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Elmus Gene Boord Sr.

Elmus Gene Boord Sr.

Jul 22, 2022

Elmus Gene Boord Sr., 86, of Wooster, died Friday, July 22, 2022, at his residence.

Elmus was born September 28, 1935, in Farmington, WV, as the sixth child to Harry C. and Marie {Wroe} Boord.

Elmus enjoyed playing football and was chosen as an All-State player on Farmington’s first state championship in 1954.

He proudly served in the US...

Charles Elmo Shepard

Charles Elmo Shepard

Jul 21, 2022

 

Charles Elmo Shepard, 89, of Millersburg OH, died Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Pomerene Hospital, in Millersburg.

Charles was born January 15, 1933 in Liberty OH to Elmo and Mildred {Arnold} Shepard.

He joined the United States Airforce in 1953 for 4 years. 

He  married Jo Ann Fitzpatrick in 1952. 

He worked at Owens Corning retiring in 1986.  He...

Robert Eugene Dolak, Sr.

Robert Eugene Dolak, Sr.

Jul 19, 2022

Robert Eugene Dolak, Sr., 87, of Vincent, passed away surrounded by his four sons and granddaughter on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Adena Regional Hospital, in Chillicothe.

Bob was born February 23, 1935 in Batavia, Ohio to George and Nancy Dolak.

He married Hilda Robinson on September 6, 1954. 

Bob retired from Elkem Metals in 1994. He was a...

Kenneth "JC" Glendon Koon

Kenneth "JC" Glendon Koon

Jul 18, 2022

 

Kenneth “JC” Glendon Koon, 74, of Columbus, OH died Monday July 18, 2022 at his residence. 

JC was born December 17, 1947 in Buckhannon, WV to Eugene and Helen {Warner} Koon.

He graduated from Mount Vernon High School, he then joined the United States Navy serving for 6 years.

He retired from Anheuser-Busch, he then worked for the...

Joshawah Paul Haught

Joshawah Paul Haught

Jul 18, 2022

Joshawah Paul Haught, 22, of Vincent, passed away suddenly Monday, July 18, 2022 at home.Josh was born January 28, 2000 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Jason Haught and Tracy Barnes.He was a 2018 graduate from Warren High School.Josh was full of life and love. He enjoyed listening to music, hanging with friends, making people laugh, and playing video games with...

John E. Foster

John E. Foster

Jul 17, 2022



John E. Foster, 72, of Wooster, died Sunday, July 17, 2022, unexpectedly at Wooster Community Hospital, with his family by his side.

Friends may call Sunday from 2-6 p.m. at Greystone Event Center (Wooster). Funeral services will be Monday at 11a.m. at Greystone with Chaplin Curt Stauffer officiating. Burial will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery (Rittman), where...

Benjamin Johns

Benjamin Johns

Jul 15, 2022

Benjamin Andrew Johns, 23, of Jeromesville, passed away unexpectedly Friday July 15, 2022.

Ben was born December 27, 1998 in Camden County, GA to Patrick and Amber {Henry} Johns.

Ben graduated from Northwestern High School and Wayne County Schools Career Center in 2017. He enjoyed hiking, electronics and gaming. Ben also enjoyed traveling, wine tasting, music, vinyl records, thrifting, and...

Sarah S Crist

Sarah S Crist

Jul 15, 2022

 

Sarah S. Crist, 89, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 15, 2022, at Brethren Care in Ashland.

Sarah was born April 25, 1933, in Ashland to Leon and Dorothy {Grabill} Fockler.  She graduated from Ashland High School with the class of 1951. Sarah married Eugene Crist on April 12, 1952. He passed on October...

Daniel Katz

Daniel Katz

Jul 14, 2022

Daniel S. Katz, 79, of Howard, died Thursday, July 14, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born August 19, 1942, in Santa Monica, CA to Sidney and Gertrude {Ewens} Katz.

Daniel served in the United States Army Reserve.

He married Barbara A. Noe on March 31, 1974. She survives.

He worked at Carolina/ABF Freight for...

