Remembering Loved Ones Local Obituaries

Apr 7, 2024

A visitation, honoring the life of Marjorie Irene Sperry, 101, formerly of Hebron, will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, 285 E. Main St. in Kirkersville; with private burial to follow in the North lawn Memory Gardens, Westerville.

Apr 6, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Sandra L. “Sandy” Hanna, 75, of Newark, will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, with Pastor Dave Mason officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, on Friday, April 12th from 5:00...

Apr 6, 2024

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Winifred T. “Winnie” (Kelley) King, age 91, of Thornville, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 5133 Walnut Road in Buckeye Lake with Father Michael Nimocks officiating. Burial will follow at Lutheran Reformed Cemetery, Thornville.

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Apr 5, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Donna Jean Dennison, 86, of Millersport, will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Hebron chapel of Hoskinson Funeral Home, with Pastor Wes Humble officiating. Burial will follow in Obetz Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 108 N. Seventh Street, Hebron, one hour prior to...

Apr 5, 2024

Judith Ann "Judy" (Sainsbury) Vanoster, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, in Newark following a brief illness.

Judy was born on April 28, 1951, in Newark, the daughter of the late Ralph Levi and Norma (Boley) Sainsbury. She was a graduate of Lakewood High School, class of 1969.  She worked in the housekeeping department at Chapel...

Apr 2, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Robert Leroy “Bob” Romine, age 86, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, at the Church of God of Licking County with Sister Donna Romine officiating. Burial will follow in Lutheran Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, April 5, at the church,...

Mar 28, 2024

Dean Richard Hoffer, 53, of Newark, passed away on March 28, 2024, at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated by Hospice of Central Ohio. He was born in Newark, Ohio on April 4, 1970 to the late Richard L. Hoffer and Ricky M. (Welker) Widebrook, who survives. Dean enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his...

Mar 27, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Dillon Lee Dunlap, age 79, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Bryan Moore officiating.  Burial will take place in Wilson Cemetery where military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance.

Friends may call from...

Mar 27, 2024

Lonnie Clifford Maynard, 71, passed away March 27,2024 in Pataskala, Ohio. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 4-6pm at Hoskinson Funeral Home, 285 E. Main St, Kirkersville, Ohio. It was Lonnie’s wish that we do not mourn in sadness, but reminisce with laughter and smiles. Psalms 147:3 – “He heals the broken-hearted and binds...

Mar 27, 2024

In loving memory of Barbara Sue Williamson, who graced this world with her presence on November 6, 1949. With heavy hearts, we announce her unexpected passing at Samaritan Hospital on March 27, 2024, at the age of 74.

A lifelong Ohio girl, Barbara Sue was a beacon of light in the lives of all who knew her....

Mar 26, 2024

David Edward Wray, 63, of Newark, passed away on March 26, 2024 at the Embassy of Newark. He was born in Newark, Ohio on November 16, 1960 to the late Charles Ernest and Louise (Simon) Wray. Prior to retirement, David worked in the landscaping business for many years. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping, rock collecting and campfire cooking. David was...

Mar 26, 2024

Funeral Services, celebrating the life of Henry Dale Porter, 81, of Hebron, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 2, 2024,  in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with Clifford Mason as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Licking Cemetery, Hebron.  Friends may call on Monday evening, April 1, 2024 from 6-8...

Mar 24, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Roy A. Wickham, 76, of Newark, will be held on Friday, March 29, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Ethan Allen officiating. Burial will follow in Lutheran Cemetery, where military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veteran’s Alliance. Visitation will be held at the funeral...

Mar 21, 2024

Annette Carol "Kochensparger" DiNardo was born on August 25, 1959, she gained her Angel wings on March 21, 2024. Annette was a sister to David "Brenda Russell" Kochensparger, Tim Kochensparger and Carrie "Kenny" Kochensparger-Moss, a mother to Vincent D. DiNardo and Nilla A. DiNardo and grandmother to Erica. She will be missed dearly by special friends Jon Dunham, Robin Thompson...

Mar 20, 2024

Ashlea M. Harlow, 39, of Newark, passed away on March 20, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Newark, Ohio on January 2, 1985 to John K. and Brenda L. (Brown) Harlow. Ashlea graduated with honors from Millersport High School and continued her education at The Ohio State University where she earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in social...

Mar 20, 2024

Funeral services, celebrating the life of Charles Steven “Steve” Patterson, 75, of Jacksontown, will be held on Tuesday evening, March 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Thornville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Brian Harkness as celebrant. The family will receive friends from 4-6:00 p.m. immediately preceding the services at the funeral...

Mar 19, 2024

Dennis L. Lavender, age 76 of Thornville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 5, 1947, at Ft. Bragg, NC. Dennis graduated in 1966 from Southern High School in Baltimore, MD. A proud veteran who served in the US Air Force from 1966 to 1970. His service included...

Mar 19, 2024

Ericia Michelle Price, 46, of Newark, passed away on March 19, 2024 at Mt. Carmel East. She was born in Newark, Ohio on June 4, 1977 to the late Michael Lynn Lanning and Cynthia Kay (Ray) Swartz, who survive. Ericia was a devoted homemaker to her family. She enjoyed playing bingo, taking walks, motorcycling, going to concerts, spending time outdoors...

Mar 18, 2024

A funeral service celebrating the life of Melinda Sue “Mindy” Snyder, age 60, of Zanesville, will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22, at the Thornville Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service.

Friends may call from 3-5 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 56 South Main Street in Thornville.

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Mar 17, 2024

Dorothy M. "Dottie" Warrell passed away on March 17, 2024 at age 93. She was born January 24, 1931 to Arthur Nels Sogaard and Marie Louise Johnson at the Sundown farm in Minnesota. Dottie was baptized and a member of Sundown Lutheran Church. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1949, attended the Lamberton Teacher Training Department 1949-1950, and...