Obituaries

Jan 9, 2018

Robert "Bob" Paul Briggs, 66, of Ashland, died Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at his residence.

Bob was born August 7, 1951 in Woodsfield to Forrest and Eloise {Straight} Briggs.

He married Judith Lynn Mann on February 14, 2000.  She passed away on November 29, 2017.

Bob worked at U-Brand for over 20 years...

Jan 6, 2018

David Carpenter, 72, of Marietta, died Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Dave was born December 9, 1945 in Wingett Run and raised by Zetti and Creel Carpenter.

He graduated from Marietta High School. Dave was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam as a Sergeant E-5. He was a...

Jan 6, 2018

Virginia Hazel Kemp, 94, of Ashland, died Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Wesley Ridge, in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

Virginia was born January 1, 1924 in Ashland, Ohio to Earnest Allsworth and Esther Rachel {Hawk} Jordan.

She married Ralph Kissel in 1943. He died serving his country in WWII. She then married Virgil B. Kemp on August...

Jan 4, 2018

Helen M. Kramer, 95, of Wadsworth, died Thursday, January 04, 2018 at Altercare of Wadsworth.

Helen was born February 25, 1922 in Akron, Ohio to Ray Edgar and Estella Elizabeth {Miller} Wolf.

She graduated from Sharon High School.

She married Albert Douwe Kramer on April 15, 1957.

Helen worked for AMP...

Jan 2, 2018

Bonnie J Myers “Babe”, 82, of Marietta, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at the Marietta Center.

Bonnie was born October 20, 1935 in Carbondale, Ohio to Walter and Rose Davis.

She attended Marietta Schools.

Bonnie married Raymond Wayne Myers on September 10, 1955.

She retired from Marietta Memorial Hospital. Bonnie was...

Jan 1, 2018

Martha Mary Easley, 75, of Wooster, died Monday, January 1, 2018 at Elms Retirement Center, in Wellington.

Friends may call Monday from 3 to 5 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Hillcrest Chapel, Seville. Funeral services will be Monday at 5 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Arnie Kaufman officiating. A private burial will be at Ohio Western...

Jan 1, 2018

Andrea Michelle Spencer, 44, of Shreve, died Monday, January 1, 2018 at Majora Lane Care Center, in Millersburg.

Friends may call Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Jeremiah Stivers officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens....

Dec 28, 2017

Donna Rupert Stoffer (née Donna Rosabell Rupert), 96, of Ashland, passed away at Brookwood Place in Brethren Care Village on December 28, 2017.

She was born in Savannah, Ohio, August 11, 1921, to Stanton Leroy and Alta Agnes (née Welch) Rupert.  She graduated from Ashland High School in 1939 and from Ashland College in 1943.  On August...

Dec 27, 2017

Margery Mae Portner Weekley (nee Fulk), 94, of Ashland, died December 27, 2017 at Good Shepherd, in Ashland.

Friends may call Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Ashland Chapel, Ashland. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Layton Broome officiating. Burial will be at Ashland...

Dec 26, 2017

Charlotte A. Hutchinson, 79, of Wooster, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Danbury Woods.

A graveside service will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Sherwood Memorial Gardens where inurnment will take place. Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to...

Dec 26, 2017

Diana Flannagan, 69, of Massillon, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at LifeCare Hospice.

Inurnment will be held at a later date at New Pittsburgh Cemetery. 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 LifeCare Hospice at 1900 Akron Rd, Wooster or...

Dec 26, 2017

Danny Mugrage, 58, of Marietta, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Danny was born September 4, 1959 in Beverly, Ohio to James Mugrage and Florence Rubrake.

He graduated from Fort Frye High School.

He enjoyed NASCAR, listening to Bob Seager, and spending time with family.

Danny will be...

Dec 22, 2017

Irwin Paul Miner , 55, went home to be with the lord on December 22, 2017 after a brief hard battle with lung cancer.

Friends may call Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. with Zachariah Mays, officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial...

Dec 21, 2017

Charles W. Warren, 81, of Wooster, died Thursday, December 21, 2017 at LifeCare Hospice.

Friends may call Tuesday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Jamie Richard officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made...

Dec 19, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Petersheim, 87, of Orrville, died Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Aultman Orrville Hospital.

Friends may call Thursday, December 21 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will be Friday, December 22 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made...

Dec 17, 2017

Evelyn Freda Harris, 94, of Ashland, died Sunday, December 17, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Evelyn was born May 18, 1923 in London, England to Frederick and Eva {Martin} Overton.

She married Gerald Howard Harris on September 4, 1945, who she met during WWII while she was in the British Royal...

Dec 17, 2017

Lester M. Smith, 74, of Marietta, Ohio passed away at his home on December 17, 2017. He was born on January 7, 1943 in Roane County, WVa to Elbert and Saphrona Smith. He married Doris K. Griffith May 30, 1964. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Doris K. Smith; two daughters Sandra Lee and Tammy (Keith)...

Dec 12, 2017

Priscilla Mae Mandolin, of Van Nuys California, formerly of Wooster, died Tuesday, December 12, in her home, surrounded by her family   Her family is having a private memorial service, and private burial at Sherwood Memorial Gardens Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Priscilla was born May 18, 1926 in Wooster to Henry and Mary (Long) Ackerman....

Dec 11, 2017

Barbara M. Neville, 69, of Marietta, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Barbara was born January 10, 1948 in Marietta, Ohio to John and Ruth {McVey} Drake.

She was a 1966 graduate of Marietta High School.

She married Bobby D. Neville on June 15, 1968.

Barbara began...

Dec 10, 2017

Judy (Juju) M. Sayre, 73, of Wadsworth, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Hospice of Medina County, surrounded by her loved ones. She is rejoicing in Heaven as she is finally reunited with her loving husband.

Judy was born January 16, 1944 in Danville, Illinois to Roy Lee and...