Obituaries
Evelyn J. Warner
Nov 13, 2023
Evelyn J. Warner, 97, of Wadsworth, died Monday, November 13, 2023 at Doylestown Care Center.
Evelyn was born October 21, 1926 in Beaverdale, Pennsylvania to William and Hazel {Sharrer} Cook.
She married Richard Warner on August 20, 1951. He died on April 24, 1987.
Evelyn worked for General Electric for 10 years. She loved to read, garden, and taking...
Robert George Myers Sr.
Nov 12, 2023
Robert George Myers Sr., 82, of Wooster, died November 12, 2023 at Glendora Health Care Center.
Robert was born June 28, 1941 in Ashland, Ohio to William and Mildred {Barnes} Myers.
He married Josephine Lucille Myers. She died on July 8, 2004.
He worked at Apple Creek Developmental Center, He also worked for a brief period at Metallic in Wooster....
Ronda Cheryl Gillette
Nov 9, 2023
Ronda Cheryl (Hendrickson) Gillette, resident of Marietta, Ohio, aged seventy-six years, passed away on Thursday, November ninth, 2023, due to overlapping health complications. Her loved ones remained by her side at Marietta Memorial Hospital until the fourteenth hour.
Ronda is survived by Donald A. Gillette, her husband of nearly fifty-six years. Their daughter and son, Dawn A. Gillette and...
Patricia A. Ogden
Nov 7, 2023
Patricia Ann Ogden, 85, of Wooster, peacefully passed away, at her home on Tuesday afternoon.
Patricia was born August 19, 1938, in Wayne County, Ohio to Marion J. and Josephine I.{Battig} Boreman.
She was a proud member of the 1956 graduating class of Northwestern High School.
She married Thomas Richard Ogden on October 26, 1958. They were married 65 years...
Omahlee Sullivan
Nov 6, 2023
Omahlee Sullivan, 94, of Shreve, died November 6, 2023 at West View Manor, in Wooster.
Graveside services will be held at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery Thursday November 9, 2023 at 10:15 AM. Burial will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions can be made to Southern Care Hospice, 2291 West...
Arlene Miller
Nov 6, 2023
Anna Arlene Miller, 87, of Seville, died Monday, November 6, 2023 at her home surrounded by loved ones.
Arlene was born October 14, 1936 in Tyrone, PA to Edgar and Roseanna {Caswell} Langenbacher.
She married Forrest J. Miller on April 22nd 1955. He died on December 6, 2013.
Arlene worked for the Medina County MRDD office before retiring. She attended...
Thomas Frederick James
Nov 4, 2023
Thomas Frederick James, 80, of Smithville, died November 4, 2023 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, in Wooster.
Thomas was born January 10, 1943 in Wooster, Ohio to Thomas Loren and Olive Vera {Daniels} James.
Thomas served in the Army National Guard from 1963 to 1969.
He married Connie Moser on June 6, 1970.
Thomas worked for Rubbermaid for over 23 years,...
Joseph Bartzi
Nov 4, 2023
Joseph Martin Bartzi Jr., 86, of Wadsworth, died Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Wadsworth Pointe.
Joseph was born June 14, 1937 in Doylestown, Ohio to Joseph Martin Sr. and Rose {Nagy} Bartzi.
He graduated from Norton High School in 1955. He served in the US Army Reserves.
He married Shirley Stine on May 4, 1963. She died December 11, 2022.
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Mindy Renee Swinehart
Nov 4, 2023
Mindy Renee Swinehart, 21, of Creston, passed away Saturday November 4, 2023 at her home.Mindy was born September 15, 2002 in Wooster, Ohio to Michael Swinehart and Angela Wellman.Mindy attended Barberton High School and graduated in 2020.She was a member of the Creston Moose Lodge 1224. Mindy had a passion for crafting intricate diamond art pieces, reflecting her artistic talents....
Diana Scott-Benson
Nov 3, 2023
Diana Loree {Heller} Scott 77, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at home in Fredericktown with her family by her side.
Diana was born March 26, 1946, in Fredericktown to Norman Heller and Pauline Robinson Heller.
