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.
Craig William Bissel
Jun 7, 2022
A graveside service celebrating the life of Craig William Bissel, age 74, of Columbus, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 14, at Newark Memorial Gardens with Pastor Wes Humble officiating.
Craig was born February 7, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Licking Memorial Hospital following a brief...
Edward "Eddie" Michael Kennison
Jun 6, 2022
Funeral services celebrating the life of Edward “Eddie” Michael Kennison, 93, formerly of Zanesville, will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 2022, in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service. Burial with full military honors by the Licking Co Veterans Alliance will follow in Poplar Fork Cemetery, Gratiot.
Eddie...
Diane Lynn Lively
Jun 5, 2022
Diane Lynn Lively, age 62, of Newark, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio). She was born March 11, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Diane was a breeder for many years of Golden Retrievers, Poodles, and Chihuahuas. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
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Margaret Ellen Cook
Jun 3, 2022
Margaret Ellen Cook, 93, of St. Lousiville, passed away at her residence on June 3, 2022. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 23, 1928 to the late William and Lillian (Barnhill) Bickel. Margaret graduated from South High School in Columbus and attended The Ohio State University. She was a devoted homemaker to her family. She worked at Easter...
Donna Jean Thompson
Jun 2, 2022
Donna Jean Thompson, 77, of Sebring, Ohio (formerly of Alliance), passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Crandall Medical Center following a brief illness. Born May 7, 1945, in Gary Indiana, the daughter of the late Alice and James K. Thompson. Graduate of Merrillville High School, class of 1963. A long-time medical practice manager in suburban Washington, D.C., she...
Robert "Bobby" Wayne Penick
Jun 2, 2022
Calling hours for Robert W. “Bobby” Penick, 71, of Hebron, will be held on Monday, June 6, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service. Bobby will be inurned with his family in the Kirkersville Cemetery at a later date.
Bobby passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 2,...
Russell "Sam" Smith Jr.
Jun 2, 2022
Russell “Sam” Smith Jr. age 80, residing in Millersport, Ohio was a proud graduate in Columbus, Ohio of Central High School class ’59 and the Ohio State University. He was a financial advisor and retired as First V.P. at Advest. Moreover, he was a true sportsman and hunted in the Rockies, the Artic Circle, South America, 3 times in...
Rachel F. Powell
Jun 1, 2022
A graveside funeral service, celebrating the life of Rachel F. Powell, 92, of Thornville, will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Jacksontown Cemetery, with David Powell as officiant. Rachel was born in Pittsburgh, PA on October 18, 1929 to the late Newton Frank and Dora (Menkin) Foner. Prior to retirement, Rachel worked for many years...
Timothy J. Laughery
May 31, 2022
A memorial service celebrating the life of Timothy J. “Tim” Laughery, 66, of Johnstown, will be held on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Jeff Smith officiating. Friends may visit at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, one hour prior to the memorial service on Monday, from 6:00...
Andrew Julius Lako
May 29, 2022
Andrew “Andy” J. Lako, Jr. Was born to Hazel and Andrews J. Lako, Sr. on January 5, 1937, and went home to be with the Lord on May 29, 2022. He retired from Capital manufacturing and Supply. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, stepson, aunts, uncles, cousins, and in-laws. He is survived by his wife Lynda...
Larry Dean Freeman
May 27, 2022
Funeral Services, celebrating the life of Larry Dean Freeman, 65, of Russell’s Point, formerly of Jacksontown, will be held in the Jacksontown United Methodist Church on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Mark Raaker as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Jacksontown Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 from 5:00 p.m....
Bobbie Dale Saunders
May 27, 2022
Bobbie Dale Saunders, 74, of Newark, passed away at his residence on May 27, 2022. He was born in Newark, Ohio on October 1, 1947 to the late Walter J. Saunders Jr. and Ethel Marie (Geckler) Saunders. Bobbie proudly served his country as a Logistics Engineer for over 31 years in the United States Army, where he was a Lieutenant....
Pauline "Polly" Jaccaud
May 27, 2022
Funeral services, celebrating the life of Pauline “Polly” Jaccaud, 78, formerly of Etna, will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, 285 E Main Street in Kirkersville, with Pastor Jerry Wood as celebrant. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, prior to the...
Harley Harmon Harvey
May 23, 2022
Harley Harmon Harvey, age 73, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Newark, passed away on May 23, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Harley was born January 31, 1949 in Flint, Michigan to the late Auda and Bessie (Price) Harvey.
Harley was a bell ringer for many years with the Salvation Army....
Denzil Lee Willey
May 20, 2022
A graveside service celebrating the life of Denzil Lee Willey, age 91, of Newark, will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, at Newark Memorial Gardens.
Denzil was born January 14, 1931 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 at his home. Denzil retired from AVI and had been employed...
Lester Ray Keller
May 19, 2022
Lester Ray Keller, 85, of Millersport, died Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Flint Ridge Nursing Center under the care of Generation Hospice. He was born December 17, 1936, in Millersport to the late Oliver and Sylvia (Boyer) Keller. Lester graduated from Millersport High School class of 1954. He was a self-employed farmer and devoted much of his time to working...
Thomas "Tom" Lee Rector
May 19, 2022
Thomas Lee “Tom” Rector, 74, of Pataskala, left us Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the OSU Wexner Center, He was born July 17, 1947, to Louis H. and Mary L. (Beckmann) Rector in Newark, OH. Tom graduated from Licking Valley High School class of 1965 where he was a member of the 1965 basketball team that went on to win...
Gilbert Harold Mcknabb
May 17, 2022
Gilbert Harold McKnabb Jr., 78, of Newark, died Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Licking Memorial Hospital. He was born December 22, 1943 in Ashland, KY to the late Gilbert and Mary Jane (Williams) McKnabb Sr. Gilbert was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He enjoyed cleaning and tinkering on his vehicles and going to car shows and showing off...
Shirley M. Overbey
May 16, 2022
A memorial service celebrating the life of Shirley M. Overbey, 86 of Newark, will be held on Friday, May 20, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Christian Apostolic Church, 22 N. 23rd Street, Newark, with Pastor Keith Sjostrand officiating. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the memorial service, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Shirley was born in Steele, MO...
James Albert Dunn
May 16, 2022
James Albert “Jim” Dunn, 88, of Newark, passed away at his residence on May 16, 2022. He was born in Licking County on March 3, 1934 to the late Albert and Agnes Dunn. Jim enjoyed the great outdoors, especially fishing. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his daughter, Tonya Lynn Dunn. In addition to...