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.
Kellie L. Price
Aug 24, 2023
A funeral service will be held 10 AM, Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Hoskinson Funeral Home 285 East Main Street, Kirkersville, OH 43033 with burial immediately following at Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-8 PM, Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Hoskinson Funeral Home. Kellie L. (Fisher) Price, age 56 of Hebron, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, August 24, 2023,...
Shirley Mae Tisdale
Aug 23, 2023
Shirley Mae Tisdale, 74 of Heath passed away on August 23, 2023 at the OSU James Hospital in Columbus. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 29, 1949 to the late Dale and Norma (Crego) Peters. After retirement, Shirley was a restoration specialist, restoring antiques and collectibles. She enjoyed automatons, restoring antique porcelain dolls, yarn spinning and restoring and...
John Jefferson Garber
Aug 23, 2023
John Jefferson Garber, age 65, of Heath, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Licking Memorial Hospital.
John was born June 1, 1958 in Cambridge, Ohio to the late Harold and Annalee (English) Garber. He was very musically inclined and loved to play the keyboard, which included many classical pieces that he played by ear....
John David Holtsberry
Aug 23, 2023
John David Holtsberry, 78, of Hebron, passed away suddenly on August 23, 2023, at his home. He was born December 21, 1944 in Newark, the son of the late Lawrence and Lulu(Turner) Holtsberry. He was a graduate of Lakewood H.S., class of 1962, Bowling Green State University 1969, with a degree in Education. He taught school and coached Volleyball and...
Barbara Arlinda Willingham
Aug 23, 2023
A funeral service celebrating the life of Barbara Arlinda Willingham, 79, of Columbus, will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, with Pastor Wes Humble officiating. Burial will be held at a later date at Newark Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, on...
Zelma May Brown
Aug 21, 2023
Zelma May (Hupp) Brown, 93 of Thornville, passed away August 21, 2023. Until she could no longer dwell independently, Zelma lived, worshipped, worked (BancOhio and County Savings), volunteered, and shared her friendship, gifts and talents with many friends and neighbors, organizations and groups in Thornville and Perry County.
Zelma was an avid gardener and loved to travel,...
Linda Lou Eveland
Aug 20, 2023
A graveside service celebrating the life of Linda Lou Eveland, age 74, of Newark, will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 26, at New Lexington Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Friday, August 25, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.
Linda was born February...
Thelma Faye Nelson
Aug 18, 2023
Thelma F. Nelson, 86, formerly of Millersport, passed away early Friday, August 18, 2023 following an extended illness. She was born June 28, 1937 in Galloway, the daughter of the late Richard and Zelma (Roberts) Smith.
She worked both for Schottenstein Corporation and Ziegler Tire.
Thelma enjoyed gardening, reading, playing cards and socializing with family...
Geneva E. Black
Aug 17, 2023
A Homegoing Service for Geneva E. Black, 92, of Heath, will be held on Friday, August 25, 2023 at 12:00 Noon at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Pound officiating. Burial will follow in Newark Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, August 24th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Geneva was born in...
Charles A. "Buck" Spangler
Aug 16, 2023
Charles A. “Buck” Spangler, 85, of Heath, passed away on August 16, 2023 at his residence, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Kenova, WV on September 24, 1937 to the late Charles O. and Lena Mae (Riddle) Spangler and was raised by his grandmother, Clara Spangler.
Buck proudly served his country in the...
Barbara Cornelison
Aug 14, 2023
Barbara Cornelison, age 77 of Millersport, Ohio passed away peacefully on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Licking Memorial Hospital. She was born in Glendale, West Virginia. Barbara retired from Diebold after 27 years of service. She loved music and had a soft spot for animals. She was in tune with her Native American heritage and spent time researching and exploring...
Deanna Lee Diehl
Aug 13, 2023
Deanna Lee "Dee" Diehl, age 63, of Newark, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Licking Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
Deanna was born July 19, 1960 in Newark, Ohio to the late William “Bill” and Bonnie (Gartner) Diehl. A 1978 graduate of Heath High School, Deanna graduated from The Ohio State University with a...
Michael S. Morrison
Aug 12, 2023
Michael S. Morrison, age 55, of Newark, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at OSU Hospital East. He was born May 9, 1968 in Newark, Ohio to the late Paul Morrison and the late Judith (Smith) Morrison Crist.
Mike was a driver with LICCO. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed watching the Raiders, drag racing, and...
Tina Marie Smith
Aug 12, 2023
Tina Marie (Mullins) Smith, 64, of Millersport, passed away on Saturday afternoon, August 12, 2023, at her home in Millersport with family at her side. She was born June 15, 1959, in Oak Hill, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Franklin “Moon” and Martha (Clark) Mullins.
Tina was a long-time employee of Nationwide Children’s Hospital in...
Jack Lee Burns
Aug 12, 2023
A funeral service celebrating the life of Jack Lee Burns, age 83, of Pataskala, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 19, at Bethel Baptist Church with Pastor Dan Moore officiating. Friends may call from 4-7 on Friday, August 18, at the church, 7161 Beecher Road SW in Pataskala. Burial will take place at York Street Cemetery....
Aiden Junior Caplinger
Aug 12, 2023
A visitation for Aiden Junior Caplinger, 14, of Thurston, will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2023 in the chapel of the Thornville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, 56 South Main St. in Thornville, where a funeral service celebrating his life will follow at 6 p.m. Aiden passed away on Saturday, August...
Janet F. Pitts
Aug 11, 2023
A funeral service celebrating the life of Janet F. Pitts, 77, of Newark, will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Cory Campbell officiating. Burial will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery where she will be buried next to her husband, William. Visitation...
Julia Toth Eveland
Aug 10, 2023
A funeral service celebrating the life of Julia Toth Eveland, age 97, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, at the Kirkersville Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service with Chaplain Greg Rosser officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery.
Friends may call from 11 a.m-1 p.m. prior to the service at...
Barbara J. Daugherty
Aug 10, 2023
A memorial service celebrating the life of Barbara J. Daugherty, 79, of Newark, will be held on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street, Newark. Barbara was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 7, 1944 to the late Emery Lee and Mayme Frances (Marteen) Wickiser. She passed away at Altercare North...