Obituaries

Apr 17, 2018

Caecilia “Oma” Rotterschmidt, 88, of Wadsworth, died Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Liberty Residence.

Caecilia was born June 12, 1929 in Hohenkirchen, Germany to Ludwig and Elisabeth {Mayer} Fink.

She married Johann Rotterschmidt.

She worked as a cook at the Wadsworth Rittman Hospital. Caecilia was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish....

Apr 14, 2018

Rose Ellen McCracken, 79, of Marietta Ohio, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday April 14, 2018 at Heartland Nursing Home in Marietta Ohio.

Rose Ellen was born on October 11, 1938 in Aleppo, Pennsylvania to Edmund and Lillie (Brown) Conaway.

Rose was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. She was a sweet,...

Apr 13, 2018

Anthony Paul Miletto, 67, of Wooster, died April 13, 2018 at his home.

Friends may call Saturday from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 at the funeral home with Father Stephen Moran officiating.  Entombment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wednesday at 1:00, where military rites will...

Apr 12, 2018

John S. Teschler, 93, of Ashland, died Thursday, April 12, 2018 at University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center.

John was born August 12, 1924 in Mansfield to Steve and Margaret {Deschner} Teschler.

He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.

He married Dolores “Dot” R. Zellner on August 2, 1947.  She passed away on...

Apr 12, 2018

Earl D. Morrison, 84, of Smithville, died Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Wooster Community Hospital.

Memorial services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Grace Brethren with Pastor Bob Mitchell. 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 American Diabetes Association...

Apr 12, 2018

Dorothy Lee {Simons} Geitgey, 79, of Rittman, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 12, 2018.

Dorothy was born May 14, 1938 in New Bern, North Carolina to Alonza Richard and Roberta May {Banks} Simons. She attended New Bern High School. She remained in New Bern until meeting Gary Geitgey, who was in her hometown on an extended...

Apr 11, 2018

Richard J. Long, 70, of Wadsworth, died Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Akron City Hospital.

Richard was born June 2, 1947 in Ashtabula, Ohio to David Sr. and Shirley {Pier} Long.

He graduated from Geneva High School in 1968.

He married Debra Sue Russell on June 10, 1975. She survives.

Richard...

Apr 11, 2018

Blake A. Swartz, 68, of Wooster, died of a sudden illness April 11, 2018 at his home. He was born in Wooster, Ohio on January 7th, 1950, the son of Norman and Marjory {Walker} Swartz. He is survived by wife Joan {Kachmar} Swartz and sister Terry (Norman) Ginter. Also surviving are Joan’s mother Marie Houghton, and Joan’s siblings John...

Apr 10, 2018

Michael Anthony Dennis, 56, formerly of Marietta, died at his home in Cleveland on April 10, 2018.

Mike was born November 3, 1961 in Marietta to Ronald E. and Carol Mae {Root} Dennis. He graduated from Marietta High School in 1981 where he participated in track and football. He was a U.S. Army veteran.

Mike...

Apr 3, 2018

Janila Joan Theobald, 79, of Newport, went to her heavenly home Tuesday, April 3, 2018.

She was born November 7, 1938 in Dart, Ohio to John and Norma Hall.

Janila married Robert Theobald on April 26, 1959.

She worked briefly as a secretary for Broughton’s and as a cashier for IGA. Janila was...

Mar 31, 2018

Marion Frances Morton, 92, of Reno, died Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Heartland of Marietta.

Marion was born March 21, 1926 in Ilion, New York to Earl and Hazel Renodin.

She married Richard Morton on May 28, 1948.

Marion is survived by her twin sister Marie (Vonley) Becker and her caregiver Rocky Matheny....

Mar 29, 2018

Kylie Brooke Kandel, 15, of Wooster, died Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus. Kylie was born January 21, 2003 in Wooster, Ohio to Corey and Kate {Hamilton} Kandel. Kylie was a light to all. She loved riding in golf carts, splashing in her swimming pool, jumping on the trampoline, coloring with sidewalk chalk, bouncing on...

Mar 28, 2018

James A. Butler, 79, of Wooster, died March 28, 2018 at Presbyterian Hospital, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Friends may call Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. The funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Nick Cleveland officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens....

Mar 26, 2018

Bethia R. Shank, 36, of Ashland, died Monday, March 26, 2018 at Good Shepherd.

Friends may call Saturday from 12 to 3 p.m. at Ashland Grace. Funeral services will be Saturday at 3 p.m. at the church with Pastor Jim Norris officiating. A private burial will be at Ashland County Memorial Park at a later date. Online tributes may be...

Mar 25, 2018

Amy Lynn Wohlgamuth, 45, of Wooster, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 at LifeCare Hospice.

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 761, Wooster, OH  44691.

Amy was born September 2, 1972 in...

Mar 24, 2018

Rex Roberts, 88, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 at his residence in Spring Hill, Florida.

Friends may call Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial...

Mar 24, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Zeke Allen Kelley. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 24, 2018

Jean Horst, 96, of Marietta, died Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Jean was born August 30 1921 in St. Charles, Michigan to Elmer and Ida Hiencelman.

Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Marietta.

Mar 23, 2018

Gloria Joan Benner, 85, of Ashland, passed away peacefully Friday, March 23, 2018 at Good Shepherd Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, surrounded by family and friends.

Gloria was born October 13, 1932 in Ashland County to Creighton and Myrtle August {nee  Stonerock} Harrison.

She married David William Benner on July 8, 1954.  He passed away on...

Mar 19, 2018

Dr. Richard “Dick” Davis, 70, died Monday March 19, 2018 at his son’s home in Wooster, Ohio, surrounded by family. Friends are welcome to an informal celebration of Dick’s life at City Square Steakhouse in downtown Wooster this Saturday, March 24 from 12-2pm. Memorial contributions may be made to LifeCare Hospice - Wooster, Ohio (lifecarehospice.org) or the Alzheimer’s Association...