Obituaries

Jun 16, 2012

Jerry Uhler, 45, of Smithville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 16, 2012. Friends may call Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Nick Tilman officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be...

Jun 14, 2012

Olive A. Yercheck, 88, of Wooster, died Thursday, June 14, 2012 at West View Manor, in Wooster. Services will be Monday at 11am at the Roberts Funeral Home – Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastors Ken Thomas and Eric Fairhurst officiating. Entombment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home....

Jun 13, 2012

On June 13, 2012, Patricia Sigler Shipe, age 71, of Wadsworth Township, was called to the Lord. Pat was a gentle soul that dedicated her life to caring for others. She had a fantastic sense of humor and was well versed in pulling innocent pranks on her loved ones. She loved animals, especially her beloved dog, Molly, nature and flowers....

Jun 13, 2012

David E Bailey, 71, of Wadsworth, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Wadsworth-Rittman Summa Hospital. He was born October 30, 1940 in Akron, Ohio to Kenneth and Clela (Southwood) Bailey and married Alice Hodge on May 10, 1959. David had been an employee of Carter Lumber Company for 52 years, retiring in 2007. He enjoyed building birdhouses, automotive...

Jun 12, 2012

Hazel Stutzman, 89, of Wooster, died Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Brookdale Place of Wooster. Services will be Thursday at 11:00 am at the Roberts Funeral Home – Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Doug Zehr officiating. Entombment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association,...

Jun 11, 2012

Barbara Jean Schoch, 72, of Mansfield, died Monday, June 11, 2012 at Mifflin Care Center. Barbara was born on May 24, 1940 in Hamlin, West Virginia to Nevel and Icie Pearl (Ehnor) Stowers. She was a homemaker and had been a factory worker. Barbara will be deeply missed by her children, Richard G. (Lisa) Schoch of Florida and Sheila Finley...

Jun 7, 2012

James Edward Disbury, 75, of Wooster, died Thursday, June 07, 2012 at his residence with his family by his side. A memorial service will be held in Florida on June 18, 2012. James will be buried at sea with his son Capt George Disbury officiating. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of...

Jun 5, 2012

Jun 3, 2012

Gretchen K. Dismer, 62, died June 3, 2012 at Hospice House, Ashland, OH. Gretchen was born September 25, 1949 in Mentor to Howard Sinden and Kathleen (Spritzen) Sinden. In addition to her husband David, Gretchen is survived by her children Elizabeth Dismer (Jack Bise), Ben Dismer, and granddaughter Emma Bise. Also surviving is her sister Jenifer Alcorn, many nieces and...

Jun 3, 2012

Ruby Martha Scarberry, 93, of Ashland, died Sunday, June 3, 2012 at Good Shepherd. Ruby was born January 27, 1919 in Smithville to Hugh W. and Ida Loretta (Collins) Stephenson. In 1971, she married Oscar Scarberry, who preceded her in death in 1979. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She worked for the Ashland Municipal Court and...

May 26, 2012

May 26, 2012

Dorothy Ann Russell, 67, of Wooster, Ohio, died Saturday May 26, 2012 at Brenn-Field Nursing Center, in Orrville, Ohio. Memorial Services will be held Sunday, June 24th at 5 P.M. at the Evangel Assembly of God, 1633 Portage Road, Wooster, OH 44691. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Roberts Funeral Home PO Box...

May 25, 2012

Thomas F. Kitchen Sr., 85, of Ashland, died Friday, May 25, 2012 at the Good Shepherd Home. Thomas was born November 14, 1926 in North Baltimore, Ohio to Virney Sr. and Mary (Mann) Kitchen. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He married Lillian Brothers on June 5, 1948. He worked for F.E. Myers for 33...

May 23, 2012

Viola M. Woodruff, 88, of Wooster, died Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Smithville Western Care Center in Wooster. Services will be Saturday at 11 A.M. at the Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Wayne Giesler officiating. Friends may call Friday from 5-7 P.M. and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sherwood...

May 20, 2012

Paul A. Gower, 66, of Wooster, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Wooster Community Hospital, in Wooster. Services will be Wednesday at 11 A.M. at the Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Dean Hammond officiating. Friends may call Tuesday from 5 to 8 pm and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be...

May 20, 2012

Shaun D. Mills, 35, of Ashland, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 20, 2012. Shaun was born on July 5, 1976 to Edward A. (Tom) and Charlotte (Richert)Mills. On March 18, 2011 he married Katie Tovey, who survives. He was a 1995 graduate of Ashland High School and the Joint Vocation School.He was the owner/operator of...

May 12, 2012

Vesta Virginia Kendall, 92, of Wooster, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012. Friends may call Tuesday, May 15, 2012 from 2:00 to 3:00 P.M. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 3:00 P.M. at the funeral home with Pastor Art Carr officiating.Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.Online tributes may be made...

May 10, 2012

Peter Furin, 70, of Big Prairie, died Thursday, May 10, 2012 at his residence with his family by his side. Private services will be held at the Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Thomas Michaels officiating. Burial will be at Nashville Cemetery. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care...

May 9, 2012

Mary Ruth Harper, 83, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Hospice of North Central Ohio. She was born November 25, 1928 in Flemingsburg, KY to Russell Garr and Ada Laura (Gardner) Hickerson. Mary and Lee Roy Harper were married on October 8, 1952. She retired from Ashland University as a maintenance supervisor. Mary enjoyed sewing, camping and traveling. She...

May 3, 2012

Helen Belle Nelson, 87, of Ashland, died Thursday, May 03, 2012 at Belmont Towers. Helen was born on April 24, 1925 in Leechburg, to Marvin M. and Violet L. (Crofertt) Thompson.In 1979, she married Raymond J. Nelson who preceded her in death in 2011.She served as an LPN for 40 years, retiring from Good Shepherd Home and Brethren Care.She was...