Obituaries

Mar 29, 2022

Gloria Lauretta Linsten, 71, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, died Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Gloria was born August 31, 1950, in Duluth, Minnesota to Earl and Lauretta {Moew} Guitar.

Gloria graduated from Proctor High School in Duluth.

She married Clyde Edward Linsten on July 11, 1980....

Mar 28, 2022

Dolores Stearns, 93, of Wooster, died peacefully at home, Monday, March 28, 2022 after a long courageous struggle following her stroke.

Dolores was born August 15, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio to Sam and Catherine {Dombrinski} Manolovich.

She married Richard Stearns on July 25, 1983. He passed on April 26, 2019.

Dolores was a...

Mar 27, 2022

Perry Dunham Tracy, 93, of West Salem, died Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Brethren Care Village, in Ashland.

Perry was born April 10, 1928 in Wooster, Ohio to Charles Everett and Mae Gertrude {Hauenstein} Tracy.

He married Louise Martin on November 2, 1950. She died June 27, 2021.

He was a farmer for...

Mar 24, 2022

Gary E. Arnold, 67, of Wooster, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare.

Friends may call Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, 7067 Cleveland Rd. Wooster, Ohio 44691. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 am with friends visiting an hour prior at Trinity United Church of Christ...

Mar 24, 2022

Rodney Lee Long, age 65, of Lowell, Ohio died Thursday, March 24, 2022 at his home.

He was born October 12, 1956 in Cambridge, Ohio to Estell Long and Freeda B. Long (who passed away September 28, 1965). Estell then remarried Eula Belle Long who raised him to be a wonderful man with a big heart.

Mar 20, 2022

Richard “Dick” Gephart, 82, of Marietta, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at his home. He was born January 4, 1940 in Marietta to William James Brown and Ella Mae Gephart-Ames. He married June Stalnaker on July 19, 1963. Dick and his wife June operated their own auto detailing business for many years. Dick is survived by his son...

Mar 17, 2022

Michael H. Edwards, 74, of Wooster, died Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Wooster Community Hospital.

Services will be Thursday at 2:15 p.m. at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, where military rites will be held. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wooster Rebounders, c/o Joan Kiper, 1460...

Mar 17, 2022

Rebecca Ann Biddinger, 69, of Nova, Ohio, died Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Seidman Cancer Center, in Cleveland.

Rebecca was born October 2, 1952, in Ashland to Paul and Dorothy {Hart} Dilgard.

She went to Ashland City Schools, then graduated from Mapleton High School.

Rebecca was a long-time caregiver in home health. She...

Mar 15, 2022

Howard L. Ream clung to the old rugged cross for 76 years until he exchanged it for a crown on March 15, 2022. Friends may call Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.  Friends may also call Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church, the funeral starting at 11 a.m. with Rev Stephen...

Mar 15, 2022

Gloria J. Kreider, 93, of Wadsworth, died Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Summa Barberton Hospital.

Roberts Funeral Home-Hillcrest Chapel, Seville is assisting the family. Graveside services and burial will be Friday, April 1, at 10:45 am at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Gloria was born November 6, 1928 in Wadsworth,...

Mar 14, 2022

David  E. Wetmore, 95, of Smithville, died Monday, March 14, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.

David was born April 11, 1926 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to Irving and Alta{Leach} Wetmore.

David had proudly served in the United States Army during World War II from 1944 to 1946.

He married Betty Knotts....

Mar 12, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Jacqueline H. Bauer. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 12, 2022

Connie Jean Arnold, 78, of Marietta, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Waterview Point Nursing Home in Marietta. Connie was born January 9, 1944 in Dart, Ohio to Forest and Evelyn Haught. She graduated from Lawrence High School. Connie married Roger Max Arnold on May 25, 1963. She retired from Kroger in Marietta as a strong supporter of...

Mar 12, 2022

Ross Barbera, 89, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, died on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at UNC Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel Wooster, Ohio is assisting the family. Private services were held, followed by burial at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.

Ross was born November 6, 1932, in Wooster, Ohio to the late Matteo...

Mar 12, 2022

Caroline Brady, 82, of Howard, died Saturday, March 12, 2022, at The Laurels, in Mount Vernon.

Caroline was born February 8, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio to Malcolm and Filamena {Margello} Boyles.

Caroline married Ronell D. Brady on June 20, 1960.  They were happily married for over fifty years until Ronell passed on August 9, 2011....

Mar 11, 2022

Irene M. Wepler, 96, of Wooster, died Friday, March 11, 2022, at Wooster Community Hospital.

Irene was born February 2, 1926, in Smithville, Ohio to John and Edith {Shade} Beieler.

She graduated from Smithville High School in 1943.

She married Bob Wepler on August 21, 1948. He died November 11, 2012.

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Mar 10, 2022

Sara J. Fox, 81, of Wooster, went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Summa Hospital in Akron following a brief illness.

Friends may call Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral...

Mar 9, 2022

Nora “Leah” Gold, 94, of Wooster, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at The Avenue of Wooster.

Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  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 44691.

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Mar 9, 2022

James E. Thurston, 80, of Centerburg, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Bennington Glen Nursing and Rehab Center, in Marengo.

James was born December 26, 1941, in Sparta, Ohio to Clovis and Virginia Del {Boyd} Thurston.

After graduating from Centerburg High School, He completed basic training in the United States Air Force.

He married Shirley Stiffler on August 5, 1967.

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Mar 9, 2022

Gaetan “Rocky” Rock, 71, of Wadsworth, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

Gaetan was born December 8, 1950 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to Romeo and Raymonde{Joannette} Rock.

He married Judy Hach on January 28, 1992.  She survives.

Gaetan worked as a press operator for Clampco before retiring....