Obituaries

Jul 12, 2015

Richard James Murphy, of Orrville, died Sunday, July 12, 2015 at home. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 am at Roberts Funeral Home- Sherwood Chapel. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Richard was born June 28, 2015 in Wooster to Richard and Stacie{Bowers} Murphy. Richard will be deeply missed by his parents of Orrville; brothers Colin and Alex...

Jul 10, 2015

Judy Fraley, of Wooster, died Friday, July 10, 2015 at home with her family, with support of LifeCare Hospice. A memorial service will be Saturday, July 25, 2015 starting at 11 a.m. at the OARDC Secrest Arboretum. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Judy was born in Wooster to John Jr. and Marie {Stackhouse} Kostenbader. She graduated from Wooster...

Jul 7, 2015

Carolyn Sue Owens, 70, of Marietta, died Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at the Washington County Home. Carolyn was born January 25, 1945 in Marietta, Ohio to James H and Grace {Fleming} Cozzens. She graduated from Warren High School in 1963. She enjoyed walking and spending time with her family and friends. Carolyn will be deeply missed by her children Jerry...

Jul 7, 2015

Rhonda Sue (Pickering) Patznick, 48, of Ashland, died Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Rhonda was born April 7, 1967 in Ashland, Ohio to Robert Charles and Kathleen Sue {Baker} Pickering. She graduated from Ashland High School. Rhonda was a teacher aid at Hillsdale High School. She also worked at National Latex and Liquibox....

Jul 4, 2015

Catherine Rose Mossor, 60, of Harrisville, died Saturday, July 4, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Cathie was born May 18, 1955 in Marietta to Delbert and Rosella {Satterfield} Mossor. She graduated from Harrisville High School. Cathie was employed at Troy Mills. She attended church at North where she was also a part time Sunday school teacher. She loved going to...

Jul 3, 2015

Joan Ileen Pearson, 62, of Wadsworth, died Friday July 3, 2015 at her residence. Joan was born August 29, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio to William and Inez {Prince} King. She married William Pearson on April 13, 1981. He died April 21, 2008. She retired from AT&T in 2009. She loved spending time with family. Joan will be deeply missed by...

Jul 2, 2015

John "Jack" Heiss, age 76, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Heartland of Marietta. Arrangements are pending.

Jul 2, 2015

John "Jack" Heiss, 76, of Marietta, died Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Heartland of Marietta. He fought a hard battle to make it to his 5oth wedding anniversary. Jack was born February 12, 1939 in Waterford to William and Marcella {Rauch} Heiss. He worked for Keystone Steel for 10 years and was the owner of J &W Brick and Block....

Jul 1, 2015

Alton Warner, age 75, passed away July 1, 2015. Arrangements are pending

Jun 29, 2015

Jun 29, 2015

Robert E. Ladd, 88, of Wooster, passed away June 29, 2015 at West View Healthy Living, in Wooster. Memorial services will be held in Vermont at a later date. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Robert was born February 6, 1927 in Norwich, Vermont to Charles and Josephine {Whitman} Ladd. He attended grade school in Norwich, and graduated from...

Jun 27, 2015

Doris Jean Jollay, 87, of Nankin, died June 27, 2015 at the Hospice of North Central Ohio, in Ashland. Doris was born March 25, 1928 in Tarkio, Missouri to Fred and Lettie {Swinehart} Harmon. She married Howard F. Jollay on May 25, 1947. He passed on June 10, 2014. Doris was a homemaker for most of her life. She spent...

Jun 26, 2015

Helen Blake, 90, of Barberton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, June 26, 2015 at Manor Care of Barberton. She married Doyle Blake on October 31, 1941. Helen will be deeply missed by her sons Bill (Clara) Blake and Bob (Joyce) Blake; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Helen was preceded in death by her husband Doyle and son...

Jun 24, 2015

Kevin Burkepile, 58, of Savannah, died Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Grant Hospital, in Columbus. Kevin was born February 7, 1957 to Frank and JoAnn Burkepile. Kevin served in the United States Navy for eight years. He enjoyed to go hunting, fishing and spending time in the outdoors. Kevin loved to spend time with his family and friends. Kevin will...

Jun 23, 2015

Frances Elizabeth Gantz Beyer, 99, of Wooster, died June 23, 2015 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens at 2 P.M. on Monday, June 29, 2015, followed by a memorial service at 3:30 P.M. at the First Presbyterian Church, 621 College Ave, Wooster, 44691 with Rev. David Rice officiating. Online tributes may be made at...

Jun 20, 2015

Robert Davis West, 89, of Brimfield and longtime resident of Wadsworth, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Aurora Manor. Robert was born June 5, 1926 in Cleveland, OH to Robert and Lela {Davis} West. Robert married Traci Louise Harp on September 27, 1997. He was a professor, author, poet, movie director, DJ, radio manager, WWII veteran, Mason of Barkley,...

Jun 20, 2015

Lise M. Bazzle, 79, of Creston, died Saturday, June 20, 2015 at her residence. Services will be Tuesday at 3 pm. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Jim Newton officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service from 2 to 3 p.m. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Lise was born August 13, 1935 in...

Jun 18, 2015

Dixie A. Elser, 76, of Wooster, died Thursday June 18, 2015 at her residence. A private graveside service will be held at a later date with Pastor Bill Watson officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Dixie was born January 26, 1939 in Wooster to Clark and Edna {Dribblebis} Buchanan. She graduated from Dalton High School. She married Lowell...

Jun 17, 2015

James E. Wallace, 72, of Wooster, died Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at the Wooster Community Hospital. Friends may call Wednesday, June 24 from 12 to 1 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will follow at 1pm with Rev Lee Anderson officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. James was born March 29, 1943 in Prattville, Alabama to...

Jun 17, 2015

Steven D. Wagner, 62, of Marietta, died Wednesday, June 17th, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Steven was born Feb. 19, 1953 to Robert and Irene {Miller} Wagner. He graduated from Ft. Frye in 1972. He worked for Hazardous Waste Incorporated for different companies and also at East Lawn Memorial Park for several years. Steve enjoyed watching the Cincinnati Reds and...