Obituaries

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...

Nov 25, 2021

Bill Bihari, 59, of Big Prairie, died November 25, 2021 at home.

Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Bill was born March 3, 1962, in Berea, Ohio to William and Connie {Baker} Bihari.

Bill worked for Wayne Dalton Door as a line operator. He loved working...

Nov 24, 2021

Norma Jean Howman, 91, of Shelby, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at The Willows, in Willard.

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

Nov 23, 2021

Gerald L Douglas, 83, of Wooster, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at his residence with his family by his side.

Private services will be held at Roberts Funeral Home – Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with his son-in-law Pastor Kirk Fairhurst officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military rites will be...

Nov 20, 2021

Roger K. Botkin, 96, passed November 20, 2021.

Private family services will be held at Roberts Funeral Home, Wooster. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military rites will be held. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

He was born on October 8, 1925 in Wooster, Ohio to Ralph and Helen {Franks} Botkin....

Nov 19, 2021

Lanny Glyde Ross, 87, of Mount Vernon, died Friday, November 19, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Lanny was born November 8, 1934, in Massillon, Ohio to Throllis and Katherine {Crookston} Ross.

He began working at 16 with his lifelong career in construction.

He married Janet Moreland on December 25 th...

Nov 18, 2021

Marcelene J. “Marcie” Norris, 85, of Wooster, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021, at West View Healthy Living, in Wooster.

Friends may call Tuesday from 2 to 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will follow at 3 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Kirk Fairhurst officiating. Entombment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens,...

Nov 18, 2021

Dorothy Irene Mossor, 79, of Marietta, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at her home.

Dorothy was born January 5, 1942 in Marietta, Ohio to Raymond and Hazel Becker.

She graduated from Marietta High School in 1959.

Dorothy married David Mossor on December 15, 1990.

She worked in retail for most...

Nov 18, 2021

Leona Mae Armbrust, 95, of Creston, died Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Autumnwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, in Rittman.

Friends may call Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will follow at 11am at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster. Online tributes may be made at...

Nov 17, 2021

Jacqueline Lehman, 73, of Wooster, died Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare.

Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family.  There will be no services. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Jackie was born February 23, 1948, in Barberton, Ohio to John and Betty Arter.

Jackie enjoyed playing cards, shopping,...