Obituaries

Jan 1, 2022

Richard “Rich” Bump, 53, of Mansfield, died Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Mansfield Hospital.

Rich was born June 1, 1968, in Delaware, Ohio to James Curtis and Helen Marie {Hughes} Bump.

He graduated from Rutherford B. Hayes High School in 1986. Rich earned Bachelor degrees from both the Ohio State University and Mount Vernon Nazarene...

Dec 31, 2021

Thomas Wayne Malone, 79, of Smithville, died Friday, December 31, 2021 at Akron City Hospital from injuries sustained from a fall at home.

Private family services will be held at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals...

Dec 31, 2021

Betty Lou White, 89, of Johnstown, formerly of Marietta, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at Licking Memorial Hospital, in Newark.

Betty was born March 2, 1932 in Confluence, PA to Linzy and Aliene {Rowan} Conn.

She married Robert White Sr. on February 28, 1954.

Betty retired from Kardex. She bowled for several...

Dec 28, 2021

Wayne Alan Surls, 64, of Wooster, died Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at the Wooster Community Hospital.Wayne was born September 25, 1957 in Alliance to Harry C. and Gloria {Cohagen} Surls.

He worked at Midwest Innovations in Wooster.

Wayne was loved by everyone he met and that assisted caring for him. He had a great sense...

Dec 28, 2021

Eileen G. {Koontz} Higgs, 82, of Apple Creek, died Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Aultman Orrville Hospital.

Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family. Services will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Eileen was born November 5, 1939 in...

Dec 27, 2021

Bobby (Bob) G. Moorer was born on April 14, 1948, in Williamson, West Virginia, to parents Frances M. Davis and Alde Moorer. Bob was an adventurous young man which would later guide his career choices.

In 1962, Bob developed an affinity for archery from his uncle. He quickly became an archery enthusiast. He joined several archery clubs...

Dec 22, 2021

Carol A. Adams (nee Bell) of Ashland, passed away on December 22, 2021. She was born June 2, 1940 to the late Robert and Marcela {Mackey} Bell. Carol was proud to be a retiree of the Ashland County Sherriff Department. She was active in her church and loved spending time with her friends and family. She loved all her...

Dec 22, 2021

Roley Evans Kiser, 72 went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 22, 2021

Friends may call Monday from 10 to 11 am at Roberts Funeral Home, Ashland  Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 11 am. Roley was born in Dickerson County, Virginia on July 25, 1949, to Inis Virginia (Wright) and Nathan Kiser. ...

Dec 22, 2021

Nancy Lee Lent, 74, of Marietta, went to her Heavenly home Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

Nancy was born April 20, 1947 in Marietta to John and Mabel Hendricks.

She graduated from Marietta High School in 1965. Nancy retired from Emeritus Senior Living. She was a member of Open Door Baptist Church for many years.

Dec 20, 2021

Richard Boley, 71, of Wooster, died Monday, December 20, 2021 at Wooster Community Hospital.

Friends may call Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Waggle officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

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Dec 20, 2021

Vivian E. Mejak, 63, of Vermillion, died December 20, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

Vivian was born August 19, 1958 in Erie, PA to Thomas and Ethal {Peffer} Weaver.

She married Stanley J. Mejak. He passed on February 8, 2017.

Vivian was proud to be a hard worker, never calling...

Dec 19, 2021

Richard Lee Dutter, 71, of Shreve, died peacefully on Sunday, December 19, 2021, in Chester, VA with his loving family by his side.

Richard was born February 11, 1950, in Millersburg to Milton E. and Wava {Smithheisler} Dutter. He graduated from Triway High School in 1968 and earned his bachelor’s degree in Education from the College of...

Dec 18, 2021

Loretta Jean Priest, 91, of Mount Vernon, died Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Country Club Rehabilitation, in Mount Vernon.

Loretta was born April 26, 1930, in DuBois, Pennsylvania to Eugene and Florence {Lenkerd} Kriner.

Loretta graduated from Mount Vernon Academy in 1948.

She married Glenn “Pete” Priest after graduation in 1948.  Glenn passed...

Dec 18, 2021

Shane Lee McCoy, 40, of Ashland, died December 18, 2021 at Samaritan Medical Center.

Shane was born September 9, 1981 in South Haven, MI to James McCoy and Linda {Cole} Myers.

He married Amber Stafford on June 1, 2013.

Shane worked as a foreman for SNC Solutions. He loved watching and rooting for...

Dec 18, 2021

Frances Marie Jeffers, 91, passed from this life into eternal life on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at West View Healthy Living in Wooster, Ohio.

Frances was born February 9, 1930 to the late Opal and Andrew Kemp in Belmont, Ohio. Her father nicknamed her Jimmy. She married Mansel Warren Jeffers. He preceded her in death in 1966....

Dec 18, 2021

Danny Lee Hawkins, 83, of Ashland, died December 18, 2021 at Ashland Samaritan Hospital. Danny was born January 23, 1938 in Millersburg, OH to John E. and Dorothy {Michael} Hawkins. Danny graduated from Glenmont High School in 1955. Danny retired from Schneider National. He enjoyed good conversation. He also loved fury friends, gardening, sports and helping his neighbors. His...

Dec 18, 2021

Linda Marie Boulton, 70, of Dalton, passed away at her residence on Saturday, December 18, 2021.

Friends may call one hour prior to the 11am Celebration of Life Service Thursday at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Kirk Fairhurst officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions...

Dec 18, 2021

Christa Stefanie Johnston was born April 29, 1935, in Frankfurt, Germany to Stefan and Margrete Blum. She died Sabbath, December 18, 2021, in Cleburne Texas, her home for almost 10 years. A former Mt. Vernon resident, she is survived by her children: Carl [Ella] Johnston, of Keene TX., Christine Norman, of Florence OR., Constance [George] Maris, of Valencia CA.,  Richelle...

Dec 17, 2021

John S Young, 51, of Howard, died Friday, December 17, 2021, at his home.

John was born August 31, 1970, in Barberton, Ohio to Don and Peggy {Lowther} Young.

John graduated from Green High school in Akron, Ohio in 1988. then later graduated from Cincinnati Christian University, after starting at the University of Akron.

Dec 16, 2021

Kathryn Kay Mugrage, 72, of Little Hocking, died at her home on Thursday December 16th, 2021. She was born in Marietta, Ohio to Perry and Virginia (Waters) Wheeler on October 16th, 1949. She married Alfred Mugrage Sr on June 12th, 1964. They remained devoted to one another for 57 years. Kathryn was a homemaker and together she and Alfred traveled the...