All Obituaries

Ida Perrin, 91, of Rittman, died Wednesday, April 18, 2019 at Doylestown Healthcare Center. Ida was born April 14, 1928 in Akron to Pasquale and Elvira {Manente} D’Intino. She married Lee F. Christine Jr. in 1945. After Lee passed in 1948, Ida married Robert L. “Whitey” Perrin on August 28, 1949.  He passed on March 7, 2005. Ida retired from Brown Cleaners after 66 ½ years. She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church. Ida will be deeply missed by...

Kingsbury H. Gardner, 80, of Congress, entered into Heaven Monday, April 15, 2019 at his residence. Roberts Funeral Home – Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family with arrangements.  Entombment will be held at a later date at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Kingsbury was born September 2, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio to Kingsbury H.  and Margaret {Smith} Gardner. He was a graduate of Lakewood...

Edna Lois Bishop, 89, of Rittman, died Friday, April 12, 2019 at Summa Hospital, in Akron. Edna was born December 3, 1929 in Holden, WV to Isaac and Nany {Riggs} Cyrus. She was fourth born of seven children brought up in a four-room house. Edna graduated from Rittman High School. Her godliness, love and wisdom was taught by hours spent in God’s word and faithfully surrendering in sacrificial love to Him daily. He was the passion that lit up her eyes and carried her nearly ninety...

Jerry Andrew Akers, 75, formerly of Litchfield, died peacefully Saturday February 2, 2019 at his home. Jerry was born April 20, 1943 in Glen Lyn, Virginia to Andrew Lincoln Akers and Lena Dora Mae{Stowers} Akers. Jerry was a Vietnam veteran, honorably serving his country in the U.S. Navy from Feb 27, 1964 thru April 22, 1968 as an Aviation Machinist’s Mate (Reciprocating Eng Mech) Petty Officer 3rd class. He proudly served aboard both the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) “Big E”...

Jimmie L. Davis, 91, of Williamstown, died April 10, 2019 at Carehaven, in Belmont. Jimmie was born May 14, 1927 in Millport, Alabama to Victor Lee and Annie Mae {Wages} Ray. She married Edwin Davis on November 30, 1945.  She worked alongside her husband for B.F. Goodrich. Later in life she worked for Irene’s Fashions, Betty Lee’s and Kard Korner at the mall. Jimmie was a member of the First Baptist Church in Williamstown. She enjoyed crocheting, boating, crafts, reading...

Randall E. Curry, 59, of Howard, passed away April 8, 2019 at his home in Howard, after a long battle with cancer. Randall was born June 23, 1959 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Ralph and Helen {Burns} Curry. Randall loved OSU football and the Denver Broncos. He loved fishing, playing cards, having bonfires, and spending time with his family, especially grandkids. He married Frances Burgoon on April 20, 1985.  Randall will be deeply missed by his wife Frances Curry; sons Wesley...

Joan Letha {Carpenter} Zimmer, 89, was reunited with her loving husband Richard on the seventh of April two thousand nineteen after her stay at Arcadia Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. She was born the eleventh of August nineteen twenty-nine to the late Merle and Reva Carpenter in Marietta, Ohio. Joan graduated from Marietta High School in nineteen forty-seven. She worked at Washington County Landmark until she married Richard E....

Gene R. Rhodes, 79, of Wooster, passed away Saturday, April 06, 2019, at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster.         Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to7 pm at Roberts Funeral Home – Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will be Wednesday at 11am at Grace Church with Pastor Robert D. Fetterhoff officiating.  Private inurnment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster where military rites will be held.  Online tributes may be made at...

Kathleen S. Nelson, 67, of Ashland, died Friday, April 5, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Kathleen was born April 23, 1951 in Ashland to Charles Henry and Ellen Jane {Hoover} Thompson. She married Thomas Nelson on December 9, 1972.  He passed on October 14, 2007. Kathleen worked as an insurance agent at Rice-Ramsier Insurance. She enjoyed playing Sudoku and loved to spend time with her grandchildren. Kathleen will be deeply missed by her children Mary (Billy)...

Robert (Bob) William Blackmore, 85, of Wadsworth, Ohio passed away on April 2, 2019. He was born on December 20, 1933 to William Dennis and Mildred Blackmore in Middletown, Ohio. Bob was a founding and active member of Northside Christian Church. He sang in a gospel quartet, led music, and taught Sunday School for 67 years. In addition to his love for and service to God, Bob was a kind, loving and generous man to his family and friends. He is survived by his wife Mildred (Ann) Blackmore, his...