Ashland-Ashland Chapel
Roberts Funeral Home – Ashland Chapel, Ashland is just north of the city on US 250 at the front of Ashland County Memorial Park. It’s close proximity to town, yet country setting allows quiet solace when you need it most. Memorial Park is one of our most beautiful cemeteries. Its design gives a sense of security and peace. Roberts Funeral Home – Ashland Chapel is our newest funeral home, providing the most innovative design and warm colors. The lobby is a large area for families and friends to gather before entering our most spacious chapel. Our two additional viewing rooms can open into the chapel providing Ashland’s most accommodating chapel for funerals and memorial services.
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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 Church in Wooster. Alex also serves the community in the Wooster Noon Lions Club, where he is past president. Alex is also a member of the Ebenezer Lodge #33 F&AM, and Wooster Chapter #27. 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, the Wooster Noon Lions Club, and the Wooster Country 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 in Wooster. They have three children. He is a member of the Grace Church in Wooster where he serves as a Pastoral Care member and is an usher. Jeff also serves the community in the Kiwanis Club, where he is both past president and treasurer. He has served on several boards including The Red Cross, Grace Church, the International Cemetery Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA), and United Way. He is a past president of the Ohio Cemetery Association (OCA). Jeff enjoys tennis, pickleball, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Kirk D. Roberts
Family Services Director, Licensed Funeral Director
Kirk was born in Wooster, OH and graduated from Wooster High School in 1984. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Miami University and earned his funeral director license in 2000.
Kirk lives with his wife Jelayne and has 2 adult children, 2 adult step children and 3 grandchildren. He is a member of Grace Church in Wooster. Kirk has served on several boards including the Salvation Army, and is past president of the Ohio Cemetery Association and the Wooster Christian School Board and was recently appointed by the Governor of Ohio to the Ohio Cemetery Dispute Resolution Commission. Kirk is also a member of the Toppers organization, a private group of cemetery and funeral professionals. Kirk enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and cooking.
Jarad P. Roberts
Licensed Funeral Director
Jarad was born in Wooster, Ohio and graduated from Wooster High School. He earned an Associates of Business Management from Akron University. He then went on to earn a Bachelors Degree in Mortuary Science from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. After serving his apprenticeship under Alex Roberts, he became licensed in 2011.
Jarad lives in Wooster with his wife Jean, and daughters Jocelyn and Josie. He is the son of Jeff and Michelle Roberts. Jarad is a member of Grace Church in Wooster, and of the Wooster Kiwanis Club. He enjoys watching the Cleveland Indians and taking his daughters golfing.
Taylor L. Casini
Funeral Director
Taylor was born in Las Vegas and was raised in New Philadelphia. She graduated from Indian Valley High School and attended Kent State University where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. She then earned an Associates Degree from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. She is a licensed funeral director and embalmer served her apprenticeship under Alex Roberts. Taylor currently lives in Wooster and enjoys spending time gardening, cooking, and watching football.
Tom W. Cropp
Licensed Funeral Director
Tom was born in Wooster, Ohio and graduated from Wooster High School. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, with an emphasis on grief and loss, from Northern Arizona University. He then went on to earn an Associates Degree from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Tom has held licenses in Ohio, Arizona, and Nevada.
Tom lives in Mount Vernon, Ohio with his wife Ellen, and children Braylon and Aliyah. He enjoys spending time with his family, and is an avid Cleveland sports fan.
Tami Walz
Administrator
Tami was born and raised in Ashland. She graduated from Ashland High School in 1983. She also attended Ashland County West Holmes Career Center where she studied graphic communications. She joined Roberts Funeral Home Ashland Co. Memorial Park in 2013. She served on the board of directors for the Ashland County Humane Society and is an avid animal lover. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, sports, attending concerts and traveling.