Obituaries

Aug 11, 2017

Glen Swartzentruber, 75, of Wooster, died Friday, August 11 at his residence. Friends may call Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Jacob Lawson officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions...

Aug 9, 2017

Frederick William Cropp III of Wooster died Wednesday August 9 in Wooster. He was 84. Fred’s career was marked by unbridled enthusiasm for teaching, both inside and outside the classroom. He influenced thousands of students at Wooster during more than three decades as a professor, and hundreds during 80 10-day raft trips through the Grand Canyon that he organized...

Aug 2, 2017

George Edwin Stanford, 80, of North Lawrence, Ohio, died Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Shady Lawn Nursing & Rehabilitation, in Dalton. Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is handling the arrangements. George was born June 5, 1933 in North Lawrence, Ohio to George Robert and Wilda {Herbst} Stanford. He spent four years active duty in the United States Coast Guard aboard...

Jul 28, 2017

Lela O. Weiser, 91, of Tallahassee, FL, died Friday July 28, 2017 at Big Bend Hospice, in Tallahassee. Friends may call Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com....

Jul 27, 2017

Emma Jean Fath, 90, of Smithville, died Thursday, July 27, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be Monday at 6:00 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church in Rittman with Pastor Mike LaMar officiating. Emma’s body has been donated to the Ohio University Osteopathic Medical Center. Inurnment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online...

Jul 26, 2017

Bonnie Jane Arps, 54, of Wooster, died Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at her sister’s home, in Wooster. Friends may call Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at West Hill Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the church with Pastors Dan Wingate and Eric Fairhurst officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may...

Jul 21, 2017

Howard Isaac Prager, 86, of Wooster, died Friday, July 21, 2017 at Smithville-Western Care Center. Services will be Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Eric Fairhurst officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service from 2 to 3 p.m. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military rites will be held....

Jul 18, 2017

Dale Allan Ellis, 77, of Marietta, Ohio died July 18, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born February 2, 1940 in Marietta to Harold and Florance Ellis. He graduated with the class of 1958. Dale attended Ohio University before joining the Navy. He worked for Monongahela Power and retired from G.E. Plastics after 33 years. He also enjoyed working...

Jul 18, 2017

Charles L. Hoskins, 68, of Shelby, died Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born January 12, 1949 in Shelby to Vinson and Mary {Wright} Hoskins. He married Terry Evans on July 6, 1968. Charles worked for Plymouth Locomotive for 19 years. He was a member of Elm Street Freewill Baptist Church in...

Jul 17, 2017

Zachary Ryan Waterman, 18, of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, went to be with his Lord on July 17, 2017 after 8 years with cancer. He was born November 16, 1998 in Marietta, Ohio. Zach enjoyed watching Ohio State football and wrestling with his father Charlie Waterman. He loved spending time with his sisters Katelynne and Sydnee Waterman in South Carolina....

Jul 17, 2017

George "Tink" Kale Jr., 92, of North Royalton, died Monday, July 17, 2017 at Burbank Park. Private services will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Bennett's Corners Cemetery. Online tributes may be made at www.Roberts FuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Sharon Township Rescue Squad, 1274 Sharon-Copley Road Wadsworth, Ohio 44281. George was born August...

Jul 16, 2017

Brian G. Lenz, 53, of Wooster, died suddenly Sunday, July 16, 2017 at his residence. Memorial services will be Thursday at 11 am at Grace Church with Pastor Nick Cleveland officiating. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Roberts Funeral Home, P.O. Box 761 Wooster, Ohio 44691. Brian was born February 18, 1964 in...

Jul 13, 2017

Alfred “Holt” Grossman, 92, of Wooster, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, July 13, 2017 at West View Healthy Living. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Ken Thomas officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens,...

Jul 12, 2017

Amy Jo Chevalier, 32, of Belpre, died July 12, 2017 at her home. Amy Jo was born November 2, 1984 in Parkersburg to Zenith and Nancy {Lee} Chevalier. She loved her dogs Colin, Precious and Lady; and was a loving daughter. Amy Jo will be deeply missed by her parents Zenith and Nancy; brothers Allan (Kim) Chevalier and Eric Chevalier;...

Jul 11, 2017

David E. Miller, 77, of Ashland, Ohio went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2017 after a long battle with a blood disease. David was born June 24, 1940 in Ashland to Francis J. Miller and Maxine E. {Helbert} Leiter. David retired from National Latex. He enjoyed tinkering with cars, riding motorcycles, trips to Arizona and spending time...

Jul 10, 2017

Robert “Bob” O. Warren, 79, of Burbank, died Monday, July 10, 2017 at Wooster Community Hospital. Services will be Thursday at 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Kirk Fairhurst officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military rites will be held....

Jul 10, 2017

Delana Jane McCord, 87, of Lebanon, Missouri, died Monday, July 10, 2017 at Lebanon Health and Rehab. Inurnment will take place at Killbuck Cemetery. Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family with arrangements. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Delana was born March 1, 1930 in Newman, Illinois to Everett Sidney and Etta Mae {Atha} Luallen. She...

Jul 8, 2017

Russell “Poots” Austin Gold, 92, of Wooster, died Saturday, July 08, 2017 at his residence. According to his wishes there will be a private family service held at a later date. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron Rd. Wooster, Ohio 44691 and the Humane Society, 1161 Mechanicsburg Rd. Wooster,...

Jul 6, 2017

Harold J. Polen, 90, of Wooster, died Thursday, July 06, 2017 at Summa Barberton. Private family services will be held at Roberts Funeral Home, Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Jeff Polen officiating. Burial is at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Harold was born January 3, 1927 in Clarington, Ohio to George and Carrie {Ullom} Polen. He...

Jul 5, 2017