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.
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...
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,...
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...
Beulah Florence Sheppard
Jul 11, 2017
Beulah Florence Sheppard, age 73, of Buckeye Lake, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio). Beulah was born April 9, 1944 in Coshocton, Ohio to the late Richard and Mary Florence (Lanham) McDonald. She had been employed by Goodwill, Wendys, McDonalds and retired from Burger King. She enjoyed...
Janice Pendexter
Jul 10, 2017
Janice Welker Pendexter, age 85, formerly of Newark, died suddenly on July 10, 2017 at her home. She was born May 13, 1932 in Newark,, Ohio to the late Gladys Mae (Dutcher) and W. Harold Welker. She was a graduate of Newark High School class of 1951. In 1957, Janice started her over 30 years of service with Western Electric/Lucent...
Janice Welker Pendexter
Jul 10, 2017
Janice Welker Pendexter, age 85, formerly of Newark, died suddenly on July 10, 2017 at her home. She was born May 13, 1932 in Newark,, Ohio to the late Gladys Mae (Dutcher) and W. Harold Welker. She was a graduate of Newark High School class of 1951. In 1957, Janice started her over 30 years of service with Western Electric/Lucent...
George T. Lawson
Jul 7, 2017
George Thomas Lawson, 74, of Newark, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017, at his residence, following an extended illness.He was born March 19, 1943, in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of the late William and Eva (Cantrell) Lawson. George was a 20 year veteran of the US Air Force, served honorably during the Vietnam Era, and had retired from the US...
John Wayne Moran
Jul 5, 2017
A memorial visitation and service for John W. Moran, 63, of Buckeye Lake, will be held starting at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, July 15, 2017, in the chapel of The HEBRON home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, 108 N 7th Street in Hebron. John passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in Newark following an extended illness. He was...
Bessie Lucille "Lucy" Bebout
Jul 5, 2017
Bessie Lucille Lucy Bebout, age 84, of Newark, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Heath Nursing Care Center. Lucy was born April 7, 1933 in Rocky Fork, Ohio to the late Harry and Nellie (Keaser) Cunningham. With five children, Lucy was a busy homemaker and enjoyed cooking (she was known for her delicious Apple Dumplings), canning from her...
Ronald L. Young
Jul 3, 2017
Ronald L. Young, age 77, of Newark, passed away on July 3, 2017 at the Heath Nursing Care Center. Ron was born January 16, 1940 in Newark, Ohio to the late Robert and Peggy Iva (Ashman) Young. Ron had formerly been a cab driver for Yellow Cab and had also worked at the Route 37 Truckstop. He operated Youngs Trash...
Byrdell G. Kempf
Jul 2, 2017
Byrdell Birdie Kempf, 84, of Galion, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2017 after a brief illness. He was born in Galion on May 29, 1933 to the late Vincent and Amanda (Verhoff) Kempf. He was married to Gretchen (Schmitt) Kempf, who preceded him in death, January 1998.A sports enthusiast, Byrdell was a life-long Detroit Tigers and Ohio State...
Virgil Lee Anderson
Jul 2, 2017
A funeral service celebrating the life of Virgil Lee Anderson, age 95, of Denton, Texas, formerly of Buckeye Lake, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 7, at the Lighthouse Memorial Church, 2600 Walnut Road, Millersport, with Pastor Bill Beard officiating. Burial will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Friday at Rose Hill Burial Park in Springfield with...
Mary Elizabeth Thomas
Jul 1, 2017
A homegoing service celebrating the life of Mary Elizabeth Boo-tee (Garland) Thomas, age 92, of Newark, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Minister Marie Shackleford officiating. Burial will take place in Newark Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, July 7, at the funeral home, 179...
Ellen Marie Small
Jun 30, 2017
Funeral services, celebrating the life of Ellen Marie Small, 69, of Newark, will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, July 3, 2017, in the chapel of The HEBRON home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service. Burial will follow in Lutheran Cemetery on Linnville Pike. Ellen passed away peacefully on Friday morning, June 30, 2017, in Newark. She was born...
Shirley Rorrer
Jun 30, 2017
Shirley Ann Rorrer, 73, of Hebron, passed away after an extended illness on June 30, 2017. She was born October 12, 1943 in Columbus to the late J.P. and Thelma Morgan. Shirley had a career working in restaurants and retired as a manager with the Trout Club in Newark. In her earlier days, Shirley enjoyed roller skating and playing baseball....