Obituaries

Mar 24, 2022

Rodney Lee Long, age 65, of Lowell, Ohio died Thursday, March 24, 2022 at his home.

He was born October 12, 1956 in Cambridge, Ohio to Estell Long and Freeda B. Long (who passed away September 28, 1965). Estell then remarried Eula Belle Long who raised him to be a wonderful man with a big heart.

Mar 20, 2022

Richard “Dick” Gephart, 82, of Marietta, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at his home. He was born January 4, 1940 in Marietta to William James Brown and Ella Mae Gephart-Ames. He married June Stalnaker on July 19, 1963. Dick and his wife June operated their own auto detailing business for many years. Dick is survived by his son...

Mar 17, 2022

Michael H. Edwards, 74, of Wooster, died Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Wooster Community Hospital.

Services will be Thursday at 2:15 p.m. at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, where military rites will be held. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wooster Rebounders, c/o Joan Kiper, 1460...

Mar 17, 2022

Rebecca Ann Biddinger, 69, of Nova, Ohio, died Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Seidman Cancer Center, in Cleveland.

Rebecca was born October 2, 1952, in Ashland to Paul and Dorothy {Hart} Dilgard.

She went to Ashland City Schools, then graduated from Mapleton High School.

Rebecca was a long-time caregiver in home health. She...

Mar 15, 2022

Howard L. Ream clung to the old rugged cross for 76 years until he exchanged it for a crown on March 15, 2022. Friends may call Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.  Friends may also call Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church, the funeral starting at 11 a.m. with Rev Stephen...

Mar 15, 2022

Gloria J. Kreider, 93, of Wadsworth, died Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Summa Barberton Hospital.

Roberts Funeral Home-Hillcrest Chapel, Seville is assisting the family. Graveside services and burial will be Friday, April 1, at 10:45 am at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Gloria was born November 6, 1928 in Wadsworth,...

Mar 14, 2022

David  E. Wetmore, 95, of Smithville, died Monday, March 14, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.

David was born April 11, 1926 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to Irving and Alta{Leach} Wetmore.

David had proudly served in the United States Army during World War II from 1944 to 1946.

He married Betty Knotts....

Mar 12, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Jacqueline H. Bauer. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 12, 2022

Connie Jean Arnold, 78, of Marietta, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Waterview Point Nursing Home in Marietta. Connie was born January 9, 1944 in Dart, Ohio to Forest and Evelyn Haught. She graduated from Lawrence High School. Connie married Roger Max Arnold on May 25, 1963. She retired from Kroger in Marietta as a strong supporter of...

Mar 12, 2022

Ross Barbera, 89, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, died on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at UNC Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel Wooster, Ohio is assisting the family. Private services were held, followed by burial at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.

Ross was born November 6, 1932, in Wooster, Ohio to the late Matteo...

Mar 12, 2022

Caroline Brady, 82, of Howard, died Saturday, March 12, 2022, at The Laurels, in Mount Vernon.

Caroline was born February 8, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio to Malcolm and Filamena {Margello} Boyles.

Caroline married Ronell D. Brady on June 20, 1960.  They were happily married for over fifty years until Ronell passed on August 9, 2011....

Mar 11, 2022

Irene M. Wepler, 96, of Wooster, died Friday, March 11, 2022, at Wooster Community Hospital.

Irene was born February 2, 1926, in Smithville, Ohio to John and Edith {Shade} Beieler.

She graduated from Smithville High School in 1943.

She married Bob Wepler on August 21, 1948. He died November 11, 2012.

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Mar 10, 2022

Sara J. Fox, 81, of Wooster, went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Summa Hospital in Akron following a brief illness.

Friends may call Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral...

Mar 9, 2022

Nora “Leah” Gold, 94, of Wooster, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at The Avenue of Wooster.

Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  There will be no services. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron Rd. Wooster, Ohio 44691.

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Mar 9, 2022

James E. Thurston, 80, of Centerburg, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Bennington Glen Nursing and Rehab Center, in Marengo.

James was born December 26, 1941, in Sparta, Ohio to Clovis and Virginia Del {Boyd} Thurston.

After graduating from Centerburg High School, He completed basic training in the United States Air Force.

He married Shirley Stiffler on August 5, 1967.

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Mar 9, 2022

Gaetan “Rocky” Rock, 71, of Wadsworth, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

Gaetan was born December 8, 1950 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to Romeo and Raymonde{Joannette} Rock.

He married Judy Hach on January 28, 1992.  She survives.

Gaetan worked as a press operator for Clampco before retiring....

Mar 6, 2022

Patty Singleton, 73, of Norton, died Sunday, March 6, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Patty was born October 16, 1948, in Barberton Twila {Henderson} Hedglin.

She graduated from Barberton High School in 1967.

She married Ken Singleton on June 23, 1989. He survives.

Patty worked at the Rainbow...

Mar 5, 2022

Mary Kathryn {Glidden} Wagner, 40, of New Franklin, died Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Akron General Hospital.

Mary was born August 18, 1981 in Copley, Ohio to Robert and Linda {Kabasky} Glidden.

She graduated from Copley High School.

She was engaged to be married to John Skeens.

Mary worked as a...

Mar 5, 2022

Norma Wellspring, 83, of Fleming OH, left to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Her sudden passing leaves a hole in the hearts of her loved ones and the many people she called friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 61 years, Fred Wellspring, on August 25, 2021....

Mar 4, 2022

Loren Merle “Bill” Sampson, 83, of Akron, passed away March 4, 2022 surrounded by his family.  He was born in Mt. Zion, West Virginia the son of the late Roy and Evelyn {Roberts} Sampson.

Survived by his wife of 63 years, Lois Casteel Sampson; sons Bob (Judy), Bill (Virginia), and Lee Sampson; daughter Loreen (Chuck) North; grandchildren

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