Obituaries

Feb 23, 2019

Fredrick Alvin Gorgas, 64, of Ashland, died Saturday, February 23, 2019 at The Laurels of New London.

Fred was born March 21, 1954 in Ashland to Arthur and Ruby {Spencer} Gorgas.

In his glory days Fred was a center on the Ashland High School basketball team and he was an avid basketball fan all his...

Feb 22, 2019

Michael “Mike” Kern, 80, of Wooster, passed Friday, February 22, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice, surrounded by his loving family.

Services will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  There will be a wake for friends and family on Monday, February 25th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rox Gastropub (adjoining Broken Rocks Cafe)...

Feb 21, 2019

Shirley Jean Shifferly, 83, of Wooster, died Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Wooster Community Hospital.

Friends may call Wednesday, February 27 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Funeral services will follow at the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Eric Fairhurst officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Online tributes...

Feb 21, 2019

Lulu Belle Scott, 78, of Wadsworth, succumbed to her long battle with dementia.  She is now at peace with the Lord and granddaughter Taylor.

Lulu was born October 2, 1940 in Rutland to George and Edith {Braley} Snowden.

She graduated from Wadsworth High School. After high school she lived and raised her family in Wadsworth....

Feb 15, 2019

Mary Ann Goddard, 92, of Ashland, died Friday, February 15, 2019 at Crystal Care.

Mary was born July 15, 1926 in Martins Ferry, OH to Ignatz and Katherine {Mista} Gubernot.

She married William Russel Goddard on February 15, 1964.  He passed away on February 16, 2018.

Mary worked at National Latex. She was...

Feb 13, 2019

Francis "Frank" P. Kovacs, 79, of Wooster, died Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice.

There will be no services. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Francis was born October 30, 1939 in Cleveland, Ohio to Andrew and Theresa {Mihalko} Kovacs.

He married Ruth Sampsell on June 18, 1993.  She survives.

Feb 10, 2019

Paul Allen McKee passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019. There will be no services at this time.

Feb 5, 2019

Carol L. Miller, 85, of Lexington, died Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Ohio Health Medical Center, in Mansfield.

Carol was born March 11, 1933 in Romulus, Michigan to V. John and Beatrice {Moore} Jackson.

Carol married Earl W. Miller on January 17, 1953.  Earl passed away in 2012.

She was a homemaker, who...

Feb 4, 2019

Denna K. Yockey, 90, of Wooster, has gone home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 4, 2019, surrounded by her family, at LifeCare Hospice.

Friends may call Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Kristy Buyok officiating. ...

Feb 4, 2019

Glenda Ruth Haught, 63, of Ashland, died Monday, February 4, 2019 at UH Parma Medical Center.

Glenda was born September 11, 1955 in Fayetteville, NC to Charm and Margaret {Faircloth} Haught.

She enjoyed spending time with her great niece and nephews, watching television and reading.

Glenda will be deeply missed by her brothers...

Feb 4, 2019

Marguerite Elizabeth Zuchak, 87, of Wooster, died Monday, February 4, 2019 at Smithville-Western Care Center.

Services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Smithville-Western Care Center in the Willows.  Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association at 225...

Feb 3, 2019

Mr. Edward Jeschelnig, Jr. was born March 1, 1950 and passed away February 3, 2019 at Piedmont Newnan Hospital.

He is survived by his wife Melanie (Austin), daughter Jaclyn (Rich) Ulm, Son Jared (Dijana), granddaughter Juliana, stepson Kenneth Whinnery, stepdaughter Andrea Whinnery, grandson Dylan Whinnery, parents Edward and Jo-Ann (Bohart), brothers Richard (Xiao), Joseph, Tim (Deidra), Charles...

Feb 2, 2019

Jerry Andrew Akers, 75, formerly of Litchfield, died peacefully Saturday February 2, 2019 at his home.

Jerry was born April 20, 1943 in Glen Lyn, Virginia to Andrew Lincoln Akers and Lena Dora Mae{Stowers} Akers.

Jerry was a Vietnam veteran, honorably serving his country in the U.S. Navy from Feb 27, 1964 thru April 22,...

Feb 1, 2019

Nedra Ann Hiller, 88, of Polk, left to spend eternity with her husband, John, Friday, February 1, 2019 at her home.

She was born October 20, 1930 in Big Prairie to Harrison Sullivan and Freda Margarete {Sloan} Pennell.

Nedra married John K. Hiller on May 9, 1951. He passed away on June 5, 2001.

Jan 31, 2019

Edgar Francis Koller, 94, of Wooster, Ohio, passed on January 31, 2019.

Edgar was born to Francis Xavier Koller and Dorothy Park Koller on January 28, 1925, in Akron, Ohio. He was drafted into the U.S. Army on December 3, 1938, and was in the landing of Utah in 1944. After that time, he commissioned into the...

Jan 30, 2019

Dudley Brooks, 70, of Marietta, died January 30, 2019 at his home.

Dudley was born May 30, 1948 in New Matamoras to Gerald and Dorothy {Binegar} Brooks.

He married Rosemary Miller on August 14, 1967.

He worked for Elston Lumber and Donald Morris Lumber for many years. He attended Tunnel United Methodist Church....

Jan 28, 2019

Jeanette Lee {Borer} Thrall, 79, of Ashland, died Monday, January 28, 2019 at her home.

She was born October 16, 1939 in Elyria to Leo Henry and Lucille Leola {Lapp} Borer.

Jeanette graduated first from The Ohio State University, then Marygrove College, where she earned her Master’s in teaching.

She married Dennis R....

Jan 28, 2019

John Eli Stoltzfus, 82, of Apple Creek, died January 28, 2019 at Shady Lawn Nursing Home, in Dalton.

Friends may call Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Fairlawn Mennonite Church. Memorial services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the church with Pastor Duane Detweiler officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may...

Jan 25, 2019

Robert “Bob” Gene Pyers, 78, of Lake Alfred, FL, died January 25, 2019.

Bob was married to the love of his life Frances Pyers.

A celebration of life will be Saturday, February 9th at 2 p.m at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.

Jan 25, 2019

Patricia Ann Flinner-Kidwell, 66, of Wooster, died Friday, January 25, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Friends may call Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made...