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.
William Joseph Harris
Feb 28, 2021
William Joseph “Bill” Harris, age 83, of Hebron, passed away at Altercare Newark North on February 28, 2021, one day after his birthday. Bill was born February 27, 1938 in Crooksville, Ohio to the late Cyril Britt and Thelma (Roush) Harris.
Bill was a graduate of Crooksville High School and was an excellent athlete in both football...
Randall Lee Yost
Feb 26, 2021
Randall Lee Yost, 55, of Newark, passed away at his residence on February 26, 2021 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Newark, Ohio on December 19, 1965 to the late Howard Edgar Yost and Karen Sue (Butts) Boylan, who survives. A memorial service celebrating Randall’s life will be held at a later date. Randall and his...
Bruce E. Diltz
Feb 26, 2021
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Bruce E. Diltz, 67, of Thornville Ohio, will be held at Criss-Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home in Newark, on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at 2pm, with Pastor Wes Humble officiating. Family and friends may call from 1pm until the 2pm, service time on Saturday. The Licking County Veterans Alliance will present Military Funeral...
David Lee Goodin
Feb 24, 2021
A celebration of life service for David Lee Goodin, 69, of Heath, Ohio, will be held on Monday, March 1, 2021 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Burning Tree Golf Course clubhouse banquet room, 4600 Ridgely Tract Rd. SE, Newark, where food and beverages will be provided. All Covid-19 restrictions need to be followed with masks and social distancing....
Louise Irene Antoniak
Feb 24, 2021
A funeral Mass celebrating the life of Louise Irene Antoniak, 92, of Columbus; will be held on Tuesday, March 2, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, with Father William L. Arnold celebrating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Louise was the daughter of the late Louis and Angelina (Scartassa) Busi. We will use Facebook Live to...
Vernon Vance Edgington
Feb 23, 2021
A funeral service celebrating the life of Vernon Vance Edgington, 85, formerly of Hebron, will be held on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Baltimore, Ohio, where military honors will be observed. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street,...
Kim B. Minnich
Feb 21, 2021
Funeral services, celebrating the life of Kim B. Minnich, 69, of Newark, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 26, 2021 in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service. Inurnment will follow in the Kirkersville Cemetery at a later date, where Kim will be laid to rest with her mother Jacqueline Hartford....
Dennis Russell Mason
Feb 20, 2021
A graveside service celebrating the life of Dennis Russell “Den-Den” Mason, age 67, of Hebron, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 25, at Hebron Cemetery with Pastor Tina Black officiating.
Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, at the Kirkersville Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service. 285 East Main Street...
Joseph Lee Varney, Sr.
Feb 20, 2021
Joseph Lee Varney, Sr., age 62, of Reynoldsburg, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus. Joe was born August 5, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Lee Varney and the late Wanda Sue (Harris) Moore.
Joseph was a 1977 graduate of North Gallia High School. He was a sign...
Billy Stratford, Jr.
Feb 19, 2021
A graveside service celebrating the life of Billy Stratford, Jr., age 91, of Mount Vernon, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, at Newark Memorial Gardens with Pastor Darren Shafer officiating. Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. The family will also be observing a private funeral service.
Friends may...
Zoey Quinn Graham
Feb 16, 2021
Zoey Quinn Graham, 11 days old, beloved daughter born February 5, 2021, to loving parents Matthew and Ashleigh Graham, of Newark, passed away on Tuesday morning, February 16, 2021 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus. Also surviving is her brother Ryan Graham, grandparents Phil Wright and Robert Graham and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Private services are planned. Flowers and...
Minnie Lee Fuchs
Feb 16, 2021
A funeral service celebrating the life of Minnie Lee (Mitchell) Carter Fuchs, age 79, of Pataskala, will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, at the Kirkersville Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service, 285 East Main Street in Kirkersville. The family will receive friends from 3:30-4 p.m. prior to the service. Please come to give your...
Randy Gene Miller
Feb 16, 2021
A funeral service celebrating the life of Randy Gene Miller, 62, of Glenford, will be held on Monday, February 22, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Tim Sowards officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, one hour prior to the funeral service on Monday, from 10:00...
Maria Teresa "Terry" Kochensparger
Feb 15, 2021
Maria Teresa “Terry” Kochensparger was born Sept 26, 1934 to James and Helen Skufis in Columbus, Ohio. Terry graduated from Columbus South H.S. as a junior in the class of 1951. She married Richard “Bud” Kochensparger on Sept. 11, 1951. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Lynda and grandson Alex Kokenzie. She passed away late Monday...
Frances "Chessie" I. Davenport
Feb 15, 2021
A visitation, celebrating the life of Frances I. “Chessie” Davenport, 61, of Newark, will be held on Sunday, February 21, 2021 from 2:00 to 5:00 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, a maximum of 35 guests...
Steven J. Dewey
Feb 12, 2021
A visitation celebrating the life of Steven J. Dewey, 52, of Newark, will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2021 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, 179 Granville Street, Newark. Private graveside services will be held at Green Hill Cemetery, in Johnstown, for the family. Steven, also known as “Dewey”, was born in...
Sandra L Bush
Feb 11, 2021
Sandra L. Bush Rzempoluch, formerly of Utica, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021. She was born in Martinsburg, Ohio on March 18, 1940, the daughter of the late Dwight and Helen (VanWinkle) Wharton. She was a graduate of Utica H.S., class of 1958.
She is survived by her family: husband Henry Rzempoluch of Virginia; son Terry (Leann)...
Rose Mary Moore
Feb 10, 2021
Rose Mary Moore, age 64, of Balitmore, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus. Rose was born March 11, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio to Russell and Nira (Parker) Ransburgh. Rose was an active member of the VFW Post 3761 in Baltimore, the American Legion #283, and the Moose Lodge. She enjoyed watching the...
Delma Jean Shade
Feb 10, 2021
Graveside funeral services, celebrating the life of Delma Jean Shade, 93, formerly of Hebron, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 15, 2021 in the Fairmount Cemetery, Jacksontown. Delma will be buried with her beloved husband John William Shade, who preceded her in death in 1969.
Delma was born April 26, 1927 in East Sparta,...
Mark N. Weakly
Feb 7, 2021
Mark N. Weakly, 61, of Newark, passed away on February 7, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Tampa, Florida on December 12, 1959 to the late Paul R. and Phyllis J. (West) Weakly. Mark enjoyed playing computer games and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his siblings, Margaret J. Antritt-Black, Paul R. (Becky Winegardner) Weakly...