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.
Carol Lynn Smith
May 8, 2024
Carol Lynn Smith of Newark, passed away on May 8, 2024 with family by her side. She was born on January 15,1961 in Lancaster, Ohio to Paul and Donna (Weintritt) Miller. Lynn was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and compassionate nurse, who faced her battle against pancreatic cancer with incredible strength and courage.
Throughout her three-year...
James Bradley Bowling
May 8, 2024
James Bradley “Butch” Bowling, age 76, of Thornville, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Fairfield Medical Center. Butch was born August 3, 1947 in Holden, West Virginia to the late John and Arti Mae (Belcher) Bowling.
Butch was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving in Vietnam. He loved trucking and was a...
Leslie Ann Ragsdale
May 7, 2024
Leslie A. Ragsdale, 71, of Newark, passed away at her residence on May 7, 2024. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 11, 1952 to the late Jack and Mildred (Cherrington) Mellon. Prior to retirement, she was an auditor with the State of Ohio for 30 years. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include her...
Stephanie Ann Cremeans
May 6, 2024
A funeral service celebrating the life of Stephanie Ann Cremeans, 58, of Thornville, will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, May 14th at the Thornville Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral Home. Family and friends may call on Monday, May 13th from 4-7pm at the funeral home, 56 South Main Street in Thornville. Stephanie will be buried in the Lutheran...
Bradley Grant Prince
May 3, 2024
Bradley Grant Prince, 43, of Newark, passed away at his residence on May 3, 2024. He was born in Newark, Ohio on December 2, 1980 to the late Brian G. Prince and Nancy L. (Pound) Proctor, who survives. Bradley worked at many restaurants over the years. He was a devoted husband, enjoyed playing video games, watching movies, collected crystals, but...
Harry L. Wolfe
May 3, 2024
Harry L. Wolfe, age 82, of Newark, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born October 24, 1941 in Newark, Ohio.
Harry retired from ODOT where he had been a Supervisor. He was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Newark. An avid fisherman, he also enjoyed...
Lesa J. Hinson
May 2, 2024
Lesa J. Hinson, 63, of Millersport, passed away on May 2, 2024 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, operated by Hospice of Central Ohio. She was born in Newark, Ohio on June 22, 1961 to the late Arthur C. and Marian M. Davis. Prior to retirement, Lesa worked at Blessed Sacrament School in Newark for many years. She was a...
James Mitchell Howell
May 1, 2024
Funeral services celebrating the life of James Mitchell Howell, 84, of Pataskala, will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2024, in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service. The family will receive friends on Friday from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the Funeral at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home, 285 E...
Mildred Louise Ray
Apr 29, 2024
Funeral services, celebrating the life of Mildred Louise Ray, 85, of Pataskala, will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2024, in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral at the funeral home, 285 E. Main...
Carolyn L. Mcpherson
Apr 29, 2024
A Mass of Christian Burial for Carolyn L. McPherson, 81, of Hebron, will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 5133 Walnut Road, Buckeye Lake, Ohio, with Father David Sizemore as Celebrant. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the Funeral Mass on Saturday, from...
Karen S. Agnew
Apr 29, 2024
Karen S. Agnew, 76, of Newark, passed away on April 29, 2024 at the Laurels of Heath. She was born in Zanesville, Ohio on August 21, 1947. Prior to retirement, Karen was a Licensed Practical Nurse at Newark Heathcare Center for over 20 years. She was a member of the Heath Church of Christ and was a member of the...
Dana Wesley Burns
Apr 28, 2024
Funeral services celebrating the life of Dana Wesley Burns, 55, of Etna, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2024, in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with burial to follow in the Kirkersville Cemetery. There will be light refreshments served at the Kirkersville Methodist Church immediately following the burial. ...
Donald E. Livingston
Apr 27, 2024
Donald “Don” Eugene Livingston, 67, passed away peacefully in Newark on April 27th, 2024, after a yearlong battle with cancer.
A son of Ralph and Hazel (Rissler), Don was born December 3, 1956, in Newark, Ohio. He grew up surrounded by his three brothers and older sister and during childhood earned the nickname “Bunk”. He graduated from...
Mary L. Alspach
Apr 26, 2024
A funeral service celebrating the life of Mary L. Alspach, 87, of Thornville, will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 11, 2024 with Pastor Doug Lynn officiating at Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service. Friends may call from 1:00 - 2:00 pm prior to the service at the funeral home, 56 South Main Street, Thornville. Mary Passed away peacefully...
James Lee Landrum
Apr 24, 2024
A memorial service celebrating the life of James Lee “Jim” Landrum, age 77, of Somerset, will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, at the Kirkersville Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service. Friends may call from 3-6 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 285 East Main Street in Kirkersville.
Jim was...
James Luther Hamilton
Apr 22, 2024
After a long illness, but surrounded by family and friends, James Luther Hamilton (Jim) went to be with his Lord on April 22, 2024. James was born on May 19, 1944, deep in the coal mining hills of Hellier, Kentucky. James is preceded in death by his parents Lark and Ethel (Bartley) Hamilton, and three infant sisters, Nancy, Mazel, and...
Joel R. Shamblin
Apr 22, 2024
A funeral service celebrating the life of Joel R. Shamblin, 80, of Thornville, will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Thornville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service with Pastor Keith Sjostrand officiating. Burial will follow in Community Gardens in Somerset. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 56 S. Main Street, Thornville,...
George Blackburn
Apr 22, 2024
George Blackburn, age 71, of Newark, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at St. Ann’s Hospital in Columbus. George was born August 1, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Harold George Blackburn and the late Nellie Belle (Barcus) Blackburn Sharrow.
A veteran of the United States Navy, George faithfully served his country during the Vietnam...
Terry A. Brown
Apr 17, 2024
A funeral service celebrating the life of Terry A. Brown, age 73, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Rev. James E. Workman, Jr., pastor at Wings of Hope Tabernacle.
Friends may call from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home,...
David Eugene Kochensparger
Apr 16, 2024
A visitation celebrating the life of David Eugene Kochensparger, 63, of Mt. Perry, will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Thornville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, 56 S. Main Street, Thornville. David was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 12, 1961 to the late David E....