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.
Nancy Dean Beumel
May 9, 2020
Nancy Dean Beumel, age 58, of Newark, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio).
Nancy was born December 14, 1961 in Newark, Ohio. She was an LPN and worked with MRDD patients for ten years. Nancy was a former member of the Hanover Volunteer Fire...
John Theodore Allen
May 9, 2020
John Theodore Allen, 89, of Maryville, Tennessee, formerly of Hebron, passed away Saturday evening, May 9, 2020, in Maryville, Tennessee, following a brief illness. John was born April 18, 1931, in Columbus, the son of the late George Clement and Mary Margaret (Miller) Allen.
He graduated from Hebron H.S., class of 1949, served honorably in the United...
Donald A. Thompson
May 8, 2020
Donald A. Thompson, age 82, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020, at Licking Memorial Hospital. He was born in Centerburg, Ohio, to the late George N. and Neva M. (Arbaugh) Thompson. Donald was an Army National Guard veteran. He retired after over 35 years at Rockwell Arvin Meritor. In his free time, he enjoyed working on lawn mowers and tractors...
Eileen Louise Taylor
May 8, 2020
Eileen Louise Taylor (nee Weldon), 93, of Millersport, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, May 8, 2020, following an extended illness at Worthington Christian Village Columbus, Ohio. She was born August 2, 1926, in Millersport, the daughter of the late Isaac Edward and Nellie (Reedy) Weldon. She was an employee of Lazarus as a store detective,...
Lee Arthur Pletcher
May 8, 2020
Lee Arthur Pletcher, 76, of Pataskala, Ohio passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at home with his family after a battle with cancer. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio, September 21, 1943, the son of Dale and Ethel (Campbell) Pletcher. He was a graduate of Crooksville High School and Ohio University. Lee began his career as a teacher...
Brenda Kay Meckley
May 8, 2020
Brenda Kay Meckley, age 66, of Coshocton, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at Signature Healthcare of Coshocton. Brenda was born April 29, 1954 in Newark, Ohio to the late Donald Thomas and Barbara Jean (Pettibone) Worth.
Brenda was primarily a homemaker but had also been employed at Newlon’s Restaurant in Newark. She resided in Arizona...
Joseph C. Heater
May 7, 2020
Combined Graveside Inurnment Services for Joseph C. “Joe” Heater and Leelda F. Heater, will be held at 11am, on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Newark Memorial Gardens. Pastor Wes Humble will officiate. The Licking County Veterans Alliance will render Military Funeral Honors for Joseph for service to his country in the US Army. Joseph, 83, of Newark, passed away May...
Patsy Kim Kraft
May 5, 2020
Patsy Kim Kraft, 56, of Pataskala passed away on May 5, 2020, following a brief illness. She was born May 6, 1963, in Buffalo, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Herbert Cochran and Mildred (Tucker) Cochran of Leon, West Virginia.
Patsy worked for the Basement Doctor in Columbus, and enjoyed counted cross stitching.
In...
Patricia Ann Cunningham
May 4, 2020
Patricia Ann Cunningham, 79, of Hebron, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020, at her home following a brief illness. She was born in Outville, April 30, 1941, the daughter of the late Howard and Rachel (Hughes) Darkes. She was a graduate of Granville H.S., class of 1959, and was a homemaker. She enjoyed all things related to her...
Betty C Mahr
May 2, 2020
Betty C. Mahr, 81, Somerset, passed away on Saturday morning, May 2, 2020, following an extended illness. She was born in Columbus, on August 26, 1938, the daughter of the late Fred and Della (May) Lockhart.
Betty was a lifelong homemaker, who enjoyed crafts and attending garage sales. She treasured the time she spent with her family....
Carol Lynne Roberts
May 1, 2020
Carol Lynne Roberts, age 73, of Heath, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020 at Licking Memorial Hospital. Carol was born November 2, 1946 in Warren, Ohio to the late Frank D. and Mildred M. (Hobbs) Brown.
Carol was a cook at Lakewood Middle School for over 10 years and was also a homemaker. She enjoyed doll...
John Ivan Burke, Sr.
Apr 30, 2020
John Ivan Burke, Sr., age 59, of Newark, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. John was born January 4, 1961 in Port Clinton, Ohio to the late William Clarence and Irene May (Peppers) Burke.
John was formerly employed as a security guard with Mulch Manufacturing in Reynoldsburg. John was a very...
Patricia Ann Miller
Apr 28, 2020
Patricia Ann Miller 79, of Hebron, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, in Columbus following a brief illness. Born: January 21, 1941 in Newark, Ohio, to Fred C. Keller and Gertrude F. (Wolverton) Keller, both deceased.
Married for 58 years to Walter D. Miller, of Hebron, Ohio,
Children: Two daughters Beth A. Walters, of...
Linda Christine Cooperrider
Apr 28, 2020
Linda Christine Cooperrider, age 67, of Newark, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at her home. Linda was born April 14, 1953 in Newark, Ohio to the late Alvin Maurice and Jeanne Elaine (Cady) Cooperrider.
Linda was a graduate of West High School in Columbus and was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her family....
Mary Louise Hill
Apr 28, 2020
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A graveside memorial service for Mary Louise Hill, age 89, of Newark, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Columbus.
Mary Louise passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Newark Care...
Jack Leroy Wright
Apr 27, 2020
Jack Leroy Wright, age 86, of St. Louisville, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at Licking Memorial Hospital. Jack was born April 10, 1934 in Newark, Ohio to the late John Vincent and Edith Marie (Reid) Wright.
Jack was a veteran of the United States Army. At a young age, he began his employment with B...
Sgt. Jack B. Jones
Apr 25, 2020
On April 25, 2020, Licking County lost a legend.
A proud Marine having served in Vietnam, Jack continued his public service in Law Enforcement, retiring as a Sergeant from the Heath Police Department in 1995. Though not physically wounded in Vietnam, his soul bore the ghosts and scars of his service, and exposure to Agent Orange left...
Patsy Kay Stergios
Apr 23, 2020
Patsy Kay Stergios, age 54, of Newark, passed away on April 23, 2020 surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her husband, Chris Stergios; two step-children, Kristen and Christopher Stergios; two grandchildren; brother-in-law, Greg Stergios; brother, Dusty Noland; her loving aunt, Judy Hullhorst; and her two dogs, Luna and Jinx.
She was preceded in...
Franklin P. Rardain
Apr 21, 2020
Franklin P. Rardain (age 86), long time resident of Heath, OH passed away Tuesday April 21st, 2020. Frank was born November 27, 1933 in Granville, OH to the late Kenneth C. and Alta L. (Gutridge) Rardain. Frank served honorably in the US Navy in the 1950s and returned to work at Owens Corning, where he later retired after 30 years...