Obituaries

Jan 28, 2017

Mario Emilio Melem, age 58, died Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born October 5, 1958 in San Paulo, Brazil to Abdala and Arkaksi Melem. Per the families request, there will be no public service.

Jan 27, 2017

Amy E. Roser, 40, of Marietta, lost her battle with addiction Friday, January 27, 2017. Amy was born October 29, 1976 in Marietta to Daniel and Kathy Roser. She attended Marietta High School. She enjoyed cooking, boating and fishing. Amy loved her family and friends. Amy will be deeply missed by her children Katelyn Roser, Cassandra Roser and Michael Arnett;...

Jan 27, 2017

Louise V. Ruder, 78, of Wooster, died Friday, January 27, 2017 at LifeCare Hospice. Memorial services will be Saturday, February 18th at 11 a.m. at Spencer United Methodist Church, 201 E. Main St, Spencer, OH 44275, with Pastor Lenore Robinson officiating. Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family with arrangements. Louise was born April 12, 1938 in Kentucky....

Jan 26, 2017

Harry Graham, 72, of Wooster, died Thursday, January 26, 2017 at his residence. Friends may call Monday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Wooster Grace Church. Services will follow at 12 p.m. at the church with Pastor Bob Fetterhoff officiating. Inurnment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made...

Jan 26, 2017

Robert L. "Bob" Stauffer was called Home to our Lord on Thursday, January 26, 2017. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Born October 28, 1937, to Paul and Bertha Stauffer, Bob, to those who knew him, always approached life with a flexed bicep and an extra-large Polar Pop. Bob attended Kenmore High School in Akron,...

Jan 24, 2017

Jan 22, 2017

Marcie Althea Brooks, 85, of Wooster, died Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Wayne County Care Center. Graveside services will be Thursday at 10 A.M. at Sherwood Memorial Gardens with Rev. Charles Tobias, where military rites will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Wooster United Methodist Church, 243 North Market St. Wooster, Ohio 44691. Marcie was born May 18,...

Jan 22, 2017

Dolly St. Louis, 94, of Wooster, died Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Smithville Western Care Center. Memorial services will be at a later date at the Roberts Funeral Home, Sherwood Chapel Wooster with Pastor Mike Gladson officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Dolly was born October 7, 1922 in Genoa, WV to John and Tennessee {Robertson} Osburn. She...

Jan 20, 2017

Ruby Elizabeth Saltsman, 98, peacefully entered into eternal rest on January 20, 2017, while residing at West View Healthy Living. Ruby was born into a loving family from Nashville, OH on February 24, 1918, to Harley Ray Wachtel and Lydia Ruth {Hughes} Wachtel, the eldest of three children. Ruby loved to make others laugh and had many friends throughout her...

Jan 20, 2017

Mary L. Taibi was an extraordinary woman. She passed away at 101 years of age on Friday, January 20, 2017 with her family at her side at LifeCare Hospice of Wooster. Mary was born November 6, 1915 in Passaic, New Jersey to Loreto and Vincenza (Mistretta) Insinna. After graduating high school, Mary attended St. Joseph's Nursing School, graduating in 1938....

Jan 19, 2017

Robert "Travis" Schmidt, 37, of Dalton, died Thursday, January 19, 2017 at his residence. 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. Friends may also call one hour prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m. Online tributes may be made...

Jan 19, 2017

Jan 19, 2017

Russell E. Gerber, 90, of Wooster, passed away on January 19, 2017 at Burbank Parke Nursing Care. He was born, May 2, 1926, the youngest of 12 children to John and Alta (Umstead) Gerber in Winesburg, Ohio . He was two weeks old at the death of his mother. Russell was raised as a foster son of Isaac and Tena...

Jan 18, 2017

Nellie F. Hickling, 94, of Wadsworth, died Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Friends may call Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Hillcrest Chapel, Seville. Funeral services will follow on Saturday starting at 3p.m. at the funeral home with Minister David Kenney officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Online...

Jan 18, 2017

William "Bill" C. Miller, 85, of Wooster, died Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Smithville-Western Care Center, after battling Parkinson's and dementia. Friends may call Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Dan Bishop officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at...

Jan 16, 2017

Stachie Messenger, 97, of Smithville, died Monday, January 16, 2017 at her home. Friends may call Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Larry Rickey officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to LifeCare Hospice,...

Jan 14, 2017

Pauline J. Grasley of Marietta, 90, died January 14, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born to Mattie Krapps Way and Harry McKinley Way on January 28, 1926. In 1945, she married Walter E. Grasley. They had four children, Sandra (deceased), Sue, Joyce and Janet. Pauline was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, four brothers, one daughter...

Jan 13, 2017

James S. Conover, 78, of Rittman, died Friday, January 13, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 10, 1938 in Seville to Henry and Ruth {Young-Baker} Conover. James graduated from Wadsworth High School in 1956. He married Phyllis "Cookie" Workman on August 23, 1957, still keeping close till her death. Then he married Susanne...

Jan 13, 2017

Shirley Mae King, 84, of Wadsworth, died Friday, January 13, 2017 at Alter Care of Wadsworth. Friends may call Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Hillcrest Chapel, Seville. Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Richard Perrigo officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Shirley was born February 23, 1932 in...

Jan 13, 2017

William "Bill" Monte Norris, 69, of Orrville, died Friday, January 13, 2017 at Pine Valley Care Center, in Richfield. Friends may call Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military rites will be held. Bill was born...