All Obituaries

  John Roy Amstutz, 74, of Mount Vernon, was welcomed into eternity, on eagles’ wings, on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at The Laurels of Mount Vernon. John was born December 7, 1945 in Wooster, Ohio to Roy E. and Wava M {Harris} Amstutz. He married Marylin Hines on August 7, 1965 at 3:00 pm est. John was a youth leader for over twenty years at the Mohican Youth Center in Loudonville.  There he learned to love people (especially kids) and make a difference. He then...

Edwin “Tony” Baker, 85, of Ashland, died Thursday, August 6, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Tony was born March 23, 1935 in Canton to Robert and Hazel {Kauffman} Baker. He married Rosa Maria Escobar on June 6, 1983.  Tony retired from Treasured Craft as a maintenance man in California.  He also coached softball for many years.  After moving to Ohio, he owned his own lawn mower repair company. Tony attended St. Peter’s Catholic...

Albert Glen Stalnaker, known by friends as Glen or “Butch” age 72, of Marietta, Ohio passed away at home unexpectedly on August 5, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born on Feb 14, 1948 to Orlis and Louise Stalnaker in Marietta, Ohio. After graduating from Marietta High School in 1966 he ultimately followed in his father’s footsteps joining the family business of Stalnaker & Sons Body Shop. Upon his father’s retirement, Glen opened Stalnaker Auto Body Repair...

Stanley “Stan” W. Bloodhart, 74, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord August 4, 2020 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, in Wooster. Stan was born February 11, 1946 in Shelby, OH to Earl and Velma {Black} Bloodhart. Stan served in the United States Army. He married Karen Dove on June 21, 1969.  Stan retired from Centerra Co-op as a grain terminal supervisor after 42 years. He also owned and operated a farm in Richland County for 20 years. He was a member of the Adario...

Robert “Bob” W. Hudson, 88, of Mount Vernon, passed away, after a long illness, of Parkinson’s related dementia, on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Middleton, in Granville Bob was born November 10, 1931 in Camas, Washington to Edward W. and Dorothy M. {Sherk} Hudson. Bob earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Montana in 1954, and also completed the ROTC program. He competed in track and field (hurdles and long jump) with the USAF, and was an...

Nancy J. Sparr, 74, of Wooster, died Monday, August 3, 2020 at Oak Point Care Center, in Baltic. Services will be Friday at 10 am at Roberts Funeral Home. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Nancy was born September 10, 1945 in Wooster, Ohio to Lester and Evelyn {Horn} Harmon.  Nancy enjoyed watching The Indians and spending time with her family.  She also loved cooking and baking Banana Cream Pie. Nancy will...

James Marshall Miller, 50, of Copley, died Monday, August 3, 2020 at Akron General Hospital. Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   James was born September 27, 1969 in Wooster to Emanuel and Shirley {Martin} Miller. He graduated from DeVry University with a bachelor’s degree in computer science. After college, he worked independently for the government and then...

Evelyn Margaret Franks, 90, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, died Saturday, August 1, 2020 at her residence, in Florida, surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn was born December 24, 1929 in Dayton to Elmer Louis and Elizabeth M. {Reichbauer} Hinkle.  Due to the Depression, she moved to Chicago as a small child and there, she met her future husband, John Ramsey Franks Jr.  John and Evelyn married on July 3, 1948.  In 1949, they moved to Akron, Ohio to begin building their first...

Betty L. Hawkins, 84, dearly beloved wife of the late Edward L. Hawkins, passed away peacefully Friday, July 31, 2020, at The Inn at CoalRidge in Wadsworth surrounded by loved ones.  It brings the family much comfort to know they are back together again. Betty was born May 24, 1936, in Dungannon, VA to Walter W. and Elizabeth F. (Stallard) Peters. She married Ed on January 9, 1983.  Betty enjoyed working as a Nurse’s Aide for many years prior to becoming a manager for the...

Ella E. Hanshaw, 85, of Seville, died Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer. Ella was born October 7, 1934 in Procious, West Virginia to Raymond and Pearl Samples. She was a member of the Crossroads Assembly of God. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, playing Hand and Foot, writing and playing music, singing, and praising her God. Ella was a devoted wife to her husband Tracy Hanshaw; beloved mother to her children Pam (Danny) Kerney of Ashtabula, Terry...