Obituaries

Sep 2, 2020

Varlie “Fred” Waggaman Sr., 70, of Wooster, died Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Wooster Community Hospital, after declining health.

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

Fred was born October 19, 1949...

Sep 2, 2020

Randal P. Flory, 68, of Smithville, died Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare.

A celebration of life will be held at later date. Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare at 1900 Akron Rd, Wooster, OH  44691 or...

Aug 30, 2020

Mark Troy Hagelbarger, 54, of Mount Vernon, died Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Knox Community Hospital, in Mount Vernon.

Mark was born November 8, 1965 at Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks, Alaska to John and Alice {Holdsworth} Hagelbarger.

Mark graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1988.  He enjoyed playing soccer, flag football, basketball, bowling, and...

Aug 30, 2020

Richard Alexander, 73, of Lancing WV, died Sunday, August 30, 2020 at his residence.

Friends may call Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Funeral services will be Thursday at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions...

Aug 30, 2020

Ramona L. Shane, 67, of Orrville, died Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Aultman Hospital, in Canton.

Friends may call Friday from 4 to 5 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will be Friday at 5 at the funeral home with Pastor Tim Hall officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Online tributes may be...

Aug 30, 2020

Tiffany Jean McPherson, 39, of Marietta, Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 29, 1981 to Cynthia Wulfert McPherson and Michael James Farley.

Tiffany dearly loved her son Kaleb and her family and friends, she will be missed by all who loved her.

She is...

Aug 27, 2020

Shirley K. Buzaleski, 79, of Columbia Station, died Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Southwest General Hospital, in Middleburg Heights.

Shirley was born August 31, 1940 in TN to Creed and Stella {Williams} Baxter.

She married Eugene Buzaleski.

Shirley worked as an emergency room administrator for many years.  Shirley enjoyed playing bingo at the...

Aug 26, 2020

Ina Ruth Miller, 80, of Minerva formerly of Millersburg, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the Inn at Northwoods in Dover.

Friends may call Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Private services will be held at the funeral home with Pastor Robert D. Fetterhoff officiating.  Burial...

Aug 25, 2020

Nancy Ann Hammond, 65, of Ashland, died Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Arbor at Mifflin, in Mansfield.

Nancy was born April 14, 1955 in Cleveland to John and Dorothy {Socha} Bodnar.

She married Dennis Charles Hammond on July 3, 1977.  He died on August 13, 2015.

Nancy worked at Bob Evan’s in Ashland....

Aug 22, 2020

Walter “Doug” Gannon, 79, of Ashland, died Saturday, August 22, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Walter was born May 31, 1941 in Ashland to Oscar and Rosella {Dove} Gannon.

He married Faye Marie Wise in August of 2008.  Faye and Walter have been married for 12 years, but together for 33...

Aug 22, 2020

Columbus White, 82, of Wooster, went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 22, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Columbus was born June 5, 1938 in Hardee, WV to Ralph and Ada {York} White.

He married Nancy McComas on February 14, 2005.

Columbus retired from GM after 30 years. He...

Aug 21, 2020

Donald Walter Prahl, 89, of Wadsworth, died Friday August 21, 2020 at the Sanctuary in Wadsworth.

Donald was born September 8, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio to Walter and Audra {States} Prahl.

He graduated from Berea High School in 1949.

Donald will be deeply missed by brother William Thomas Prahl of FL; sisters Pattie...

Aug 20, 2020

Randal “Randy” Root, 63, of Shreve, died Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Summa Health System – Akron Campus.

Randy was born July 1, 1957 in Wooster to Lloyd and Shirley J. {Morr} Root.

He married Diann LeDonne on August 25, 1979.

Randy retired from Stahl Metal Products after 43 years. He enjoyed working...

Aug 18, 2020

Sharon V. Beyner, 83, of Wadsworth, took hold of Jesus hand and followed Him home on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Altercare Majora Lane, in Millersburg.

Sharon was born February 7, 1937 in St. Marys, WV to Carl Leroy and Roberta Lillian {Yost} Harding.

She married Albert J. Beyner on December 31, 1956.  He died...

Aug 17, 2020

Marilyn C. Spinelli, 79, of Barberton, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at Altercare of Wadsworth.

Marilyn was born October 5, 1940 in Cambridge, Ohio to Russel and Christine {Fitch} Shaffer.

She married Jack Spinelli on February 24, 1961. He passed away January 18, 2013.

Marilyn devoted her life to her husband and...

Aug 13, 2020

Richard A. Craft Sr. , 68, of Apple Creek, passed away August 13, 2020 at Autumnwood Nursing & Rehab Center, in Rittman.

Richard was born October 12, 1951 in Wooster, Ohio to Charles Sr. and Margaret {Hoffman} Craft.

Richard served in the US Army during Vietnam. He received a Bronze star.

He married...

Aug 13, 2020

Jacob Daniel Hewitt, infant son of Jason and Jennifer {Kite} Hewitt, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving parents at Wooster Community Hospital on Thursday, August 13, 2020.

Jacob will be deeply missed by his beloved parents; brothers Ryan Bash and Quinton Hewitt; sisters Emily (Keith) Baldwin, Rachel Bash, Andie Hewitt, Adrienne Bash and Chloe...

Aug 11, 2020

Blanche M. Barner, 92, of Wooster, died Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Summa Health Hospital, in Akron.

Friends may call Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Private services will be held at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Blanche was...

Aug 9, 2020

Marilyn Joy O’Dell, 88,  of  Mount Vernon passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Mount Vernon.

Marilyn was born January 16, 1932 in Marion, Ohio to Carleton and Alfreda {Deitsch} Case.

She graduated from Marion High School in 1950

Marilyn married Walter O’Dell on July 1, 1979.  He passed...

Aug 8, 2020

Marilyn A Harris, 91, of Westfield Center, Ohio, died Saturday, August 8, 2020 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster.

Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to St Edwards of Wadsworth Memory Care, 880 South Main Street, Wadsworth, Ohio 44281.

Marilyn was born...