Obituaries

Jun 11, 2020

Ray Harold Gill Jr., 74, of Wadsworth, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Ray was born April 25, 1946 in West Akron to the late Ray H. Sr. and Ethel {Brothers} Gill.

Ray graduated from Akron Buchtel High School in 1964.  He enlisted in the Ohio National Guard...

Jun 10, 2020

Paul G Blankenship, 88, of Wadsworth went home to be in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ the Messiah on Wednesday evening, June 10, 2020. Paul’s wishes were to remain at home where he peacefully passed.

He was a founding member of the Cathedral of Tomorrow with Rev. Rex Humbard where he taught...

Jun 6, 2020

Jack Allen Beichler ,79, of Wooster, died Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Accord Care Community, in Orrville.

There will be no services held. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.  Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Jack was born September 17, 1940 in Creston, Ohio to John Zigler and Ruth L. {Smith} Beichler.

Jun 5, 2020

James Arthur Stinehour II, 42, of Ashland, died Friday, June 5, 2020 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, in Wooster.

James was born May 23, 1978 in Mansfield, Ohio to James and Deborah {Hamm} Stinehour.

James will be deeply missed by his mother Deborah.

He was preceded in death by his father.

There...

Jun 5, 2020

Colton Craig Gayheart, beloved infant son of Brittney Pyles and Travis Gayheart, of Plymouth, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020, at Mercy Health – Willard Hopsital.  Colton was born on April 9, 2020 in Ashland.

In addition to his parents, Colt will be deeply missed by his brother Karson Pyles; paternal grandfather Jeffrey and Rosie Gayheart,...

Jun 3, 2020

Rebecca Campbell, 72, of Norton, died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at her residence.

Rebecca was born May 17, 1948 in Akron, Ohio to Fred and Margaret {Harrison} McKinley.

She graduated from Buchtel High School in 1967.

She married Howard Campbell Jr. on March 23, 1973.

She retired from Sun Way...

Jun 3, 2020

Mabel Elva Begly, 89, of Ashland, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at St. Martin Assisted Living.

Mabel was born January 22, 1931 in West Salem, the youngest daughter of Jacob and Fanny Mae {Tyson} Henry.

She had numerous jobs around Ashland, a grill cook at several restaurants, cleaned house for folks around Ashland and was...

Jun 3, 2020

William Bihari, 89, of Burbank, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.

William was born March 8, 1931 to Alex and Mary Bihari.

William served in the United States Air Force during peacetime.

He married Connie Baker on July 15, 1961.

William worked at Marathon...

Jun 2, 2020

Sara Jane Peters, 84, of Wooster, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at West View Healthy Living.

Private services will be held at Wooster Cemetery with Pastor Robert D. Fetterhoff, her brother Pastor George Johnson and her son Pastor Tom Peters officiating. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Jane...

Jun 1, 2020

Jackie D. Buffington Sr., 77, formerly of Marietta, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 in Winter Haven, Florida.

Jackie was born October 31, 1942 in Sylvester, West Virginia to Theodore and Birtha Mae Buffington.

He was a Vietnam veteran of the United States Army.

Jackie retired from General Motors. He was a member...

May 31, 2020

Ralph D. Shuttleworth, 73, of Marietta, passed away May 31, 2020 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Ralph was born September 13, 1946 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Ralph F. and Martha {Lucas} Shuttleworth.

He graduated from Williamstown High School. He was an Army Airborne Ranger who served three stints in Vietnam.

He married Marty...

May 31, 2020

Nancy Ann Fulton, 89 , of Medina, died Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Brookdale Medina South.

Nancy was born November 11, 1930 in Marion, OH to Vernon and Ethel {Drake} Caston. She moved to Seville at a young age and lived there until 2019.

She married Russell Dean Fulton on January 28, 1950.  He died...

May 29, 2020

On Friday, May 29, 2020 around 8:00 pm, James “Jim” Edward Woodruff, 72, of Ashland, passed away at his residence, surrounded by his loved ones.

Jim was born April 19, 1948 in Zanesville, Ohio to Charles and Elizabeth {Jacobs} Woodruff.

Jim was known to his family and friends for his excellent work ethic, gentle sense...

May 29, 2020

Jo Ann Parker, 85, of Marengo, died Friday, May 29, 2020 at Knox Community Hospital, in Mount Vernon.

Jo Ann was born October 27, 1934 in Mount Vernon to Elsworth and Juanita {Burris} Crawford.

She married Floyd Williams in the 1950’s and then Arthur Parker on January 29, 1972.  Jo Ann and Arthur spent 24...

May 29, 2020

Joan L. Kopczinsky, 77, of Wooster, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 at Smithville Western Care Center.

Joan was born April 11, 1943 in Eastlake, Ohio to Carl and Bertha {Funk} Ehrcke.

Joan was a nurse at Smithville Western Care Center and Westview Manor. She loved working outside, spending time with her pets and playing...

May 28, 2020

Ralph Odenkirk, 89, of Apple Creek, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Ralph was born May 14, 1931 in Apple Creek to William T. and Mildred {McCauslin} Odenkirk.

Ralph served with the United States Army in Germany during peacetime from August of 1955 to February of...

May 26, 2020

Charlotte Bernice Grove, 84, of Howard, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Knox Community Hospital, in Mount Vernon.

Charlotte was born September 5, 1935 in Bellaire, Ohio to George Leonard and Estelle Charlotte {Vertell} Hall.

She graduated Martins Ferry High School.

She married Ron Grove on February 17, 2008.  Previously she was married...

May 24, 2020

James P. Collins, 80, of Wooster, died Sunday, May 24, 2020 at his residence.

Private family graveside services will be held at Sherwood Memorial Gardens with burial to follow. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron Rd. Wooster, Ohio 44691.

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May 24, 2020

Jeffrey Dean Fogleman, 56, of Ashland, died Sunday, May 24, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Jeff was born June 3, 1963 in Ashland to Frank and Jeanne A. {Clement} Fogleman.

Jeff enjoyed fishing, attending classic car shows, and collected all things wolf and Native American.  He most loved spending time with...

May 23, 2020

Kenneth E. Booth, 72, of Ashland, died Saturday, May 23, 2020 at his residence.

Ken was born January 25, 1948 in Ashland to David and Blanche {Stauffer} Booth.

He served in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam. Ken graduated from Ashland College with an engineering degree.

He married the love of his life,...