Obituaries

Jan 24, 2009

Mytle R. Miles, 88, of Shreve died at home January 24, 2009 surrounded by her family following a period of declining health. Services will be Tuesday at 11am at the Roberts Funeral Home – Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Eric Fairhurst officiating.Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens,...

Jan 21, 2009

Donald W. Wilson, 77, of Wooster, went to be with Our Lord and join his loving wife on Tuesday, January 20, 2009.Friends may greet the Family Sunday from 4-7 p.m. at Wooster Church of the Nazarene located at 3100 Oak Hill in Wooster, Celebration of His Life Service will follow at 7:30 p.m., Reverend Joel Yates officiating.A Full Military Interment...

Jan 18, 2009

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Jan 17, 2009

Ralph Detwiler

Ralph Detwiler, age 87, Marshallville, died peacefully Saturday, January 17 , 2009. His courageous battle was typical of how he lived his life, meeting many virtually insurmountable challenges with dignity and grace.

He was a World War II...

Jan 10, 2009

Robert E. Keefer, 83, of Rittman died Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Magnolia Care in Wadsworth. He was born August 31, 1925 in Wadsworth, Ohio to Harry and Irene (Wiengier) Keefer. He served in the US Army during WWII and the Korean War. He married Alice Marie Shelton on June 6, 1953. She died in 2006 Robert worked for the...

Jan 10, 2009

Raymond Dean Lake, 75, of Shreve, died Saturday, January 10, 2009, at the Wooster Community Hospital. Memorial services will be Saturday at 11am at the Highland Church of God, with the Rev. Mark A. McCord officiating.Burial will be at Newkirk Cemetery. Online tributes may be made at www.robertsfuneralhome.com . Memorial contributions may be made to The Charity of the Donor’s...

Jan 6, 2009

John William (Bill) Hood 77, of Ashland, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at Hospice House in Ashland. Bill was born October 22, 1931 in Ashland, to John W. Hood Sr. and Blanche Kindall Hood. He graduated from Ashland High School in 1950. He served in the Army in field communications. He married Janet Iddings, February...

Jan 1, 2009

Barbara J. Grifo, 77, of Wooster, died Thursday, January 1, 2009 at her residence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 11:00AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Wooster, with Father Dan Reed officiating. Inurnment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. There will be no calling hours. Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is handling the arrangements.

Jan 1, 2009

Lyle E Stentz Lyle E. Stentz 78, of Ashland, Went to be with the Lord Thursday January 1,2009 at Hospice House of Ashland. He was born November 10,1930 in Hayesville, Ohio to Lester and Pauline Stentz.His friends, and family will miss him. He graduated in 1948 from Hayesville High School. Served in the Korean War from 1951-1953.He was employed by...

Dec 30, 2008

David William Parker, 54, of Rock Hill, South Carolina and formerly of Wooster, died of a sudden illness, Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill.Funeral services will be Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 2:00pm at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Ron Burns officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral...

Dec 27, 2008

Frances May Helmick, 93, of Columbus, died Saturday, December 27, 2008, at Friendship Village of Columbus, Ridgewood.A family funeral service will be Wednesday, December 31 at 2:00 P.M. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster, OH with Pastor Kevin Phipps officiating.Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.robertsfuneralhome.com . Memorial contributions may be made to...

Dec 25, 2008

Catherine L. Shearer, 87, of Wooster, died Thursday, December 25, 2008 at West View Manor in Wooster.Friends may callSunday from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.Funeral services will be Monday at 11:00am at the funeral home with Pastor Dan Bartkowiak and Associate Pastor Wayne Geisler officiating.Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made...

Dec 22, 2008

Joseph “Joe” Albert Beck, 89, of Wooster, died Monday, December 22, 2008 at West View Manor in Wooster. Friends may call Saturday, December 27, 2008 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Memorial services will be January 3, 2009 at 11:00am at St. Mary Catholic Church with Fr. Steve Moran...

Dec 22, 2008

Margaret Irene (Love) Bailey, 94, of Wooster, died Monday, December 22, 2008 at Wooster Community Hospital.Entombment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is handling the arrangements. Online tributes may be made at www.robertsfuneralhome.com Margaret was born October 28, 1914 in Pueblo, Colorado to Herman and Mabel (Cook) Love.She married Berman B. Bailey on July 19, 1938.He...

Dec 19, 2008

David L Richert73 of Ashland passed away Friday December 19,2008 at the Hospice House in Ashland. David was born July 23, 1935 in Ashland, the son of Carl L and Ruth M. (Arnold) Richert. David served in the US Navy and retired form the city of Ashland Street Department. There will be a Memorial service at a later date. Roberts...

Dec 17, 2008

Marilyn A. Stiffler, 70, of Apple Creek, died Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at Smithville Western Care Center. Friends may call Saturday from 2pm-4pm at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.Memorial services will be held at a later date.Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Park, New Philadelphia.Online tributes may be made at www.robertsfuneralhome.com Marilyn was born March 8, 1938 in New Philadelphia...

Dec 17, 2008

Larry “Fritz” Wayne Fritz, 66, Seville, died Wednesday, December 17 at home. He was born May 3, 1942 in Wadsworth to Warren Henry and Dorothy Louise (Shelly) Fritz. Larry married Carol Jean Kazar on February 4, 1965. He was self-employed in auto bodywork, owner and operator of Fritz Auto City, owned an internal logging company and was a skilled homebuilder....

Dec 16, 2008

Duane E. Martin, 75 of Wooster died Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at West View Manor. Friends may call Thursday from 6-8PM at the Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.Privateservices will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.Online tributes may be made at www.robertsfuneralhome.com . Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County, 2525 Back Orrville Rd.,...

Dec 14, 2008

Florence A. Godwin79, born April 24, 1929.Previously of Bailey Lakes, Ohio. Shepassed awaypeacefully December,14 2008 from Heart Failure. Her parents were Chester and Della Louden. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be missed byher friends,family, and her faithful dog Ruby. To encourage her two sons to finish high school; she returned to school and graduated...

Dec 13, 2008

Mildred J. Downes, 78, of Wooster died Saturday, December 13 th , 2008, at Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus.Funeral services will be Tuesday December 16 th at 4:00 P.M. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Bill Eshelman officiating. Friends may call one hour prior at the funeral home.Online tributes may be made at www.robertsfuneralhome.com Mildred was...