Obituaries
Judi Gingery
Oct 27, 2022
Judith Ann “Judi” Gingery, 79, of The Villages, Florida (formerly of Wooster, Ohio) passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster surrounded by her family. Judi was born June 16, 1943, in Elyria, Ohio to Bryan and Lucille (Marks) Miller. After graduating from Elyria High School, she married her high school sweetheart, Roy Gingery, on June...
James E. Ray
Oct 26, 2022
James E. Ray, 96, of Medina, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. He passed at the Western Reserve Masonic Community where he was surrounded by family. James was born December 6, 1925 in Akron, Ohio to Jacob and Olive (Borders) Ray.
James proudly served in the United States Navy during World War...
James "Bud" Noe
Oct 26, 2022
James “Bud” Noe, 73, of Creston, died Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster surrounded by his loving family.
Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Canaan Free Will Baptist Church. Services will be Monday at 11:30 a.m. at the church with Pastor Aaron Bailey officiating. Burial will be at Ohio Western Reserve...
Missy Kendrick
Oct 25, 2022
Melissa “Missy” Kendrick, 42, of Wooster, died unexpectedly Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at her residence.
Missy was born January 22, 1980, in Wooster to Michael Pifer and Terry Kendrick.
Missy enjoyed arts and crafts, jewelry making, scrap and photo books. She loved spending time with her family and friends as well as listening to music.
Missy will be deeply...
Donna Butler
Oct 25, 2022
Donna J. Butler, 82, of Wooster, died Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Ohios LifeCare Hospice.
Friends may call Friday, October 28th, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will be Saturday at 10 am at the funeral home with Pastor Matt DeVore officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made...
Jay Eric Kirkendall
Oct 21, 2022
Jay Eric Kirkendall, 69, of Jeromesville, died October 21, 2022, at his residence.
Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster will be assisting the family. Private family services will be held at a later date. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association or the Ashland County Humane Society.
Jay was born October 22,...
Michael Derek Spruell
Oct 19, 2022
Michael Derek Spruell, 50, originally from Birmingham, AL, peacefully went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his wife, children, brother, and family on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, in Wooster, OH.
Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family. Memorial services are planned for noon (EDT) on Friday, October 28, 2022, in Wooster, OH and will be...
Glenn Euwell Everson
Oct 18, 2022
Glenn Euwell Everson, 87, of Marietta, passed away October 18, 2022.
Glenn was born July 28, 1935 in Belpre, Ohio to Walter and Isabella Everson. Following his mother’s death, he was raised by Walter and Bessie Phillips Everson.
He married Lucia West on September 27, 1954.
He retired from Kardex in 2000 after 32 years of service. Glenn...
Beth Anne Rock
Oct 17, 2022
Beth Anne Rock, 51, of Wooster, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family and her cats.
Beth was born April 29, 1971, in Wooster to Ronald and Jackie {Parker} Burns.
She married Sam Rock on August 25, 2019, he survives.
Beth worked for the Wooster Wal-Mart for 21 years and for LUK for...
Kenneth “Ken or Cowboy” Wayne Whidden
Oct 16, 2022
Kenneth “Ken or Cowboy” Wayne Whidden, 67, of Ashland, died Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Brethren Care Village.
Ken was born October 19, 1954 in Norwalk, Ohio to Vernon and Myrtle {Day} Whidden.
He graduated from Perkins High School in 1973. Ken served in the US Navy from 1973 to 1975.
He married Lisa Marie Clark in March of 1985....
Donna Lou Wable
Oct 14, 2022
Donna Lou Wable, 86, of Danville OH, died October 14, 2022 at Knox Community Hospital, in Mount Vernon OH.
Donna was born August 14, 1936 in Mount Vernon OH to Kenneth Vian and Edna {Devor} Donna married Martin Allen Wable.
She loved being with family and friends, Karoake and her fur baby “Cuddles”
Donna will be deeply...
Lee Edward Smeltzer
Oct 14, 2022
Lee Edward Smeltzer, 79, of Ashland, died Friday, October 14, 2022 at Kingston of Ashland.
Lee was born February 12, 1943 in Ashland to Ralph and Alvesta {Ohl} Smeltzer.
He married Charlotte Kestner on July 24, 1966.
Lee was a farmer, a building contractor, a truck driver, and drove school bus number 16 for Ashland City Schools where he...
Robert Michael Marang
Oct 14, 2022
Robert “Bob” M. Marang, 75, of Shreve, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Ohio’s LifeCare Hospice.
Burial and graveside services, with military rites, will be held Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 10:45 a.m. at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel is assisting with the arrangements. All are welcome....
Clara June Wriston
Oct 12, 2022
Clara June "Lee" Wriston, 76, of Marietta, passed away October 12, 2022 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Marietta on May 28, 1946, daughter of the late Elmer R. Lee and Grace E. (Worstell) Lee. She was a 1964 graduate of Warren High School. June was employed at Agland Co-Op, formerly Washington Landmark for 50 years; she was...
Noah Weston Kittle
Oct 11, 2022
Our long-awaited answer to prayers, Noah Weston Kittle, skipped earth and went straight to heaven on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Akron General Hospital. Noah is the son of Nicholas and Tina {Frank} Kittle.
Noah’s presence, however brief on earth, will be eternal in the hearts of all he touched, especially his parents, Nick and Tina; brother Hayden, sisters...
Terry James Perrine
Oct 10, 2022
Terry Perrine, 73, of Marietta, passed away October 10, 2022 at his home.
Terry was born November 25, 1948 in Newport, Ohio to Jim and Donna Perrine.
He graduated from Newport. Terry was a veteran of the United States Navy.
He married Marilyn Ritchie on May 11, 1982.
Terry attended Freedom Gate Church. He loved fishing and spending time...
George Kenneth Spence
Oct 10, 2022
George Kenneth Spence, 88, of Hudson, died Monday, October 10, 2022 at UH Portage Medical Center, in Ravenna.
George was born November 22, 1933 in Wayne County, West Virginia.
He served in the US Army from 1956 to 1958, where he drove a staff car in the states and overseas.
George married Norma Jean Beery on February 21, 1959.
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Clint Joseph Deusenberry
Sep 26, 2022
On Monday, September 26, 2022, Clint Joseph Deusenberry, loving father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 84.
Clint was born on March 1, 1938 at his childhood home on Hopewell Road in Fairmont, WV to Blond and Edna (Crago) Deusenberry. He joined the military at 16 and worked at Technicast in Orrville, OH for 43 years. On January 31, 1956, he married...
Benton "Ben" Marshall
Sep 24, 2022
With much sadness, we are sharing the news of the death of Benton “Ben” Marshall, on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Ben was born September 23, 1947, in East Lynn, WV to Boyd and Pearl {Napier} Marshall. He served in the US Army in Germany during the Vietnam War. On December 31,1968 he married his wife Cathy Simmons, they were married...
Phyllis Jean Houts
Sep 22, 2022
Phyllis Jean Houts, 82, of Wooster, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022, at her residence.
A memorial mass will be held Monday, September 26 at 11:00 am at St Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wooster with Fr. Rich Samide officiating. Burial will be at Holy Cross cemetery in Brook Park. Online tributes may be made at...

