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THE ROBERTS FAMILY
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JP
and Shelby Roberts
Founders
“Retired”
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Alex Roberts
President, Roberts Funeral Home
Licensed Funeral Director
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Jeff Roberts
Chief Financial Officer
Licensed Funeral Director
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Kirk Roberts
COO, Cemetery Division
Licensed Funeral Director
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Greg Roberts
Director of Preneed Services
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LICENSED FUNERAL
DIRECTORS
FAMILY SERVICE
PROFESSIONALS
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Mike Stern
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ADMINISTRATIVE
STAFF
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Zimmerly
Sherwood Chapel
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Becky Ryan
Sherwood Chapel
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Lynn Bednar
Sherwood Chapel
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J.P.
Roberts
Founder
Retired
J.P. was born in Sneedville, Tennessee, where
he graduated from Sneedville High School in 1947.
He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business
from East Tennessee State University in 1951.
He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.
Following the war, he and his brother Chester
founded many cemeteries in Ohio, West Virginia,
and Virginia including Sherwood Memorial Gardens,
Wooster, Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Wadsworth,
and Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, Brunswick. With
his sons, he was the founder of Roberts Funeral
Home in Wooster, the first Cemetery / Funeral
Home Combination in Ohio.
He was very active in the cemetery industry in
Ohio and nationally, serving as president of the
Ohio Association of Cemeteries and on the board
of the American Cemetery Association. He earned
the Outstanding Cemeterian Award in 1988, only
the second time it had been presented.
He is a member of Grace Brethren Church and past
president of the Madisonburg Lions Club. He served
the Wooster community in many ways: raising money
and donating thousands of hours to better the
community. He enjoys golf, fishing, travel, and
spending time with his ten grandchildren.
Alex
P. Roberts
President, Roberts Funeral Home
Licensed Funeral Director
Alex was born in Wooster, Ohio, where he graduated
from Wooster High School. He earned a Bachelor
of Science Degree in Business Administration from
Miami University. He graduated with an Associate
Degree in Mortuary Science from The Cincinnati
College of Mortuary Science, and was president
of his fraternity. After serving an apprenticeship
under his brother Jeff Roberts he was licensed
as a funeral director in 1994.
Alex and his wife Pam live with their two sons
in Wooster. He is a member of the Grace Brethren
Church in Wooster where he is active in the music
ministry. Alex also serves the community in the
Wooster Noon Lions Club, where he is past president
and earned the prestigious Melvin Jones award.
Alex is also a member of the Ebenezer Lodge #33
F&AM, and Wooster Chapter #27 of the York
Rite. He has served on several boards including
Hospice and Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County,
Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce, Wayne County
Children Services Board, and the Wooster Noon
Lions Club. Alex enjoys spending time with his
family, golf, travel, and playing the drums.
Jeffrey
P. Roberts
Chief Financial Officer
Licensed Funeral Director
Jeff was born in Kentucky, and graduated from
Wooster High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Business Administration from Miami University.
Jeff earned his funeral director license in 1988.
Jeff and his wife Michelle live with their three
children in Wooster. He is a member of the Grace
Brethren Church in Wooster where he serves on
the high school youth staff and is an usher. Jeff
also serves the community in the Kiwanis Club,
where he is past president. He has served on several
boards including The Red Cross, Grace Brethren
Church, the International Cemetery and Funeral
Association (ICFA), and United Way. He is a past
president of the Ohio Association of Cemeteries
(OAC). Jeff enjoys coaching his children’s
sporting events and playing tennis.
Kirk
D. Roberts
COO Cemetery Division
Licensed Funeral Director
Kirk was born in Wooster, Ohio and graduated
from Wooster High School. He earned a Bachelor
of Science Degree in Business Administration from
Miami University. After serving his apprenticeship
under his brother Alex, Kirk earned his funeral
director license in 2000.
Kirk and his wife Kim live with their two children
in Wooster. He is a member of the Grace Brethren
Church in Wooster where he participates in the
Celebration Orchestra. Kirk has served on boards
including the Ohio Association of Cemeteries,
and the Wooster Christian School Board, where
he served as President of both organizations.
Kirk enjoys spending time with his family, travel,
and cooking on the grill.
Gregory
W. Roberts
Director of Preneed Services
Greg was born in Knoxville, Tennessee and graduated
from Wooster High School. He earned a Bachelor
of Science Degree in Marketing and Management
from Ashland University.
Greg and his wife Mindy live in Wooster with
their three daughters. He is a member of the Grace
Brethren Church in Wooster. Greg is a 20-year
member of the Wooster Rotary Club where he has
been an active member of the annual Antique Auction
committee. Greg is a past president of the Ohio
Association of Cemeteries, and is a past board
member of the International Cemetery and Funeral
Association. He has been very active in the cemetery
industry. Greg enjoys spending time with his family,
travel, and golf.
