Obituaries

Feb 19, 2018

Rosalie Pitner, 93, of Marietta, died Monday, February 19, 2018 at her home.

Rosalie was born May 26, 1924 in Point Pleasant, WV to Frederick and Evalyn Luckwell.

She married Edward Pitner on February 9, 1973.

Rosalie worked in the decorating department at Fenton Glass in Williamstown. She was an avid bird watcher...

Feb 18, 2018

Lawrence (Larry) Lee Dingus, 69, of Ashland, died Sunday February 18, 2018, at Good Samaritan Medical Center, in Ashland. Larry was born December 31, 1948 in Kingsport, Tennessee to Leonard and Alberta {Fields} Dingus. He completed Ashland High School in 1966. He married June Litton on February 8, 1969. He worked for U-Brand Foundry until his retirement. Larry was...

Feb 18, 2018

On February 18, 2018, Sophia M. Stoner passed away of natural causes, one month shy of her 96th birthday. Born March 23, 1922 in Lansing, MI to Ukrainian emigrant parents, John and Anna Nessner, she was the third of four daughters. In 1943, Sophia met Richard J. Stoner at a local dance, with whom she fell in love and...

Feb 16, 2018

Russell (Rusty) Leroy Sheaffer, 68, of Wooster, died Friday, February 16, 2018 at his home, in Wooster.

Rusty was born April 8, 1949 in Elyria, Ohio to Russell Robert and Margaret Ann {Sweet} Sheaffer.

After high school, he joined the United States Army.

He married Lee Ann Dibble on April 8, 1999.

Feb 16, 2018

William “Bill” Russel Goddard, 91, of Ashland, died Friday February 16, 2018 at The Good Shepherd, in Ashland.

Bill was born October 3, 1926 in Powhatan Point, Ohio to William Guy and Eula Pearl {Albus} Goddard.

He completed the 10th grade in Powhatan Point. He then lied about his age to join the United States Navy,...

Feb 13, 2018

Harold E. “Doc” McNier, 55, of Wooster, died Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at his residence.

There will be no services. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.  Memorial contributions may be made to Roberts Funeral Home to help defray funeral expenses, PO Box 761 Wooster, Ohio 44691.

Harold was born December 21, 1962 in Springfield,...

Feb 12, 2018

Blanche I. Keller, 92, of Wooster, went to be with the lord Monday, February 12, 2018, at West View Healthy Living in Wooster.

Friends may call Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Randy Moomaw and Pastor Kirk Fairhurst officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial...

Feb 8, 2018

Yvonne Marie Park was born on July 22, 1929 in Woodsfield, OH to Hazel {Simmons} and Roy Cline.  She was raised in Woodsfield until the age of 10 when she relocated to Ashland, OH where she lived the rest of her life.  She was married on February 14, 1948 to William Glenard Park and together they had four children. ...

Feb 6, 2018

Bill, loving husband of Adele, father of Kerri, grandfather of Kayleigh, great grandfather of Marleigh, Benson, and Rae Lyn, passed away February 6, 2018, at the age of 75.

He is also survived by sisters Pat Mayhew, Joanne Gray, and brother M.C. Haas, as well as many other relatives and friends.

Bill had an undergraduate...

Feb 5, 2018

Esther L. Moses, 88, died Monday, February 05, 2018 in her home in Wooster, Ohio.

Memorial services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Randy Moomaw officiating. Friends may call prior to the service from 1 to 2. Burial will be at Smithville Cemetery. Online tributes may be made at...

Feb 5, 2018

Charles F. Shooks, 81, of Wadsworth, died Monday, February 5, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Charles was born July 22, 1936 in Cleveland to Charles and Elizabeth {Zampicoli} Shooks.

He served in the U.S. Army where he patrolled the German Wall.

He married Sue Wilkins on April 4, 1981....

Feb 4, 2018

Margaret Geneva Webb, 91, formerly of Ashland, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018 at Woodlands at Robinson, in Ravenna.

Margaret was born September 2, 1926 in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late Lena {Howard} Duncan.

She married Paul Webb in the 1940s.  He preceded her in death on September 18, 2002.

Margaret was...

Feb 3, 2018

Rebecca Davis, 56, of Wooster, died Saturday, February 3, 2018 at her residence.

Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family with arrangements. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Rebecca was born April 27, 1961 in Greenfield, MA to Clifford and Mary {Spikes} Davis.

She graduated from American University with a...

Feb 2, 2018

Sandra L. Berkey, 76, of Rittman, died February 2, 2018 at Akron City Hospital.

Sandy was born July 10, 1941 in Akron, Ohio to Donald and Bea {Davis} Harper.

She married John Berkey on November 5, 1990.

Sandy loved music, her amazing collection of porcelain dolls, her extensive collection of movies and her close...

Jan 30, 2018

Robert Nelson Dial, 77, of Mount Vernon, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at his home, in Mount Vernon.

He was born on December 12, 1940 in Mount Vernon, Ohio to Robert D. and Mary Louise (Fawcett) Dial.

Robert entered the United States Navy after completing his schooling.

He married Carol R.  Boysel in...

Jan 28, 2018

Donald E. Eberhart, 84, of Mount Vernon, died Sunday, January 28, 2018.

He was born on April 14, 1933 in Mount Vernon, Ohio to Edwin M. and Bessie (Humrichouser) Eberhart.

Don attended Hiawatha Grade School, followed by Mount Vernon High School. He served our country in the 101st Airborne, in the United States Army. From...

Jan 27, 2018

David Day, 62, of Marietta, passed away January 27, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born September 28, 1955 to Harold and Marie Day.

David is survived by his brother Randall Day of Marietta; sister Lila McIntyre (Christopher Julian) of Marietta; his nieces and nephews Waid Day, Cindy Kidd (Gage), Harold Kidd (and children), Krystin McIntyre...

Jan 27, 2018

Shirley Louise Rickett, 81, of Sullivan, went to be with the Lord, Saturday January 27, 2018 at Crystal Care, in Ashland.

Shirley was born July 1, 1936 in Ashland, Ohio to Donald and Charlotte {Sloan} Poff.

She was a graduate of Ashland High School, and Columbus Business School and attended Ashland College.

She...

Jan 24, 2018

Duane Eugene Allen, 86, of Marietta, died Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at his home.

Duane was a Veteran of the United States Navy.

Burial will be private at East Lawn Memorial Park, where military rites will be held. Roberts Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jan 24, 2018

Danielle Marie Zaayer, 40, of Reno, died Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

She was born May 4, 1977 in Akron, Ohio. Services will be private per the family's request. Roberts Funeral Home - East Lawn Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.