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.
Elijah Jay Smith
Feb 29, 2024
Elijah Jay Smith, 20, of Newark, died suddenly on Thursday, February 29, 2024, from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident in Columbus. He was born May 20, 2003, in Clovis, California, the son of Charles Robert Smith and Jennifer Lee (Pike) Smith.
Eli was a graduate of Lakewood H.S., class of 2021. He was employed as...
Regina G. Mcartor
Feb 28, 2024
Regina G. (Church) McArtor, age 77, of Thornville, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Altercare of Thornville. She was born October 13, 1946, in Five Forks, West Virginia to the late Fred S. and Mavadean (Wilson) Church. Regina was a 1964 graduate of Lakewood High School and then earned her bachelor's degree at The Ohio State University. She began...
Norma Jean Blakely
Feb 26, 2024
A visitation celebrating the life of Norma Jean Blakely, 75, of Etna, will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Kirkersville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, 285 E. Main Street, Kirkersville. Norma was born in Ohio on December 4, 1948, and passed away at Mt. Carmel East on February 26,...
Sharron Kay West
Feb 25, 2024
A graveside funeral service, celebrating the life of Sharron Kay West, 83, of Zanesville, will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Kirkersville Cemetery with Pastor Brian Harkness officiating. Sharron was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 10, 1940 to the late Robert and Miriam (Little) Harper. She passed away at Arlington Care Center in Newark...
Donna Jean Anderson
Feb 24, 2024
Donna Anderson, 96, passed away surrounded by family on February 24, 2024. Born on a farm in Ohio in 1927 to Fred and Marie Sterrett, she earned a BA in Education from Muskingum College, and later an MA from Michigan State University. She married WWII war veteran George Anderson in 1949 and bucked the culture of the 1950’s by...
Melvin "Gene" Loudermilk
Feb 24, 2024
Melvin E. “Gene” Loudermilk, 74, of Newark, passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital on February 24, 2024. He was born in Clintonville, WV on January 31, 1950 to the late Arvel D. and Reneda G. (Blankenship) Loudermilk. Gene proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Prior to retirement, Gene worked in the construction...
Lois P. Singleton
Feb 24, 2024
A Homegoing Service celebrating the life of Lois Patricia Singleton, 82, of Newark, will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, with Rev. Clifton R. Kilpatrick officiating. Burial will be held at Cedar Hill Cemetery at a later date, where she will be buried with her husband, John Wesley Singleton. Visitation...
Mary Lou Saylor
Feb 23, 2024
A memorial service celebrating the life of Mary Lou Saylor, 85, of Newark, will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Brian Humphreys officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, one hour prior to the memorial service on Saturday, from 10:00 to 11:00...
Christine Tomchek
Feb 22, 2024
Christine Tomchek, age 67, of Newark, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Embassy of Newark. Christine was born June 17, 1956 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to the late Andrew and Stella (Baszak) Tomchek.
Christine was of Catholic faith and was recently confirmed. She loved music.
She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law,...
James Earl Young
Feb 22, 2024
A funeral service celebrating the life of James Earl “Jimmy” Young, age 73, of Newark, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27, at Truth Tabernacle with Pastor Greg Sheets officiating. Burial will take place in Kirkersville Cemetery. Friends may call from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service at the church, 1371 Sportsman Club Road NW in...
John Wesley Singleton
Feb 22, 2024
A Homegoing Service, celebrating the life of John Wesley Singleton, 85, of Newark, will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Rev. Clifton R. Kilpatrick officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery with military honors observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Visitation will be held at the funeral...
Frederick Harlan Ballard
Feb 17, 2024
Frederick Harlan Ballard, age 76, of Pataskala, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. Fred was born May 8, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Harlan Anthony and Alta Liddie (Frederick) Ballard.
A veteran of the United States Air Force, Fred faithfully served his country in the Vietnam War. He...
Charles W. "Chuck" Wilhelm, Sr.
Feb 16, 2024
A funeral service celebrating the life of Charles W. “Chuck” Wilhelm, Sr., 77, of Newark, will be held on Friday, February 23, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, with Pastor Wes Humble officiating. Burial will follow in Newark Memorial Gardens, with military honors observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Visitation will be held at the...
Victoria L. "Vickie" Lovell
Feb 15, 2024
A funeral service celebrating the life of Victoria L. “Vickie” Lovell, 66, of Newark, will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, with Pastor Cory Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Newark Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, on Monday, February 19th from...
Rebecca S. "Becky" Patterson
Feb 11, 2024
A funeral service to celebrate the life of Rebecca S. “Becky” Patterson, 71, of Thornville, will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Thornville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Brian Harkness officiating. Burial will be held at Jacksontown Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held at the funeral home,...
Sandra Lynn "Sandy" Porter
Feb 11, 2024
Sandra Lynn “Sandy” Porter, age 85, of Granville, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024.
Sandy was born July 13, 1938 in Mount Vernon, Ohio to the late Glenn Alvin “Bill” Moreland and the late Eldora Ellen (Rector) Moreland. She was a 1956 graduate of Centerburg High School. Sandy was employed with Diebold for 10 years. A...
Michael John Rooney
Feb 10, 2024
A private graveside service for Michael John Rooney, age 75, of Hebron, will take place at Licking Cemetery with Clifford Mason as celebrant. Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance.
Michael was born June 21, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Charles Terrence and Mary Jane (Hiner) Rooney. He passed away peacefully...
Alice Ann Cleghon
Feb 9, 2024
A funeral service celebrating the life of Alice Ann Cleghon, age 79, of Thornville, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, at the Thornville Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service with Pastor Evan Saunders officiating. Burial will take place in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Lancaster.
Friends may call from 11 a.m.-1 p.m....
Viola Shimp
Feb 8, 2024
Sarah Viola Shimp, 100, formerly of Baltimore, passed away early Thursday, February 8, 2024. She was born December 9, 1923, in Fairfield County, the daughter of the late Floyd and Tessa L. (Fausnaugh) Good. She worked for many years in food service at SW Licking Schools.
She is survived by her daughter Shirley (James) Wears, her son...