Obituaries

May 18, 2022

Carol Lynn Daugherty, 73, of Canton, formerly of Wadsworth, died Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton. Carol was born December 27, 1948, in Wadsworth, Ohio to Floyd Charles and Eveline {Hughes} Graff.  She married Richard Daugherty, husband of thirty-five years, in 1978.  He died in 2013. Carol was a 1967 graduate of Wadsworth High...

May 18, 2022

Clara “Joyce” Koon, 77, of Marietta, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Joyce was born October 21, 1944 in Coeburn, Virginia to Albert and Amy Hamm.

She married Larry Koon on May 20, 1966.

Joyce was a member of the O’Neill Senior Center and she loved when her kids...

May 18, 2022

Cecilia May Silvus, 69, of Marietta, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at her home.

She was born November 9, 1952 in Marietta to Herbert and Marjorie Roe.

Cecilia retired from Fort Frye High School as a custodian. She was a longtime member of Reno Christian Church. Cecilia loved her church...

May 16, 2022

Mary Ann Gazelle, 78, of Ashland, died Monday, May 16, 2022 at her residence.

Mary was born January 13, 1944 in Ashland, Ohio to Lee Ellsworth and Florence Irene {Shearer} Pettit.

She graduated from Ashland High School.

Mary worked at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home. She was a member of the Ashland Church...

May 15, 2022

Harry Eugene Mugrage, 85, of Lowell, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

Harry was born April 30, 1937 in Marietta, Ohio to Harry and Kathleen  Mugrage.

He was a United States Army veteran and served in the Korean War.

He married Peggy Sue Porter on October...

May 14, 2022

Lewis Earl Lynch, 91, of Chippewa Lake, died Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Medina Medows.

Lewis was born August 26, 1930 in Gilmer County, WV to Jesse and Iva {Paugh} Lynch.

Lewis served in the US Army from 1952 till 1954.

He married Betty Nolan on March 11, 1954. She died February 23,...

May 12, 2022

Rita Sue Blankenship, 71, of Ashland, died Thursday, May 12, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Rita was born May 10, 1951, in Ashland, Ohio to Clarence and Mary {Longden} Streit.

She married Dan Blankenship on February 10, 1973.  Dan went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2017.

Rita worked as a medical assistant for Richland...

May 12, 2022

Amy Denise Starman, 51, of Lodi, died Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Akron General Hospital.

Amy was born October 26, 1970, in Medina, Ohio to Randy and Donna {Garvin} Moore.

She graduated from Akron University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

She married Bryan Starman on July 4, 1992.

Amy worked...

May 12, 2022

June was born in Waterford, Ohio on October 9, 1932 as the fourth of five children of Lowell and Gatha Powell.   During her formative years, June worked countless hours in her parent’s businesses, including the local produce store, ice cream parlor and dance hall in Lowell, Ohio.

June graduated from Lowell High School in 1950 and continued...

May 11, 2022

Diana Lynee Keen 69, of Wooster, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by her family who loves her dearly on May 11, 2022, after a battle with Alzheimer's. She was born in Wooster Ohio on March 25, 1953, to the late Robert and Ruth (Keys) Gehring. On July 7, 1990, she married the love of her life Gary...

May 9, 2022

Phil Sattler, 87, of Ashland, passed away _May 9, 2022.    He was born in Ashland to Harold and Marvel (Harman) Sattler.  He was a life time resident of Ashland, graduated from Ashland High School and then proudly served his county as a member of the U.S. Marine Corp.   Upon his honorable discharge he worked as a heavy equipment operator...

May 9, 2022

Ondalee Roberts-Sipe, 71, of Mount Vernon, was called home by her heavenly Father on Monday, May 9, 2022.

Onda was born October 17, 1950, in Bellefontaine, Ohio to Everett and Margaret {Hatcher} Watkins.

Onda graduated from Fairlawn High School in Sidney, Ohio.

She married her best friend, Roy Sipe on May 18, 2001. ...

May 9, 2022

Betty L. Schoener-Wright, 75, of North Lawrence, died May 9, 2022, at home with her family by her side.

Friends may call Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.  Memorial contributions may be made to...

May 7, 2022

Donald R. Starr, 93, of Wooster, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Danbury of Wooster with his family by his side.

Masonic service will be Wednesday at 4 pm at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Friends may call from Thursday from 10 to 11 am at Trinity Church of Christ. Services will follow at 11 am...

May 6, 2022

Rosemary F. Johnson, 90, of Ashland, went to be with her Lord Friday, May 6, 2022, at her residence with her family by her side.

Rosemary was born December 5, 1931, in Ashland to John Wesley and Gertrude Allen {White} Franks. She graduated from Ashland High School.

During her working years, Rosemary worked for Cresco...

May 6, 2022

Shannon R. Watts, 40, of Wooster, died Friday, May 6 2022 at Wooster Community Hospital.

Friends may call Monday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may...

May 6, 2022

Stephen Bradley Rickard, 67, went home to be with Jesus May 6, 2022. Steve passed away at the Ohio Veteran's Home in Sandusky, Ohio after a period of declining health for several years. He was born in Flora, Illinois to Donald and Lois (Griffin) Rickard on August 11, 1954. They had preceded him in death.

He is...

May 4, 2022

Michael Scott King, 56, of Creston, died Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Orrville Pointe.

Scott was born September 10, 1965, in Wooster to Harry and Joyce {Myers} King.

Scott was Groom for the Dee Hotton at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. He enjoyed harness racing and enjoyed life with his family and friends.

Scott...

May 4, 2022

LaVonne B. Franks, 95, of Wooster, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at her residence.  She was born November 7, 1926, in Orrville to Harvey and Grace {Burkholder} Lehman.

She married Donald E. Franks on June 27, 1947. He died February 24, 1998.

LaVonne was a homemaker and was a member of Grace Church. She loved...

May 1, 2022

David Alan Byers, 57, of Wadsworth, passed away May 1, 2022 with a smile on his face.

David was born August 15, 1964 in Wadsworth, Ohio to Harold E. and Doris {Marty} Byers.

David graduated from Wadsworth High School and Kent State University with a degree in Art.

He was employed as a...