Obituaries

Mar 31, 2012

Raymond “Ray” A. , 81, of Apple Creek, died March 31, 2012 at Brenn-Field Nursing Home, in Orrville. A Celebration of Life Memorial service will be Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the Evangel Assembly of God, with Pastor Mark Ryder officiating. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made...

Mar 28, 2012

Rebecca “Becky” Decker, 76, of Wooster, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Wooster Community Hospital.

Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will be Monday at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Entombment will be at Sherwood...

Mar 28, 2012

James Butler Cool, 90, of Wooster, died Wednesday at West View Manor.

A service will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, in LaGrange, IN. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Greater Wayne...

Mar 26, 2012

Patricia Ann Johnston, 57, of Wooster, died Monday, March 26, 2012 at her residence.

Friends may call Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will be Friday at 11 am at the Grace Brethren Church with Pastor Eric Fairhurst officiating. Entombment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster....

Mar 26, 2012

Madaline “Ruth” Eberle, 70, of North Lawrence, died Monday March 26, 2012 at Aultman Hospital, in Canton after a sudden illness.

Friends may call Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral...

Mar 19, 2012

Noble T. Kay JR., 78, of Belle Glade Florida, went to be with his Lord March 19, 2012 at Consulate Health Care of West Palm Beach, in Florida.

Friends may call Tuesday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at The 2nd Baptist Church 245 Grant St. Wooster. Funeral...

Mar 17, 2012

Paul E. Sprang, 82, of Orrville, died Saturday March 17, 2012 at Orrville Pointe. Friends may call Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.Funeral services will be Friday at 11 at the funeral home with Pastor Chuck Davis officiating.Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military rites will be held. Memorial contributions may be...

Mar 17, 2012

Patricia J. Leathers, 71, of Wooster, went to be home with the Lord on Saturday March 17, 2012 at Wooster Community Hospital.

Friends may call Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the...

Mar 14, 2012

Robert “Bob” Eugene Robertson, 84, of Olivesburg, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at Samaritan Hospital. Bob was born on March 31, 1927 in Mansfield to Major McKinley and Ruth Marie (Stover) Robertson.He served in the Merchant Marines and in the United States Navy during WWII.On July 8, 1950 he married Wanda Leedy, who survives....

Mar 11, 2012

William A. Farquharson, 89, of Ashland, died Sunday, March 11, 2012 at The Good Shepherd. Bill was born on December 10, 1922 in Savannah, the son of John Leland and Anna (Wilson) Farquharson.He retired from Ohio Edison in 1984, after 33 years of service.He served in the United States Army during World War II with the 2487 Quarter Master Truck...

Mar 11, 2012

Mary Martin, 70, of Wooster, died March 11, 2012 at her residence.

Friends may call Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may...

Mar 8, 2012

Shirley Hartman, 40, of Wooster, died Thursday, March 08, 2012 at Akron Children’s Hospital.

Services will be Wednesday at 11 am at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Royce Johnson officiating. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Roberts Funeral...

Mar 7, 2012

Gladys Honaker, 95, of Ashland, died Wednesday, March 07, 2012 at Brethren Care. She was born April 25, 1916 in Cleveland, Ohio the daughter of Clous and Emma May (Anderson) Johnson. She was a 1935 graduate of Strongsville High School and had worked at Ashland Eagle Rubber prior to getting married.She married Alfred Honaker Sr., on June 21, 1941; he...

Mar 6, 2012

Raymond Floyd Messenger, 88, of Smithville, passed away Tuesday March 6, 2012 at home after an extended illness.

Services will be held Monday March 12, 2012 at 11:30 am, Pastor Arthur Carr officiating, with calling hours one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Ohio...

Mar 5, 2012

Samantha Marie Franks, 23, of Wooster, died Monday, March 5, 2012 in Pomona, California.

Services will be Monday at 2:30 pm at the Roberts Funeral Home – Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Ronald Williams officiating. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the funeral...

Mar 3, 2012

Ronald Shuff, 53, of Wooster, died Saturday, March 03, 2012 at Wooster Community Hospital.

Services will be Tuesday at 11 am at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Royce Johnson officiating. Friends may call Monday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be at...

Mar 3, 2012

Patricia “Patti” A. Meyer, 65, of Ashland, died Saturday, March 3, 2012, at Med Central Health System, in Mansfield following a brief illness. Patti was born June 25, 1946 in Uniontown, PA to Russell and Warnetta {Whyel} Van Bremen. She enjoyed playing BINGO with her friends and spending time with her family and was very proud of her grandchildren. Patti...

Mar 3, 2012

John “Jack” W. Steinbach, 74, of Wooster, died Saturday March 3, 2012 at Wooster Community Hospital.

Friends may call Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Thursday at 11a.m. at the funeral home with Father Chris Trenta officiating....

Mar 1, 2012

Ronald Dean Rutt, 63, of Apple Creek, died Thursday March 1 , 2012 at Akron City Hospital.

Friends may call Sunday from 4 to 5 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Sunday at 5 at the funeral home with Pastor Eric Fairhurst...

Mar 1, 2012

Edna E. Bricker, 86, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, of Ashland passed away, March 1, 2012 at the Hospice House. She was born April 14, 1925 in Wayne County to the late, George M. and Clara (nee’ Hootman) Schwartzwalder. Edna married the love of her life, Harold David Bricker on January 9, 1945 in Greenup, Kentucky.After their marriage, the...