Obituaries

May 25, 2019

Marilyn K. Zimmerly, 77, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at her home on May 25th after a courageous and strong seven-month battle with cancer.

Friends may call for both Kenny and Marilyn on Tuesday from 10 am to 12 pm at Roberts Funeral Home – Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will follow at noon...

May 25, 2019

Mary “Margie” M. Pelfrey, 79, of Warsaw, formerly of Marshallville, died Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Community Hospice, in Coshocton.

Friends may call Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may...

May 24, 2019

John G. Weber, 88, of Navarre, died Friday, May 24, 2019 at his residence.

John was born February 4, 1931 in Akron to John and Mary {Sabados} Weber.

He graduated from Copley High School in 1950. John served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.

He married Dorothy Rubright on June 20,...

May 22, 2019

Margaret Ilene Felton, 95, of Ashland, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Kingston of Ashland.

Margaret was born September 23, 1923 in Mansfield to John and Beulah {Frontz} Brewer.

She worked at Dominion Electric and Westinghouse and retired from Good Shepherd in Ashland after 14 years. Margaret attended Ashland Christian  Church. Margaret enjoyed embroidery, puzzles,...

May 21, 2019

James “Ken” Welch, 87, of Rittman, died Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Ken was born February 28, 1932 in Mount Vernon, Ohio to Edwin and Mildred (Brooks) Welch.

Ken graduated from Wadsworth High School as part of the “Nifty Class of Fifty.” On December 26, 1951, he married his high school sweetheart, Janice Faye...

May 20, 2019

James E. Chambers, 87, of New Matamoras, Ohio escaped the bonds of our earthly world to rest eternally in the arms of God on Monday, May 20, 2019.

He was welcomed into this world January 9, 1932 by Moses Edward Chambers and Ethel Lacky in Maryville, Tennessee.

In 1955 he met the love of his...

May 20, 2019

Grace M. Fulton, 93, of Lodi, died Monday, May 20, 2019 at Burbank Parke Care Center.

Grace was born September 4, 1925 in Wadsworth to Frederick W. and Myrtle {Griffin} Daniels.

She married Duane Fulton on October 26, 1945.

Grace enjoyed taking care of her family, gardening and sewing.

Grace will...

May 19, 2019

Carmel Grafton Graham, 82, of Quaker City, Ohio, died Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Williams River, in West Virginia.

Friends may call Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Butch White officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens....

May 17, 2019

Kenneth Eugene Zimmerly, 78, of Wooster passed away peacefully at his home on May 17th, with his family by his side following a sudden illness. Services will be Tuesday, May 25 at noon with Pastor Eric Fairhurst officiating. Friends may call fron 10 am to noon prior to the service.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster where military...

May 17, 2019

Maudie Pearl Kitts, 71, of Marietta, went to be with the Lord Friday, May 17, 2019 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Maudie was born August 24, 1947 in Wade, Ohio to Leander Jr. and Louise {Mugrage} Farnsworth.

She retired from Stone Container Corporation where she was a supervisor for 20 years. She was a member of...

May 15, 2019

David Allen Ballard, 52, of Mount Vernon, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019, with his family by his side.

David was born July 14, 1966 in Orrville Ohio to David E. Ballard and Elizabeth {Wood} Ballard.

He graduated from Perry High School in 1985. He worked many years for Marion Steel. He loved fishing, hunting,...

May 13, 2019

Randall E. Curry, 59, of Howard, passed away April 8, 2019 at his home in Howard, after a long battle with cancer.

Randall was born June 23, 1959 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Ralph and Helen {Burns} Curry.

Randall loved OSU football and the Denver Broncos. He loved fishing, playing cards, having bonfires, and spending...

May 13, 2019

G. Sue Klutts, 78, of Marietta, died Monday, May 13, 2019 at her home.

Sue was born October 20, 1940 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Arley P. Earl and Mildred Shock.

She was a dedicated STNA who loved her garden and her puppies, Minnie and Missy.

Sue will be deeply missed by her...

May 13, 2019

Carl D. Hochstetler, 79, of Wooster, died May 12, 2019 at The Avenue at Wooster.

Private services will be held at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel. 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, Ohio 44691 and the activities...

May 13, 2019

Dorothy Mae Shane, 94, of Orrville, died Friday, December 13, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice.

Friends may call Monday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Tim Hall officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.  Online tributes may be made at...

May 13, 2019

Kenneth Eugene Craig, 91, of Westerville, formerly of Wooster, died August 16, 2019 at Kobacker Hospice HousePlace     , in Columbus.

Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Rev. Kristen Patt officiating.  Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Entombment will be at Sherwood Memorial...

May 13, 2019

Jerome Damien Tavares, 62, of Wooster, died Saturday, November 16, 2019 at his residence.

Friends may call Friday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Funeral services will follow 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,...

May 13, 2019

Kathleen S. Nelson, 67, of Ashland, died Friday, April 5, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Kathleen was born April 23, 1951 in Ashland to Charles Henry and Ellen Jane {Hoover} Thompson.

She married Thomas Nelson on December 9, 1972.  He passed on October 14, 2007.

Kathleen worked as an...

May 13, 2019

Shirley Ann Babcock, 83, of Marietta, died Monday, April 29, 2019 at Cambridge Care and Rehabilitation.

Shirley was born August 6, 1935 in Marietta, Ohio to Dewey and Iva Devol.

She graduated from Marietta High School.

Shirley will be deeply missed by children Edward Theobald, Gale (Debbie) Theobald, Jackie (Tony) Hitchcock and Eric...

May 11, 2019

Martha Mae Miller, 75, of Shreve, passed away peacefully May 11, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice, in Wooster.

Friends may call Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11am at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.  ...