Obituaries

William "Bill" Keating

Oct 17, 2017

William “Bill” J. Keating, 87, of Wooster, died Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Smithville Western Care Center, in Wooster.

Per Bill’s wishes, there will be no services.  Entombment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military rites will be held.  Roberts Funeral Home – Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is handling arrangements.  Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.  ...

William Kennell

Oct 17, 2017

William (Bill) Ray Kennell, Sr., Age 80, of Doylestown, fell asleep in death Tuesday, October 17, 2017.

Bill was born March 20, 1937 in Doylestown, Ohio to Harry and Roberta {Smith} Kennell.

Bill was a member of the Wadsworth Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses and believed completely in the Bible’s promise of a resurrection to a paradise earth....

Norma Covert

Oct 17, 2017

Norma Jean Covert, 93, of Wooster, died Tuesday October 17, 2017 at Danbury Woods.

Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 P.M. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Rev. J. Alexander officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 10810 E....

Brenda Miller

Oct 16, 2017

Brenda J. Miller, 64, of Marietta, died October 16, 2017 at The Pines at Glenwood.

She will be deeply missed by her brothers David F. Miller of Lower Salem and John W. Miller of Nashville. A graveside service will be held Friday, October 20, 2017 at 11 AM at East Lawn Memorial Park. Roberts Funeral Home is assisting...

Harry Conn

Oct 16, 2017

Harry Conn Jr., 79, of Doylestown, died Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Summa Barberton surrounded by his family.

Harry was born August 19, 1938 in Somerset, PA to Harry and Althea {Heining} Conn.

He graduated from Boswell High School in Pennsylvania in 1956.

He married Emma Lingle on November 27, 1963.

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David Willison

Oct 13, 2017

David E. Willison, 80, of Marietta, passed away Friday, October 13, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

David was born July 9, 1937 in Marietta, the son of Harold and Marjorie Willison.

He married Judy Becker on June 28, 1959.

Dave is retired from DuPont in Washington, WV. He enjoyed...

William "Billboard" Berry

Oct 12, 2017

William “Billboard” Berry, 62, of Wooster, died October 12, 2017 at his home.

Graveside services will be Monday at 2:00 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Gardens with Pastor Eric Fairhurst officiating.  Entombment will follow.    Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association at 7272 Greenville Avenue Dallas, Texas 75231.

William was born June 16,...

Betty Davidson

Oct 11, 2017

Betty W. Davidson, 83, passed away October 11, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Escar H. Davidson and her half brother Patrick G. Brake Jr. She is survived by her daughter Susan L. Douglas (John), her brother William Roy Ervin and her half sister Phyllis E. Brake. She is also...

Rodney Bogucki

Oct 10, 2017

Rodney Rexford Bogucki, 47, of Westlake, died Tuesday October 10, 2017 at University Hospital in Cleveland.

Rodney was born November 1, 1969 in Columbus to Rodney Hamm and Nikki {Weaver} Tshantz.  He was an administrative assistant.  He married Ken Bogucki on November 2, 2007, he survives.

There will be no public services.  Arrangements are being...

Frances Smith

Oct 9, 2017

In the evening of October 9 th , Frances slipped quietly into heaven. She was a lifelong resident of Marietta, the third of Rosa and Walter McClure’s four daughters. Upon gradation from Marietta High School she enjoyed working at the Marietta Times. In 1950 she married Bill Smith and became a homemaker. She loved cooking and sewing, skills she...

John Saefkow

Oct 9, 2017

John Saefkow, 82, of Creston, died Monday, October 9, 2017 at LifeCare Hospice, in Wooster.

Private services will be held at Roberts Funeral Home - Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with his grandson, Pastor Josh Saefkow officiating.  Burial will be at Canaan Cemetery.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to LifeCare Hospice, 1900...

Joanne Miller

Oct 8, 2017

Joanne Louise Miller, 74, of Marietta, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family.

Joanne was born October 20, 1942 in Marietta, Ohio to Harry and Alberta {Brown} Hupp.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids. She was previously a member of...

Jeffrey Smith

Oct 6, 2017

Jeffrey Alan Smith, 60, of Apple Creek, died October 6, 2017 at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, in Columbus, Ohio.

Friends may call Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Funeral services will follow.  Memorial contributions may be made to Akron Children’s Hospital at One Perkins Square, Akron, Ohio 44308..

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Donna Phipps

Oct 5, 2017

Donna Phipps, 76, of North Lawrence, died Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Aultman Hospital, in Canton.

Friends may call Thursday, October 12th from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will follow at 12 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Mike Gladson and Brien Workman officiating.  Inurnment will be at Ohio...

Betty Coughenour

Oct 4, 2017

Betty Coughenour, age 61, passed away October 4, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family and friends.

Betty was born August 16, 1956 in Marietta to Frank and Ethel Coughenour.

A memorial service will be held at a late date. Roberts Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Reva Wachtel

Oct 4, 2017

Reva Wachtel, 60 of Wooster, died Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at LifeCare Hospice surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous eight month battle with cancer.

Graveside services will be Monday at 11:00 am at the mausoleum with Jacob Lawson officiating.  Entombment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.  Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions...

Clifford "Kip" Martin

Oct 3, 2017

Clifford A. “Kip” Martin, 80, of Wooster, died Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Smithville Western Care Center after a period of declining health.

Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will follow at 6 pm at the funeral home with Rev. J. Alexander officiating.  Burial will be...

Carl Carnes

Oct 3, 2017

Carl N. Carnes, 79, of Orrville, died Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Shippenville Health, in Shippenville, Pennsylvania.

Friends may call Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.  ...

Fredrick Semon

Oct 3, 2017

Fredrick “Fred” William Semon, 71, of Marietta, passed away October 3, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born October 17, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio to the late John and Frances {Jahn} Semon.

He married the love of his life Patricia Briggs on July 25, 1970 at the Harmar Hill...

Karter Price

Oct 2, 2017

Karter Kane Price, 4 months, of Clarksville, TN, died Monday, October 2nd.

He was born May, 6 2017 in Clarksville, TN to Jameson and Kelly {Dotson} Price.

Karter will be deeply missed by parents; his brother Mason Price; paternal grandparents Dreama Lockhart and James {Lee} Price; paternal great grandmother Haroldine Lockhart; maternal grandfather...