Obituaries

Dec 31, 2019

Charles William Hoskins, 63, of Gambier, passed away, surrounded by his family, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at his home.

Charles was born July 26, 1956 in Mount Vernon, Ohio to William and Ada {Ferguson} Hoskins.

He graduated from Knox County Career Center for Automotive Repair.

Charles married Linda Guedras on May 19, 1979....

Dec 30, 2019

Betty Jean McCullough, 88, of Ashland, died Monday, December 30, 2019 at Kingston of Ashland.

Betty was born January 17, 1931 in Ravenswood, West Virginia to John and Elizabeth {Woods} Norman.

She married Donald “Lee” McCullough on August 7, 1949.  They moved to Ashland County in 1980.  He passed away on December 4, 2006.

Dec 30, 2019

Dwayne K. Woods, 50, of Marietta, Ohio passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at

Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Dwayne was born August 18, 1969 in Canton, Ohio to Louis Alvin and Shirley (Saunders) Woods.

He was preceded in death by his father Louis Alvin Woods.

Dwayne is survived by his mother, Shirley...

Dec 29, 2019

William “Bill” Alford, 73, of Wooster, died Sunday, December 29, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice.

There will be no services held. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Wayne County Humane Society, 1161 Mechanicsburg Rd, Wooster, Ohio 44691 or Best Friends in Utah, www.bestfriends.org.

Bill was born March 7, 1946...

Dec 28, 2019

Douglas P. Thompson, 85, of Orrville, died Saturday, December 28, 2019 at The Avenue of Wooster.

Graveside services with military rites will be held at a later date at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Doug was born December 4, 1934 in Decatur, IN to Joseph J. and...

Dec 27, 2019

Beverley Graybill, 69, of Wooster, died Friday, December 27, 2019 in Wooster.

Friends may call Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   In lieu of flowers memorial contributions...

Dec 26, 2019

Dana Andrew Messenger, 78, of Sterling, died Thursday, December 26, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice.

Burial will be Thursday 10 a.m. at Loudonville Cemetery with pastor Jeremiah Scadden officiating. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at Parkview Christian Church. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions...

Dec 26, 2019

Viola “Mickey” Ward, 88, of Lowell, died Thursday, December 26, 2019 at home with her family.

She was born May 5, 1931 in Wingett Run, Ohio to James H. and Goldie Mae Congleton.

Viola married Carl Ward on August 15, 1953.

She will be deeply missed by her daughter Pamela Jean McKenna; grandchildren...

Dec 25, 2019

Thomas B. Parham, 76, of Wadsworth, died Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Summa Barberton Hospital.

Thomas was born February 16, 1943 in Akron to JT “Bill” and Jewell {Langford} Parham.

He was a graduate from the University of Akron with a Master’s of Education.

He married Donna M. Hills on August 12, 1967....

Dec 24, 2019

Joan Workman, 87, of Wooster, died Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Wooster Community Hospital.

Friends may call Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Grace Church, 4599 Burbank Rd., Wooster.  Services will be Monday at 11:00 am at Grace Church with Pastor Steve Kern officiating.  Entombment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster...

Dec 24, 2019

Jenson Gordon Hodge, 4, of Apple Creek, died Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Akron Children’s Hospital.

Friends may call Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Wes McElravy officiating.  The family requests that everyone who attends the service to...

Dec 22, 2019

Filmore Wayne Vaughan, 74, of Orrville, died Sunday, December 22, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice, surrounded by his family.

Friends may call Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home where military rites will be held, and with Pastor Zach Swift officiating.  Burial will...

Dec 21, 2019

Louise H. Wilhelm, 97, of Wooster, formerly of Delmont and Natrona Heights, PA, passed Saturday, December 21, 2019 at her residence.

Private family services will be held later with Pastor Eric Fairhurst officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Louise was born June 2, 1922 in Brackenridge,...

Dec 21, 2019

Donald C. Aber, 94, of Wooster, died Saturday, December 21, 2019 at West View Healthy Living.

Friends may call Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Father Rich Samide officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military rites...

Dec 17, 2019

Nancy J. Szabo went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 17, 2019 after a 2 and a half year battle with brain cancer.

She is survived by her two daughters Kelly J. Shields of Fort Mitchell, AL and Erin D. Turner of Marietta; two brothers Timothy Szabo of Paisley, FL and Ted R. Szabo of...

Dec 16, 2019

Paula L. DeLong, 80, of Wooster, died Monday, December 16, 2019 at Brookdale.

A private inurnment will take place at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Paula was born November 6, 1939 in Wooster to Paul and Margaret {North} Zimmerman....

Dec 13, 2019

Gregory W. McCabe, 69, of Marietta, died Friday, December 13, 2019 at The Arbors in Marietta. Greg was born June 10, 1950, in Marietta, Ohio, to the late Arthur and Sue (Gruber) McCabe. He married Sharon Cunningham on June 9, 1974. Greg worked for many years as a sales associate at the Vienna Kmart and retired from the Marietta...

Dec 10, 2019

Dolores M. Willis, 79, of Ashland, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at her residence after a short illness.

Dolores was born December 4, 1940 in Buffalo, New York to Howard Roy and Edna {Heinaman} Crowe.  She was Buffalo’s Miracle Baby, weighing in at 1 lb 13 oz. Dolores’ father was the manager at Crowe Shoes...

Dec 9, 2019

Donald G. Elliott, 76, of Wooster, died December 9, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice.

Friends may call Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military rites will be held.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.  ...

Dec 8, 2019

Charlotte Kay [Kidder] Parlin, 58, of Parkersburg, West Virginia passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was born in Parkersburg on June 23, 1961 to the late Ronald and Sandra Kidder.

Charlotte “Char” was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband...