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.
Matthias Quinn Young
Sep 5, 2023
Matthias Quinn Young
March 31, 2002 – September 5, 2023
Beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin. Student at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music in Viola Performance and Music Composition, as well as President of the CCM Student Tribunal, and member of Antigone String Quartet and Quintango.
Matthias performed with...
Larry Warren Haught
Sep 5, 2023
Just after the midnight hour on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 Larry Warren Haught was serenaded into the presence of the Lord with songs and prayer at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio.
Larry was born to Clyde and Evelyn Edna (Barker) Haught in Tucson, Arizona on February 19,1945. He was a 1964 graduate of Walnut Township School....
Burl Daniel "Dan" Nafzger
Aug 31, 2023
A funeral service celebrating the life of Burl Daniel “Dan” Nafzger, 58 of Thurston, will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Thornville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service with Pastor Steve Rauch officiating. Burial will follow in Primitive Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 56 South Main Street, Thornville,...
Mary M. Chrislip
Aug 30, 2023
A funeral service celebrating the life of Mary M. Chrislip, 86, of Heath, will be held on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Welsch and Pastor Wally McLaughlin officiating. Burial will follow in Newark Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, on Tuesday,...
Hazel Lorraine Joyce
Aug 28, 2023
Hazel Lorraine Joyce, 72, of Hebron, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2023 in Heath. She was born February 15, 1951, in Newark, the daughter of the late Charles and Emma (Estep) Nichols. A lifelong homemaker, Hazel enjoyed crafts, watching the Ohio State Buckeyes and playing bingo. She adored spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her family:...
Jane Ann Smith
Aug 25, 2023
A funeral service celebrating the life of Jane Ann Smith, age 81, of Granville, formerly of Hebron, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 30, in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service. Burial will follow in Kirkersville Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 29, at the funeral...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...