Obituaries

Jun 20, 2022

William Scott “Sparky” Johnson, 64, of Wooster, Ohio, died Monday, June 20, 2022, surrounded by his family who loved him dearly.

 

Scott was born October 11, 1957, in Toledo, Ohio to Edwin and Anna Mae Johnson. He was a lifelong Buckeye and received a business degree from The Ohio State University. He went on to lead a successful career...

Jun 20, 2022

 

Jean Ann Bostick, 90, of Mount Vernon, Ohio died June 20, 2022 at Brookdale Senior Living, in Mount Vernon.

Jean Ann Bostick was born April 4, 1932, in Beaver West Virginia to John L. and Anna {Akers} Martin. Jean graduated from Shady Springs High School in 1950.

She married Thomas Bostick on January 13, 1951.  He passed away...

Jun 18, 2022

Cynthia Jane Baughman, 64, of West Salem, died Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital from a pulmonary embolism and pneumonia.Friends may call Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made...

Jun 15, 2022

 

Shirley P. Holden, 80, of Wooster, died Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Wooster Community Hospital.

Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family.  There will be no services. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Shirley was born March 7, 1942 in Farmington, WV to George and Mary {Joliff} Martin.

She graduated from Farmington High School in 1960...

Jun 14, 2022

 

Edward Darrel Santee, 84, was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on June 14th at home, in Reno, Ohio. Ed was born September 13th, 1937 in Rutland, Ohio to Earl and Josie {Gandee} Santee.

Shortly after graduating high school, Ed proudly served his country in the United Stated Air Force as an aircraft mechanic. After concluding...

Jun 12, 2022

Harold D. Taylor Sr., 86, of Lexington, died Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Lexington Court Nursing Home.

Harold was born February 15, 1936 in New Marshfield, OH to Pearl Edward and Maxine {Barnett} Taylor.

Harold proudly served in the United States Army.

He married Eloise Haymond on August 7, 1958. She survives.   

Harold was a truck driver for...

Jun 10, 2022

 

Robert “Bobby” Eugene McNutt, 54, of Loudonville, died Friday, June 10, 2022, at his home.

   At the request of the family, there will be no services. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to People-to-People Ministries 454 East Bowman Street, Wooster, Ohio 44691.

Bobby was born December 16, 1967, in Erie, Pennsylvania to...

Jun 8, 2022

 

Maxine Wilma Wallace, 93, of Bailey Lakes, died Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at her residence with her husband by her side.

Maxine was born January 25, 1929, in Ashland to George and Aileen Straits.

She married Charles Wallace in 1947.

She retired from Headstrom after many years of service. She was a lover of cats and enjoyed their company....

Jun 5, 2022

Andrew Graser, 41, of Orrville, died Sunday, June 5, 2022, at his residence.

Friends may call Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Bob Riggenbach officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at...

Jun 3, 2022

Janet Marie Rickett, 65, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord Friday, June 3, 2022, at Wooster Community Hospital.

She was born January 23, 1957, in Morgantown, WV to Donald and Marie {Lawrence} Corley.

She attended Wellington High School and graduated from Lorain County Community College. Janet enjoyed gardening, crafting, baking, reading, and walking...

Jun 1, 2022

Clifford E. “Skippy” Rowland, 79, of Mansfield, died Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.

Clifford was born May 11, 1943 in Steubenville, OH to Harry W. and Viola {Schultheis} Rowland.

He married Fredia Nickell. She passed December 17, 2000.

Clifford was a lathe operator for Hyco Dana Co. for...

Jun 1, 2022

Susan Mae Turner, 72, of Mount Vernon, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at her home, in Mount Vernon.

Susan was born August 12, 1949, in Ashland, Ohio to Ted and Eileen {Haudenschild} Jones.

Susan was valedictorian of the class of 1967 at Mount Vernon High School.

She has been with her life...

Jun 1, 2022

Mary J. Buck-Pinkerton, 78, of Marietta, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Heartland of Marietta.

Mary was born July 21, 1943 in Germantown, Ohio to Gale and Freda {Stryker} Hendershot.

She graduated from Salem Liberty High School in May of 1962.

Mary married Ellsworth Buck Jr. on February 7, 1963. Following...

May 29, 2022

William Hitchcock Sr., 86, of Marietta, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022 at his home.

William was born August 2, 1935 in Parkersburg to Walter and Flora  Hitchcock.

He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from 1954 to 1958.

He married Ruth Carpenter on March 31, 1953.

...

May 29, 2022

Freda L. Rishel-Watson Keiser, 88, of Ashland, died Sunday, May 29, 2022 at Crystal Care, in Ashland.

Freda was born June 27, 1933 in Ashland to Clayton and Lena {Nelson} Rishel.

She married Roger D. Keiser on April 1, 1960.  He survives.

She worked for Peter Pan Playhouse and Headstrom for many years....

May 29, 2022

Sebastian Michael Dellafave, 83, of Wooster, passed away quietly in his sleep Sunday, May 29, 2022.

Friends may call Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 am at the funeral home with Father Rich Samide officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military...

May 27, 2022

Melanie Sue Swain, 56, of Wooster, died Friday, May 27, 2022 at Smithville Western Care Center, in Wooster.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Roberts Funeral Home.

Melanie was born November 9, 1965 in Newark, Ohio to Bernard and Mary {Brown} Rogers.

She...

May 25, 2022

Mary Jane Hollandsworth, 86, of Ashland, died Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Samaritan Hospital, in Ashland.

Mary was born February 21, 1936, in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Arthur and Mildred {Barnes} Carpenter.

She attended school in Clarksburg

She married Walter Hollandsworth on October 22, 1955.  Shortly thereafter, they moved to Sullivan, Ohio.  Walter...

May 25, 2022

Elmer “Lee” Sandford, 81, of Reno, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family and his cat Gibby.

Lee was born March 19, 1941 in Reno, Ohio to Herbert and Eleanor {Ewing} Sandford.

Lee was a 1958 graduate of Marietta High School. Lee was a helicopter pilot in the United...

May 23, 2022

Paul F. Thornton Sr., 85, of Wooster, died Monday, May 23, 2022, at Doylestown Health Care Center.

Private family service will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Seville, where military rites will be held. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran...