Obituaries

Dec 5, 2014

W. Elaine (Poole) Robinson aka Grandma Poole (91) – Mom/Grandma had a date with Jesus, Friday, December 5, 2014 at 9:57 p.m. As family surrounded her, what a glorious moment when she was united with her Savior. She was restored to perfect health. Elaine was born on August 28, 1923 as the daughter of Harry and Vada Sellers, brothers Blain...

Dec 5, 2014

Patricia Irene Gallo, 86, of Wooster, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Dec. 5, 2014, in Fort Myers, Fla. Private family burial service is being arranged. Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster, is assisting the family. She was born Sept. 22, 1928, in Youngstown, to William and Irene Woods, and was raised in Wooster by her mother and stepfather, Ernie Palus. Pat...

Dec 3, 2014

Wayne Edward Steagall, 68, of Mansfield, died Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at his residence. Wayne was born on June 12, 1946 in Mansfield to Nelson Leon and Nadine L. {Salyers} Steagall. Wayne enjoyed fishing and playing the banjo and guitar. Wayne will be deeply missed by his children Kenny Steagall, Eddie Steagall and Christopher Steagall; sister Jo Ann (Wayne) Oney;...

Dec 2, 2014

Robert Edward Bowling, 69, of Ashland, passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at his residence, surrounded by his family following a brief illness. Robert was born August 11, 1945 in Garrett, KY to Ernest and Mary Ann {Blanton} Bowling. He graduated from Black River High School in 1965. Robert served in the US Army during the Vietnam War, where...

Nov 30, 2014

Clarence Varner Jr., 55, of Wooster, died November 30, 2014 at Glendora Health Care Center, in Wooster. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home- Sherwood Chapel with Pastor Eric Fairhurst officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. . Clarence was born June 16, 1959 in Mansfield, Ohio...

Nov 28, 2014

Hubert Edward Drysdale, 69, of Wooster, died November 28, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his family. Friends may call Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Owens Swartzentruber and Pastor Travis McKenzie officiating. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com....

Nov 25, 2014

Robert "Bobby" Eugene White II, 59, of Marietta, died Tuesday November 25, 2014. Robert was born February 1, 1955 in Marietta, Ohio to Robert Eugene White Sr. and Betty Lou {Conn} White. He loved animals and had worked at the Humane Society in the past. Robert is survived by his daughter Tara White of North Carolina, 4 grandchildren, Mother Betty...

Nov 24, 2014

Juanita J. Landaw, 88, of Wooster, passed away November 24, 2014 at her residence. Friends may call Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Harry Landaw Jr. officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Juanita was born July 17, 1926...

Nov 22, 2014

John Edward Luke, 92, of Wooster, died Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Wooster Community Hospital. Friends may call Wednesday from 10 to 12 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military rites will be held. John was born February 3, 1922 in Wooster to William and Mary {Schafer} Luke. John served in...

Nov 21, 2014

Nov 20, 2014

Norman Paul Rupe of Mansfield died Thursday, November 20, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Norman's " Homecoming Celebration" service will be Thursday, December 4th at 1pm until 3pm at Abundant Life Tabernacle church with Pastor Jerry Laudermilk and Pastor Micah Pelkey from Citi Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Roberts Funeral Home, P.O. Box...

Nov 20, 2014

Hugh Earl Burton, 72, of Wooster, died Thursday November 20, 2014. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastors Randy Moomaw and Larry Richeson officiating. Burial will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, where military rites will be...

Nov 16, 2014

Brandon Edward Gwinn, 34, of Marietta, died Sunday, November 16, 2014 at his home in Marietta. Brandon was born June 23, 1980 in Marietta, Ohio to G. Edward Gwinn and Laurie {Haas} Gwinn. Brandon received his Forestry Certificate from Washington County Career Center and graduated from Marietta High School in 1999. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. Brandon loved spending...

Nov 15, 2014

Charles Freeman Holcomb, 83, of Shreve, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home - Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Friends and family may call one hour prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Memorial...

Nov 14, 2014

Geraldine M. Zintek, 85, of Wooster, died Friday, November 14, 2014 at her residence. Memorial services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Kevin Phipps officiating. Burial will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to LifeCare Hopsice at 1900 Akron...

Nov 14, 2014

LaDonna Jo Lewis, 77, of Creston, died Friday, November 14, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Friends may call Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home at 3 p.m. with Rev. Tim Jensen officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may...

Nov 10, 2014

Charlene Berry, 56, of Cleveland died Monday, November 10, 2014, at her residence. Celebration of Life service for close friends and family will be held Saturday at 12 p.m., at Brennan's, 13000 Triskett Rd., Cleveland, OH 44111. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Wooster Grace Brethren Church, 4599-A Burbank Rd., Wooster, OH 44691. Charlene was born...

Nov 7, 2014

Michael A. Casey, 55, of Wooster, died Friday November 7, 2014 at Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland. Friends may call Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at New Hope Westwood Campus in Wooster. Memorial services will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the church with Pastor Tim Broughton officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Roberts Funeral...

Oct 31, 2014

Wilma J. McClellan, 91, of Wooster, died Friday, October 31, 2014 at Danbury Woods Assisted Living Community, in Wooster. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 1 P.M. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to LifeCare Hospice at 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, Ohio 44691. Wilma was...

Oct 27, 2014

Carl J. Walter, 79, of Ashland, died October 27, 2014 at Hospice of North Central Ohio, in Ashland. Carl was born October 14, 1935 in Valley City, Ohio to John and Clara {Scheafer} Walter. After high school, Carl served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He retired from General Motors after 33 years. He also carried a real...