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.
Karen D. Alford
Feb 29, 2020
A funeral service celebrating the life of Karen D. Alford, 68, of Buckeye Lake, will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the Thornville Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Jeremy Shank officiating. Burial will follow in Lutheran Reformed Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 56 S. Main Street, Thornville,...
Charles Porter "Chuck" Patton
Feb 28, 2020
Charles “Chuck” Porter Patton (USAF, Major, Retired) passed peacefully on February 28, 2020.
Chuck was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 24, 1936 to Thomas and Olive “Ruth” Patton. He was a Graduate of Grove City High School, class of 1954. As a Varsity athlete, he was a four sport letterman, captain of the basketball...
Anthony Thomas "Tony" Sharpe
Feb 27, 2020
Anthony Thomas “Tony” Sharpe, age 51, of Newark, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio) with his loving family by his side. He was born January 12, 1969 in Columbus, Ohio.
Tony was self-employed in construction. He was the #1 fan of the New York...
John D. Freas
Feb 27, 2020
A funeral service celebrating the life of John D. Freas, 73, of Newark, will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Rev. Bruce Gutridge officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark on Friday, March 6th, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and also...
Carol Jean Rhodeback
Feb 26, 2020
Carol Jean Rhodeback, 79, of Granville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 in Columbus, her family was at her side. She was born on December 15, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of the late Clarence W. and Blanche (Slack) Myers. She attended school in Kirkersville and Watkins Memorial. A lifelong homemaker, she was an avid reader and...
Leroy Grant Rathburn
Feb 25, 2020
Funeral services, celebrating the life of Leroy Grant Rathburn, 79, of Thornville, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2020, in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service. Burial with full military honors will follow in Kirkersville Cemetery.
Lee was born June 15, 1940, in Columbus, the son of...
Minnie A. Mcpeek
Feb 24, 2020
A funeral service celebrating the life of Minnie A. McPeek, 106, of Newark, will be held on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service. Burial will follow at Newark Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home 179 Granville Street, Newark, two hours prior to the funeral service on Friday,...
Jimmie Dale Darr
Feb 23, 2020
Jimmie Dale Darr, age 76, of Newark, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Newark Care and Rehabilitation.
Jimmie was born July 30, 1943 in Coshocton, Ohio to the late William Harold and Althea Laree (Lawrence) Darr. He was formerly employed in construction and enjoyed writing and fishing.
He is survived by a son,...
Gail Wesley Vermillion
Feb 23, 2020
Gail Wesley Vermillion, 76, of Newark passed away on February 23, 2020 at Licking Memorial Hospital. He was born in Newark, Ohio on June 8, 1943. Prior to retirement, he worked at Goodwill Industries for many years. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his children, Jessica Vermillion and Scott Henderson; grandchildren, Jasmine, Patricia...
Edward Eugene "Ed" Cochran
Feb 22, 2020
A funeral service celebrating the life of Edward Eugene “Ed” Cochran, age 80, of Thornville, will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Richard L. Smyers officiating. Burial will take place in Fairmount Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home,...
Christopher Lee Jones
Feb 20, 2020
A home going service celebrating the life of Christopher Lee Jones, age 57, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Newark, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 6, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Arthur Davis officiating. Burial will take place in Cedar Hill Cemetery where military honors will be provided by the Licking County...
Leonard Richard "Lenny" Stier
Feb 20, 2020
A funeral service celebrating the life of Leonard Richard “Lenny” Stier, age 75, of Grove City, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, at the Kirkersville Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service with Pastor Ed Engelbrecht and Pastor Floyd Stolzenburg officiating. Burial will take place in Kirkerville Cemetery where military honors will be observed by...
Lerah Katherine Zimmerman
Feb 20, 2020
Lerah K. (Martin) Zimmerman, 88, went to be with our Lord on February 20, 2020 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. Lerah was born on May 15, 1931, to the late Asa and Lottie (Wagner) Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul, daughter Paula Barnette, and her brothers Foster, Robert and Carrol Martin. She is survived by her...
Griffith Leland "Lee" Williams
Feb 19, 2020
Griffith Leland “Lee” Williams, age 87, of Charlotte, passed away, Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at home with his family by his side. Lee was born December 27, 1932, in Sand Run, Ohio the son of Griffith and Nellie (Doak) Williams. He graduated from Logan High School in 1950 and then went on to attend Ohio University. Soon after graduating he...
Conni L. Farmer
Feb 19, 2020
A funeral service celebrating the life of Conni Lynn Farmer, age 62, of Heath, will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hebron Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service, with celebrant Clifford Mason officiating. Burial will follow in Jacksontown Cemetery. Friends may call two hours prior to the funeral service on Saturday, from 12:00...
Robert Clyde Wilson
Feb 19, 2020
A funeral service celebrating the life of Robert Clyde Wilson, age 87, of Buckeye Lake, will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 29, at the Kirkersville Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service with Pastor Wesley Higgins officiating. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, February 28, and also from 2-3 p.m. prior to the service...
Ronald D. Weese
Feb 18, 2020
A funeral service celebrating the life of Ronald D. Weese, 59, of Newark, will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Jeffrey Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, on Tuesday, from 5:00...
Carol Kay Emrick
Feb 18, 2020
A funeral service celebrating the life of Carol Kay Emrick, 78, of Thornville, will be held on Monday, February 24, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Linnwood Baptist Church, 8627 National Road SE, Thornville, with Pastor Glen West officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the funeral service on Monday,...
Jacqueline Odel Idle
Feb 17, 2020
Funeral services, celebrating the life of Jacqueline Odel Van Houten Idle, 68, of Lancaster, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 21, 2020, in the Thornville Home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, 56 South Main Street in Thornville. Family and friends may call on Friday morning from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral services. Burial will...
Jeffery Lee Howard
Feb 17, 2020
Jeffery Lee Howard, 61 of New Lexington, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 in the Emergency Department at Genesis Perry County. He was born on March 28, 1957 in Zanesville, the son of the late John Rosser and Bertha Jean (Burr) Howard. He was disabled, and had lived at Mount Aloysius since 1994. Jeff was happy and pleasant to...