Obituaries

May 15, 2018

Daniel E. Weltzien, 86, of Rittman, passed early Tuesday morning, May 15, 2018 in his sleep.

Daniel was born June 13, 1931 in Wadsworth, Ohio to Clyde and Geneva {Everhard} Weltzien.

He served in the U.S. Navy Reserves.

In 1953 Dan married Glenna Petak of Rittman. They were together for 25 years and...

May 14, 2018

Barbara 'Betty' Turner passed away peacefully on May 14th.  She was born in Nurnberg, Germany on Jan 11, 1931.  After spending her early years growing up in post war Germany, she married the love of her life, Z C Turner, a carrier American Army man.  With him she traveled and lived in many parts of the world.  Her favorite...

May 13, 2018

Ralph Ball, 75, of Deersville, died Friday, September 21, 2018 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center, in Canton.

Ralph was born December 27, 1942 in Fort Gay, WV to Eathel and Josephine {Maynard} Ball.

He married Judy Yurick on August 17, 1964.

Ralph retired from Babcock and Wilcox as a nondestructive metal testing inspector...

May 13, 2018

Rosemary Theresa Barnum, 66, of Lake County, died Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at her residence, in Painesville.

Rosemary was born April 23, 1952 in Lodi to Richard and Lillian {Cornish} Hnizdil.

She married Richard A. Barnum on October 20, 1976.  He passed away previously.

Rosemary retired from Sandridge Food Corporation. She loved to...

May 10, 2018

Walter James Schnabel (Jim), 81, of Marietta, passed away comfortably in his home on Thursday, May 10th 2018.

Jim was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School Class of 1957. He attended the National Hardwood Lumber Association School in Memphis, Tennessee and became a National Lumber Inspector at Schnabel Lumber in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.

He...

May 9, 2018

Beverly Irene Riggs, 82, of Mount Vernon, died Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Knox Community Hospital, in Mount Vernon.

Beverly was born August 27, 1935 in Mansfield, Ohio to Marshall and Mildred {Robinson} Leiter.

She graduated from Mount Vernon High school in 1953. Beverly worked for Mount Vernon City Schools for 37 years. She was...

May 8, 2018

Dwight Wohlgamuth, 73, of Wooster, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2018 at his residence.

Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family with arrangements. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to Roberts Funeral Home, P.O. Box, Wooster, OH  44691.

Dwight was born January 17, 1945 in Lodi.

May 7, 2018

Blake W. Sheneman, 81, of Orrville, died Monday, May 7, 2018 at his residence.

Friends may call Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Orrville Baptist Church, 204 Bell Avenue, Orrville, Ohio 44667. A Celebration of Life services will be Friday at 11:00 at the church with Pastor Bradley Dews officiating. Burial will be prior at 9:30...

May 6, 2018

James P. Casey Sr., 74, of Ashland, died Sunday, May 6, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born September 24, 1943 in Russell County, Virginia to Luther and Irene {Hess} Casey.

James completed his GED while he served in the U.S. Army.

He married Carolyn “Sue” Williams on...

May 3, 2018

Barbara J. Murphy, 91, of Wooster, died Thursday, May 3, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Friends may call Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Dr. Brett Durham officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens....

Apr 30, 2018

Bonnie R. Cahill, 80, of Medina, died Monday, April 30, 2018 at Samaritan Care Center, in Medina.

Bonnie was born July 24, 1937 in Akron, Ohio to Arnold and Ruth {Tiller} Couch.

She graduated from Akron University with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry.

She married John Cahill in 1958.

Bonnie worked...

Apr 27, 2018

Gary Gene Miller, 68, of Wadsworth, died Friday, April 27, 2018 at his residence, in Wadsworth.

Gary was born March 15, 1949 in Canton, Ohio to Thurman and Helen {Bobby} Miller.

He graduated from Canton McKinley High School. Gary retired from the US Navy after 20 years.

He loved photography and drag racing...

Apr 25, 2018

David H. Hersman, 71, of Wadsworth, died Wednesday, April 25, 2018 in Broadview Heights.

He was born July 19, 1946 in Barberton, Ohio to Lewis and Margaret {Knight} Hersman.

David graduated with a law degree from the University of Akron. He served in the Vietnam War as a member of the U.S. Army.

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Apr 22, 2018

Charles W. L. Evans, 67, of Orrville, died Sunday, April 22, 2018 at 2:23 p.m. Brenn-Field Nursing Home, after declining health.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Don R. Meager officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to...

Apr 21, 2018

Junior R. Derhammer, 94, of Wadsworth, died Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Doylestown Health Care Center.

He was born June 26, 1923 in Wadsworth, Ohio to Carmen and Kathryn {Ries} Derhammer.

He graduated from Wadsworth High School in 1941.

Junior married Fern Jessel on March 18, 1944.  She passed away on May 17,...

Apr 19, 2018

Shirley Ann {Mitchell} Myers, 70, of Wooster, died Thursday, April 19, 2018 at LifeCare Hospice.

Friends may call Wednesday, April 25, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at First Church of God, 1953 Akron Rd., Wooster OH 44691. Memorial services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the church with Pastor Arnie Kaufman officiating. Burial will be at...

Apr 19, 2018

Roy Dean Schmidt, 59, of Marietta, died Thursday, April 19. 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.

He was born December 27, 1958 in Marietta to Ralph and Susan Schmidt.

Roy married Tamara “Tammy” Pollard on September 14, 2006.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Williamstown, and will be...

Apr 18, 2018

Nelson Keith “Smiley” Zinser, 80, of Newport, died Wednesday, April 18, 2018 surrounded by his family at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Nelson was born April 18, 1938 in Huntington, WV to Ralph Clark and Avildia Catherine Zinser.

He attended Parkersburg High School and graduated from Grafton High School in 1957. Nelson was a Vietnam veteran of...

Apr 18, 2018

Dorla L. Miller Sayre, 86, of Marietta, died Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at The Arbors of Marietta.

Dorla was born December 1, 1931 in Marietta to Wm. Harold and Norma {VanWey} Milam.

She attended Marietta Schools.

She married Gene Sayre in June of 1989.

She worked many places as a cook,...

Apr 18, 2018

Sarah Ann Whitenack, 29, formerly of Sandy, Utah, died April 18th in Salina, Kansas, during her move back to Ohio. Her good, loving, wonderful, and caring heart, just gave out.

Interment services will be Tuesday July 3rd at 11:00 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel with Reverend Anna Jarvis officiating. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.  ...