Obituaries

Jun 1, 2020

Jackie D. Buffington Sr., 77, formerly of Marietta, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 in Winter Haven, Florida.

Jackie was born October 31, 1942 in Sylvester, West Virginia to Theodore and Birtha Mae Buffington.

He was a Vietnam veteran of the United States Army.

Jackie retired from General Motors. He was a member...

May 31, 2020

Ralph D. Shuttleworth, 73, of Marietta, passed away May 31, 2020 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Ralph was born September 13, 1946 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Ralph F. and Martha {Lucas} Shuttleworth.

He graduated from Williamstown High School. He was an Army Airborne Ranger who served three stints in Vietnam.

He married Marty...

May 31, 2020

Nancy Ann Fulton, 89 , of Medina, died Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Brookdale Medina South.

Nancy was born November 11, 1930 in Marion, OH to Vernon and Ethel {Drake} Caston. She moved to Seville at a young age and lived there until 2019.

She married Russell Dean Fulton on January 28, 1950.  He died...

May 29, 2020

On Friday, May 29, 2020 around 8:00 pm, James “Jim” Edward Woodruff, 72, of Ashland, passed away at his residence, surrounded by his loved ones.

Jim was born April 19, 1948 in Zanesville, Ohio to Charles and Elizabeth {Jacobs} Woodruff.

Jim was known to his family and friends for his excellent work ethic, gentle sense...

May 29, 2020

Jo Ann Parker, 85, of Marengo, died Friday, May 29, 2020 at Knox Community Hospital, in Mount Vernon.

Jo Ann was born October 27, 1934 in Mount Vernon to Elsworth and Juanita {Burris} Crawford.

She married Floyd Williams in the 1950’s and then Arthur Parker on January 29, 1972.  Jo Ann and Arthur spent 24...

May 29, 2020

Joan L. Kopczinsky, 77, of Wooster, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 at Smithville Western Care Center.

Joan was born April 11, 1943 in Eastlake, Ohio to Carl and Bertha {Funk} Ehrcke.

Joan was a nurse at Smithville Western Care Center and Westview Manor. She loved working outside, spending time with her pets and playing...

May 28, 2020

Ralph Odenkirk, 89, of Apple Creek, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Ralph was born May 14, 1931 in Apple Creek to William T. and Mildred {McCauslin} Odenkirk.

Ralph served with the United States Army in Germany during peacetime from August of 1955 to February of...

May 26, 2020

Charlotte Bernice Grove, 84, of Howard, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Knox Community Hospital, in Mount Vernon.

Charlotte was born September 5, 1935 in Bellaire, Ohio to George Leonard and Estelle Charlotte {Vertell} Hall.

She graduated Martins Ferry High School.

She married Ron Grove on February 17, 2008.  Previously she was married...

May 24, 2020

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.

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May 24, 2020

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...

May 23, 2020

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,...

May 21, 2020

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...

May 20, 2020

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...

May 17, 2020

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...

May 13, 2020

Robert P. Incorvia, 66, of Painesville, died October 1, 2020 at Danbury Senior Living, in Mentor.

Robert was born February 17, 1954 in Euclid, Ohio to Joseph and Rose M. {Dingenary} Incorvia.

Robert received a bachelor’s degree in Accounting at Lake Erie College.

He married Lonnie Kohler, she survives.

Robert was...

May 13, 2020

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...

May 13, 2020

Phyllis M. Dye, 91, of Williamstown, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 at her home. Phyllis was born January 14, 1929 in Marietta where she lived most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Louis O. and Shirley Mae (Moore) Dobbins. Phyllis graduated from Marietta High School in 1946 and married one of her brother’s best...

May 13, 2020

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...

May 13, 2020

Forrest G. Simpson, 96, of Wadsworth, died November 14, 2020 at his home.

Forrest was born March 25, 1924 in Medina County, Ohio to Ralph and Anna {Auker} Simpson.

He graduated from Seville High School. Forrest served in the US Army.

He married Zola Combs on September 22, 1945. Forrest and Zola just...

May 11, 2020

Clarice L. Ellsperman, 86, of Edmond, Oklahoma, formerly of Wooster, died Monday, May 11, 2020 at OU Medical Center, in Oklahoma City.

A memorial service will be held Saturday August 1 at 10 am at St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Stephen Moran officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at...