Obituaries

Feb 2, 2018

Sandra L. Berkey, 76, of Rittman, died February 2, 2018 at Akron City Hospital.

Sandy was born July 10, 1941 in Akron, Ohio to Donald and Bea {Davis} Harper.

She married John Berkey on November 5, 1990.

Sandy loved music, her amazing collection of porcelain dolls, her extensive collection of movies and her close...

Jan 30, 2018

Robert Nelson Dial, 77, of Mount Vernon, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at his home, in Mount Vernon.

He was born on December 12, 1940 in Mount Vernon, Ohio to Robert D. and Mary Louise (Fawcett) Dial.

Robert entered the United States Navy after completing his schooling.

He married Carol R.  Boysel in...

Jan 28, 2018

Donald E. Eberhart, 84, of Mount Vernon, died Sunday, January 28, 2018.

He was born on April 14, 1933 in Mount Vernon, Ohio to Edwin M. and Bessie (Humrichouser) Eberhart.

Don attended Hiawatha Grade School, followed by Mount Vernon High School. He served our country in the 101st Airborne, in the United States Army. From...

Jan 27, 2018

David Day, 62, of Marietta, passed away January 27, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born September 28, 1955 to Harold and Marie Day.

David is survived by his brother Randall Day of Marietta; sister Lila McIntyre (Christopher Julian) of Marietta; his nieces and nephews Waid Day, Cindy Kidd (Gage), Harold Kidd (and children), Krystin McIntyre...

Jan 27, 2018

Shirley Louise Rickett, 81, of Sullivan, went to be with the Lord, Saturday January 27, 2018 at Crystal Care, in Ashland.

Shirley was born July 1, 1936 in Ashland, Ohio to Donald and Charlotte {Sloan} Poff.

She was a graduate of Ashland High School, and Columbus Business School and attended Ashland College.

She...

Jan 24, 2018

Duane Eugene Allen, 86, of Marietta, died Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at his home.

Duane was a Veteran of the United States Navy.

Burial will be private at East Lawn Memorial Park, where military rites will be held. Roberts Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jan 24, 2018

Danielle Marie Zaayer, 40, of Reno, died Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

She was born May 4, 1977 in Akron, Ohio. Services will be private per the family's request. Roberts Funeral Home - East Lawn Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jan 23, 2018

Lois Ann Buck (nee Goslin), 77, of Massillon, died Tuesday January 23, 2018, at Amherst Meadows, in Massillon.

Lois was born April 14, 1940 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania to Albert and Kathleen {Bell} Goslin.

In her early years, she took dance lessons and wore beautiful dresses that her mother lovingly sewed.  Lois attended cosmetology classes after...

Jan 20, 2018

Elizabeth Burke Jernigan, 91, of Wadsworth, died Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Burbank Parke Care Center.

Elizabeth was born September 5, 1926 in Nashville, TN to William and Minnie {Murphy} Burke.

She married Burtle Jernigan on October 12, 1947.  He passed away October 18, 2008.

Elizabeth worked at the Peanut Shop of Nashville...

Jan 20, 2018

Robert L. Carpenter, 90, of Rittman, died Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Cleveland Clinic Medina City Hospital.

Friends may call Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Hillcrest Chapel, Seville. Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, where military rites will be held....

Jan 19, 2018

Jane Louise Steel, 70, of Ashland, died Friday, January 19, 2018 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital.

Jane was born May 3, 1947 in Ashland to Victor Raymond and Helen Marie {Brown} Fulk.

She graduated from Mansfield General Hospital School of Nursing.

She married Carter Steel on September 30, 1967.

Jane retired from...

Jan 18, 2018

Marilyn Joyce (Carr) McVicker, known as Joy, 85, went home to be with Jesus and her loved ones who went before her on Thursday January 18, 2018.  Previously a resident of Medina County, she recently resided in New Philadelphia.

Joy was born January 30, 1932, in Canton to Paul and Blanche {Brown} King.

She worked...

Jan 18, 2018

Howard N. Jackson, 87, of Wadsworth, died Thursday, January 18, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Howard was born January 9, 1931 in Braxton County, West Virginia to Blondie Waitman and Olma Belle {Plunty} Jackson.

He served in the U.S. Army as a Corporal during the Vietnam War.

He married Bluette...

Jan 17, 2018

Jeffery Allen Brown, 55, of Vandalia, OH died Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton.

Jeff was born March 19, 1962 in Marietta, Ohio to John and Sandra Brown.

He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

He worked with the Ohio Operating Engineers. Jeff enjoyed football, hanging...

Jan 15, 2018

Elizabeth Marie Short, 75, of Wooster, died Monday, January 15, 2018 at her residence.

Friends may call Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Elizabeth...

Jan 14, 2018

Mary Carolyn Ash Kraner, 86, of Marietta, Ohio passed away on Sunday. January 14, 2018.

Mary was a Christian and attended the Church of Christ at Warner, Ohio.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Dr. Keith L. Kraner; two daughters, Karen Kraner of Frederick, MD, and Lisa (Price) Nichols of Missouri; two...

Jan 13, 2018

Katherine E. DalPra, 83, of Wooster, died Saturday, January 13, 2018 at LifeCare Hospice.

A private family Celebration of Life services will take place at a later date with Rev. Kristina Heise officiating. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron Rd. Wooster, Ohio 44691.

Katherine...

Jan 12, 2018

Kenneth Berkley Bancroft, 91, of Wooster, died Friday, January 12, 2018  at Glendora Health Care Center, in Wooster.

Friends may call Wednesday, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel.  Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Evan Fischer officiating . Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

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Jan 12, 2018

George A. Giauque, 93, of Marion, formerly of Wooster, died Friday, January 12th, at home surrounded by his family.

George was born January 9, 1925 in Holmes County to Clarence and L. Bata (Shaffer) Giauque.  He married the love of his life, Sylvia Singer, on October 25, 1947 in Greenup, Kentucky. Sadly, she passed away in February...

Jan 10, 2018

Trinity Wright "Trin" Culbertson, 42, of Wooster, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Magnolia Care Center, in Wadsworth.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 17 at 11am at the First Church of God with Pastor Arnie Kaufman officiating. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Trin was born October 31, 1975 in Spokane,...