Obituaries
William Sparr
Mar 25, 2011
William "Bill" Sparr, 78 of Wooster, passed away Friday, March 25 2011 at Acute Care of Aultman Hospital in Canton.? ?A graveside service will be Tuesday at 11:00am. at the Roberts Funeral Home, Sherwood Chapel with the Rev. Glenn Royer officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.robertsfuneralhome.com Bill was born June...
Jerry Ray
Mar 25, 2011
Jerry L Ray, 67, of Wadsworth, passed away Friday, March 25, 2011 at his home. He was born March 7, 1944 in Huntington, WV to Forrest and Edna Louise (Robertson) Ray. He attended Guyandotte and Enslow Schools. Jerry moved to Wadsworth in 1959 and worked at Ohio Match, Massey Ferguson, River Styx Store and Alfe Heat Treatment. Jerry...
Kathryn Piatt
Mar 24, 2011
Kathryn E. Piatt, 88, of Ashland, died Thursday March 24, 2011 at Hospice of North Central Ohio. She was born February 8, 1923 in Summit, Ohio to Adolph S. and Emma J. (Barker) Morris. Kathryn married Charles R. Piatt on August 13, 1946. She retired from Eagle Rubber/Hedstrom in 1993.She loved to play bingo, travel and she loved her grandkids.She...
Stanley Edwards
Mar 22, 2011
Stanley "Stan" G. Edwards, 82, of Wooster, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at his residence. Stanley was born July 4, 1928 in Akron, Ohio to James and Effie Jane (Phelps) Edwards. Stan served in the U.S. Army at the end of WWII. He was a graduate of Kent State University in 1951 with a bachelor's degree in Physical Education. He...
Eugene Nowak
Mar 21, 2011
Eugene Gene S. Nowak, 66, of Wooster, who had the heart of a servant went home to the Lord on?Monday, March 21, 2011 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents.?The funeral procession will meet at Roberts Funeral Home-Hillcrest Chapel, 9560 Acme Rd. Seville, OH, Friday March 25, 2011 at 10:00 A.M.?Graveside services and inurnment will be...
J.P. Roberts
Mar 21, 2011
J.P. Roberts, 81, of Wooster, went to be with his Lord Monday, March 21, 2011 from Brookdale Place in Wooster with his family by his side. Friends may call Wednesday from 4 to 7 at the Roberts Funeral Home – Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. A Celebration of Life Service will be Thursday at 11:00 at the Grace Brethren Church, with the...
Charles Bailey
Mar 16, 2011
Charles (Chico) Bailey, 69, of Rittman, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2011at Autumnwood Nursing and Rehab Center in Rittman after a long illness. He was born January 15, 1942 in Lorado, WV to Herbert and Fanny (Aldridge) Bailey. Chico was employed at Morton Salt in Rittman for over 30 years. He was a fan of...
Dorothy Yoder
Mar 12, 2011
Dorothy Jane Yoder, 71, of Orrville died Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Brenn Field Nursing Center.Friends may call Tuesday from 1 – 2 pm at the Roberts Funeral Home – Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.Services will be Tuesday at 2pm at the funeral home.Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster.Online tributes may be made at www.robertsfuneralhome.com .Memorial contributions may be made...
Monnie Parker
Mar 11, 2011
Monnie C. Parker, 86, of Apple Creek, went home to the Lord, March 11, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be Monday at 1 PM at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.Friends may call one hour prior.Burial will be at Apple Creek Cemetery. Online tributes may be made at www.robertsfuneralhome.com Monnie was born November 14,...
James III
Mar 10, 2011
James Ramsey Harkness, III, 17 of Seville passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011 at his residence in Seville. He was born June 6, 1993 in Barberton to James and Denise (Burkett) Harkness. James was home schooled and in the Explorer program at Grafton Village Police Department, where he learned the duties of an officer. James...
Harold Byers
Mar 9, 2011
Harold E. Byers, 78, of Wadsworth, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at University Hospital in Cleveland. Harold was born October 7, 1932, in Graysville, Ohio to Alonzo and Edith (Hall) Byers. He married Doris Marty on September 6, 1953. He was a member of Wadsworth United Methodist Church and past president of the Kiwanis Club.Harold worked for Rittman Paperboard...
Fred Mark
Mar 2, 2011
Fred J. Mark, 80, of Wooster died Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at Glendora Nursing Home in Wooster.Friends may call Friday from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.Services will be Saturday at 2:00pm at the funeral home.Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster where military rites will be held. Online tributes may be made at www.robertsfuneralhome.com Memorial...
Martha Schad
Mar 2, 2011
Martha B. Schad, 83, of Ashland died, March 2, 2011 at Samaritan Regional Health Systems. Martha was born October 2, 1927 in Akron to Jacob Sr. and Elizabeth (Lanzenlechner) Schad. She retired from United Technologies of Mansfield in 1990.She attended the Ashland Christian Center, she enjoyed horticulture, cooking and the Flame Fellowship. Martha will be deeply missed by her son,...
Christina Scott
Mar 1, 2011
Christina J. Scott, 19, of Wooster died Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at Wooster Community Hospital. Friends may call Friday from 2:00pm to 3:00pm at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Friday at 3:00pm at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.robertsfuneralhome.com She was born March...
Geraldine Riley
Feb 27, 2011
Geraldine V. Riley, 92, of Burbank passed away Sunday, February 27, 2011 at Medina Hospital in Medina. Friends may call Tuesday from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2:00pm at the funeral home. Entombment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster. Online tributes may be made at www.robertsfuneralhome.com Geraldine was born...
Sylvia Bryant
Feb 25, 2011
Sylvia Bryant, 81, of Sarahsville OH, passed away Friday, February 25, at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center. She was born May 6, 1929 in Gatewood WV, to William H. and Laura (Presnell) Swanigan. She married Chester Bryant on April 10, 1949. Sylvia was a homemaker a proficient quilter enjoyed spending time with her family.
Richard Brinker
Feb 23, 2011
Richard Eugene Brinker, 63, of Wooster died Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at Select Specialty Hospital in Akron. Friends may call Sunday from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will be Monday at 11:00a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Jake Tovissi officiating. Entombment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made...
Thomas Harrell
Feb 21, 2011
Tom “Tw” Harrell, 86, of Haines City, Florida, died Monday, February 21, 2011 at Smithville Western Care Center. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Florida. Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is handling arrangements.Online tributes may be made at www.robertsfuneralhome.com Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County, 2525...
Jay Sevenstar
Feb 15, 2011
Jay Sevenstar, aka Jerry M. Schmucker, 64, of Smithville, died February 15, 2011, at the Cleveland Clinic.Jay was born on July 3 rd , 1946, to Vernon and Verna {Steiner} Schmucker at the Beeson Hospital in Wooster, Ohio.After his graduation from Smithville High School, Jay joined the U.S. Air Force where he served in England. Jay leaves behind a sister...

