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.
Wayne Arthur Durieux
Feb 27, 2025
Wayne "Tony" Arthur Durieux Sr., age 81, of Thornville, OH, passed away on Wednesday, February 26th, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 25, 1943, in Los Angeles, California, he was the son of the late Ernest Durieux and Madge Slack.
Tony was a proud graduate of Wadsworth High School, where he was an active member of the swim and...
Pastor Reecior Mae Puryear
Feb 25, 2025
A celebration of the life of Pastor Reecior Mae Puryear, age 91, of Newark, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, at the Bethel Rock House of Prayer, 219 East Main Street in Newark, with Elder William Marty and Minister Anita Laughery officiating. Burial will follow in Newark Memorial Gardens.
Friends may call from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m....
Daniel Joseph Ball
Feb 25, 2025
Daniel Joseph Ball, cherished husband, devoted father, grandfather, and proud U.S. Air Force veteran, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025, at his residence in Newark, Ohio. Born on May 15th, 1953, in Morganfield, Kentucky, to the late Arthur and Ethel Mae (Carpenter) Ball, Daniel lived a life marked by love, service, and dedication.
Daniel was the beloved husband of...
Martha Kristin Powers-Helphrey
Feb 24, 2025
Martha Kristin "Kris" Powers-Helphrey, a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Nana and Great-grandmother, entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 24, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on November 22, 1949, to the late Wayne B. and Joan Martha (Dadosky) Wheeler. She is preceded in her death along with her late husband Jim Powers (father of Jennifer).
She...
Donald Richard Denton
Feb 24, 2025
Donald Richard Denton, 86, of Somerset, Ohio, peacefully passed at his home on February 24, 2025, surrounded by his wife and four daughters. Don (or Richard depending on how far south of the Ohio River you happen to be) was born to the late Erb and Velma Denton on May 16, 1938, in Mansfield, Ohio and was raised in Ringgold,...
Douglas Eric Paxton
Feb 24, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas Eric Paxton, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, who departed this life on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the age of 53. Douglas was born on Tuesday, January 4, 1972, in Columbus, Ohio, and was a resident of Hebron, Ohio.
Douglas is lovingly remembered by his...
Leo Brent Prom
Feb 23, 2025
Thornville, OH — Leo Brent Prom, a devoted father, grandfather, and accomplished carpenter, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23th, 2025. Born in Shamrock, Texas, on May 6th, 1958, he spent his final years in the heartwarming community of Thornville, OH.
Brent was a master carpenter, known not only for his skill and dedication to his craft but also for his...
Michael Wayne Stevens, Sr.
Feb 22, 2025
A funeral service celebrating the life of Michael Wayne Stevens, Sr., age 78, of Newark, will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home. The service will begin with military honors observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance.
Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 179 Granville...
Kelly Ann Raines
Feb 21, 2025
It is with deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Kelly Ann Raines of Canal Winchester, Ohio, on February 21, 2025, at the age of 55. She peacefully passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
Kelly was born on December 19, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio, to David Church and Elaine (Sherbourne) Isaacs. She was a devoted mother, sister, daughter,...
Anita Elizabeth Turnbaugh
Feb 20, 2025
Anita Elizabeth Turnbaugh, a beloved resident of Newark, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20th, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on Thursday, February 6th, 1941, Anita touched the lives of everyone she met with her gentle spirit and loving heart.
Anita was a devoted grandmother to her grandchildren, Joseph Donald (Belinda) Green, Steven Kyle (Billie) Green, Natoshia "Nikki"...
Sharron Marie Talbert
Feb 20, 2025
Sharron Marie Talbert, a cherished resident of Thornville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20th, 2025, at the age of 84. Sharron was born on Thursday, October 24th, 1940, in Nelsonville, Ohio, to the late Victor and Hazel (Crow) Sharb.
A long-time dedicated employee, Sharron worked as a Machine Operator at Goodyear Tire Manufacturing in Logan, Ohio, where she served...
Timothy Edward Spitzer
Feb 19, 2025
Timothy Edward Spitzer, 66, of Hebron, Ohio passed away suddenly on February 19, 2025.
Tim was born on November 14, 1958, in Urbana, Ohio, the son of Edward and Marilyn Sue Spitzer (Gaver).
Tim was a proud graduate of Mechanicsburg High School in 1977. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in Education from Ohio University and then earned a master’s...
Theodore George "Ted" Miller, Jr.
Feb 19, 2025
Theodore George Miller Jr., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at his lake home in Hebron, Ohio on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the age of 93. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, on August 11, 1931 to the late Theodore George Miller, Sr. and Maria (Meyer) Miller.
Ted served honorably in the United States Navy Reserves. He pursued a...
Clark William Moore
Feb 16, 2025
A memorial gathering celebrating the life of Clark William Moore, age 61, of Newark, will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, February 21, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home.
Clark was born March 12, 1963 in Newark, Ohio. He passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio) following a...
Garry Ferguson
Feb 15, 2025
Garry Ferguson, 71, of Heath, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, after a long and courageous fight with cancer.
Born in Willow Wood, Ohio, Garry spent his life working with his hands, building decks and keeping the grounds of various apartment complexes. His craftsmanship extended beyond work—he found joy in creating intricate birdhouses and wishing wells, each a testament...
Clifford Lee Moran, Sr.
Feb 11, 2025
Clifford Lee Moran Sr., a cherished resident of Millersport, OH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, at the age of 90. Born in Newark, OH, on March 22nd, 1934, Clifford lived a life filled with service, love, and dedication to his family and community.
Clifford proudly served his country in the Korean War, as a radar technician in the...
Carl Melvin Daniels
Feb 9, 2025
Carl Melvin Daniels passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, February 9, 2025 at the age of 92. He was born December 14, 1932.
He was a veteran of the Korean War. After retiring from Holophane, he became a long haul truck driver for 17 years. He was a member of the Pataskala Church of Christ and served as Elder and Deacon....
William David "Dave" Cunningham
Feb 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William David "Dave" Cunningham, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Born on Thursday, April 8th, 1965, in Newark, OH, William passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6th, 2025, at the age of 59, in his hometown of Newark.
Dave was a dedicated and skilled vending machine technician, proudly...
Dan Sanders
Feb 5, 2025
George Daniel “Dan” Sanders of Granville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the age of 73. He was born on December 20, 1951, in Morgantown, West Virginia, to the late George W. Sanders and Lorine (Hundley) Vincent.
Dan dedicated his career as an auditor with Lucent Technologies. He was a proud member of American Legion Post #756, the...
Martha J. Darner
Feb 5, 2025
Martha J. Darner, a beloved resident of Heath, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on August 16, 1944, in Columbus, Ohio, Martha's life was a testament to love, family, and community.
Martha was a devoted homemaker, whose life revolved around nurturing her family and her many friendships. Her hands were rarely still,...