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.
James Edward Sheets
May 20, 2021
James E Sheets, 96, of Hebron, passed away early Thursday morning, May 20, 2021 in Newark following a brief illness. He was born in Hebron on June 17, 1924 the son of the late Vincent and Goldie Jane (Brookover) Sheets. He was a graduate of Hebron High School, class of 1942, served honorably in the US Army in WWII....
Samantha Danielle Mitchell
May 18, 2021
Samantha Danielle (Baker) Mitchell passed away on May 18th, 2021. Born September 22, 1987 in Newark, Ohio. Samantha was fond of art, games, music, and time spent with friends and family. She joined the Pride of Newark Marching Band every year at State Finals, sang alto in the choirs, and designed various programs and show posters for events at Newark...
Ruth D. Tompkins
May 18, 2021
Private family arrangements have been made for Ruth D. Tompkins, 88, of Buckeye Lake who passed away late Tuesday evening, May 18, 2021.
Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to care for Ruth and her family.
William "Bill" J. Antoniak
May 18, 2021
A funeral Mass celebrating the life of William James Antoniak, 70, of Columbus; will be held on Saturday, May 22, at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in German Village, with Father Vincent Nguyen, as celebrant. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. William was the son of the late Louise and James Mac Antoniak. William “Bill” was...
Lawrence Dale "Larry" Kerns, Sr.
May 18, 2021
A funeral service honoring the life of Lawrence Dale “Larry” Kerns, Sr., age 65, of Pataskala, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 21, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Clifford Mason officiating.
Friends may call from 9-11 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in Newark. Due to...
Robert "Bob" L. Houseman
May 17, 2021
A funeral service celebrating the life of Robert L. “Bob” Houseman, 71, of Newark, will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Jeff Smith officiating. Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street,...
Dennis "Hillbill" Lee Roberts
May 15, 2021
A visitation celebrating the life of Dennis “Hillbill” Roberts, 56, of Newark, will be held on Friday, May 21, 2021 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service. Hillbill was born in Moundsville, West Virginia on June 3, 1964 to the late Ernest L. and Phyllis M. (Rodgers) Roberts. He passed away at Licking Memorial...
James "Jimmy" M. Hayes
May 15, 2021
A visitation, celebrating the life of James M. “Jimmy” Hayes, 42, of Columbus, will be held on Sunday, May 23, 2021 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, 179 Granville Street, Newark. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, masks must be worn inside the funeral home and for your protection. Jimmy was born in San...
Judy Marie Miller
May 15, 2021
A memorial service celebrating the life of Judy Marie Miller, age 70, of Newark, will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 21, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home. Friends may call from 3-5 prior to the service at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.
Due to Covid-19 concerns, masks must be worn inside...
Gearold "Jerry" Lee Mickling
May 14, 2021
Gearold Lee “Jerry” Meckling, 62, of Newark, passed away on May 14, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Newark, Ohio on June 18, 1958 to the late Thomas and Norma (Fadley) Meckling. Jerry enjoyed swimming, fishing, riding his bicycle and spending time with his loving family and friends. Survivors include his sister, Deana (Todd) Kerran; brothers, Nornie Meckling...
Lori Ann Meyers
May 14, 2021
Lori Ann Meyers, age 54, of Newark, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio).
Lori was born May 16, 1966 in Newark, Ohio to the late Ronald L. Smith and Shirley L. (Rose) Smith Robinson.
Lori was a waitress at the Aladdin Restaurant...
Matthew Lee Terry
May 12, 2021
Matthew Lee Terry, age 33, of Heath, passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2021 at Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax, Virginia, while working out of state.
Matthew was born June 1, 1987 in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was employed with Cleary Building in building construction. Matthew enjoyed fishing, camping, mushroom hunting, country music, and working on cars. He...
Kevin A. Showman
May 11, 2021
A graveside funeral service for family and close friends, celebrating the life of Kevin A. Showman, 43, of Heath, will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery, with Pastor Cory Campbell officiating. Kevin was born in Newark, Ohio on April 20, 1978 to Susan J. Morgan and Wesley E. Showman. He passed away...
Frankie Lee Murray
May 9, 2021
A funeral service celebrating the life of Frankie Lee Murray, age 62, of Pataskala, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 15, at the Kirkersville Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service with Brother Michael Ensey officiating. Burial will follow in Kirkersville Cemetery.
Friends may call from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. prior to the service on...
James Wieber
May 2, 2021
Memorial visitation for James J. Wieber, 63, of Millersport, will be held on Friday, May 7, 2021 from 4-7 PM in the chapel of The Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service. Due to COVID 19, face masks must be worn inside the funeral home at all times.
James passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021...
Russell Cameron
May 1, 2021
Funeral services celebrating the life of Russell Cameron, 86, of Buckeye Lake, will be held at 12 Noon on Wednesday May 5, in the Fairmont Cemetery, Jackson Ohio. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 4-7 p.m. at the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, 285 East Main St. in Kirkersville.
Russell passed...
Leonard "Bill" Kopp
Apr 30, 2021
Leonard “Bill” Kopp, 74, of Newark, Ohio passed away on April 30, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born in Brownsville, Ohio on February 17, 1947 to the late Russell and Florence (Bogle) Kopp. Prior to retirement, Bill worked at Owens-Corning for 42 years. He was an avid Pittsburg Steelers fan, he enjoyed watching TV, especially ESPN,...
Theresa Rose Scanlan
Apr 28, 2021
A funeral service celebrating the life of Theresa Rose Scanlan, 63, of Newark, will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, on Wednesday, one hour prior to the funeral service,...
Lottie P. Rine
Apr 27, 2021
A funeral service celebrating the life of Lottie P. Rine, 94, of Howard, Ohio, will be held on Monday, May 3, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Nick Shaw officiating. Burial will follow in Barnes Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark on Sunday, from 2:00...
Paul Clifford Myers
Apr 27, 2021
Paul Clifford Myers, 61, of Newark, passed away at his residence on April 27, 2021. He was born in Nelsonville, Ohio on July 6, 1959 to Juanita Hamer and Richard Myers. Paul worked at Westward Pharmaceuticals for nearly 10 years. He enjoyed yard work, hunting, fishing, NASCAR and dirt track racing. Most important was the time he spent with his...