Charles D. Conley

Charles D. Conley

Jul 10, 2022

 

Charles D. Conley, 81, of Wooster, died Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Autumnwood Care Center, in Rittman.

Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family. There will be no services. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron rd. Wooster, Ohio...

Anna D Billheimer

Anna D Billheimer

Jul 10, 2022

Anna D. Billheimer, 84, of Wooster, went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Smithville Western Care Center in Wooster.

Friends may call Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wooster Nazarene Church, 3100 Oak Hill Rd., Wooster.  Services will be Wednesday at 10am at the church with Pastor Nathan Ward and Tim Cable officiating.  Burial...

Lester Junior Allen "Sonny"

Lester Junior Allen "Sonny"

Jul 8, 2022

Lester J. “Sonny” Allen, 76, of Apache Junction, AZ, formerly of Marietta, went to be with the Lord on July 8, 2022.

He was born August 14, 1945 in Marietta to the late Florence and Lester “Buck” Allen. He retired from International Union of Operating Engineers Local #18 and had been a member for 54 years. Lester enjoyed life and...

Ruth I. Groves

Ruth I. Groves

Jul 7, 2022



Ruth I. Groves, 91, of Orrville, died Thursday, July 7, 2022, at home with her family.

Friends may call Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be...

Leon Scott Case

Leon Scott Case

Jun 30, 2022

 

Leon Scott Case, 51, of Wooster, died Thursday, June 30, 2022, at his residence.

Leon was born January 13, 1971, in Norwalk to Leon and Donna {Miller} Case.

He was a horse trainer at the Wayne County Fairgrounds for many years. His life revolved around horses and the track.

Leon Scott will be deeply missed by his mother of...

William Steven Speicher

William Steven Speicher

Jun 30, 2022

 

William Steven Speicher, 60, of Rittman, died Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Summa Barberton Hospital.

Bill was born May 1, 1962 to in Wadsworth, Ohio to Harry and Hazel {Conn} Speicher.

He graduated from Chippewa High School.

He married Jacci Kolasky on March 22, 1986. She survives.

Bill co-owned American Classic Snack Company in Wadsworth. He was...

Dolores A. Boone

Dolores A. Boone

Jun 25, 2022

Dolores A. {nee Kuhn} Boone, 87, of Seville, Ohio, died Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Life Care Center of Medina after an extended illness.

 

Dolores was born April 19, 1935 in Seville, Ohio.  She married Arthur Boone on October 16, 1953.  Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Nora {Reed} Kuhn, her husband of 49 years,...

Delores E. Gindlesberger

Delores E. Gindlesberger

Jun 24, 2022

Delores E. Gindlesberger, 96, of Apple Creek, died Friday, June 24, 2022, at West View Healthy Living, in Wooster.

There will be a private family service at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Overton Community Church,5575 Mechanicsburg...

Russell Irvin McDermott

Russell Irvin McDermott

Jun 22, 2022

 

Russell Irvin McDermott, 79, of Wooster, died Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Wooster Community Hospital, in Wooster.

Friends may call Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will follow at 3:00 p.m.at the funeral home with Pastor Daron Butler officiating. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to...

Carol Mae Dennis

Carol Mae Dennis

Jun 21, 2022

Carol Mae Root Dennis, 86, of Marietta, died Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at the Arbors at Marietta.

She was born April 12, 1936 in Fairfield Township, Cutler to the late Robert Edwin Root Sr., and Opal Mae Springston Root. She was a 1954 graduate of Vincent High School and had been employed at B.F. Goodrich (RJF) E.I. Dupont, O. Ames...

Jane Keating

Jane Keating

Jun 21, 2022

 

Jane took her last breath at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday June 21, 2022.

Born October 26, 1931, in Murray City, Ohio, the sixth of seven children, to parents Porter and Beulah (Huston) Gottke. Married William J. (Bill) Keating March 7, 1951, in Nelsonville, Ohio, he preceded her in death, October 17, 2017.

After retiring from The J.M. Smucker, she and Bill...

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