Obituaries

Mar 4, 2016

Lowell Elser, 75, of Wooster, died March 3, 2016 at his home. Friends may call Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. A private burial will be held at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Lowell was born June 1, 1940 in Wooster, Ohio to Jacob and Bertha{Ickes} Elser. He married Dixie A. Buchanan on February 28, 1959....

Mar 4, 2016

Mar 4, 2016

Todd S. Wheeler, 50, of Marietta, lost his battle to esophageal cancer surrounded by his loved ones on March 4, 2016 at James Cancer Center in Columbus. He was born on August 5, 1965 in Marietta, son of Larry Sr. and Shirley Hill Wheeler. Todd was a 1983 graduate of MHS. On April 13, 1985 he married Debra Newlen. He...

Mar 3, 2016

Mar 2, 2016

Carolyn Lucille Matthews, 29, of Ashland, grew her purple angel wings and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Hospice of North Central Ohio Carolyn was born December 28, 1986 in Ashland to Roger L. and Betty L. {Eichelberger} Matthews. She graduated from Dale-Roy Training Center in 2009 and attended D.R. Services. Carolyn enjoyed listening...

Mar 1, 2016

Andrew Thaddeus DeVincent, 54, of Wooster, died Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Wooster Community Hospital. Memorial services will be Friday at 12 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Father Steve Moran officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to People to People Ministries at 454 E. Bowman St. Wooster, OH 44691. Andrew was born November 6, 1961 in Dayton...

Feb 28, 2016

Lois Irene Weaver, 78, of Shreve, passed away Sunday February 28, 2016 at LifeCare Hospice, in Wooster, surrounded by her loving family. Friends may call Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Thursday at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home with one-hour prior of viewing with Pastor Kenneth Teter officiating. Entombment...

Feb 27, 2016

Donzel Wayne Robinson, 80, of Wadsworth, died Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Barberton Hospital. He was born July 8, 1935 in Grantsville, WV to Hayes and Lea {Church} Robinson. Donzel served in the US Air Force, during the Korean War. He married Muriel Lindeman in August 1955. Donzel retired from Admril Retread where he worked as a machinist for 30...

Feb 27, 2016

Mary Elizabeth Campbell, 88, of Ashland, died Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Kingston Nursing Home. Mary was born February 16, 1928 in New London to Arthur and Nellie {Watkins} Johnson. She graduated from New London High School. She married Richard C. Campbell on August 16, 1947. Mary retired from Philway Products of Ashland. She was a member of First Baptist...

Feb 26, 2016

Doris E. Elkins, 66, of Wooster, died Friday, February 26, 2016 at Wooster Community Hospital. Friends may call Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Wooster Church of the Nazarene. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1:00pm at the church with Pastor Ron Frizzell officiating. Burial will follow immediately at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Doris was born June 4, 1949 in...

Feb 25, 2016

Robert Vernon Horst, 91, Wooster, passed away February 25, 2016, at West View Healthy Living, Wooster. Bob was born December 24, 1924 in Canton Ohio to the late Leroy and Ella (Moser). He was united in marriage to Patricia R. Albright on May 25, 1946, at the East Chippewa Church of the Brethren. Patricia survives. Calling hours will be from...

Feb 24, 2016

Teresa Jo Mottle, 60, of Millersburg, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Aultman Compassionate Care Hospice, in Canton. Friends may call Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will be Saturday at 3 at the funeral home with Pastor Dave Carrick officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be...

Feb 22, 2016

James Michael Lawless, 65, Rittman, went to be with the Lord Monday, February 22, 2016 after a long battle with heart disease. James was born August 21, 1950 in Worcester, MA to Thomas and Helen (Monahan) Lawless. A graduate of North High School in Akron, Ohio, James earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Gallaudet University in 1972....

Feb 21, 2016

Dwaine E. Ringler, 87, of Ashland, died Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Good Shepherd Home & Villa. Dwaine was born February 21, 1929 in Holsopple, Pennsylvania to Earl and Suzanna {Stevenson} Ringler. He served in the United States Coast Guard from February 1946 to February 1948. Dwaine received an honorable service button, honorable discharge button and WWII victory medal. He...

Feb 19, 2016

W. David Horner, 77, of Ashland, went home to heaven to meet Jesus on Friday, February 19, 2016 at Hospice of North Central Ohio, after a short illness. David was born June 12, 1938 in Hillsboro, NC to Joseph and Ruby {Bullock} Horner. He married Jone Lee Harned on September 26, 1967. Upon arriving in Ohio, David worked on a...

Feb 19, 2016

Bryan J. Kec, 40, of Chippewa Lake, died Friday, February 19, 2016 at Medina General. Bryan was born June 13, 1975 in Medina to Warren and Mindy {Gordon} Kec. Bryan graduated from the Medina County Achievement Center and was attending Windfall Industries. He attended the Medina Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses at the Kingdom Hall in Seville. In his spare time,...

Feb 18, 2016

Robert "Bob" Lester Wendling, 79, of Ashland, died Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Samaritan Hospital. Bob was born May 1, 1936 in Perrysville, Ohio to Carl Wilhelm and Margaret Rosella {Gretzinger} Wendling. He married Kathleen Gelhorn on August 16, 1964. Bob graduated from Perrysville High School in 1954. He went on to graduate from Ashland College with a B.S. degree...

Feb 15, 2016

On Monday February 15th, 2016 our precious wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend Jennifer (Bloch) Stone went home to be with our loving Father in heaven. Her smile will forever be remembered by those who have been privileged to know her. Jennie was born to Elmer and Alma Bloch on October 16th, 1957. She graduated from Wadsworth High School...

Feb 12, 2016

Homer A. Lee, 77, of Marietta, died Friday, February 12, 2016 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Homer was born August 27, 1938 in Marietta to Homer and Ora Lee. He attended Marietta High School before joining the United States Army where he was a paratrooper and a sharp shooter He married Patricia on November 5, 1960. Homer will be deeply missed...

Feb 11, 2016

Virginia N. Ricketts nee Michaels, 92, of Seville, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Sanctuary Health Network of Medina. Private services will be at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice at 3743 Boettler Oaks Dr., Green, OH 44685. Virginia was born August 31, 1923 in...