Obituaries

Dec 14, 2021

Margaret “Rita” L. Williams, 86, of Ashland, died Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Samaritan Medical Center, with her family by her side.

Rita was born November 12, 1935 in Tacoma, Washington to Walter and Maude {Akehurst} O’Bryan.

She married Ronald Williams on September 30, 1957. He died May 8, 2001.

Rita retired from...

Dec 13, 2021

Donald L. Drugan, 64, of Ashland, died Monday, December 13, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family, after his courageous battle with cancer.

Don was born August 3, 1957 in Florence, KY to Clarence W. and Bertice L. {Popp} Drugan.

He attended Crestview High School.

He married Pamela J. Wells on...

Dec 11, 2021

Bertha “Bea” Louise Regester, 89, of Brunswick, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday morning December 11, 2021 at Mount Alverna Village, in Parma.

Bertha was born February 6, 1932 in Jacobsburg, Ohio to Samuel Warner and Ella Victoria {Davis} Van Dyne.

Bertha married Mitchell Martin in July...

Dec 10, 2021

Violet Mae Fisher, 97, of Ashland, died Friday, December 10, 2021, at Brethren Care.

Violet was born January 28, 1924, in Ashland, Ohio to Edgar and Dorothy {Beeghly} Swinehart.

She married Gaylord Fisher on June 13, 1942. Gaylord passed away June 26, 2006.

She was a seamstress at Cresco and had a house...

Dec 10, 2021

Dennis Harold Justice, 81, of Millersburg, went to be with the Lord Friday, December 10, 2021, at Wooster Community Hospital.

Friends may call Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Memorial services for Dennis will follow at the funeral home with Pastor Ben Robinson officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial...

Dec 9, 2021

Randy Lance, 53, of Wooster, died Thursday December 9, 2021, at his home.

Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Roberts Funeral Home- Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron Rd, Wooster, OH 44691.

Randy was born...

Dec 7, 2021

Patricia “Patty” Thiel, 59, of Wooster, died Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Fairview Hospital, in Cleveland.

Viewing will be Saturday from 2 to 4 pm at Roberts Funeral Home – Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Roberts Funeral Home, PO Box 761, Wooster, OH 44691.

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Dec 7, 2021

Normalee F. Wilson, 80, of Ashland, died Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at her residence.

Norma was born August 12, 1941 in Lewisville, OH to Willie and Nellie {Morris} Matz.

She married Paul L. Wilson on April 20, 1957. He died January 23, 2021.

She retired from Headstrom. Norma was a member of the...

Dec 6, 2021

John J. Berkey, 77, of Wooster, died Monday, December 6, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.

John was born May 27, 1944 in Wadsworth, Ohio to Andrew D. and Mary Jane {Flath} Berkey.

John proudly served in the United States Army for 4 years.

He married Sandra Harper on November 5, 1990....

Dec 3, 2021

Matthew J. “Buck” Echelberger, 67, of Shelby, died Friday, December 3, 2021 at Shelby Point.

Matt was born September 10, 1954 in Ashland, Ohio to James W. and Alice {Long} Echelberger.

He graduated from Ashland High School.

Matt enjoyed history, reading and watching sports.

Matt will be deeply missed by his...

Dec 3, 2021

George D. Otten, 87, of Marietta, passed peacefully in his home December 3, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born December 18, 1933 in Woodlake, KY; the son of Carl and Mary Otten and raised on their tobacco farm in Mt. Sterling, KY, until he joined the U.S. Army in 1955 where he served 2 years with the 89th...

Dec 3, 2021

Carl L. Kithcart, 60, of Ashland, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 3, 2021 in his home.

Carl was born March 12, 1961 in Ashland to Francis Leroy and Rose Ellen {Wolf} Kithcart.

He graduated from Crestview High school in 1979.

Carl worked for Abbott Laboratories as a press operator for many years. He...

Dec 3, 2021

Raymond “Mick” Myers, 89, of Marietta, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at Heartland of Marietta.

Ray was born December 30, 1931 in Lower Salem to Glenn and Freda {Hendershot} Myers.

He graduated from Salem Liberty High School in 1949. Ray was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving as an air traffic controller...

Dec 1, 2021

Diana Lynn Staats, 57, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at the Washington County Home.

Diana was born November 15, 1964 in Beverly, Ohio to James and Martha Bradley.

She will be missed by her siblings Teresa Bradley, Bill Bradley and Chad Bradley.

Diana was preceded in death by her parents.

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Dec 1, 2021

Services for Dana Brooks are rescheduled for Sunday, December 12 at 2pm at Roberts Funeral Home - Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.

Dana W. Brooks, 85, of Wooster, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at West View Healthy Living, in Wooster.

He was born May 9, 1936, in Wooster to Cecil W. and Myrtle E. {Sigler}...

Nov 30, 2021

Joyce Eileen Treece, 92, of Wooster, died Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at The Avenue at Wooster.

Friends may call Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Beth officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may...

Nov 29, 2021

Elmer A. Treadway, 93, of Fleming, Ohio, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at his home.

Elmer was born November 1, 1928 in Marietta, Ohio to Brady and Alta {Templeton} Treadway.

He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Korean War, where he received a Purple Heart.

Elmer...

Nov 29, 2021

Gary Arthur Levengood, 81, of Mount Vernon, died Monday, November 29, 2021, at Knox Community Hospital, in Mount Vernon.

Gary was born November 24, 1940, in Coshocton, Ohio to Arthur and Virginia {Mencer} Levengood.

He graduated from Coshocton High School in 1958, then joined the United States Navy.

He married Catherine Louise Rimmer...

Nov 28, 2021

Martha Jane Buckingham, 87, of Ashland, died Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Brethren Care, with her loving husband by her side.

Martha was born December 20, 1933, in Marion to Albert R. and Mary {Gottfried} Knickle.

She graduated from Marion Harding High School, where she was a cheerleader.

She married William “Bill” Buckingham...

Nov 27, 2021

Rosemary Chadwell, 74, of Rittman, died Saturday, November 27, 2021, at home surrounded by her family.

Rosemary was born December 19, 1946, in Baltimore, Ohio to Lovell and Mary {Congrove} Rhodes.

Rosemary worked for FMC, building Army tanks. She enjoyed spending time with her family and laughing.

Rosemary will be deeply missed by...