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Barbara Sharon Ahrens

August 16, 1949 — March 21, 2024

Wooster

Barbara “Sharon” Ahrens, 74, of Wooster, died March 21, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Sharon was born August 16, 1949 in Bluefield, WV to Ernest Rudolph and Edith Roberta {Doyle} Blackburn.

Sharon graduated from Wooster High School in 1967.

She married Duane Ahrens on December 20, 1969. 

Sharon worked at the Wooster Christian Schools for many years. She attended Grace Church for over 25 years. Sharon loved quilting, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren. 

Sharon will be deeply missed by her children Eric (Missy) Ahrens of Wooster, Jennifer (Mike) Englehaupt of Las Vegas, NV, Jason (Kelly) Ahrens of Wooster, Mark (Mei) Ahrens of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren Eric Jr., Robert, Tyler, Abby, Mackenzi, Trent, Brayden, Liam, and Holly; great-grandchildren Jase, Charlotte, Sophia, Avery, and Jett; sisters Deborah (Charles) Goins and Melissa Pertee. 

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband Duane Ahrens.

Friends may call Tuesday March 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Wednesday March 27 at 11 a.m. at Grace Church (and livestreamed at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com/obituaries/Barbara-Ahrens) with Pastor Bob Fetterhoff officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Church 4599 Burbank Rd. Wooster, OH 44691 or Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare 1900 Akron Rd. Wooster, OH 44691.

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

4:00 - 6:00 pm (Eastern time)

Roberts Funeral Home - Wooster

7067 Cleveland Rd, Wooster, OH 44691

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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Burial

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Sherwood Memorial Gardens

7067 Cleveland Rd, Wooster, OH 44691

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