Obituaries

Aug 17, 2019

Dean E. Hall, 75, of Marietta, went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 17, 2019 at his home.

He was born January 30, 1944 in Woodsfield, Ohio to Herbert Hall and Clara {Brubach} Hall.

Dean was a 1962 graduate of Woodsfield High School and married the love of his life Marjorie Griffin on June...

Aug 12, 2019

Betty Fleeman Morrison Wetzel, 90, of Marietta, Ohio died August 12, 2019. She was born November 8, 1928 in Noble County, Ohio to Clyde and Bessie Fleeman.

She graduated from Bethel High School. In 1948 she married Charles W. Morrison and shortly later moved to Marietta. Charles passed away in 1968. Betty remarried in October 1978 to...

Aug 12, 2019

William “Bill” E. Anderson, 59, of  Mount Vernon, died August 12, 2019 at Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon.

Bill was born January 2, 1960  in  Mount Vernon to Harold J. and Opal M. {Fry}  Anderson.

He attended New Hope School.

He worked at Midwest Industries and CCL Farm for many years. Bill was a big...

Aug 10, 2019

Robert “Bob” L.  Lynch, 78, of Wadsworth formerly of Lodi, died Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Summa Barberton Hospital, with his family by his side.

Bob was born July 16, 1941 in Glenville, WV. He was raised by his step-father Lyda Gordon Springston and mother Freda M. {Lynch} Heater.

He attended Lodi High School. He...

Aug 10, 2019

Mark Creed Kraker, 64, of Wooster, passed away Saturday August 10 at LifeCare Hospice with his wife and sons by his side.

Born February 28, 1955 in Lancaster, Ohio to Dr. Jack Louis Kraker and Barbara Forrester Kraker.

Mark was a graduate of Columbus Eastmoor High School class of 1973 where he was an outstanding...

Aug 8, 2019

Raymond G. Ross, 85, of Wooster, died Thursday, August 8, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster.

Services will be Tuesday at 11am at Trinity United Church of Christ with Rev. Dr. Kevan S. Franklin officiating.  Friends may call from 10 to 11 am at the church.  Entombment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Online tributes may be made...

Aug 6, 2019

Ruth Eloise Ermlich, 70, of Mount Vernon, died Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Country Court Nursing Center, in Mount Vernon.

Ruth was born December 28, 1948 in Queens, New York to Ferdinand and Lillian {Perrin} Ermlich.

She worked for many years for the Ohio Department of Transportation.  Ruth loved cooking, crafts, sewing, drawing, and making...

Aug 5, 2019

Glenna Eileen Dawson, 69, of Wooster, died Monday, August 5, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice.

Friends may call Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will follow at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Private inurnment will take place at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.  Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions...

Aug 2, 2019

Phyllis Keister, 82, of Wooster, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019.

Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at West Hill Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Davenport officiating.  Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Phyllis is survived by her children Franklin Eugene Roa...

Aug 1, 2019

Debra Jo Rouse, 66, of Wooster, died Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Wooster Community Hospital.

Debra's wishes were to be cremated.  Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Inurnment will be held at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.  Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to Wayne...

Aug 1, 2019

Shelia K. Dye, 73, of Belpre, Ohio passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 1, 2019 after a very short illness.

She was born on July 19th, 1946 in Hamden, Ohio to the late Pearl E. and Marjorie Hamilton Ward. She graduated from Vinton Count High School in 1964 and moved to Canton, Ohio. She...

Aug 1, 2019

Janice M. Fecca, 73, of Sterling, died Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Altercare of Wadsworth Center.

Janice was born April 30, 1946 in New Orleans, LA to James and Pearl {Peltier} Traweek.

Janice married Ronald Fecca on August 30, 1969 in Hialeah, Florida.  They eventually settled in Sterling, Ohio, where they raised a family on...

Jul 31, 2019

David Michael Martin, 72, of Marietta, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at his home.

He was born April 14, 1947 in Marietta, Ohio to Russell and Gladys Martin.

The are no public services planned at this time. Roberts Funeral Home - East Lawn Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jul 27, 2019

Robert “Bob” Henry Burton, 82, of Sun City, Arizona passed away on July 27, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born on April 13, 1937 in Harrison County, Ohio to Gilbert and Annie {Patterson} Burton. Robert graduated from Scio High School in 1955.

He married M. Jean (Theobald) on May...

Jul 27, 2019

Marcella Irene Pryor, 83, of Rowesburg, died Saturday, July 27, 2019 in Mansfield with family.

Marcella was born June 30, 1936 in Wooster, Ohio to Rice Eugene and Luella Mae {Carter} Brinker.

She married Joseph C. Pryor in 1953. Joseph passed away on September 24, 1997.

Marcella worked as a home health aide....

Jul 26, 2019

Colt James Darling, 13, of Ashland, died Friday, July 26, 2019 at Rainbow Babies, in Cleveland.

Friends may call Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Ashland Chapel, Ashland.  There will be the Colt James First Annual Memorial Fishing Derby Friday at 4 p.m. at the Ashland County Wildlife Conservation League. Online tributes may...

Jul 26, 2019

William E. “Baldy” Wright, 89, of Wooster, died Friday, July 26, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice.

Friends may call Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 am at the funeral home with Rev. Richard Samide officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military rites...

Jul 25, 2019

Linda Louise Massie, 66, of Lower Salem, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Summit Acres Nursing Home, in Caldwell, Ohio.

Linda was born May 11, 1953 in Akron, Ohio to Lawrence and Dorothy {Hill} Barrows.

She was a 1971 graduate of Woodridge High School.

She married Randall...

Jul 25, 2019

Rebecca L. Piatt, 78, of Wooster, died Thursday, July 25, 2019 at The Avenue of Wooster.

Friends may call Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Brian White officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes...

Jul 25, 2019

Harry Eugene Sigler, 66, of Wooster, died July 25, 2019 at his residence.

A Celebration of Life service will take place at a later date. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to Roberts Funeral Home to help pay for funeral expenses, PO Box 761 Wooster, Ohio 44691, or the Wayne County...