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Betty Louise Roork

Betty Louise Roork

Jan 15, 2024

Betty Louise Roork, 76, of Marietta, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

 

Betty was born July 30, 1947 in Elmer, New Jersey to Thomas and Muriel Roork.

 

She retired after 25 years being employed as a bookkeeper for McKen and Co.  Betty was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan. She loved nature, gardening and cooking....

Jackie "Toby" Fay Jones

Jackie "Toby" Fay Jones

Jan 15, 2024

Jackie (Toby) Fay Jones, 67, of Wooster, died Monday, January 15, 2024 at his residence.

Jackie was born June 5, 1956 in Hopkinsville, KY to Bernard Leo and Frances G. {Hancock} Jones.

He married Donna Carney. She died April 4, 2017.

Jackie worked at Rayco Manufacturing, he retired in 2020. He enjoyed the outdoors with his family, notably camping and...

Pam Haynes-Zepp

Pam Haynes-Zepp

Jan 14, 2024

Pamela Jeanne Haynes-Zepp, 58, of Seville, died January 14, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

Pam was born December 18, 1965 in Houston, TX to Raymond Richard and Connie {Reau} Haynes.

She married Aaron Medley on March 21, 2023. 

Pam was a marketing director for many years both in the commercial sector as well as running her own...

Jack F. Johnson

Jack F. Johnson

Jan 13, 2024

 

Jack F. Johnson, 82, of Wooster, died Saturday, January 13, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Jack was born March 25, 1941 in Bremen, KY to Preston and Rachel {Stroud} Johnson.

Jack proudly served with the Untied States Army and National Guard.

He married Susan Miller on November 13, 1965. She survives.

Jack worked at Halliburton,...

Scott Allen Miller

Scott Allen Miller

Jan 13, 2024

 

Scott Allen Miller, 60, of Devola, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

He was born October 9, 1963 in Marietta to Daris and Catherine Miller.

Scott was a 1981 graduate of Marietta High School.  

He married Lynne Ufholz on April 22, 1989. 

Scott enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and friends.

Scott will...

Mark A. Ricer

Mark A. Ricer

Jan 12, 2024

Mark A. Ricer, 63, of Ashland, died Friday, January 12, 2024 at his residence.

Friends may call Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Ashland Chapel, Ashland.  Funeral services will be Friday at 11a.m. at the funeral home (and livestreamed at https://www.robertsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/mark-ricer.) Burial will be at Ashland County Memorial Park.

Mark was born April 9, 1960 in Ashland,...

Jane Barker

Jane Barker

Jan 11, 2024

Jane Barker, 82, of Wooster, died Thursday, January 11, 2024 at West View Healthy Living.

Jane was born July 22, 1941 in Sutton, WV to Alva and Lillian {Snyder} Wilson.

She graduated from Smithville High School in 1960.  

Jane worked for Hawkins Market and Cafeteria then Wayne County National Bank for 18 years. She was a member of the...

Lena Dillinger

Lena Dillinger

Jan 7, 2024

Lena Mae Dillinger, 81, of Wooster, died January 7, 2024 at Smithville Western Care Center, in Wooster.

Lena was born October 18, 1942 in Shreve, Ohio to Clarence Miller and Arilla {Galley} Miller.

Lena will be deeply missed by children William Dillinger, Tommy Duncan; brother Albert “Butch” (Nannette) Miller and sister Donna Wright.

Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com....

Steven Ray Gill

Steven Ray Gill

Jan 5, 2024

 

Steven Ray Gill, 66, of Marietta, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at his home.

Steven was born February 6, 1957 in Parkersburg to Lester and Lois Gill.

He attended Parkersburg High School. 

Steven enjoyed going to the mountains and hanging out with his grandson, granddaughter and great granddaughter.

Steven will be deeply missed by his daughter Misty (Chris)...

Yvonne Eileen Ringler

Yvonne Eileen Ringler

Jan 2, 2024

Yvonne Eileen Ringler, 85, of Ashland, died Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at UH Samaritan Medical Center.

Yvonne was born March 15, 1938 in Clarington, Ohio to Royden Sr. and Ada Eileen{Saffel} Kocher.

She married Dwaine Ringler on January 16, 1965. He died February 21, 2016. 

She was a member of the Ashland Christian Church. Yvonne enjoyed sewing and reading.

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James Ray Hackworth

James Ray Hackworth

Jan 2, 2024

James Ray Hackworth, 76, of Wooster, went home Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

James was born July 19, 1947, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to Jerry and Alta Mae Hackworth.

James served in the Navy from 1967 to 1971 where he served on different Aircraft Carriers.

He married Judith Riggsby on July 15, 1970. She...

Joseph M. Everett

Joseph M. Everett

Jan 2, 2024

Joseph Martin Everett, 88, of Westernport, Maryland, died Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Moran Nursing Home.

Joseph was born February 12, 1935 in Morgantown, WV to Aaron and Naoma {Louk} Everett.

He married Carol Collins on June 10, 2006. 

Joesph was a mechanic for many years. He enjoyed gardening and working on cars.

Joseph will be deeply missed by his...

Raymond "Ray" Row Jr.

Raymond "Ray" Row Jr.

Jan 1, 2024

 

Raymond “Ray” Row Jr., 80, of Vienna, West Virginia, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at Parkersburg Care Center.

Ray was born June 10, 1943 in Randolph County, West Virginia to Raymond and Nina Mae Row.

Ray was honorably discharged from United States Army.

He married Mabel on August 10, 2001. 

Ray retired from Bosley Construction and he attended...

Mary F. Taylor

Mary F. Taylor

Dec 31, 2023

Mary F. Taylor, 99, of Wadsworth, died December 31, 2023 at the Medina Hospice Inpatient Facility.

Mary was born July 15, 1924 in Akron, Ohio to Francis and Mary {Vecter} Brown.

She graduated from Akron South High School in 1942.

She married Floyd Taylor on February 14, 1950. He died May 12, 1992.

Mary worked as an executive secretary for...

Sharon Dianne Wood

Sharon Dianne Wood

Dec 31, 2023

 

Sharon Dianne Wood, 82, of Parkersburg, went home with the Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2023  at Worthington Manor.

Sharon was born March 4, 1941 in Ravenswood to Solon and Ardath {Knowlton} Chambers.

She graduated from Glenville State College with a teaching degree. She taught second grade at Henry J. Kaiser Elementary School for 34 years, retiring in 1994....

Myrtle Whitt

Myrtle Whitt

Dec 30, 2023

Myrtle Whitt, 93, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away Saturday, December 30th, 2023, at Knox Community Hospital, in Mount Vernon.

Myrtle was born February 24th, 1930, in Phelps, KY to Lon and Nann {McCoy} Stiltner.

She married Luther Whitt in Virginia, and they lived together for about 15 years before he passed away. 

Myrtle worked in factories most of her...

Dale Tupy

Dale Tupy

Dec 28, 2023

 

Dale F. Tupy, 91, passed away Thursday December 28, 2023 at Danbury Woods in Wooster.

Dale was born in Ft. Atkinson, Iowa with his ensuing childhood years spent in Waterloo, Iowa. He graduated in 1950 from Sacred Heart Academy in Waterloo. He then attended Telegraphy school in Marshalltown and subsequently worked as a Telegrapher and Depot Agent for the...

Claudia L. Wolfe

Claudia L. Wolfe

Dec 28, 2023

Claudia L. Wolfe, 72, of Ashland, died Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Brethren Care Village.

Claudia was born May 6, 1951 in Ashland, Ohio to Richard and Marjorie {Smith} Wolfe.

She graduated from Ashland High School in 1970.

She worked for Dale-Roy Services for several years. Claudia was a member of the First United Methodist Church, where she sang in...

Amy Beth Bigler

Amy Beth Bigler

Dec 26, 2023

Amy Beth Bigler, 41, of Naples, Fl, died December 26, 2023 at NCH Downtown Baker Hospital, in Naples, FL.

Amy was born January 7, 1982 in Mansfield, Ohio to Phillip and Carole {Perathaner} Zimmerman.

She graduated from Mansfield Sr. High School.

She married Franklin Bigler. 

Amy attended Mansfield Baptist Church previously. She enjoyed knitting and spending time with her grandchildren.

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Emery A. Wargo Jr.

Emery A. Wargo Jr.

Dec 26, 2023

 

Emery A. Wargo Jr., 63, of Mesa, Arizona, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023 in Strongsville.

Emery was born March 4, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio to Emery Sr. and Norma {Fousek} Wargo.

Emery was a salesman at Sears for many years before retiring.  He loved to travel, bargain hunt, and spend time with his family and friends.

Emery will be...

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