All Obituaries

Eugene Wallace Mosser, 88, of Ashland, died Saturday, October 19 at Brethren Care Nursing Center. Eugene was born July 17, 1931 in Ashland to Charles Kyle and Evelyn Margaret {Atterholt} Mosser. He graduated from Ashland High School and then joined the US Navy, where he served during the Korean Conflict for 4 years. He retired from National Latex. Eugene was a pilot, loved to fly and parachute. He was a member of the Masons, American Legion, VFW and Sons of Herman. Eugene will be deeply...

Ruth A Lance, 80, of Wooster, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 19 at LifeCare Hospice. As per her wishes there will be no services held. A private celebration of life will be held at the convenience of friends and family. Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron Rd, Wooster, OH 44691 Ruth was born January 1,...

Deborah L. Michel, 69, of Shreve, died October 14, 2019 at Autumnwood, in Rittman. Friends may call Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.   Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society at P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Deborah was born April 8, 1950 in Wooster, Ohio to...

Gayle Ruth Berkey, 92, of Wooster, died October 13, 2019 at the Wayne County Care Center, in Wooster. Friends may call Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Jon Heavlin officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to New Pittsburg United Methodist Church 9670 Ashland Road...

Marguerite Aline Kauffman, 81, of Berlin, died Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Akron City Hospital, after a short and courageous battle with cancer.  Private services will be held at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Bruce Breudigam officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to...

Donald Eugene Wittekind, 92, of Marietta, died Friday, October 11, 2019 at Harmar Place. He was born January 30, 1927 in Toronto, Ohio to Lawrence and Ida {Jones} Wittekind. Donald was a World War 2 veteran of the United States Army, where he served in the European Theater in the 865th Heavy Maintenance Company. He married Arlene Kilzer on March 19, 1948.  Donald was a bricklayer by trade and was a member of the Church of Christ. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Donald will be...

Lori {Freeman} Marie Dabney, 77, of Wooster, died Friday, October 11, 2019 at The Avenue, surrounded by her loving family. Lori was born August 23, 1942 in Haydenville, Ohio to Alfred and June {Hayden} Boals.  She was the eldest of seven children and was raised in Logan, Ohio. She married the love of her life, Thomas Carl Dabney on September 13, 1998.  Who unfortunately, passed on December 11, 2016. Lori was a loving mother of six children. She was a very talented singer and...

James R. Rhodes, 69, of Newport, died Friday, October 11, 2019 at his home. James was born July 15, 1950 in Youngstown, Ohio to James S. and Mary Lou {Lanterman} Rhodes. James was a Veteran of the United States Army and served in Vietnam. He married Sherry Buchholz on April 18, 1975.  He worked for Eramet for many years, retiring in 2004. James was the commander of the AMVETS Post 1788. He loved fishing, hunting and spending time at the river lot with family. James will be deeply...

Donna J. Schmid, 89, of Kissimmee, FL, formerly of Wooster, died October 9, 2019 at Orlando Regional Medical Center, in Orlando, Florida. Memorial services will be October 29, 2019 at 4 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home, Wooster with Pastor Keith Walbolt (grandson-in-law) of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Seminole, FL, officiating.  Entombment took place at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial...