Obituaries

Nov 27, 2017

James Stanley Hutchison, 76, of New Matamoras, Ohio, formerly of Rittman, Ohio died Monday, November 27, 2017 in Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born April 17, 1941 near Beallsville, Ohio son of the late Robert and Anna Mellott Hutchison. James was a retired employee of the former PPG Plant in New Martinsville, WV; a member of the Faith Gospel...

Nov 25, 2017

Patricia Joanne Burns, 72, of Sterling, died unexpectedly Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Summa Health , in Akron.

Graveside services will be Friday at 11:00 a.m.at Sherwood Memorial Gardens with Pastor  Eric Fairhurst officiating.  Entombment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Patricia was born February 23, 1945 in...

Nov 24, 2017

Joyce Kay Howell, 67, of Rittman, died Friday, November 24, 2017 at Autumnwood, in Rittman.

Joyce was born October 12, 1950 in Hugheston, West Virginia to Leroy Junior and Nita Garnet {Campbell} Carpenter.

She married Vernon R. Howell in 1970.  Vernon passed in 1982.

She worked at the Wayne County Care Center in...

Nov 23, 2017

Janet Case, 74, of Ashland, died Thursday November 23, 2017 at Samaritan Medical Center, in Ashland.

A Life Celebration will be held at 3 pm on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Maple Grove Church of the Brethren. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to Roberts Funeral Home Ashland Chapel P.O....

Nov 22, 2017

Wright H. Culbertson, 94, of Wooster, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Smithville Western Care Center in Wooster.

Graveside services with military honors will be Monday at 2pm at Sherwood Memorial Gardens with Pastor Arnie Kaufman officiating.   Arrangements are being handled by Roberts Funeral Home – Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial...

Nov 21, 2017

Darrell Allen Hershiser, 69, of Ashland, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Good Shepherd Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Campus.

Darrell was born September 9, 1948 in Willard to Virgil Perry and Lucille Alberta {Rang} Hershiser.

He married Linda Ganzhorn on January 11, 1969. She died March 12, 2015.

Soon after graduation, he...

Nov 21, 2017

Margaret L. Youngen Hochstetler, 94, of Rittman, Ohio, passed away  Tuesday, November 21, 2017  in the Autumnwood Nursing Home, following a period of declining health. She was born in Ragersville, Ohio on May 20, 1923. Margaret was the daughter of the late Abraham E. and Veda M. (Tidrick) Youngen.

Margaret’s schooling began at Ragersville Elementary, and she...

Nov 18, 2017

Joyce Wolfe {Burrows}, 60, of Mansfield, passed away Saturday, November 18th 2017 at Kingston of Ashland Nursing Home following a long illness.

She was born in Cleveland on December 29, 1956 to Charles “Chuck” and Estelle Burrows {Wolf}.

Joyce married Rodger Wolfe on October 26, 2001.  He passed away on January 5, 2015.

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Nov 16, 2017

Barry Lee Elder Sr. of Marietta passed away at home November 16, 2017. Barry was born October 7, 1934 to Oran and Meredith Elder of Clairton, Pennsylvania.

He graduated from Clairton High School and then entered the armed forces as a proud Marine serving as a sergeant in Korea. Barry came to Marietta and enrolled in Marietta...

Nov 13, 2017

Margaret Lee Boatner, 90 of Wooster, went to be with the Lord Monday, November 13, 2017 at West View Healthy Living after a short illness. Graveside services will be Friday, November 24 at 1 pm at Congress Cemetery with Wendell Sinclair officiating.  Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice of NE...

Nov 11, 2017

Keith Alvin Oliver, 62, of Whipple, died Saturday, November 11, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.

Keith was born January 17, 1955 in Marietta to Guy Sr. and Almeda Oliver.

He attended Fort Frye High School.

He married Karen McConnell on March 15, 1986.

Keith worked for Larry Fouss...

Nov 11, 2017

Inez A. Funk, 89, of Marietta, died Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

She was born July 10, 1928 in Pennsylvania to Webster and Eva {Arnold} Smith. She came to Marietta as a young child where she attended Marietta schools and graduated from Marietta High School in 1946.

She married husband James C....

Nov 9, 2017

John W. Croskey, 86, of Ashland, died Thursday, November 9, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

John was born October 18, 1931 in Killbuck to Jennings and Vera {Kerr} Croskey.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Germany.

He married Marie Burkholder on...

Nov 7, 2017

Nancy Joan Kauffman, 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior the morning of Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Danbury Woods in Wooster.

Ruth and Davy Lytle welcomed Nancy into the world on April 1, 1932.  She was one of eight children.  Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Glenn Lytle, and...

Nov 7, 2017

Earl Manning Cline, 53, of Mount Vernon, died Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Knox Community Hospital.

Earl was born July 19, 1964 in Mount Vernon to Dwight and Jean {Veatch} Cline.

Earl graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1984.

He married Jackie Milligan on April 20, 1989.

Earl was a...

Nov 6, 2017

George Martin McFadden, 82, of Wooster, died Monday November 6, 2017 at LifeCare Hospice, in Wooster.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday at 3:30 pm at Westhill Baptist Church 2241 Mechanicsburg Road Wooster, Ohio 44691.  Graveside Services will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, where military rites will be held.  Online tributes may be made...

Nov 3, 2017

Patricia Irene Crawford, 52, of Wadsworth, went home to be with the Lord Friday, November 3, 2017 at the Cleveland Clinic after a lengthy illness and battle with cancer.

Patricia was born November 18, 1964 in Wadsworth to John and Irene {Jung} Klein.

She married Douglas Smith Sr. and they were divorced. Patricia then married...

Nov 2, 2017

Mary E. Robison, 97, of Wooster, died Thursday, November 3, 2017 at Wooster Community Hospital.

Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Second Baptist Church with Rev. Ricky Brown officiating.  Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.  In...

Nov 2, 2017

Russell E. Arwood, 86, of Shreve, died Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Wooster Community Hospital.

Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Friends may call one hour prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military rites will be...

Nov 2, 2017

Charles S. “Chuck” Houmard, 98, of Wooster, died Thursday, November 2, 2017 at LifeCare Hospice.

Friends may call Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Wayne Presbyterian Church.  Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the church with Rev. Bob Meyer officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military rites will be held.  Online...