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.
Kristina Michelle Woodruff
Nov 1, 2022
We are sad to announce the passing of Kristina Michelle Woodruff, born and raised in Thornville, Ohio. Kristina was a graduate of Sheridan High School, class of 2011. She was born May 11, 1993 and passed away on November 1, 2022. Kristina was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jess and Phyllis Moore; and uncles, Armando Perez and Tom Legg....
Brenton "Brent" A. Lane
Oct 31, 2022
A funeral service celebrating the life of Brenton A. “Brent” Lane, 68 of Newark, will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Wes Humble officiating. Burial will follow in Smith Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, on Friday, November...
Roger Lee Gothard, Jr.
Oct 27, 2022
Roger Lee “Jay” Gothard, Jr., age 46, of Newark, died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Licking Memorial Hospital. Jay was born September 15, 1976 in Lancaster, Ohio.
The family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, November 6, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.
Jay was an...
Charles "Chuck" Smith
Oct 26, 2022
Charles “Chuck” Smith, 60, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL formerly of Buckeye Lake, passed on October 26, 2022, as the result of an accident in Ft. Lauderdale. He was born February 3, 1962, in Fairfield County to the late Charles and Mary Kay Smith. Chuck enjoyed art and was skilled in many different mediums. He also enjoyed music, Ohio State football...
Mary Martha Smyers
Oct 26, 2022
Mary Martha Smyers, age 76, of Pataskala, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at her home. Mary was born June 9, 1946 in Kermit, West Virginia to the late Lonie and Opal (Hall) Messer.
Mary retired from JC Penney and had also been formerly employed with Mount Carmel. She was a member of the Kirkersville United...
Clarence Lee Wickliff
Oct 24, 2022
Clarence Lee Wickliff, 83, of Granville, died Monday, October 24, 2022, at Licking Memorial Hospital. He was born March 4, 1939, in Granville to the late Wayne and Carol (Baughman) Wickliff. Clarence served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a retired mechanic and enjoyed working with his hands and loved gardening. He enjoyed taking trips with his wife...
Donna Lou Wagner
Oct 22, 2022
Donna Lou (Kirk) Wagner, age 95, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Main Street Terrace Care Center in Lancaster. Donna was born in Pleasant City, Ohio on February 7, 1927 to the late James O. and Golden Catherine (Schneid) Kirk. Donna was raised by her brother and sister-in-law, Floyd and Rachel. She grew up in a large family...
Woods Arden Lee
Oct 21, 2022
A funeral service for Woods Arden Lee, age 15 months, will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Kirkersville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Brian Harkness officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 285 E. Main Street, Kirkersville, on Friday, two hours prior to the funeral service, from 4:00...
John Desmond Goodrich
Oct 20, 2022
John Desmond Goodrich, 52, passed away in his home in Jacksontown, Ohio, on Thursday, October 20, 2022. John was born February 13, 1970, in Royal Oak, Michigan to John E. Goodrich and Ina L. (Jackson) Cook. He spent most of his life in Livingston County, Michigan, where he married his wife and raised a daughter and son. John was a...
Agathe Maggie Bradford
Oct 20, 2022
Agathe “Maggie” Bradford, 88, of Newark, died Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Licking Memorial Hospital. She was born October 17, 1934, in Erding, Germany. Maggie enjoyed being at home and solving crossword puzzles and watching soap operas. She had a sweet tooth and enjoyed cooking and listening to Elvis. She is survived by her son, Paul Bradford; grandchildren, Cynthia (Jacob...
Virginia F. Osborne
Oct 18, 2022
A memorial service celebrating the life of Virginia F. Osborne, 100, of Newark, will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Middleton Senior Living, 1500 Weaver Drive, Granville, with Pastor Barb Salyers and Pastor Todd Frail officiating. Virginia was born in Marion, Indiana on February 1, 1922 to the late Alonzo and Ella Mae (Friel) Jones....
Judith Marian "Judi" Fields
Oct 15, 2022
A funeral service celebrating the life of Judith Marian “Judi” Fields, age 78, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 21, at the First Baptist Church in Heath with Pastor Wallace McLaughlin officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. prior to the service at the...
"Kay" Mynetta Kay Evans
Oct 15, 2022
A graveside service celebrating the life of Mynetta Kay Evans, age 87, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 21, at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 275 North Cedar Street in Newark with Clifford Mason officiating.
Family and friends may call from 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. on Friday at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville...
James William Stoltz
Oct 12, 2022
James William Stoltz, 80, of Thornville, died Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at his home. He was born June 20, 1942, in Carthon, OH to the late Isaac Willard and Anna Mary (Decot) Stoltz.
Jim graduated in the last class to graduate from Junction High School class of 1960. He retired from the State of Ohio in 2006....
"Ed" Richard Edwin Boehm
Oct 12, 2022
A memorial service for Richard Edwin “Ed” Boehm, age 75, will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, at Faith Bible Church, 12239 Morse Road SW, Pataskala. The family will receive guests at 12 p.m. until the time of the service to reminisce and honor the life of Ed.
Ed was born October 24, 1946,...
Roy "Gene" Eugene Searles
Oct 10, 2022
Roy Eugene “Gene” Searles, 53, of Pataskala, died Monday, October 10, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born February 2, 1969, in Point Pleasant, WV to Jerry and Wanda (Haning) Searles. Gene worked at HT Hackney as a Machine Operator for 20+ years. He enjoyed camping, hunting, exploration trips and FFA. He never turned down...
Tabitha Lynne Hernandez
Oct 10, 2022
A visitation celebrating the life of Tabitha Lynn Hernandez, 39 of Newark, will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, 179 Granville Street, Newark. Tabitha was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 24, 1983 to the late Stephen Hall and Kathy (Ensley) Hall, who survives. She passed...
Virginia Ethel Salyer
Oct 8, 2022
Virginia Salyer, 95 of Kirkersville, died Saturday, October 8, 2022. She was born July 8, 1927 in Salyersville, KY to the late Walter and Lula Howard. Anyone who met Virginia or heard stories about her quickly learned what a strong, independent woman she was. She didn’t believe in the word “can’t” because she believed you could do anything you set...
Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Ayers
Oct 7, 2022
Deborah Lynn “Debbie” Ayers, 69, of Hebron, died Friday, October 7, 2022, at the Laurels of Heath. She was born October 17, 1952, in Columbus to the late Howard Brickey and Wanda (Blevins) Maynard. Debbie was a member of Full Armour of God Baptist Church. She was creative and enjoyed crafting and painting for her family, traveling especially to the...
Kathy Ann Salva
Oct 7, 2022
Kathy Ann Salva, 64, of Newark, died Friday, October 7, 2022. She was born October 30, 1957, in Mt. Vernon to the late Milan and Ada (Wright) Salva. Kathy graduated from COTC in 1983 with an associate’s degree in office administration. She loved reading romance novels, gardening, drawing, and spending time with her animals. She had a big heart and...