Obituaries

Apr 10, 2013

Donald "Davy" De Davenport, 84, of Wooster, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Hospice of Medina County. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 11 A.M. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 10 to 11 A.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be at...

Apr 9, 2013

Philip Lynn Cooper of Ashland passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born April 25, 1944 in Lodi, Ohio to Charles and Dorothy (Pinkly) Cooper. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves. On June 7, 1980 he married Rebecca (Becky) Atherton, who survives. Philip worked at The Garber Company, retiring after 35...

Apr 9, 2013

Zanna Mae Collins went home to be with the Lord and into the arms of her sons, William (Danny) and Mark Steven and daughter Victoria Jean. She attended Reimer Road Baptist Church for over fifty years. Zanna was a devoted mother, grandmother and friend. Zanna is survived by sons Stuart (Kelly)and Stephanie Collins of Wadsworth, Arnett (Bud) Collins of Wadsworth...

Apr 5, 2013

Frank J. Matulevicus, 86, of Wadsworth, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2013 at the Hospice In-patient Center in Medina. He was born on July 6, 1926 in Parma to William J. and Brigita Mary (Ziburis) Matulevicus. Frank was a US Army veteran of WWII, serving in the Pacific Theatre in the Philippines. He married Evelyn F. West on June...

Apr 4, 2013

Edith (Edy) J. Hager, 65 of Ashland passed away unexpectedly April 4, 2013 at her home in Ashland. Edith was born December 24, 1947 in New London, Ohio to Wayne DeLoy and Wilma Jane (Neufer) Enderby. She married Mark D. Hager on November 23, 1969 who survives. She worked as a school bus driver in North Carolina, California and Ashland,...

Apr 2, 2013

Timothy James Richardson, 47, of Wooster, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord, Tuesday April 2, 2013. Friends may call Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Memorial services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Wooster Grace Brethren Church with Pastor Mike Richardson officiating. Burial will be at...

Apr 1, 2013

Mar 27, 2013

James Fletcher, 87, of Wadsworth, went to be with the Lord Wednesday March 27, 2013. James was born August 25, 1925 in Nolan, WV to Josh and Mary {Crabtree} Fletcher. He married Susie Hall on September 1, 1945. James worked for the Ohio Match Company for over 43 years. He loved gardening, tinkering on cars and attending church. James will...

Mar 22, 2013

Verna E. Starcher, 64, of Ashland, died Friday, March 22, 2013 at Hospice of North Central Ohio in Ashland. Verna was born April 12, 1948 in Elyria, OH to Russell B. and Mary (Rodgers) Paddock. She Married David S. Starcher on June 20, 1970. He survives. Verna was a member of the Mohican Valley Wings. She enjoyed traveling, camping and...

Mar 21, 2013

Richard "Dick" William Parr, 72, of Orrville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Akron City Hospital in Akron. Friends may call Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 P.M. at the funeral home with Pastor Nelson Carter officiating. Burial will be...

Mar 20, 2013

Roy P. Miller, 89, of Wooster, died Tuesday March 19, 2013 at his residence at West View Healthy Living. Burial will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military rites will be held. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Greater Wayne County 2525 Back...

Mar 20, 2013

James F. Collier, 89, of Wooster, died Wednesday March 20, 2013 at Sycamore Run Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Millersburg. Memorial services will be Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 11:00am at the Washington Ave. Christian Church in Elyria with Rev. Janet Long officiating. Burial will be at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery where military rites will be held. Online...

Mar 19, 2013

Dorothy Mae Cooper, 85, lived in Norton, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Altercare of Wadsworth. She was born on April 7, 1927 in Stow, Ohio to Clyde Clay and Icy (Hodges) Williams. Dorothy married Henry Cooper on October 3, 1946. She was an Eastern Star Member and loved square dancing. Dorothy will be deeply missed by her...

Mar 19, 2013

Jildo J. DeFelice, 90, of Wooster, died Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at his home with his family by his side. Friends may call Saturday from 1-3 pm at the Roberts Funeral Home – Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Private services will be held at the funeral home with Father Christopher Trenta officiating. Inurnment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military rites...

Mar 17, 2013

Jennifer "Kay" Nelson, 57, of Millersburg, formally of Tucson, AZ died Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Sycamore Run Nursing Home and Rehabilitation, in Millersburg. Memorial services will be Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 4 p.m at Parkview Christian Church, 1912 Burbank Road, Wooster, OH with Pastor Joe Rubino officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be...

Mar 17, 2013

Ralph Thomas Meyer, 77, of Wooster, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, March 17, 2013. He passed away peacefully with dignity surrounded by his family. Friends may call Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Grace Brethren Church, Wooster. Services will be Wednesday at 11:00am at the church with Pastor Steve Kern officiating. Burial will be at...

Mar 14, 2013

John W. Brenneman, 78, of Wooster, died Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Wooster Community Hospital. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the Wooster Grace Brethren Church with Pastor Randy Moomaw officiating. Burial will be at East Union Cemetery....

Mar 12, 2013

Rodney Stark Williams, 87, passed away March 12, 2013. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date at Westminster Church in Wooster. Interment has taken place in Forest Cemetery in Circleville. Online tributes may be made at www.robertsfuneralhome.com. Rodney was born June 8, 1924 in New Athens, Ohio to Frederick Stark and Mary (Enlow) Williams. After...

Mar 11, 2013

Norma Jean "Granny" Miller, 81, of Ashland, died Monday, March 11, 2013 at the Good Shepherd Home. Norma Jean was born January 12, 1932 in Woodsfield to George and Thelma Loretta (Adkinson) Willis. Norma married Marion H. Miller on May 23, 1950. He preceded her in death on May 29, 2003. She worked at Faultless and Abott Labs, retiring after...

Mar 10, 2013

Martin Leonard Sonnet, 88, of Wooster, cherished husband and beloved dad and grandpa, died Sunday, March 10, 2013 at his residence. Friends may call Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster or Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, followed thereafter by a mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. Father Steven Moran...