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.
Tracy Alan Spurrier, Sr.
Oct 13, 2021
To view the life tribute video of Tracy A. Spurrier Sr. click on this link: Tracy's Life Tribute
A memorial service celebrating the life of Tracy Alan Spurrier, Sr., age 73, of Newark, will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 19, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Eric Krieg officiating.
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Mary Elizabeth Mcguire
Oct 12, 2021
It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the loss of our beloved Mary E. (Bush) McGuire, of Pataskala Ohio, who passed away suddenly at the age of 71, on October 12, 2021.
Mary lived life devoted to her husband of nearly 45 years James McGuire; her children Michael (Jaclyn) McGuire, and Brian (Sarah) McGuire; and her...
Ronald Charles Vanwinkle
Oct 11, 2021
Funeral services, celebrating the life of Ronald C VanWinkle, 81, formerly of Pataskala, will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with his pastor, Kae Merold as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Kirkersville Cemetery, where Ron will be laid to rest with...
Harold Ray Husk
Oct 9, 2021
A funeral service celebrating the life of Harold Ray Husk, 86, of Pataskala, will be held on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Kirkersville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Jerry Hughes and Pastor Dan Case officiating. Burial will follow in Kirkersville Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 285 E. Main...
Ed Selby
Oct 8, 2021
Marvin Edward Selby (Ed) passed suddenly at his home on Friday, October 8, 2021. He was 68 years old. His passing leaves a hole in the hearts of many people.
Ed was born April 22, 1953 in Sciotoville Ohio. He graduated from Portsmouth East High School in 1971, and promptly embarked on a life filled with many...
Charlotte A. Crandall
Oct 8, 2021
Charlotte A. Crandall, 73, of Newark, passed away on October 8, 2021 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born in New Lexington, Ohio on September 25, 1948 to the late Roland D. and Alice Mary (Hillshafer) Solt Prior to retirement, she was an insurance underwriter with MedBen for over 25 years. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, going to...
Darrell Lee Mcclain
Oct 7, 2021
Darrell Lee McClain, age 33, of Bloomfield, Kentucky, formerly of Newark, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 7, 2021 by the hand of another. He was born October 16, 1987 in Newark, Ohio.
Darrell was a graduate of Crystal River High School in Florida. He enjoyed boxing, music, bowling, video games, watching comedy movies, and...
James Joseph Jennessee
Oct 5, 2021
James J. Jennessee, 73, of Pataskala, passed away early Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born February 17, 1948 in Steubenville, the son of the late Joseph F. and Carena L. (Miller) Jennessee. He served honorably in the US Army, during the Vietnam conflict. He retired after a long career with A.T. &...
"Dave" David Alan Davis
Oct 4, 2021
A funeral service celebrating the life of David Alan “Dave” Davis, age 60, of Newark, will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 8, at Water’s Edge Assembly of God Church, 2249 Cherry Valley Road SE in Newark with Pastor Rusty Foley officiating. The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. prior to the service at the church....
Regina K. Straits
Oct 3, 2021
A funeral service celebrating the life of Regina K. Straits, 60, of Thornville, will be held on Friday, October 8, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Thornville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Eric Miller officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 56 S. Main Street, Thornville, on Friday, prior to the funeral service, from...
John Thomas "Jack" Scanlon, Sr.
Oct 1, 2021
A funeral service celebrating the life of John Thomas “Jack” Scanlon, Sr., age 77, of Newark, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 7, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Myers officiating. Burial will take place in Cedar Hill Cemetery where military honors will be provided by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Friends may call...
Connie Jean Phillips
Oct 1, 2021
Connie Jean Phillips, age 73, of Wellington, Ohio passed away on October 1, 2021 in Newark, Ohio at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio). Connie was born in Elyria, Ohio on April 23, 1948 to the late Leonard Rhoads and Helen Jehlicka. She moved to Wellington in 1976.
Connie was a devoted...
Donald K. Luby
Oct 1, 2021
A graveside service celebrating the life of Donald K. Luby, age 88, of Newark, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 7, at Newark Memorial Gardens with Clifford Mason as Celebrant. Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Don was born January 8, 1933 in Newark, Ohio to the late Edward K. and Lois...
Mary Jane Linnabary
Sep 30, 2021
Mary Jane Linnabary went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2021. She was born on September 20, 1931, in Franklin Co. Jane was a woman of great faith who loved her family and friends dearly.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Ralph Linnabary, Jr. Her parents- Robert and Margaret...
Bertha Easter Neece
Sep 30, 2021
Bertha Harris Neece, 102, of Granville, passed away at her home on September 30, 2021. A funeral service, celebrating her life will be held on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 12:00 noon at the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with William Reese as officiant. Bertha will be laid to rest next to her husband Henry in...
Richard E. Wright, Jr.
Sep 28, 2021
Richard E. Wright, Jr., age 67, of Newark, passed away at the Laurels of Heath on September 28, 2021. He was born in Newark, Ohio November 11, 1953 to the late, Richard E. Sr. and Mary (Porter) Wright. Prior to retirement, he was a barber for many years. He enjoyed reading, watching movies and spending time with family and friends....
Dianna M Wood
Sep 28, 2021
Dianna M. Wood, 70, of Thornville, passed away suddenly on September 28, 2021 at her home on the lake. She was born in Newark, on May 27, 1951, the daughter of the late Robert E. and Phyllis I. (Martin) Wood. She was a 1969 graduate of Newark H.S., and was employed at Walmart in Newark.
Dianna loved...
Loretta Fisher
Sep 28, 2021
Loretta Fisher, 90 formerly from Millersport, passed away on September 28, 2021, two days shy of her 91st birthday, at Altercare Newark South. She was born September 30, 1930, in Buckeye Lake to the late Francis “Dude” Devoll and Annie Burns.
Bentley J. "Benny" Malcolm
Sep 28, 2021
Bentley J. “Benny” Malcolm, age 60, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Licking Memorial Hospital. Benny was born March 13, 1961 in Kaiser, West Virginia to the late Sterling and Emma (Loufield) Malcolm.
Benny was a stone mason for many years. He loved being outdoors and had a number of hobbies including...
Buddy Burrell Fulk
Sep 27, 2021
A funeral service celebrating the life of Buddy Burrell Fulk, 68 of Hebron, will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at the Hebron chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 108 N. 7th Street, Hebron, on Saturday, two hours prior to the funeral service, from 2:00 to 4:00...