Obituaries

Jan 14, 2018

Mary Carolyn Ash Kraner, 86, of Marietta, Ohio passed away on Sunday. January 14, 2018.

Mary was a Christian and attended the Church of Christ at Warner, Ohio.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Dr. Keith L. Kraner; two daughters, Karen Kraner of Frederick, MD, and Lisa (Price) Nichols of Missouri; two...

Jan 13, 2018

Katherine E. DalPra, 83, of Wooster, died Saturday, January 13, 2018 at LifeCare Hospice.

A private family Celebration of Life services will take place at a later date with Rev. Kristina Heise officiating. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron Rd. Wooster, Ohio 44691.

Katherine...

Jan 12, 2018

Kenneth Berkley Bancroft, 91, of Wooster, died Friday, January 12, 2018  at Glendora Health Care Center, in Wooster.

Friends may call Wednesday, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel.  Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Evan Fischer officiating . Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

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Jan 12, 2018

George A. Giauque, 93, of Marion, formerly of Wooster, died Friday, January 12th, at home surrounded by his family.

George was born January 9, 1925 in Holmes County to Clarence and L. Bata (Shaffer) Giauque.  He married the love of his life, Sylvia Singer, on October 25, 1947 in Greenup, Kentucky. Sadly, she passed away in February...

Jan 10, 2018

Trinity Wright "Trin" Culbertson, 42, of Wooster, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Magnolia Care Center, in Wadsworth.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 17 at 11am at the First Church of God with Pastor Arnie Kaufman officiating. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Trin was born October 31, 1975 in Spokane,...

Jan 9, 2018

Robert "Bob" Paul Briggs, 66, of Ashland, died Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at his residence.

Bob was born August 7, 1951 in Woodsfield to Forrest and Eloise {Straight} Briggs.

He married Judith Lynn Mann on February 14, 2000.  She passed away on November 29, 2017.

Bob worked at U-Brand for over 20 years...

Jan 6, 2018

David Carpenter, 72, of Marietta, died Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Dave was born December 9, 1945 in Wingett Run and raised by Zetti and Creel Carpenter.

He graduated from Marietta High School. Dave was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam as a Sergeant E-5. He was a...

Jan 6, 2018

Virginia Hazel Kemp, 94, of Ashland, died Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Wesley Ridge, in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

Virginia was born January 1, 1924 in Ashland, Ohio to Earnest Allsworth and Esther Rachel {Hawk} Jordan.

She married Ralph Kissel in 1943. He died serving his country in WWII. She then married Virgil B. Kemp on August...

Jan 4, 2018

Helen M. Kramer, 95, of Wadsworth, died Thursday, January 04, 2018 at Altercare of Wadsworth.

Helen was born February 25, 1922 in Akron, Ohio to Ray Edgar and Estella Elizabeth {Miller} Wolf.

She graduated from Sharon High School.

She married Albert Douwe Kramer on April 15, 1957.

Helen worked for AMP...

Jan 2, 2018

Bonnie J Myers “Babe”, 82, of Marietta, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at the Marietta Center.

Bonnie was born October 20, 1935 in Carbondale, Ohio to Walter and Rose Davis.

She attended Marietta Schools.

Bonnie married Raymond Wayne Myers on September 10, 1955.

She retired from Marietta Memorial Hospital. Bonnie was...

Jan 1, 2018

Martha Mary Easley, 75, of Wooster, died Monday, January 1, 2018 at Elms Retirement Center, in Wellington.

Friends may call Monday from 3 to 5 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Hillcrest Chapel, Seville. Funeral services will be Monday at 5 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Arnie Kaufman officiating. A private burial will be at Ohio Western...

Jan 1, 2018

Andrea Michelle Spencer, 44, of Shreve, died Monday, January 1, 2018 at Majora Lane Care Center, in Millersburg.

Friends may call Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Jeremiah Stivers officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens....

Dec 28, 2017

Donna Rupert Stoffer (née Donna Rosabell Rupert), 96, of Ashland, passed away at Brookwood Place in Brethren Care Village on December 28, 2017.

She was born in Savannah, Ohio, August 11, 1921, to Stanton Leroy and Alta Agnes (née Welch) Rupert.  She graduated from Ashland High School in 1939 and from Ashland College in 1943.  On August...

Dec 27, 2017

Margery Mae Portner Weekley (nee Fulk), 94, of Ashland, died December 27, 2017 at Good Shepherd, in Ashland.

Friends may call Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Ashland Chapel, Ashland. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Layton Broome officiating. Burial will be at Ashland...

Dec 26, 2017

Charlotte A. Hutchinson, 79, of Wooster, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Danbury Woods.

A graveside service will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Sherwood Memorial Gardens where inurnment will take place. Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to...

Dec 26, 2017

Diana Flannagan, 69, of Massillon, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at LifeCare Hospice.

Inurnment will be held at a later date at New Pittsburgh Cemetery. Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family with arrangements. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to LifeCare Hospice at 1900 Akron Rd, Wooster or...

Dec 26, 2017

Danny Mugrage, 58, of Marietta, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Danny was born September 4, 1959 in Beverly, Ohio to James Mugrage and Florence Rubrake.

He graduated from Fort Frye High School.

He enjoyed NASCAR, listening to Bob Seager, and spending time with family.

Danny will be...

Dec 22, 2017

Irwin Paul Miner , 55, went home to be with the lord on December 22, 2017 after a brief hard battle with lung cancer.

Friends may call Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. with Zachariah Mays, officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial...

Dec 21, 2017

Charles W. Warren, 81, of Wooster, died Thursday, December 21, 2017 at LifeCare Hospice.

Friends may call Tuesday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Jamie Richard officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made...

Dec 19, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Petersheim, 87, of Orrville, died Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Aultman Orrville Hospital.

Friends may call Thursday, December 21 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will be Friday, December 22 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made...