About Us

J.P. was born in Sneedville, Tennessee, where he graduated from Sneedville High School in 1947. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from East Tennessee State University in 1951. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Following the war, he and his brother Chester founded many cemeteries in Ohio, West Virginia, and Virginia including Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster, Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Wadsworth, and Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, Brunswick. With his sons, he was the founder of Roberts Funeral Home in Wooster, the first Cemetery / Funeral Home Combination in Ohio.

He was very active in the cemetery industry in Ohio and nationally, serving as president of the Ohio Association of Cemeteries and on the board of the American Cemetery Association. He earned the Outstanding Cemeterian Award in 1988, only the second time it had been presented.

He was a member of Grace Brethren Church and past president of the Madisonburg Lions Club. He served the Wooster community in many ways: raising money and donating thousands of hours to better the community. He enjoyed golf, fishing, travel, and spending time with his ten grandchildren

Alex was born in Wooster, Ohio, where he graduated from Wooster High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Miami University. He graduated with an Associate Degree in Mortuary Science from The Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, and was president of his fraternity. After serving an apprenticeship under his brother Jeff Roberts he was licensed as a funeral director in 1994. 

Alex and his wife Pam live with their two sons in Wooster. He is a member of the Grace Church in Wooster. Alex also serves the community in the Wooster Noon Lions Club, where he is past president. Alex is also a member of the Ebenezer Lodge #33 F&AM, and Wooster Chapter #27. He has served on several boards including Hospice and Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County, Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce, Wayne County Children Services Board, the Wooster Noon Lions Club, and the Wooster Country Club. Alex enjoys spending time with his family, golf, travel, and playing the drums.

Jeff was born in Kentucky, and graduated from Wooster High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Miami University. Jeff earned his funeral director license in 1988. 

Jeff and his wife Michelle live in Wooster. They have three children. He is a member of the Grace Church in Wooster where he serves as a Pastoral Care member and is an usher. Jeff also serves the community in the Kiwanis Club, where he is both past president and treasurer. He has served on several boards including The Red Cross, Grace Church, the International Cemetery Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA), and United Way. He is a past president of the Ohio Cemetery Association (OCA). Jeff enjoys tennis, pickleball, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Kirk was born in Wooster, OH and graduated from Wooster High School in 1984. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Miami University and earned his funeral director license in 2000.

Kirk lives with his wife Jelayne and has 2 adult children, 2 adult step children and 5 grandchildren. He is a member of Grace Church in Wooster. Kirk has served on several boards including the Salvation Army, and is past president of the Ohio Cemetery Association and the Wooster Christian School Board and was recently appointed by the Governor of Ohio to the Ohio Cemetery Dispute Resolution Commission. Kirk is also a member of the Toppers organization, a private group of cemetery and funeral professionals. Kirk enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and cooking.

Wesley was born in Wooster, Ohio and graduated summa cum laude from Wooster High School. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Operations Management from The Ohio State University where he also graduated cum laude. After serving his funeral director apprenticeship under Alex Roberts, he became licensed in 2024.

Wesley lives in Wooster and is the son of Alex and Pam Roberts. He is a member of Grace Church, where he enjoys playing drums. Wesley enjoys traveling, golfing (where he has had 4 hole-in-ones), watching the Cleveland Browns and The Ohio State Buckeyes.

Michael was born in Wooster, Ohio to Kirk and Kim Roberts and graduated from Smithville High School in 2013. In 2014 he joined the Marine Corps and served for four years as a Cyber Network Operator. During his time in the Marine Corps, Michael gained the rank of Sergeant and deployed as part of the 11 th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the USS Makin Island and later took the role of training NCO for his unit. Michael joined the business in 2018 as the Director of Maintenance and IT Systems Administrator. 

Michael married his wife Da Sung in 2024 and they currently live in Wooster, OH. Michael is a member of the Brockenlock Longrifle gun club and enjoys spending his time target shooting, hunting, fishing, ice skating and watching sports.

Justin was born in Wooster, Ohio to Alex and Pam Roberts. He graduated from Wooster High School in 2021 and now attends the Ohio State University studying operations management at the Fisher School of Business. During summer time he has worked at numerous cemeteries and now works as a funeral assistant and care team specialist.

Justin enjoys lifting weights, playing golf, watching football, and spending time with friends and family. Justin enjoys playing drums at Grace Church on Sundays. He is a member of The Ohio State Athletic Band where he plays for many sporting events.

Greg was born in Knoxville, Tennessee and graduated from Wooster High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing and Management from Ashland University.

Greg and his wife Mindy lived in Wooster. He was a member of the Grace Brethren Church in Wooster. Greg was also a 25-year member of the Wooster Rotary Club where he had been an active member of the annual Antique Auction committee. Greg was a past president of the Ohio Association of Cemeteries, and past board member of the International Cemetery and Funeral Association. Greg enjoyed spending time with his family, travel, and golf. Greg was survived his wife Mindy, and by his daughters Ashley (Colin) Saffle, Lindsey (Seth) Roberts-Gasche, Samantha (Justin) Kornhaus.

Matt was born in Cleveland, raised in Strongsville and graduated from Strongsville High School. He earned his Bachelors Degree in Mortuary Science from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 2005 and received his license in 2007.

Matt moved down to the Marietta area in 2015 to work for the funeral home. He resides in Vienna with his daughter Hailey and his son Maverick. They love the Marietta area and enjoy everything the Mid Ohio Valley area has to offer.

David Phillips was born in Hamilton Ohio, but raised in Lebanon Indiana. He graduated with a Bachelor of Theology from God's Bible College in Cincinnati where he met his wife Naomi. David went on to earn a Master of Divinity degree from Nazarene Theological seminary. He pastored several churches in Ohio, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. David and Naomi spent over 20 years in Asia with the Church of the Nazarene. He and Naomi moved to Apple Valley to be close to family. 

David enjoys bike riding, fixing stuff, yard work, geeking out on science and energy, and reading everything he can get his hands on. He  joined Roberts Funeral Home and Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens as a Family Service Advisor early in 2022 and currently pastors a small church in Coshocton County.

Ish was born in Florida, raised in Milan, Ohio and graduated from Edison high school. He earned an Associates of Arts Degree from the University of Toledo in 2021 & his Bachelor’s of Mortuary Sciences degree from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 2023, where he received the Homer D. Leffler award for potential for excellence in ethical and compassionate service, community relations and personal and professional development in accordance with the highest standards of funeral service practice. While attending CCMS, he was the class secretary and treasurer and worked as a student ambassador for the college. After serving his apprenticeship under Jarad Roberts, he became licensed in 2024.

Ish lives in Wooster and enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to the gym, auto racing & traveling to car shows.

Brittainee was born in Wooster, raised in Newark, then returned to the area and graduated from Northwestern High School. 

Brittainee and her husband, Nick, live in Wooster with their son, Lee. She is the leader of our Care Team and takes great pride in assisting with the needs of families we serve. In her leisure time you can find Brittainee volunteering in her son's classroom and adventuring in Wayne County!