Obituaries

Dec 13, 2018

Rebecca Leah Townsend, 47, of Canton, died Thursday, December 13, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Services will be Saturday at 10 A.M. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Jerry Hackworth officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Rebecca was born September...

Dec 13, 2018

Wanda E. Acord, 88, of Wooster, died Thursday, December 13, 2018 at The Avenue at Wooster.

Friends may call Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will be Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at West Hill Baptist Church with Pastor Eric Fairhurst and Dan Wingate officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial...

Dec 12, 2018

Robert M. Jester, 72, of Wooster, died Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Friends may call Friday from 2 to 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Kyle Gould and Robin Dillon officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood...

Dec 9, 2018

Constance D. Myers, 92, of Wooster, died Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Danbury Woods.

Friends may call Tuesday 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 Mike Gladson officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at...

Dec 9, 2018

Edna M.  “Honey” Henwood, 88, of Howard, died Sunday December 9, 2018 at Country Court, in Mount Vernon, surrounded by her loved ones.

Honey was born January 15, 1930 in Mount Vernon, Ohio to George and Marjorie {Thatcher} Taylor.

She graduated from Danville High School in 1949.

She married John “Jack” Henwood in...

Dec 8, 2018

Terrance William O’Hara, 46, of Barberton, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 at The Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center, in Copley.

Terry was born April 24, 1972 in Akron. He is survived by Janice {Boden} O’Hara and Pete & Bonnie O’Hara.

He was a graduate of Cheyenne Mountain High School in Colorado Springs, CO,...

Dec 4, 2018

Lavonne Rose Dunn, 69, of Wooster, died Tuesday, December 04, 2018 at The Avenue of Wooster.

A private family service will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Lavonne was born March 26, 1949 in Wooster, Ohio to Clair and Martha {Lehman}...

Dec 3, 2018

Richard Martin Deem, 88, of Belpre, died Monday, December 3, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born September 4, 1930 in Paoli, Indiana to Taz and Mary Elizabeth Deem.

He was a grumpy, pain in the bum, loving old man who expected nothing but respect.

Funeral services will be Monday, December 10, 2018...

Dec 2, 2018

Alan David Post of Wooster, OH, 59, lost his battle with COPD on December 2, 2018 at the home of his mother in Wooster.

Alan was born July 30, 1959 in Wooster, OH to David and Lorita (Miller) Post of Shreve, OH. He attended Triway Schools and the Vocational Center.

He lived in Naples, and...

Dec 2, 2018

David Wayne Horner, Sr., 85, of Wooster, died Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Smithville Western Care Center.

A graveside service will be Friday at 10:00 a.m. at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

David was born February 25, 1933 in Canton to Albert Leroy and Margaret Ester {Neville} Horner.

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Dec 1, 2018

John David Henderhan, 81, of Marietta, passed away December 1, 2018 ay Highland Oaks in McConnelsville. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Roberts Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Nov 30, 2018

Muriel Dorthiea Jones, 89, of Wadsworth, died Friday, November 30, 2018 at Apostolic Christian Home, in Rittman.

She was born August 10, 1929 in Weakley County, Tennessee to David Alexander and Inez {Murrell} Mathis.

She married Fred E. Jones, and they were together nearly 70 years before his passing in December of 2014.

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Nov 27, 2018

James H. “Jimmy” Johnson, 80, of Wooster, died Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at his residence.

Friends may call Friday from 2 to 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will be Friday at 3 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

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Nov 25, 2018

Janet Marie Friend, 65, of Marietta, died November 25, 2018 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family.

She was born June 19, 1953 in Marietta to Carl and Ruth Friend.

Janet retired from Elkem Metals.  She loved her family, her dogs Mia & Ty, and her trips to Beachcomber.

Janet will be...

Nov 25, 2018

Andy Barringer, 58, of Belpre, died November 25, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital, in Belpre.

Andy was born October 23, 1960 in Parkersburg to Clyde and Dorothy {Donahue} Barringer.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

He was a member of the VFW and the Elks. He liked assembling model cars, being...

Nov 23, 2018

Doris M. “Duchess” Davenport Balloon, 94, a life-long resident of Wooster, passed away Friday, November 23, 2018 at Brookdale of Wooster.

Services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Jacob Lawson officiating.  Friends may call one hour prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral...

Nov 19, 2018

Shirley Jean Goodwill, 81, of Ashland, died Monday, November 19, 2018 at Kingston of Ashland Rehabilitation Center.  Burial will be at Ashland County Memorial Park. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to Pathways Hospice, 1171 E Main St. Ashland, OH 44805.

Shirley was born July 27, 1937 in Middleburg to John...

Nov 18, 2018

Andrew James Negro, 31, of Wooster, died suddenly Sunday, November 18, 2018 in Wooster.

A Memorial Gathering will be held Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at The Wayne Center for the Arts auditorium, 237 South Walnut Street, Wooster. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Andrew was born December 6, 1986 in Youngstown, Ohio...

Nov 17, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Charles Alvin Jones. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 17, 2018

Angel Selene Schemrich, daughter of Katherine Elias and Michael Schemrich, of Wooster, was stillborn, Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Wooster Community Hospital.

Angel will be deeply missed by her parents; maternal grandparents James (Susan) Elias of Burbank; paternal grandparents Larry (Helen) Schemrich of Creston; maternal great-grandparents Jeanne Elias and Frank Elias both of Mansfield; paternal great-grandparents Sis...