Obituaries

Dec 18, 2009

Hillard Likens, 77, of Rittman, died Friday, December 18 at Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital. He was born May 5, 1932 in Hunter, KY to Lewis and Mary (Salusbury) Likens. He served in the Army during Korea and married Hazel Berry in 1958. He was an employee of PCA in Rittman for 35 years. Hillard will be deeply missed by his children...

Dec 17, 2009

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Dec 11, 2009

Leroy E. Sampson, 77, of Wooster, died Friday December 11, 2009 at West View Manor, Wooster. A celebration of life service will be Saturday at 1 pm at the Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster, with Pastor Eric Fairhurst officiating.Inurnment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.robertsfuneralhome.com . Leroy was born July 15, 1932, in...

Dec 10, 2009

Robert"Bob" Charles Blatt,58, of Ashland passed away suddenly, Thursday December 10, 2009 at his home in Ashland.Bob was born March 27, 1951, in Ashland to Charles E. and Margaret Leighliter Blatt.Bob was employed at Charles Mill Lake in the maintance department; he had worked at Headstrom for 25 years. He was a member of St Edwards Church, Knights of Columbus...

Dec 7, 2009

Richard A. Fargo, 71, of Burbank went home to be with the Lord Monday, December 7, 2009 at Wooster Community Hospital. Dad has really missed our Mom and once Jesus showed him a glimpse of heaven he chose to go back to his real home there. Thank you Dad/Grandpa for teaching us these biblical principles by example- overcome evil with...

Dec 5, 2009

Albert C. Otto, 85, of Orrville, died Saturday, December 05, 2009 at the Smithville Western Care Center following a courageous battle with cancer. Albert was born March 20, 1924 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Harry A. and Henrietta “Hattie” (Swartz) Otto. He graduated from Carnegie Institute of Technology in 1948 and began working immediately at Hagan Chemicals and Controls in Orrville....

Dec 1, 2009

Joseph Puglisi, 89, of Wadsworth, died Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at Altercare of Wadsworth. Joseph was born March 28, 1920 in Italy to Salvatore A. and Josephine (Raccuia) Puglisi. He married Esther Detwiler on December 7, 1946. She survives. Joseph was in the marching band at Wadsworth High School where he graduated in 1938. He served in the U.S. Army...

Nov 29, 2009

Harry Calvin Speicher, Jr., 71, of Rittman, died Sunday, November 29, 2009, at Magnolia Village in Wadsworth. Harry was born December 7, 1937 in Johnstown, PA to Harry Calvin and Elizabeth (Theil) Speicher, Sr. Harry married Hazel Marie Conn on June 14, 1958. He had been an employee of Morton Salt for 41 years, retiring in 2000, was a member...

Nov 28, 2009

Robert D. Bruce, 73, of Killbuck, died Saturday, November 28, 2009, at Wooster Community Hospital. Friends may call Tuesday from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral Service will be Wednesday at 11AM at the funeral home with Rev. Robert Groenke officiating. Burial will be at...

Nov 26, 2009

Donald Elliott, 87, died Thursday, November 26, 2009, of Wooster at West View Manor in Wooster. A Grange Service will be held at 5:30 PM on Monday, friends may call Monday from 6 PM to 8 PM at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 AM at the funeral home with Pastor Eric Fairhurst officiating....

Nov 24, 2009

Pastor Lee H. Dice, 80, of Wooster went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, November 24 from his residence. Lee was born December 19, 1928 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Arling and Lila {Davis}Dice. He graduated with a B.S. degree from Iowa State College. He married Reva Ford on September 3, 1950. He served in the US Army during...

Nov 22, 2009

Ralph L. Schamp, 82, of Wooster, died Sunday, November 22, 2009, at his residence. There will be no services.Online tribute may be made at www.robertsfuneralhome.com . Memorial contributions may be made to Village Network, PO Box 518, Smithville, OH 44691. Ralph was born May 2, 1927, in Cleveland to Lawrence F. and Alice (Barrow) Schamp. Ralph served in the...

Nov 21, 2009

John L. Walters, 82, of Ashland, passed away Saturday November 21, 2009, at Hospice of Ashland. John was born January 21, 1927, in Bellville Ohio to Father Bert Walters and Mother Pearl Walters. He married Laura Jane (Humphrey) on December 21, 1952. They were going to be married 57 years on December 21, 2009. John worked for Dominion Electric in...

Nov 19, 2009

Carl J. Neuman, 88, of Wooster died Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Horn Nursing Center.Services will be Monday at 11am at the Roberts Funeral Home – Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.Entombment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster where military rites will be held. Memorial Contributions may be made...

Nov 17, 2009

Byrul F. Ball, of Smithville died Wednesday, November 17, 2009 on his 81 st birthday at Smithville Western Care Center. Services will be Saturday at 11:00am at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Bradley Dews officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may...

Nov 17, 2009

Shirley J. “Shirt-tail” Miller, 72 of Wooster passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at her residence. Memorial Services will be held Friday from 5-8pm at Shirley’s residence, Shelmar lot 51. Online tributes may be made at www.robertsfuneralhome.com

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Nov 11, 2009

Marjorie A. Woodhull, 76, of Wooster died Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at her residence. Memorial services will be Saturday at 1:30PM at the Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Nathan Ward officiating. Inurnment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.robertsfuneralhome.com Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greater Wayne...

Nov 9, 2009

Ms. Jessie M. Jackson of Wooster died Monday, November 9, 2009 at Aultman Hospital in Canton. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11:00am at the Second Baptist Church, 245 S. Grant St., Wooster, Ohio with Rev. Rickey Brown, Sr. officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will...

Nov 9, 2009

Raymond (Smoke) Byers, 54, of Ashland passed away on Monday, November 9, 2009 at Hospice House of Ashland. He was born November 25,1954 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania the son of Orkie and Dorothy (Savage) Byers. Raymond was in construction as a roofer. He was a member of Ashland Moose Lodge # 1383. Raymond enjoyed playing cards, shooting pool and was...

Nov 8, 2009

Elizabeth “Betty” J. Stanford, 85, Wooster, died Sunday, November 08, 2009, at Westview Manor in Wooster. Service of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at 11:00am at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Fr. Steve Moran officiating. Friends may call one hour prior at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at...