All Obituaries

James P. Collins, 80, of Wooster, died Sunday, May 24, 2020 at his residence. Private family graveside services will be held at Sherwood Memorial Gardens with burial to follow. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron Rd. Wooster, Ohio 44691. James was born April 8, 1940 in Parkersburg, W.V. to Nay and Mildred {Fredrick} Collins. He married Juanita Kennedy. They were...

Jeffrey Dean Fogleman, 56, of Ashland, died Sunday, May 24, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Jeff was born June 3, 1963 in Ashland to Frank and Jeanne A. {Clement} Fogleman. Jeff enjoyed fishing, attending classic car shows, and collected all things wolf and Native American.  He most loved spending time with family.  Jeff will be deeply missed by his children Dakota Fogleman and Josh Fogleman both of Ashland, Clifford Richmond of New Mexico; grandchildren...

Kenneth E. Booth, 72, of Ashland, died Saturday, May 23, 2020 at his residence. Ken was born January 25, 1948 in Ashland to David and Blanche {Stauffer} Booth. He served in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam. Ken graduated from Ashland College with an engineering degree. He married the love of his life, Sandi Cline on February 23, 1979. She passed on August 20, 2016. Ken retired from Mowry Construction & Engineering, where he worked since he was 14 years old. He was a member of...

Robina Krites, 82, of Wooster, died Thursday, May 21, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. There will be no services, cremation has taken place. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to any local humane society. Robina was born July 4, 1937 in London, England to Ralph Elliot and Phyllis Maude {Colegrove} Campbell-Midford. She married Roger E. Krites at St. Gilio, Northampton, England on January 6, 1961.  He...

Wanda M. Lengacher, 92, of Sterling, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at her residence. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Christ, N. Main St. Rittman, Ohio 44270, or Southern Care Hospice, 41 Briggs Dr. Ontario, OH 44906. Wanda was born May 3, 1928 in Rittman, Ohio to Merrill and Lucy {Cross} Neitzelt. She married Robert Lengacher on October...

Melinda “Mel” Kay Bishop, 42, of Orrville, died Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Akron City Hospital. Melinda was born February 8, 1978 in El Paso, TX to Glenn R. and Patricia {Rowlett} Holwager. She married Trent Bishop on June 21, 2014.  Melinda was a homemaker and loved spending time with her kids. She also enjoyed going on motorcycle rides. Melinda will be deeply missed by her husband; children Brian and Alex Smith; sisters Nancy (Andrew) Colvin of Columbus and Angela...

Michael Bedwell, 68, of Ashland, died Wednesday May 13, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Mike was born February 8, 1952 in Ashland to Robert Leroy and Emojene Martha {Harrison} Bedwell. He married Joyce Ann Thompson on November 25, 1984.  Mike was a correctional officer at Lorain Correctional Institution. Mike was a member of Emmanuel Methodist Church. He enjoyed football, baseball, and going on long rides on his motorcycle. Mike was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles,...

Joan H. Schilling, 82, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 5, 1938 to Janet Urie and Dr. Stanley O. Hoerr, whose medical career took the family from Boston to Columbus and, finally, to Cleveland, Ohio. A graduate of The Laurel School, in Lyndhurst, Ohio, Joan went on to attend Wellesley College, graduating in 1960 with a degree in mathematics. In Wooster Joan was an early member of the Interfaith Housing Committee and a participant...

Clarice L. Ellsperman, 86, of Edmond, Oklahoma, formerly of Wooster, died Monday, May 11, 2020 at OU Medical Center, in Oklahoma City. Private graveside services will be held at Sherwood Memorial Gardens with Father Stephen Moran officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Daughters of America C/O St Mary Catholic Church, 527 Beall Ave, Wooster, OH 44691. Clarice was...

Stella May Brocius, 94, of Chippewa Lake, OH departed this earthly abode and ascended to the Kingdom of Heaven on May 8, 2020. She was born May 28, 1925 in Conneration, PA to the late John and Ica (Conner) Custer. Stella was a devoted member of the Baha’i Faith for more than 43 years. She enjoyed fishing, boating, cooking, sewing, music, and entertaining family and friends.  She is survived by her beloved daughter, Peggy Lee Brocius, her granddaughter Pamela Phillips, two...