Diana worked in the lab at Knox Community Hospital beginning as a phlebotomist and retiring as the head of the department. She was a...
John Thomas Keener
Nov 1, 2023
John Thomas Keener, 40 of Ashland, died Wednesday November 1, 2023. John was born November 9, 1982 in Ashland, Ohio. He graduated with a Bachelors in Computer Engineering in 2010 from DeVry University. He married Ashley Murdocco in 2015 and the two spent 13 wonderful years together. John worked for American Axle Manufacturing for the last 4 years and constantly...
Richard A Jackson
Nov 1, 2023
Richard “Dick” Alva Jackson, 90, of Ashland, died November 1, 2023 surrounded by his family in Crestline, Ohio.
Friends may call Monday from 11 to 12 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Ashland Chapel, Ashland. Funeral services will follow at 12 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Ashland County Memorial Park, where military rites will be held. Online tributes may...
Robert W. Howard
Oct 31, 2023
Robert (Bob) Wesley Howard, 84, of New London, Ohio, passed away on October 31, 2023, after a period of declining health.
Raised in New London, Ohio the son of John (Jack) Louis and Thelma Alice (Brotherton) Howard. Mr. Howard had been employed at the American Ship Building Company for 18.5 years and retired from the Pioneere Career and Technology...
Waldene Mary Levers
Oct 27, 2023
Waldene Mary Levers, 90, of Wooster, peacefully passed away on October 27,2023, at her daughter's home.Waldene was born on May 21, 1933, to Paul and Lucille (Carter) Briggle andgraduated from Burbank High School.
Waldene married Daniel Levers on September 30, 1950, a union that lasted until his passing in 2018. She found joy in gardening, baking, crocheting, and animals with...
Donna L Lake
Oct 26, 2023
Donna L. Lake, 78, of Wooster, died October 26, 2023 at the Wayne County Care Center.
Donna was born July 14, 1945 in Bristol, West Virginia to Jennings and Ruby {Cunningham} Brown.
Donna graduated from Wooster High School.
She married Robert Lake on September 25, 1965.
Donna was a nursing aid in nursing homes for over 30 years. She was...
Donald William Carpenter Jr.
Oct 25, 2023
Donald William Carpenter Jr., 62, of Belpre, passed away October 25, 2023 at his home.
Donald was born September 12, 1961 in Marietta to Donald and Emily {Scarbro} Carpenter.
He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
Donnie worked at various plants and on the river barges. Later, he was self employed. He enjoyed playing and singing...
Connie Louise Morris Francisco
Oct 23, 2023
Connie Louise Morris Francisco, 70, went home to Jesus on October 23, 2023, in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Connie was born to Dale Mason Morris and Beatrice Catherine Brothers Morris on May 12, 1953, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and grew up in Post Falls, Idaho. She lived in Idaho, Washington, Ohio, Colorado, Tennessee, and Florida at various times of her...
Sandy Lee Pohalski
Oct 22, 2023
Sandra Lee Pohalski, affectionately known as "Sandy," peacefully passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the age of 81, surrounded by her beloved family at Brookdale Assisted Living in Wooster.
Sandy was born on December 5, 1941, in Wooster to Robert E. and Ann {Mandolin} Knepper. She graduated from Wooster High School in 1960 then embarked on a...
Connie L Pagani
Oct 22, 2023
Connie L Pagani, 63, of Wooster, passed October 22, 2023 at her home. She was a beloved mother and grandmother. Connie will be deeply missed by her husband Jim Pagani and her grandchildren.
Melvin C. Knowlton
Oct 20, 2023
Melvin C. Knowlton, 86, of Ashland, died Friday, October 20, 2023 at Brethren Care Village.
Melvin was born August 28, 1937 in Ashland, Ohio to Melvin and Opal {Aufrance} Knowlton.
He graduated from Ashland High School.
He married Elizabeth M. Strickling on June 21, 1958. She died November 30, 2017.
Melvin retired from Ashland Chemical. He enjoyed fishing, taking pictures...

