James Welch

James Welch

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...

James Chambers

James Chambers

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...

Grace Fulton

Grace Fulton

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...

Carmel Graham

Carmel Graham

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....

Kenneth Zimmerly

Kenneth Zimmerly

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...

Maudie Kitts

Maudie Kitts

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...

David Ballard

David Ballard

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,...

Randall Curry

Randall Curry

May 13, 2019

Randall E. Curry, 59, of Howard, passed away April 8, 2019 at his home in Howard, after a long battle with cancer.

Randall was born June 23, 1959 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Ralph and Helen {Burns} Curry.

Randall loved OSU football and the Denver Broncos. He loved fishing, playing cards, having bonfires, and spending...

G. Sue Klutts

G. Sue Klutts

May 13, 2019

G. Sue Klutts, 78, of Marietta, died Monday, May 13, 2019 at her home.

Sue was born October 20, 1940 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Arley P. Earl and Mildred Shock.

She was a dedicated STNA who loved her garden and her puppies, Minnie and Missy.

Sue will be deeply missed by her...

Carl Hochstetler

Carl Hochstetler

May 13, 2019

Carl D. Hochstetler, 79, of Wooster, died May 12, 2019 at The Avenue at Wooster.

Private services will be held at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to LifeCare Hospice at 1900 Akron Road, Wooster, Ohio 44691 and the activities...

Dorothy Shane

Dorothy Shane

May 13, 2019

Dorothy Mae Shane, 94, of Orrville, died Friday, December 13, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice.

Friends may call Monday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Tim Hall officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.  Online tributes may be made at...

Kenneth Craig

Kenneth Craig

May 13, 2019

Kenneth Eugene Craig, 91, of Westerville, formerly of Wooster, died August 16, 2019 at Kobacker Hospice HousePlace     , in Columbus.

Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Rev. Kristen Patt officiating.  Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Entombment will be at Sherwood Memorial...

Jerome Tavares

Jerome Tavares

May 13, 2019

Jerome Damien Tavares, 62, of Wooster, died Saturday, November 16, 2019 at his residence.

Friends may call Friday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Funeral services will follow at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military rites will be held.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com,...

Kathleen Nelson

Kathleen Nelson

May 13, 2019

Kathleen S. Nelson, 67, of Ashland, died Friday, April 5, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Kathleen was born April 23, 1951 in Ashland to Charles Henry and Ellen Jane {Hoover} Thompson.

She married Thomas Nelson on December 9, 1972.  He passed on October 14, 2007.

Kathleen worked as an...

Shirley Babcock

Shirley Babcock

May 13, 2019

Shirley Ann Babcock, 83, of Marietta, died Monday, April 29, 2019 at Cambridge Care and Rehabilitation.

Shirley was born August 6, 1935 in Marietta, Ohio to Dewey and Iva Devol.

She graduated from Marietta High School.

Shirley will be deeply missed by children Edward Theobald, Gale (Debbie) Theobald, Jackie (Tony) Hitchcock and Eric...

Martha Miller

Martha Miller

May 11, 2019

Martha Mae Miller, 75, of Shreve, passed away peacefully May 11, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice, in Wooster.

Friends may call Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11am at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.  ...

Audrey Duff

Audrey Duff

May 7, 2019

Audrey June Duff, 95, of Whipple, died Tuesday May 7, 2019 at her home in Whipple surrounded by her family.

Audrey was born June 16, 1923 in Newcomerstown, Ohio to Jerimiah and Mary {Gray} Eckelberry.

She worked for Vogue-Swift cleaners before retiring. Audrey was Methodist by faith. She was a member of the Whipple Good...

Michael Burkey

Michael Burkey

May 7, 2019

Michael A. Burkey, 38, of Seville, died suddenly after complications from Diabetes, Tuesday, May 07, 2019 at Summa Akron City Hospital.

Mike was born December 14, 1980 in Elyria, Ohio to Michael H. and Darcey {Haun} Burkey.

He graduated from Cloverleaf High School in 1999.

Mike married Melloney Miller on June 7, 2003....

Gay Seevers

Gay Seevers

May 5, 2019

Gay Jane Seevers, 83, of Marietta, Ohio went home to be with her loving Lord and Savior on May 5, 2019. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 26, 1935 in Elba, Ohio, a daughter of the late Albert Clarence and Zora Bell Luke Medley.

She was a graduate of Marietta High School...

Richard Shaum

Richard Shaum

May 5, 2019

Richard Edward Shaum, 90, of Rittman, died Sunday, May 5, 2019 at his residence.

Friends may call Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will be Friday at 11am at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military rites will be held.   Online tributes may be made...