Obituaries

Apr 12, 2020

Odell F. Starr, 85, of Howard, died Sunday, April 12, 2020 at his home.

Odell was born July 9, 1934 in Marysville, Ohio to George and Estella {Blumenshine} Starr.

After graduating high school, Odell joined the United States Army.  He worked for over 34 years for NAPA. Odell enjoyed traveling, as well as sports.  He...

Apr 9, 2020

William “Bill” Green, 77, of Ashland, formerly of Medina, died Thursday, April 9, 2020 at his residence.

There will be no formal services held. Burial will be at Ashland County Memorial Park. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Bill was born July 16, 1942 in Bolair, West Virginia to Earl and Lina {Woods} Green....

Apr 7, 2020

Jonas Vandermark, 90, of Norton, died Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at The Avenue of Wooster.

Private services will be held at Roberts Funeral Home-Hillcrest Chapel, Seville with officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens , where military rites will be held. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box...

Apr 6, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Robert Walter Wallace. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 4, 2020

Billy Nep, 73, of Wadsworth, died Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Akron City Hospital – Summa Health.

Billy was born February 3, 1947 in Pikeville, KY to Louis and Jocie {Hill} Nep.

He married Darlene Malboeuf on December 6, 1986.

Billy worked at Midwest Rubber. He was a member of The Praise Chapel...

Apr 2, 2020

Cindy Lucas (nee Swisher), 72, of Marietta, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. She was born April 16, 1947 in Parkersburg, WV and was raised by Clarence and Ruth Gilbert.

Cindy married Charles Edward Lucas on April 15, 1967. She was an STNA for 40 years at Marie Antoinette, Christian Anchorage and...

Apr 1, 2020

Clarence Duane McBride, 91, of Jeromesville, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

A private burial will be at Ashland County Memorial Park, where military rites will be held.   Roberts Funeral Home-Ashland Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   In lieu of...

Apr 1, 2020

Alice K. Keen, 92, of Wooster, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Wooster Community Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Private services will be held at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Rev. Dr. Kevan Franklin officiating.  Entombment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to...

Mar 31, 2020

Emily Elizabeth Talcott, 95, of Wadsworth, died Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Altercare of Wadsworth. Emily (Betty) was born June 10, 1924 in Baralaba, Queensland, Australia to John William and Emily {Bean} Ruddock. Betty studied and worked in nursing in Australia during WWII. She married WWII veteran, USAAF 1st LT. Thomas B. Talcott on June 4, 1946.

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Mar 31, 2020

Evelyn Anna Farley, 90, of Marietta, went home Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Evelyn was born December 4, 1929 in Constitution, Ohio to Marion and Zella {Brookhart} Rhodes.

She graduated from Marietta High School in 1947.

Evelyn worked for many years for Remington Rand, both in Marietta and Columbus. She...

Mar 29, 2020

William Angelo Bursani, 89, of Wooster, died Sunday, March 29, at Glendora Health Care Center.

Private services will be held at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Entombment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare at 1900 Akron Rd, Wooster, OH 44691.

Mar 28, 2020

James Massie, 93, of Lower Salem, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Summit Acres Nursing Home, in Caldwell, Ohio.

James was born September 10, 1926 in Fayette, West Virginia to Walter William and Minnie Mae {Patterson} Massie.

He attended Oak Hill Schools. At the outbreak of World War...

Mar 27, 2020

Daryle Eugene Mason, 78, of Bailey Lakes, died Friday, March 27, 2020 at Crystal Care Center, in Ashland.

Daryle was born February 12, 1942 in Ashland, Ohio to James and Mabel {Watson} Mason.

He graduated from Ashland High School in 1961.

He married Nora Matlack on October 16, 1981.  Nora passed away April...

Mar 25, 2020

On August 30, 2020, Maxine M. Crabtree would have been turning 99 years of age.  We would like to invite you to come and share her birthday with us.  She passed away March 25, 2020, but we would like you to celebrate with us in August.

Friends may call Sunday, August 30, 2020 at West Hill Baptist...

Mar 22, 2020

Brandon Michael Anderson, 24, of Medina, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Akron City Hospital surrounded by his close family.

Brandon was born December 15, 1995 in Medina, Ohio to Shawn and Angela {Sheets} Anderson.

He graduated from Medina High School in 2014.

Brandon was a journeyman commercial water proofer with...

Mar 20, 2020

Richard A. Shilling, 73, of Wooster, went home to be with the LORD Friday, March 20, 2020 at Akron General Hospital.

Private services will be held at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Eric Fairhurst officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military rites will be held. A Celebration of Life Service will be...

Mar 19, 2020

Arlene Ruth Dimie, 98 of Ashland passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Home.

Arlene was born September 19, 1921 in Ashland To Earl and Martha DeLancy. Growing up, she attended Polk Methodist Church.

She graduated from Polk High School in 1939 and married her husband Karl in May of 1947.

Mar 18, 2020

Willa Joanne Carpenter, 85, of Wooster, died March 18, 2020 at Akron General Hospital.

Private services will be held at Roberts Funeral Home with Pastor Mark McCord officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Joanne was born September 26, 1934 in Salyersville, KY to Hager and Tressie Mae...

Mar 18, 2020

James A. Keefer, 75, of Ashland, died Wednesday, March 18 2020 at his home.

Jim was born September 19, 1944 in Ashland to Harold and Virginia (Smith) Burns.

Jim graduated from Ashland High School. He served in the US Navy from 1965 to 1968.  Jim retired from F.E. Meyers in Ashland after 40 years of...

Mar 16, 2020

Avanella Louise Baker, 84, of Wadsworth, died Monday, March 16, 2020 at Akron City Hospital.

Avanella was born April 18, 1935 in South Webster, Ohio to Albert and Opal Lucy {Greene} Hackworth.

She married Eugene Baker on July 11, 1953, they were married for 45 years. He died October 13, 1998.

Avanella enjoyed...