All Obituaries

Frank J. Tate, 79, of Wooster, died Friday, September 20, 2019 at Wooster Community Hospital, after a brief illness, with his daughter at his side.   Friends may call Thursday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home with Pastor Eric Fairhurst officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.  Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial...

Hazel Maxine Griffith, 72, of Seville, departed from her earthly home, Friday, September 20, 2019, after a long illness and went to be in the loving arms of her Heavenly Father. Hazel was born November 9, 1946 in Valley Fork, West Virginia to Waunie and Kate {West} Hanshaw. She married Dale Griffith on March 8, 1968.  Hazel worked many years as a nurse’s aide at Medina General Hospital.  She also worked at Meadow View Care Center. Hazel will be deeply missed by her...

Joan Clark, 84, of Wooster, died Thursday, September 20, 2019 at The Avenue, in Wooster. Services will be Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to Cleveland Clinic – Tinnitus Center at P.O. Box 931517, Cleveland, OH  44193 or American Cancer Society – Non Hodgkin’s...

Linda S. Simmerman, 65, of Wooster, died Thursday, September 19, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice. Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Friends may call one hour prior from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Linda was born February 12, 1954 in Wooster to Ernest and Mitsue {Kodama} Brenneman. She married Marcus...

F. Gerald “Gerry” Randa, 94, of Wooster, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Brookdale Wooster. Friends may call Monday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with military rites to follow.  Burial will be at a later date at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to an organization of your choice. Gerry was born April...

Harold Lloyd Jeffers, 80, of St. Marys, WV, passed Friday, September 13, 2019 at Sistersville General Hospital. Harold was born November 25, 1938 in St. Marys, WV to Harvey and Virgie {Hamilton} Jeffers.  Harold will be deeply missed by his sisters Peggy Coffman and Lola Bowen; brothers David Jeffers, Randy Jeffers and Donald Jeffers. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Charles Jeffers, Steve Jeffers, Roger Jeffers, James Jeffers; sisters Evelyn Lamp and Wanda...

Chester Junior McKown, 88, of Dalton, died Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Shady Lawn Nursing Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to Akron Children’s Hospital 214 West Bowery Street, Akron, Ohio 44308 Chester was born January 14, 1931 in Spencer, WV to Chester Arthur and Pearl{Husk}...

Alney “Red” Easley Jr., 85, of Wellington, died Sunday, September 8, 2019 at The Elms Retirement Village. Red was born January 26, 1934 in Medina, Ohio to Alney Sr. and Lois {Krittenden} Easley. He was a member of the US Army from 1958 to 1960. Red married Martha Deiss on September 3, 1967.  She died January 1, 2018. He worked for the Nabisco Company, the TJ Paisley Company and Gamauf Hardware. Red was a master fisherman, woodworker and wine maker. Red will be deeply missed by...

James Leroy Bittinger, 75, of Ashland, died Saturday, September 7, 2019 at UH Samaritan Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born December 4, 1943 in Mansfield to James J. and Margaret {Wynn} Bittinger. Jim graduated from Lucas High School.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967 as a Military Policeman.  He married Margaret Eleanor Emanuel on November 8, 1973.  She passed on November 27, 1999. Jim retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...