Obituaries

May 23, 2021

Florence Helen Surman, 75, formerly of Irvington, New Jersey, died Sunday, May 23, 2021, at Crystal Care Center, in Ashland, Ohio.

Florence was born July 22, 1945, in Irvington, New Jersey to Charles and Florence {Schmitzer} Zanglein.

She married Michael Surman on November 14, 1986. They enjoyed twenty-two years together until his death in 2008....

May 22, 2021

Barbara A. Martin, 81, of Wooster, formerly of Ashland, died Saturday, May 22, 2021 at LifeCare Hospice, in Wooster.

Barbara was born September 23, 1939 in Richwood, WV to Jesse James and Dorothy Mabel {Hartley} Querry.

She married Robert “Bob” E. Martin on July 8, 1961.  He died in 2010.

Barbara worked for...

May 22, 2021

Rolly Dean Devore, 85, of Mount Vernon, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Rolly was born April 3, 1936, in New Matamoras, Ohio to Brady John and Ora Mae {Patterson} Devore.

He married Theressa Ann Evans on April 30, 1955.

Rolly worked many years for Chattanooga...

May 22, 2021

Ellie Mae King, infant daughter of Zack King and Tiffany Smith, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her sister Emma; Maternal grandparents Lisa and Jim Smith; Paternal grandparents Buck (Kathi) King; Maternal great grandparents Julia Smith and Rosalie Cogar; Paternal great grandparents George (Joy) King and Marilyn Thompson; Aunts Jen,...

May 21, 2021

Frank B. Wodzisz, Sr., 84 beloved husband, father and grandfather passed May 21, 2021.  He was born in Cleveland, Ohio where he resided most of his life, but spent his final years in Stuart, Fla with his wife, children and grandchildren.  He served in the US Army Reserves. Frank was survived in death by his children Diana Perkins (Mike),...

May 21, 2021

Charlotte A. Waterman Vannoy, 89, of Marietta, died Friday, May 21, 2021.

She was born June 19, 1931 to the late Seth and Flossie {Voshel} Waterman.

She is survived by four children: Donald Jr. (Linda) of Belleville IL; Rebecca (Melvin) Caldwell, Michael (Becky) both of Marietta and Kenneth (Lisa) of St. Clairsville, OH;  eight grandchildren:...

May 20, 2021

Mark M.  Czempinski, 61, of Brinkhaven, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Knox Community Hospital, with his family surrounding him in Mount Vernon.

Mark was born July 1, 1959, in Poland to Rudolph and Stella {Zawalny} Czempinski.

He married Michelle Lango.

He was employed at Nook Industries and Cleveland Gear.

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May 17, 2021

Latashia “Tosh” Nicole Shellenbarger, 31, of Mount Vernon, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, May 17, 2021.

Tosh was born June 11, 1989, in Mount Vernon, Ohio to Byron Shellenbarger and Carolyn {Born} Cockrell.

Tosh attended Mount Vernon High School and also attended the Knox County Career Center.

She completed the ROTC program, worked in...

May 17, 2021

George W. Kimble Jr., 52, of Seville, died Monday, May 17, 2021, at home surrounded by his loved ones.

Friends may call Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Hillcrest Chapel, Seville.  Services will be Tuesday at 12 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Doug Davidson officiating.  Burial will be at Ohio Western...

May 16, 2021

Pamela Jean McKenna, 66, of Lowell, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021 at her home with her family.

Pam was born June 7, 1954 in Marietta to Carl and Viola {Congleton} Ward.

She received her Associates Degree in Social Work from Washington State Community College.

Pam was a case worker with Washington County...

May 15, 2021

Barbara Hobbs, 82, of Akron, died May 15, 2021 at her residence.

No services will be held at this time. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to be made to Twist of Fate (Horse Rescue) 2571 South Medina Line Rd. Wadsworth, OH 44281.

Barbara was born...

May 14, 2021

Ralph Elwood Davis, 90, of Fredericktown, passed away Friday at his home, surrounded by his family.

Ralph was born April 19, 1931 in Milam, West Virginia to Floyd and Annie {Simon} Davis.

He graduated from Mt. Gilead High School in 1949. He served our country with the United States Marine Corps.

Ralph married...

May 13, 2021

Christine Graser, 65, of Wooster, died Thursday, May 13, 2021 at LifeCare Hospice.

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

Christine was...

May 13, 2021

Donald E. “Pete” Earley, 81, of Utica, passed away May 13, 2021, at Knox Community Hospital, in Mount Vernon.

He was born May 29, 1939, in Utica to Willard Earley and Betty {Hayes} Sellers but was lovingly raised by his paternal grandparents Gail and Rebecca Earley. After graduating from Utica High School, he married Carolyn Wheeler, his...

May 12, 2021

Herbert “Herb” Gammell, 94, of Wadsworth, died September 26, 2021, at Barberton Hospital.

Herb was born on June 25, 1927, in Monroe, MI to Everett and Fannie {Collins} Gammell.

He married his sweetheart, Delores, on August 23, 1947, in Rittman, OH.

Herb spent his early years working on a farm and then transitioned...

May 11, 2021

Milton John Beyeler passed away May 11, 2021 at Lifecare Hospice at the age of 88, after a hard fought, 15-year battle, with Parkinson’s Disease. He was the 5th of 12 living children born to Lester and Edna Zimmerly Beyeler.

He found great comfort in the love and support of his large family and had great memories...

May 10, 2021

Zach Logan, 53, of Wooster, died Monday, May 10, 2021 at Wooster Community Hospital, in Wooster.

Zach was born September 28, 1967 in Hawaii to Earnest Westley and Mercedes {Montez} Logan.

Zach enjoyed watching TV, especially M.A.S.H.  He enjoyed spending time with Pat Wohlgamuth going to dinner and traveling.  He was loving, hard-headed, and giving....

May 9, 2021

Clyde Robert Butler, 87, of Parkersburg, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Milestone Senior Living.

He was born on September 16, 1933 in New Martinsville, West Virginia to Irvin and Goldie Butler.

Robert served in the United States Army for over 20 years, serving in Korea as well as four tours in Vietnam, where...

May 8, 2021

Yvonne Lynn Turpin, 49, of Rittman, died May 8th, 2021 at Ohio State University Hospital, in Columbus.

Funeral services will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Yvonne was born March 28, 1972 in Barberton, to James and Mabel {Maynard} Yaus.

May 6, 2021

John Thomas Stasko, 40, of Wooster, died Thursday, May 6, 2021 at his residence.

Friends may call Monday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor John Risner officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. An additional life celebration will be held at a...