Obituaries

Mar 7, 2015

Donald Beam, 82, of Wooster, died Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Akron City Hospital. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home – Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. 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. Online tributes may...

Mar 6, 2015

Mary Lou Gilbert, 83, of Wooster, died Friday, March 6, 2015 at West View Healthy Living surrounded by her loving family. Friends may call Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Kirk Fairhurst officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens....

Mar 5, 2015

Vernon L. Horst, 91, of Wooster, died Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Glendora Health Care Center, surrounded by his loving family. Friends may call Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. A private funeral service will be held with Pastor Randy Moomaw officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military rites will be...

Mar 5, 2015

James Howard Stephens, 70, of Marietta, died Thursday, March 5th, 2015 at his home. James was born December 22, 1944 in Marietta to Howard and Opal {Dovenbarger} Stephens. He graduated from Waterford High School. James was a veteran of the United States Army. He married Sue Anderson on November 26, 1965. James worked as the Storeroom Administrator for the Ohio...

Mar 4, 2015

Helene J. Romey, 91, of Mansfield, died Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at the Lexington Court Care Center. Helene was born September 1, 1923 in Toronto, OH to Arthur and Edith {Stock} Devlin. She lived in Steubenville for most of her life and spent years in St. Petersburg, FL. She married Thomas Romey. Helene worked at Kresge's (K-Mart) as a clerk...

Mar 3, 2015

Betty Fryman McCain Smith 86 years old passed away March 2nd, 2015 after a long illness with Parkinson's and Louis Bodies Dementia. Betty spent the last nine years in her children's home where she was always surrounded by family that provided care and constant attention. Betty was born December 17th, 1928 in Marietta, Ohio to the late Pearl and Comer...

Mar 3, 2015

Mar 1, 2015

Jackie DeWayne Buffington, Jr. passed away at his home March 1, 2015. He is a veteran of the United States Army and the United States Navy. Hi is survived by his father, Jackie Buffington, Sr. of Reno, Ohio; his mother Sharlene Spicer {Tolley} of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; sister Karen Smith; brother Ted (Bridget) Buffington; children Jack, Carmen, Ethan, and James;...

Mar 1, 2015

Gloria Putt, 63, of Wadsworth, died Sunday, March 1, 2015 at her residence. Gloria was born May 5, 1951 in Medina, Ohio to Emmerson Raymond and Mary Maxine {Harper} McMillan. She graduated from Wadsworth High School in 1969 She married Ronnie Putt on September 6, 1969. She enjoyed cooking, going to country music concerts and spending time with her family...

Feb 27, 2015

Roy W Higgs, age 83, of Wooster, died Friday, February 27, 2015 at Wooster Community Hospital. Private inurnment will take place at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.

Feb 26, 2015

Charles "Chuck" Gibson, 71, of Wadsworth, died Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Magnolia Village Skilled Nursing and Rehab, in Wadsworth. Chuck was born October 20, 1943 in Akron, Ohio to Charles R. and Anna {Sebring} Gibson. He graduated from Kenmore High School. Chuck retired from B.F. Goodrich as a supervisor. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working on cars. Chuck will...

Feb 24, 2015

Alvin M. Gingerich, 93, of Orrville, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Shady Lawn Health Care Community in Dalton. Friends may call Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. A private family service will be held at a later date with Pastor Atlee Hershberger officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Alvin...

Feb 23, 2015

Delmar Eugene Wittekind II, age 43, died Monday, February 23, 2015. He was born May 12, 1970 in Marietta to Delmar and Nancy {Antill} Wittekind. Delmar was the owner of D & D Collision in Marietta. He is survived by his wife Leslie {O'Hara}; children Derick Zimmerman, Trace Wittekind and Austin Wittekind; parents Delmar and Nancy Wittekind; in-laws Larry and...

Feb 23, 2015

Robert Harris, 68, of Marietta, passed away Monday, February 23, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Robert was born February 14, 1947 in Marietta, Ohio to Blaine and Dorothy {King} Harris. He graduated From Marietta High School. He worked for Patton Brothers Manufacturing and Inwood Office Supply. He married Judy {Witt} on February 15, 1991. Robert enjoyed bowling,...

Feb 22, 2015

Alice Jean Duell, 84, of Wooster, died February 22, 2015 at Wooster Community Hospital. 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 with Pastor Eric Fairhurst officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Alice was born September 13, 1930 in...

Feb 22, 2015

Leonard A. Fry, 64, of Wooster, died Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Wooster Community Hospital. Graveside services will be held at a later date at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, where military rites will be held. Leonard was born November 29, 1950 in Wooster to Allen Jr. and Evelyn {Messner} Fry. He served in the United States Army and...

Feb 21, 2015

Clark L. Bailey, 89, of Wadsworth, died peacefully Saturday February 21, 2015 at his residence. Clark was born July 18, 1925 in Akron, Ohio to Floyd and Mable {Strauss} Bailey. He graduated from Stow High School in 1943, and Kent State. Clark joined the US Army in 1943 as a radio operator during WWII in the 284th Engineer Combat Battalion....

Feb 14, 2015

Terry Casto Sr., age 63, died Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Memorial service top be held at a later date.

Feb 13, 2015

Dolores "Dee" Raynor, 85, of Smithville, died Friday February 13, 2015 at Wooster Community Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Friends may call Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Bob Fetterhoff officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Memorial...

Feb 11, 2015

Ty William Hurless Sr., 71, of Wooster, died Wednesday February 11, 2015 at Hospice of North Central Ohio, surrounded by his loving family. Friends may call Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Committal services will be Friday at 9:30 a.m. at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, where military rites will be held....