Obituaries

Jun 19, 2019

Anthony “Tony” DalPra, 90, of Wooster, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at West View Healthy Living.

Private family celebration of life services will take place at a later date with Pastor Kristina Heise officiating, where military rites will be held. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron...

Jun 18, 2019

Todd Alan Hauke, 52, of Mount Vernon, died Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, in Columbus, Ohio.

Todd was born February 12, 1967 in New Albany, Ohio to Gary and Nancy {Strawser} Hauke.  He graduated from East Knox in 1985.

Todd worked at Ariel for over five years. He was a member of River...

Jun 14, 2019

Patricia M. Sampson, 77, of Wooster, died Friday, June 14, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice.

Services will be Saturday, June 29 at 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Eric Fairhurst officiating.  Inurnment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Patricia was born September 13, 1941 in...

Jun 12, 2019

James “Jim” D. Hawkins, 84, of Wooster, died Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice.

Friends may call Saturday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Grace Church.  Memorial services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the church with Pastor Bob Fetterhoff officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com....

Jun 9, 2019

Joanne Hanna, 84, of Rittman, died June 9, 2019 at her residence.

Joanne was born September 20, 1934 in Rittman, Ohio to Palmer and Thelma {Artrip} Copley.

She graduated from Creston High School.

She married Charles Hanna on August 3, 1958.  Charles passed October 30, 2004.

Joanne retired from B&W and...

Jun 3, 2019

Jeffrey L. Barkman, 61, of Orrville, died June 3, 2019 at Wooster Community Hospital.

A memorial service will take place at Grace Brethren Church on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at 2200 Paradise Road, Orrville, Ohio 44667. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Jeffrey was born November 15, 1957 in Dalton, Ohio to...

Jun 3, 2019

Kathy Lynn Morris, 48, of Dublin, Ohio, formerly of Wooster, Ohio, passed away suddenly on June 3, 2019.  Born June 8, 1970, in Wooster, Ohio, she was the daughter of Don and Barbara {Miller} Morris of Wooster.

Kathy was a 1988 graduate of Wooster High School and a 1992 graduate of Miami University with a BS in...

May 31, 2019

Pamela Diane Reed, 64, of Lowell, died Friday, May 31, 2019 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Pam was born April 30, 1955 in Marietta, Ohio to George and Mary Neville.

She graduated from Marietta High School in 1974

She married John Reed on July 5, 1975.

She loved to travel, particularly Myrtle...

May 30, 2019

Marjorie M. {Fleming} Berg, 91, of Wooster, died Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Danbury Woods Assisted Living.

Graveside services will be Monday at 11 am at Smithville Cemetery with Christopher Stewart officiating. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to LifeCare Hospice at 1900 Akron Road, Wooster, Ohio 44691.

Marjorie...

May 25, 2019

Marilyn K. Zimmerly, 77, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at her home on May 25th after a courageous and strong seven-month battle with cancer.

Friends may call for both Kenny and Marilyn on Tuesday from 10 am to 12 pm at Roberts Funeral Home – Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will follow at noon...

May 25, 2019

Mary “Margie” M. Pelfrey, 79, of Warsaw, formerly of Marshallville, died Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Community Hospice, in Coshocton.

Friends may call Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.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 Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may...

May 24, 2019

John G. Weber, 88, of Navarre, died Friday, May 24, 2019 at his residence.

John was born February 4, 1931 in Akron to John and Mary {Sabados} Weber.

He graduated from Copley High School in 1950. John served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.

He married Dorothy Rubright on June 20,...

May 22, 2019

Margaret Ilene Felton, 95, of Ashland, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Kingston of Ashland.

Margaret was born September 23, 1923 in Mansfield to John and Beulah {Frontz} Brewer.

She worked at Dominion Electric and Westinghouse and retired from Good Shepherd in Ashland after 14 years. Margaret attended Ashland Christian  Church. Margaret enjoyed embroidery, puzzles,...

May 21, 2019

James “Ken” Welch, 87, of Rittman, died Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Ken was born February 28, 1932 in Mount Vernon, Ohio to Edwin and Mildred (Brooks) Welch.

Ken graduated from Wadsworth High School as part of the “Nifty Class of Fifty.” On December 26, 1951, he married his high school sweetheart, Janice Faye...

May 20, 2019

James E. Chambers, 87, of New Matamoras, Ohio escaped the bonds of our earthly world to rest eternally in the arms of God on Monday, May 20, 2019.

He was welcomed into this world January 9, 1932 by Moses Edward Chambers and Ethel Lacky in Maryville, Tennessee.

In 1955 he met the love of his...

May 20, 2019

Grace M. Fulton, 93, of Lodi, died Monday, May 20, 2019 at Burbank Parke Care Center.

Grace was born September 4, 1925 in Wadsworth to Frederick W. and Myrtle {Griffin} Daniels.

She married Duane Fulton on October 26, 1945.

Grace enjoyed taking care of her family, gardening and sewing.

Grace will...

May 19, 2019

Carmel Grafton Graham, 82, of Quaker City, Ohio, died Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Williams River, in West Virginia.

Friends may call Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Butch White officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens....

May 17, 2019

Kenneth Eugene Zimmerly, 78, of Wooster passed away peacefully at his home on May 17th, with his family by his side following a sudden illness. Services will be Tuesday, May 25 at noon with Pastor Eric Fairhurst officiating. Friends may call fron 10 am to noon prior to the service.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster where military...

May 17, 2019

Maudie Pearl Kitts, 71, of Marietta, went to be with the Lord Friday, May 17, 2019 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Maudie was born August 24, 1947 in Wade, Ohio to Leander Jr. and Louise {Mugrage} Farnsworth.

She retired from Stone Container Corporation where she was a supervisor for 20 years. She was a member of...

May 15, 2019

David Allen Ballard, 52, of Mount Vernon, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019, with his family by his side.

David was born July 14, 1966 in Orrville Ohio to David E. Ballard and Elizabeth {Wood} Ballard.

He graduated from Perry High School in 1985. He worked many years for Marion Steel. He loved fishing, hunting,...