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.
Joann R. May
Apr 15, 2024
Joann R. "Cookie" May, age 77, of Brownsville, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 in her home with her family by her side. She was born August 21, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Elmer J. and Mary Jo (Rabourn) Higgins. A graduate of Marion-Franklin High School in Columbus, Ohio. Cookie loved all animals and was particularly fond of...
Steven Paul Elkins
Apr 15, 2024
January 20, 1971 to April 15, 2024
Steven Paul Elkins passed away unexpectedly on April 15, 2024 after a 6-month battle with lung cancer. He was born in Long Beach, CA to William A. Elkins and Carol J. (Link) Elkins. He grew up in Orange County, CA and relocated to Columbus, OH in 1997 to be close...
Susan L. Dunlap
Apr 14, 2024
A memorial service celebrating the life Susan L. Dunlap, 63, of Newark, will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, with Pastor Wes Humble officiating. Susan was born on September 4, 1960 in Newark, Ohio to the late Rowland Wendall Dunlap and Joyce J. (Henry) Dunlap, who...
Brian Keith Williamson
Apr 12, 2024
Brian Keith Williamson, age 59, of Buckeye Lake, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at his home following a brief illness. Brian was born December 15, 1964 in Columbus, Ohio to Paul Arthur Williamson, Sr. and Ramona Lavella (Parker) Williamson.
Brian was a trim carpenter and was self-employed. He enjoyed building furniture and collecting coins and...
Melvin Shane Stevenson
Apr 10, 2024
Shane Stevenson, 77, of Thornville, passed away April 10, 2024 in Newark following an extended illness. He was born April 4, 1947 in Columbus, the son of the late Ralph E and Nada (Jackson) Stevenson. He served honorably in the US Army in Vietnam. Shane was a “car guy”, and worked as foreman at Roush Honda Autobody in Westerville for...
Annabelle Elswick
Apr 10, 2024
Funeral services, celebrating the life of Annabelle Elswick, 83, of Hebron, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in the chapel of the Thornville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with her pastor Jerry Carpenter as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Dew Cemetery, near Corning. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from...
Marjorie Irene Sperry
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.
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Sandra L. "Sandy" Hanna
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...
Winifred T. "Winnie" King
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.
Visitation...
Judith Ann Vanoster
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...
Donna Jean Dennison
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...
Robert Leroy Romine
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,...
Dean Richard Hoffer
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...
Barbara Sue Williamson
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....
Dillon Lee Dunlap
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...
Lonnie Clifford Maynard
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...
Henry Dale Porter
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...
David Edward Wray
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...
Roy A. Wickham
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...
Annette Carol "Kochensparger" Dinardo
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...