Obituaries

Oct 25, 2019

Kenneth R. Ward, Wooster, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on October 25, 2019.

Ken was born September 20, 1951 in East Liverpool, Ohio to Stanley and Betty (Birch) Ward.

Ken Graduated from Wright State University in education and received his Master’s degree in Health Care Administration from Central Michigan...

Oct 24, 2019

Robert Eugene Psolla, 85, of Bellefontaine, died Thursday, October 24, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Friends may call Tuesday, October 29 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Bethel Mennonite, 412 Washington St. West Liberty, Ohio 43357. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the church with Pastors Clancy Cruise and Daniel O’Kane officiating....

Oct 24, 2019

Ronald C. Nielson, 76, of Howard, died Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Wexner Medical Center, in Columbus.

Ronald was born June 20, 1943 in Murray, Utah to Eldon and Miriam {Fayter} Nielson.

He graduated from Murray High School in 1961 .

He married DeAnne Maelu Webb on June 22, 1962.  They were lifelong...

Oct 24, 2019

Tom “Turtle” Swain, 63, of Wooster, died October 24, 2019 at his residence, in Wooster.

Friends may call Monday from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will follow at 3 pm funeral home with Gary Lovett officiating, please dress casual for Turtle.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster. Online tributes may...

Oct 23, 2019

Mary Beth Piatt, 54, of Ashland, died Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Samaritan Hospital.

Mary was born November 16, 1964 in Ashland, Ohio to Thomas and Bernice {Smith} Nelson.

She married Billy Piatt on May 23, 1982.

Mary worked for Pentair for 20 years. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family....

Oct 22, 2019

Carl B. Ward, 89, of Lowell, died Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at home with his family.

Carl was born August 21, 1930 in Fleming, Ohio to Raymond and Mildred Ward.

He was a veteran of the United States Army, where he served with the military police in Germany.

Carl married Viola “Mickey” Congleton...

Oct 22, 2019

Patsy Ann Miller, 82, of Wooster, died October 22, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice surrounded by family.

Private services were held. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to Wayne County Humane Society at 1161 Mechanicsburg Road, Wooster, OH 44691.

Patsy was born February...

Oct 19, 2019

Robert Paul Barnett, 74, of Wooster, died Saturday, October 19, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice.

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

Robert...

Oct 19, 2019

Ruth A Lance, 80, of Wooster, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 19 at LifeCare Hospice. As per her wishes th ere will be no services held. A private celebration of life will be held at the convenience of friends and family. Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com . In...

Oct 19, 2019

Eugene Wallace Mosser, 88, of Ashland, died Saturday, October 19 at Brethren Care Nursing Center.

Eugene was born July 17, 1931 in Ashland to Charles Kyle and Evelyn Margaret {Atterholt} Mosser.

He graduated from Ashland High School and then joined the US Navy, where he served during the Korean Conflict for 4 years.

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Oct 18, 2019

Dorothy Westfall, 96, of Marietta, died Friday, October 18, 2019 at Harmar Place.

She was born March 4, 1923 in Huntington, WV to Homer and Vada Samples.

A memorial service will be held Friday, November 1, 2019 at 3 PM  in the mausoleum chapel at East Lawn Memorial Park. Roberts Funeral Home is assisting the...

Oct 17, 2019

On Oct. 17, 2019, our mother, Imogene Picklesimer, went home to be with her Heavenly Father.

She was born Sept. 25, 1942 to Alnie and Ora Chapman in Des Moines, Iowa. On Nov. 18, 1961, she married the love of her life, Bob Picklesimer.

Our Mom was an excellent example of what a godly Christian...

Oct 14, 2019

Deborah L. Michel, 69, of Shreve, died October 14, 2019 at Autumnwood, in Rittman.

Friends may call Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.   Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society at...

Oct 13, 2019

Gayle Ruth Berkey, 92, of Wooster, died October 13, 2019 at the Wayne County Care Center, in Wooster.

Friends may call Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Jon Heavlin officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online...

Oct 12, 2019

Marguerite Aline Kauffman, 81, of Berlin, died Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Akron City Hospital, after a short and courageous battle with cancer.

Private services will be held at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Bruce Breudigam officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Online...

Oct 11, 2019

Donald Eugene Wittekind, 92, of Marietta, died Friday, October 11, 2019 at Harmar Place.

He was born January 30, 1927 in Toronto, Ohio to Lawrence and Ida {Jones} Wittekind.

Donald was a World War 2 veteran of the United States Army, where he served in the European Theater in the 865th Heavy Maintenance Company.

Oct 11, 2019

James R. Rhodes, 69, of Newport, died Friday, October 11, 2019 at his home.

James was born July 15, 1950 in Youngstown, Ohio to James S. and Mary Lou {Lanterman} Rhodes.

James was a Veteran of the United States Army and served in Vietnam.

He married Sherry Buchholz on April 18, 1975.

Oct 11, 2019

Lori {Freeman} Marie Dabney, 77, of Wooster, died Friday, October 11, 2019 at The Avenue, surrounded by her loving family.

Lori was born August 23, 1942 in Haydenville, Ohio to Alfred and June {Hayden} Boals.  She was the eldest of seven children and was raised in Logan, Ohio.

She married the love of her life,...

Oct 9, 2019

Donna J. Schmid, 89, of Kissimmee, FL, formerly of Wooster, died October 9, 2019 at Orlando Regional Medical Center, in Orlando, Florida.

Memorial services will be October 29, 2019 at 4 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home, Wooster with Pastor Keith Walbolt (grandson-in-law) of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Seminole, FL, officiating.  Entombment took place at Sherwood Memorial Gardens....

Oct 8, 2019

Ralph E. Hickling, 94, of Wadsworth, died Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Liberty Residence Assisted Living.

Ralph was born August 1, 1925 in Lodi to Henry C. and Lula {Shaw} Hickling.

He served in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1943 to 1946.

He married Nellie F. Willis on July 26, 1947.