Obituaries

Aug 8, 2020

Mary Beth Cochran, 66, of Howard, Ohio, died Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Knox Community Hospital, in Mount Vernon.

Beth was born July 2, 1954 in New Martinsville, West Virginia to Troy and Evelyn {Yoho} Tennant.

After completing high school, Beth spent over thirty years working for the Wetzel County Board of Education.  She retired in...

Aug 8, 2020

Debora Ellen Hollingshead, 68, of Apple Valley, went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 8, 2020 at The Laurels of Mount Vernon.

Debora was born on August 4, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio to John and Lee {Stephens} Rhodes.

She married Pete Hollingshead in February of 1990.

Debora was a homemaker, who always...

Aug 7, 2020

Nira Jean (Swingle) McKenzie was born in New Smyrna Beach, Florida on August 3, 1933. She spent her formative years residing there with her parents Ira and Alpha Swingle.

It was while attending boarding high school at Forest Lake Academy in Forest City, Florida, that Jean met her future husband, James Everett Duke and decided...

Aug 7, 2020

Mary Virginia Keith, 86, of Wadsworth, went home to be with her Lord Friday, August 7, 2020 at Barberton Hospital.

Mary was born April 6, 1934 in Morgantown, WV to Emma {Hoare} and Joe Bersick.

She married her beloved husband Donald Keith in September of 1985. Don was the love of her life and seeing...

Aug 6, 2020

Edwin “Tony” Baker, 85, of Ashland, died Thursday, August 6, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Tony was born March 23, 1935 in Canton to Robert and Hazel {Kauffman} Baker.

He married Rosa Maria Escobar on June 6, 1983.

Tony retired from Treasured Craft as a maintenance man in California. ...

Aug 5, 2020

Albert Glen Stalnaker, known by friends as Glen or “Butch” age 72, of Marietta, Ohio passed away at home unexpectedly on August 5, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born on Feb 14, 1948 to Orlis and Louise Stalnaker in Marietta, Ohio. After graduating from Marietta High School in 1966 he ultimately followed in his father’s footsteps joining...

Aug 4, 2020

Stanley “Stan” W. Bloodhart, 74, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord August 4, 2020 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, in Wooster.

Stan was born February 11, 1946 in Shelby, OH to Earl and Velma {Black} Bloodhart.

Stan served in the United States Army.

He married Karen Dove on June 21, 1969.

Aug 3, 2020

James Marshall Miller, 50, of Copley, died Monday, August 3, 2020 at Akron General Hospital.

Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

James was born September 27, 1969 in Wooster to Emanuel and Shirley {Martin} Miller.

He graduated from DeVry University with a...

Aug 3, 2020

Nancy J. Sparr, 74, of Wooster, died Monday, August 3, 2020 at Oak Point Care Center, in Baltic.

Services will be Friday at 10 am at Roberts Funeral Home. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Nancy was born September 10, 1945 in Wooster, Ohio to Lester and...

Aug 3, 2020

Robert “Bob” W. Hudson, 88, of Mount Vernon, passed away, after a long illness, of Parkinson’s related dementia, on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Middleton, in Granville

Bob was born November 10, 1931 in Camas, Washington to Edward W. and Dorothy M. {Sherk} Hudson.

Bob earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of...

Aug 1, 2020

Evelyn Margaret Franks, 90, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, died Saturday, August 1, 2020 at her residence, in Florida, surrounded by her loving family.

Evelyn was born December 24, 1929 in Dayton to Elmer Louis and Elizabeth M. {Reichbauer} Hinkle.  Due to the Depression, she moved to Chicago as a small child and there, she met her...

Jul 31, 2020

Betty L. Hawkins, 84, dearly beloved wife of the late Edward L. Hawkins, passed away peacefully Friday, July 31, 2020, at The Inn at CoalRidge in Wadsworth surrounded by loved ones.  It brings the family much comfort to know they are back together again.

Betty was born May 24, 1936, in Dungannon, VA to Walter W. and...

Jul 29, 2020

Ella E. Hanshaw, 85, of Seville, died Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer.

Ella was born October 7, 1934 in Procious, West Virginia to Raymond and Pearl Samples.

She was a member of the Crossroads Assembly of God. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, playing Hand and Foot, writing and...

Jul 27, 2020

Larry Earl Mowrer, 70, of Wooster, died Monday, July 27, 2020 at Wooster Community Hospital.

Larry was born September 8, 1949 in Wooster to Zenith and Maryetta M. {Ginther} Mowrer.

Larry enjoyed looking at cars and socializing at car shows. He also enjoyed driving his ’49 Dodge Coronet and going to auctions.

Larry...

Jul 22, 2020

Kathy Jean Douglas (Mosser) ,64, of Marietta, OH went peacefully to be with the Lord on July 22, 2020 at Marietta Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family after a 10-year battle with multiple myeloma cancer. She was born January 31, 1956 to Lulu Belle Burton (Mosser). Kathy was an avid supporter and active participant with the Washington County...

Jul 17, 2020

Madeline Kay Hill, 78, of Belpre, OH, died July 17, 2020 at Marietta Memorial Hospital after an 8 year battle with Lewy Body Dementia. She was born November 23, 1941 in Marietta to the late James E. and Mary Evelyn Hanna. She was a 1959 graduate of Marietta High School. Madeline married Perley F. Hill in Marietta on April...

Jul 15, 2020

Scott Thiel, 68, of Wooster, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.

Upon Scott’s request there will be no services.  Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family with arrangements.  Burial will be held at a later date at Ohio Western Reserve National...

Jul 15, 2020

Geneva M. Anderson, 76, of Wooster, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare.

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

Geneva was born July 27, 1943 in Welshfield, Ohio to Perry and Eva Mackey.

Jul 15, 2020

Judy (Smith) Wise, 77, of Marshallville, lost her battle with cancer on Wednesday July 15, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones.

Friends may call Friday from 2 to 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Private services will be held. Services can be viewed on Facebook Live. On Facebook search, “Judy Wise Funeral.” Please call Roberts...

Jul 13, 2020

Barbara L. Simpson, 61, of Danville, Indiana, died Monday, July 13, 2020 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born January 20, 1959 in Canton to Robert and Dorothy Nohl.

She married Jay Simpson on January 19, 1998.

Barbara retired from Republic Steel after 20 years. She enjoyed bingo, playing...