Obituaries

Dale Ellis

Jul 18, 2017

Dale Allan Ellis, 77, of Marietta, Ohio died July 18, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born February 2, 1940 in Marietta to Harold and Florance Ellis. He graduated with the class of 1958. Dale attended Ohio University before joining the Navy. He worked for Monongahela Power and retired from G.E. Plastics after 33 years. He also enjoyed working...

Charles Hoskins

Jul 18, 2017

Charles L. Hoskins, 68, of Shelby, died Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born January 12, 1949 in Shelby to Vinson and Mary {Wright} Hoskins. He married Terry Evans on July 6, 1968. Charles worked for Plymouth Locomotive for 19 years. He was a member of Elm Street Freewill Baptist Church in...

Zachary Waterman

Jul 17, 2017

Zachary Ryan Waterman, 18, of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, went to be with his Lord on July 17, 2017 after 8 years with cancer. He was born November 16, 1998 in Marietta, Ohio. Zach enjoyed watching Ohio State football and wrestling with his father Charlie Waterman. He loved spending time with his sisters Katelynne and Sydnee Waterman in South Carolina....

George Kale Jr

Jul 17, 2017

George "Tink" Kale Jr., 92, of North Royalton, died Monday, July 17, 2017 at Burbank Park. Private services will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Bennett's Corners Cemetery. Online tributes may be made at www.Roberts FuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Sharon Township Rescue Squad, 1274 Sharon-Copley Road Wadsworth, Ohio 44281. George was born August...

Brian Lenz

Jul 16, 2017

Brian G. Lenz, 53, of Wooster, died suddenly Sunday, July 16, 2017 at his residence. Memorial services will be Thursday at 11 am at Grace Church with Pastor Nick Cleveland officiating. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Roberts Funeral Home, P.O. Box 761 Wooster, Ohio 44691. Brian was born February 18, 1964 in...

Alfred Grossman

Jul 13, 2017

Alfred “Holt” Grossman, 92, of Wooster, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, July 13, 2017 at West View Healthy Living. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Ken Thomas officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens,...

Amy Chevalier

Jul 12, 2017

Amy Jo Chevalier, 32, of Belpre, died July 12, 2017 at her home. Amy Jo was born November 2, 1984 in Parkersburg to Zenith and Nancy {Lee} Chevalier. She loved her dogs Colin, Precious and Lady; and was a loving daughter. Amy Jo will be deeply missed by her parents Zenith and Nancy; brothers Allan (Kim) Chevalier and Eric Chevalier;...

David Miller

Jul 11, 2017

David E. Miller, 77, of Ashland, Ohio went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2017 after a long battle with a blood disease. David was born June 24, 1940 in Ashland to Francis J. Miller and Maxine E. {Helbert} Leiter. David retired from National Latex. He enjoyed tinkering with cars, riding motorcycles, trips to Arizona and spending time...

Robert Warren

Jul 10, 2017

Robert “Bob” O. Warren, 79, of Burbank, died Monday, July 10, 2017 at Wooster Community Hospital. Services will be Thursday at 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Kirk Fairhurst officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military rites will be held....

Delana McCord

Jul 10, 2017

Delana Jane McCord, 87, of Lebanon, Missouri, died Monday, July 10, 2017 at Lebanon Health and Rehab. Inurnment will take place at Killbuck Cemetery. Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family with arrangements. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Delana was born March 1, 1930 in Newman, Illinois to Everett Sidney and Etta Mae {Atha} Luallen. She...

Russell Gold

Jul 8, 2017

Russell “Poots” Austin Gold, 92, of Wooster, died Saturday, July 08, 2017 at his residence. According to his wishes there will be a private family service held at a later date. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron Rd. Wooster, Ohio 44691 and the Humane Society, 1161 Mechanicsburg Rd. Wooster,...

Harold Polen

Jul 6, 2017

Harold J. Polen, 90, of Wooster, died Thursday, July 06, 2017 at Summa Barberton. Private family services will be held at Roberts Funeral Home, Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Jeff Polen officiating. Burial is at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Harold was born January 3, 1927 in Clarington, Ohio to George and Carrie {Ullom} Polen. He...

Willard Clemons

Jul 5, 2017

Elizabeth Starcher

Jul 4, 2017

Elizabeth L. Starcher, 76, of Marietta, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Betty was born December 15, 1940 in Marietta to Lewis and Anna {Neader} Anderson. She was married 53 years to George A. Starcher of Marietta, Ohio. Betty is survived by her sons David (Tami) and Dan (Dorothy) Starcher; grandchildren David II, Beth, Ashley and...

Ralph Anderson

Jul 2, 2017

Ralph Anderson, 71, of Waterford, died July 2, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Ralph was born November 25, 1945 in Fleming, Ohio to Elmo and Flora {Mercer} Anderson. He was in the United States Army Reserves for 6 years. He married Bonnie Hearn on September 5, 1965. Ralph worked many jobs; pouring concrete, logging, trucking and construction. He was a...

Ronald Thrasher

Jul 1, 2017

Ronald "Bub" Thrasher, 21, of Marietta, died Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Scenic Trails in Corning. Bub was born September 17, 1995 in Marietta to George Thrasher and Tammy Harkins. He graduated from the Washington County Career Center where he took heavy equipment. He worked for Thermo Fisher Scientific. His hobbies included racing, four wheeling, mudding, fishing. He loved spending...

Lewis Sims

Jun 30, 2017

Lewis Dean Sims, 58, passed away peacefully Friday, June 30, 2017 at his home in New Matamoras. He was born July 22, 1958 in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee to Otis and Alura (Tucker) Sims. Per his wishes, there will be no public service. Arrangements under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home.

Ronald Wey

Jun 29, 2017

Ronald Dean Van Wey, 78, of Reno, passed away June 29, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Born February 27, 1939, he was the son of the late Hazel Wagner Van Wey. Ron was a 1957 graduate of Marietta High School; a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving from 1958-1962; and a retiree of RJF Manufacturing. A loving husband, father,...

Rev. Ermon French

Jun 27, 2017

Rev. Ermon French, 81, of Wooster, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital, in Canton. Ermon was born February 19, 1936 in Irvine, KY to Loyd and Esther {Mays} French. He graduated with Honors from Clear Creek Bible College and Cumberland College in Kentucky. He married Beulah Ellis on September 26, 1977. She...

Roscoe Porter Sr

Jun 21, 2017

Roscoe C. Porter Sr., 79, of Ashland, died Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Brethren Care Village, after a short battle with lung cancer. Friends may call Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ashland Church of Christ. Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the church with Tim Nowlin officiating. Friends may also call one hour prior to the...