrd. He was a graduate of Hebron H.S., class of 1949. He was a long time employee of Kaiser Aluminum, and was known around Hebron for...