Edwin
G. “Ed” Herrick
Licensed Funeral Director
Ed was born in Mansfield, Ohio, where he graduated
from Mansfield High School. He graduated from
the University of Toledo. Ed has been a licensed
funeral director in Ohio since 1993; he joined
Roberts Funeral Home in 1999.
Ed and his wife Regina live in Ashland, Ohio;
their daughter Christina also lives in Ashland.
He is a member of the Lutheran Church in Ashland
where he serves as an usher. Ed is a Past Master
of Ashland Lodge F&AM. He is a member of Ashland
Chapter, Council, Commandry; Scottish Rite Valley
of Canton, where he is a 32nd degree Mason. He
is a Past District Deputy Grand High Priest for
the 10th Capitular District. Ed serves on the
Ashland Agency on Aging, his hobbies include Model
Railroading, Civil War history, reading, and Masonry.
Tracy V. Boorom
Licensed Funeral Director
Tracy was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and lived in Charleston S.C. for fifteen years where she graduated from Wando High School. She has been in the Air Force Reserves for over twelve years and currently holds the rank of Master Sergeant. She graduated with an Associate Degree in Science from Trident Technical College in Charleston, S.C. She also graduated in 2007 with her Bachelors Degree in Mortuary Science from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. After serving her apprenticeship under Alex Roberts, she was licensed in 2008.
Tracy is a member of St. Mary's' Church in Wooster. She is a member of the 555th Honors Detachment. She also belongs to the Young Professionals and Young Republicans of Wayne County. Tracy has received Two Air Force Achievement Medals, one Air Force Commendation Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. She enjoys soccer, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Lindsey Roberts
Licensed Funeral Director
Lindsey was born in Wooster, Ohio and graduated from Smithville High School. She earned an Associates of Arts from Bowling Green State University. She earned a Bachelors Degree in Mortuary Science from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. After serving her apprenticeship under her uncle, Alex Roberts, she became licensed in 2010.
Lindsey lives in Wooster and is the daughter of Greg and Mindy Roberts. She attends Grace Brethren Church in Wooster. She is a member of the Wooster Rotary Club and Young Professionals. She enjoys playing music, reading, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.
Ashley S. Roberts
Family Service Advisor
Ashley was born in Wooster, Ohio and graduated from Smithville High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts and Communications from Bowling Green State University in 2006.
Ashley lives in Wooster and is the daughter of Greg and Mindy Roberts. She is a member of Wooster Noon Lions Club. Ashley also belongs to the Young Professionals and Young Republicans of Wayne County. She attends Grace Brethren Church in Wooster. Ashley is the captain of her co-ed summer softball team for Wooster Parks & Recreation. She enjoys traveling, exercise, going to the beach, and spending time with her family and friends.
DeAnna Reynolds
Family Service Advisor
DeAnna was born in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Graduated High School in Venice, Florida. She earned her certification as a Dental Assistant in 1992 and continued in the dental field until 2008. She is a Family Service Advisor at Roberts Funeral Home and Ashland County Memorial Park in Ashland, Ohio.
DeAnna lives in Ashland with her husband of 16 years and her two sons. She is a member of First Christian Church of Ashland and a volunteer with Hospice of North Central Ohio. She enjoys reading, watching her boys play Ice Hockey, and living in Ohio.
Floyd Stanard
Family Service Advisor
Floyd was born in Cleveland, Ohio and currently lives in Akron, Ohio where he graduated from East High School. He has worked in the Medina and Wayne county area for the past nine years. Floyd is a family service advisor for Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. He enjoys traveling, golf and spending time with his three sons.
Marilyn
K. Zimmerly
Administrator
Marilyn was born in Rittman the 10th of 11 children
and graduated from Rittman High School. She and
her husband Kenny have been married for 45 years
and live in Wooster. She joined Sherwood Memorial
Gardens in 1978 as secretary to the owner and
founder, J. P. Roberts. She enjoys being a part
of the progress over the years and watching the
company grow. She enjoys spending time with her
family, which includes 3 children and their spouses
and 6 grandchildren.
Becky
Ryan
Administrator
Becky was born and raised in Rittman. Graduated
from Rittman High and Wooster Business College.
She joined Roberts Funeral Home in 1995. She has
worked in the bookkeeping department and as an
administrator for the Ashland Chapel and Hillcrest
Chapel.
Becky and her husband Dave have been married
for 27 years and live in Wooster. She has 3 married
children and six grandchildren. Along with her
husband, Becky spends her spare time in our ministry
"Works of Service" providing home repairs
to financially and physically challenged.
Lynn Bednar
Administrator
Lynn was born in Lodi and graduated from Northwestern
High School. She joined Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood
Chapel in May 2006. Lynn and her husband Geoff have
been married for 23 years. After living in Rockford,
Michigan for 20 years, they now live in Wooster.
Their sons Shane and Garrett attend Smithville
schools. Lynn enjoys spending time at her sons'
sporting events.
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