Obituaries

Oct 17, 2019

On Oct. 17, 2019, our mother, Imogene Picklesimer, went home to be with her Heavenly Father.

She was born Sept. 25, 1942 to Alnie and Ora Chapman in Des Moines, Iowa. On Nov. 18, 1961, she married the love of her life, Bob Picklesimer.

Our Mom was an excellent example of what a godly Christian...

Oct 14, 2019

Deborah L. Michel, 69, of Shreve, died October 14, 2019 at Autumnwood, in Rittman.

Friends may call Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.   Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society at...

Oct 13, 2019

Gayle Ruth Berkey, 92, of Wooster, died October 13, 2019 at the Wayne County Care Center, in Wooster.

Friends may call Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Jon Heavlin officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online...

Oct 12, 2019

Marguerite Aline Kauffman, 81, of Berlin, died Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Akron City Hospital, after a short and courageous battle with cancer.

Private services will be held at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Bruce Breudigam officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Online...

Oct 11, 2019

Donald Eugene Wittekind, 92, of Marietta, died Friday, October 11, 2019 at Harmar Place.

He was born January 30, 1927 in Toronto, Ohio to Lawrence and Ida {Jones} Wittekind.

Donald was a World War 2 veteran of the United States Army, where he served in the European Theater in the 865th Heavy Maintenance Company.

Oct 11, 2019

James R. Rhodes, 69, of Newport, died Friday, October 11, 2019 at his home.

James was born July 15, 1950 in Youngstown, Ohio to James S. and Mary Lou {Lanterman} Rhodes.

James was a Veteran of the United States Army and served in Vietnam.

He married Sherry Buchholz on April 18, 1975.

Oct 11, 2019

Lori {Freeman} Marie Dabney, 77, of Wooster, died Friday, October 11, 2019 at The Avenue, surrounded by her loving family.

Lori was born August 23, 1942 in Haydenville, Ohio to Alfred and June {Hayden} Boals.  She was the eldest of seven children and was raised in Logan, Ohio.

She married the love of her life,...

Oct 9, 2019

Donna J. Schmid, 89, of Kissimmee, FL, formerly of Wooster, died October 9, 2019 at Orlando Regional Medical Center, in Orlando, Florida.

Memorial services will be October 29, 2019 at 4 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home, Wooster with Pastor Keith Walbolt (grandson-in-law) of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Seminole, FL, officiating.  Entombment took place at Sherwood Memorial Gardens....

Oct 8, 2019

Ralph E. Hickling, 94, of Wadsworth, died Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Liberty Residence Assisted Living.

Ralph was born August 1, 1925 in Lodi to Henry C. and Lula {Shaw} Hickling.

He served in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1943 to 1946.

He married Nellie F. Willis on July 26, 1947.

Oct 8, 2019

William Craig Fissell, 63, of Wooster, died at his residence.

There will be no services held. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to Wayne County Humane Society at 1161 Mechanicsburg Road, Wooster, OH 44691.

Craig was born December 18, 1955 in Wooster, Ohio to William G. and Naomi E....

Oct 8, 2019

Lillian M. Kelley, 96, of Strongsville, died Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Altenheim Senior Living, in Strongsville.

Lillian was born December 21, 1922 in Cleveland Ohio to Henry and Mary {Pinkerton} Sperber.

She graduated from Medina High School in 1941.

She married Chester Kelley on June 3, 1961. He died in 1978.

Oct 3, 2019

Fredrick Allen Berquist, 88, of Marietta, died Thursday, October 3, 2019 at his home.

Fred was born April 5, 1931 in Omaha, Nebraska to Fredrick Oscar and Mary {Stears} Berquist.

He graduated from Montana State University.

Fred retired from the United States Air Force after 32 years in 1978.

Following his...

Sep 27, 2019

Betty Lou Walters, 82, of Wooster, died Friday, September 27, 2019 at Danbury Woods.

Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery....

Sep 20, 2019

Hazel Maxine Griffith, 72, of Seville, departed from her earthly home, Friday, September 20, 2019, after a long illness and went to be in the loving arms of her Heavenly Father.

Hazel was born November 9, 1946 in Valley Fork, West Virginia to Waunie and Kate {West} Hanshaw.

She married Dale Griffith on March 8,...

Sep 20, 2019

Mary K. Schoolcraft, 75, of Marietta, Ohio passed away September 20, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Mabel Henderhan and was a member of the Basilica of St. Mary in Marietta.

She married Paul Schoolcraft on November 24, 1965.

Mary is survived by her daughter Paula McConnell...

Sep 20, 2019

Frank J. Tate, 79, of Wooster, died Friday, September 20, 2019 at Wooster Community Hospital, after a brief illness, with his daughter at his side.   Friends may call Thursday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home with Pastor Eric Fairhurst officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial...

Sep 19, 2019

Joan Clark, 84, of Wooster, died Thursday, September 19, 2019 at The Avenue, in Wooster.

Services will be Tuesday at 3 p.m. 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 Cleveland Clinic – Tinnitus Center at P.O. Box 931517,...

Sep 19, 2019

Linda S. Simmerman, 65, of Wooster, died Thursday, September 19, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice.

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

Sep 19, 2019

Margaret Ann “Peggy” Hackett, 84, of Wooster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2019 surrounded by her children & dog at Smithville Western Care Center.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 12 at 2 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Inurnment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com....

Sep 18, 2019

F. Gerald “Gerry” Randa, 94, of Wooster, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Brookdale Wooster.

Friends may call Monday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with military rites to follow.  Burial will be at a later date at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial...