Obituaries

Jun 29, 2015

Jun 29, 2015

Robert E. Ladd, 88, of Wooster, passed away June 29, 2015 at West View Healthy Living, in Wooster. Memorial services will be held in Vermont at a later date. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Robert was born February 6, 1927 in Norwich, Vermont to Charles and Josephine {Whitman} Ladd. He attended grade school in Norwich, and graduated from...

Jun 27, 2015

Doris Jean Jollay, 87, of Nankin, died June 27, 2015 at the Hospice of North Central Ohio, in Ashland. Doris was born March 25, 1928 in Tarkio, Missouri to Fred and Lettie {Swinehart} Harmon. She married Howard F. Jollay on May 25, 1947. He passed on June 10, 2014. Doris was a homemaker for most of her life. She spent...

Jun 26, 2015

Helen Blake, 90, of Barberton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, June 26, 2015 at Manor Care of Barberton. She married Doyle Blake on October 31, 1941. Helen will be deeply missed by her sons Bill (Clara) Blake and Bob (Joyce) Blake; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Helen was preceded in death by her husband Doyle and son...

Jun 24, 2015

Kevin Burkepile, 58, of Savannah, died Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Grant Hospital, in Columbus. Kevin was born February 7, 1957 to Frank and JoAnn Burkepile. Kevin served in the United States Navy for eight years. He enjoyed to go hunting, fishing and spending time in the outdoors. Kevin loved to spend time with his family and friends. Kevin will...

Jun 23, 2015

Frances Elizabeth Gantz Beyer, 99, of Wooster, died June 23, 2015 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens at 2 P.M. on Monday, June 29, 2015, followed by a memorial service at 3:30 P.M. at the First Presbyterian Church, 621 College Ave, Wooster, 44691 with Rev. David Rice officiating. Online tributes may be made at...

Jun 20, 2015

Robert Davis West, 89, of Brimfield and longtime resident of Wadsworth, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Aurora Manor. Robert was born June 5, 1926 in Cleveland, OH to Robert and Lela {Davis} West. Robert married Traci Louise Harp on September 27, 1997. He was a professor, author, poet, movie director, DJ, radio manager, WWII veteran, Mason of Barkley,...

Jun 20, 2015

Lise M. Bazzle, 79, of Creston, died Saturday, June 20, 2015 at her residence. Services will be Tuesday at 3 pm. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Jim Newton officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service from 2 to 3 p.m. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Lise was born August 13, 1935 in...

Jun 18, 2015

Dixie A. Elser, 76, of Wooster, died Thursday June 18, 2015 at her residence. A private graveside service will be held at a later date with Pastor Bill Watson officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Dixie was born January 26, 1939 in Wooster to Clark and Edna {Dribblebis} Buchanan. She graduated from Dalton High School. She married Lowell...

Jun 17, 2015

James E. Wallace, 72, of Wooster, died Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at the Wooster Community Hospital. Friends may call Wednesday, June 24 from 12 to 1 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will follow at 1pm with Rev Lee Anderson officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. James was born March 29, 1943 in Prattville, Alabama to...

Jun 17, 2015

Steven D. Wagner, 62, of Marietta, died Wednesday, June 17th, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Steven was born Feb. 19, 1953 to Robert and Irene {Miller} Wagner. He graduated from Ft. Frye in 1972. He worked for Hazardous Waste Incorporated for different companies and also at East Lawn Memorial Park for several years. Steve enjoyed watching the Cincinnati Reds and...

Jun 16, 2015

Marjorie "Dolly" Boreman, 68, of Massillon, died June 16, 2015 at her home. Friends may call Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Friday at 6 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Clergy Name officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to The Murphy...

Jun 14, 2015

Lee Roy Harper Sr., 84, of Ashland, died Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Crystal Care Center, in Mansfield. Lee was born October 26, 1930 in Morehead, KY to Jesse and Lilly Harper. He married Mary Ruth {Hickerson} on October 8, 1952. She passed on May 9, 2012. Lee worked at Abbott Labs for over 32 years. He loved the outdoors...

Jun 13, 2015

Melvin Carpenter, 74, died June 13, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born September 4, 1940 to Pearley and Florence Carpenter. Melvin was retired veteran of the U.S. Army who serving during the Vietnam War. In civilian life, he retired from Riverside Manufacturing in Savannah, Georgia. Melvin will be deeply missed by his wife Caroline Gnann; daughter Angela (Bud) Smith;...

Jun 8, 2015

Betty Lea Smith, 74, of Wooster, died Monday June 8, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her loving family, after persevering through years of health challenges. Private services will be held at a later date with Pastor Bob Grover officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to...

Jun 5, 2015

Michael "Mike" Eugene Howard, 60, of Marietta, passed away at his residence Friday, June 5, 2015 after a long illness. Mike was born in Middletown, Ohio on December 13, 1954 to Otis Cleo Lee and Barbara Lou (nee Specht) Howard. Following his highschool graduation, Mike spent his life employed in the construction trades. He began his career in the US...

Jun 1, 2015

Philomena Catherine Wright, 90, of Wooster, passed Monday, June 1, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. Friends may call Friday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's with Father Stephen Moran officiating. Friends may also call one hour prior to the service from...

Jun 1, 2015

John Zimmermann, 88, of Wooster, died June 1, 2015 at Wayne Manor Assisted Living in Wooster. John was born August 24, 1926 in Waukesha, WI to Harry and Clara Zimmermann. He married Sally (Guderyon) on August 2, 1952. John was a 3rd degree honorary life member of the Oconomowoc Knights of Columbus, a longtime member of St. Jerome's Parish in...

Jun 1, 2015

Robert Jean Bond, 74, of Elyria, died June 1, 2015 at his home in Shreve. Friends may call Tuesday, June 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, 7067 Cleveland Road, Wooster, OH 44691. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Reverend John T. McCourt officiating. Burial will be at...

May 28, 2015

Sieglinde "Linde" Whitmer, 71, of Wooster, died Thursday, May 28, 2015 at her residence. Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Private services will be held with Pastor Clifford Hill officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to LifeCare Hospice at 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691 or Living Water Fellowship at 116...