Obituaries

Aug 5, 2021

Crystal L. Mackey, 49, of Wooster, died Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Ohio Hospice LifeCare.

There will be having a Celebration of Life Service at a later date.

Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster, will be helping the family with arrangements. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to LifeCare 1900 Akron...

Aug 5, 2021

Donna Jean Richards, 86, of New London, died Thursday, August 5, 2021, at The Good Shepherd Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Ashland. Donna was born May 4, 1935, in Parkersburg, West Virginia to William T. and Carrie V. {Merrill} Parks. She graduated from Harrisville High School in 1953. She married Cecil Ray Richards on August 20, 1955. He passed away...

Aug 5, 2021

Diana L. Konicek, 62, of Elyria, died Thursday, August 5, 2021, Mercy Hospital in Lorain.

Diana was born September 10, 1958 in Cleveland to Kenneth and Barbara {Lemon} Dibler.

She worked as a barmaid for Ghuolardi’s in Lorain for many years.

Diana will be deeply missed by her lifelong companion and caretaker Don...

Aug 3, 2021

Valerie L. Burgan, 56, of Wooster, died Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Aultman Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Services will be at a later date. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to People to People Ministries of Wooster, 454 E Bowman St, Wooster, OH...

Aug 2, 2021

Louis “Gene” Herwick, 86, of Rittman, died Monday August 2, 2021 at his home with his family by his side.

Gene was born October 25,1934 in Barberton to Robert and Evelyn {Holt} Herwick.

Gene graduated in 1952 from Barberton Highschool then served in the U.S. Navy. He married Barbara Rittman on April 30, 1966. She...

Jul 28, 2021

Mary Hamilton, 72, of Greenwich, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

She was born June 23, 1949 in Shelby, Ohio to Leo and Donna {Berrier} Stima.

Mary graduated from Crestview High School in 1967.

She married Ernie Hamilton on May 10, 1969. He survives.

Mary worked for Ohio Brass and Savannah School...

Jul 27, 2021

David R. Hutchison, 72, of Rittman, died Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Summa Akron City Hospital.

Friends may call Monday, August 2 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 Chuck Walton officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online...

Jul 26, 2021

Evoir (Bud) Parsell was born in Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania on July 6, 1932, to Evoir and Lucille {Price} Parsell passed away July 26 at the age of 89.

Friends may call Wednesday 5 to 7 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home- Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Friends may also call Thursday from 10 to 11 am with funeral services starting at 11...

Jul 24, 2021

Jody E. Swick, 61, of Howard, died Saturday, July 24, 2021, at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, in Columbus.

Jody was born January 23, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio to Floyd Franklin and Mary Louise {Wagner} Swick.

Jody graduated from Johnstown High School.

He married Robin Rose Flowers on February 14, 1981.

Jul 23, 2021

Karen L. Yoder, 74, of Orrville, died Friday, July 23, 2021, and went peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Karen was a vibrant person, with an infectious laugh, a contagious joy, and a love for everyone she met. She shared her love for Jesus and hope in Him with everyone she talked to. She...

Jul 21, 2021

Linda S. Hixson, 66, of Wooster, died July 21 at Sycamore Run Nursing Home, in Millersburg.

Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to Wayne County Humane Society, 1161 Mechanicsburg Road, Wooster, Ohio 44691.

Linda was born March 27, 1955, in Millersburg, Ohio...

Jul 21, 2021

Shirley “Elaine” Austin Wilson, 83, of Wooster, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at the Wayne County Care Center.

A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, July 31 at 1 pm at the College Hills Retirement Community Center.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster.   Online tributes may be made at...

Jul 20, 2021

Loraine E. McFadden, 98, of Ashland, entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Lutheran Village.

Loraine was born July 16, 1923 in Carter County, KY to Ralph Lee and Dora Julie {Erwin} Fannin. The oldest of three girls, Loraine became the main caretaker of her sisters upon the...

Jul 20, 2021

Jennifer Lynn Boreman, 40, of Nova, died tragically Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

Jennifer was born January 24, 1981, in Ashland, Ohio to Keith and Michelle {Bond} Boreman.

She graduated from McHenry High School East Campus, in McHenry, IL.

She was an order process specialist for Thiel’s Home Solutions in Ashland. Jennifer was a...

Jul 19, 2021

Arlene F. Feather fought a good fight, but passed away at her home surrounded by her family on July 19, 2021, after an eight-year battle with cancer.

Arlene was born in Glenmont, Ohio on September 14, 1931 to Harold Lang Sr. and Naomi F. {Snyder} Lang.

Friends may call Friday from 10 to 11 a.m....

Jul 18, 2021

William Dale Gerber Jr, 69, passed away Sunday July 18, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Friends may call on Friday, July 23 from 10-11am at the Church of the Cross United Methodist at 5100 Cleveland Road in Wooster. A celebration of Dale's life will follow at 11am with Rev. Kris Patt and Pastor John Finn officiating. A private inurnment...

Jul 16, 2021

Marjorie Fraelich, 90, of Wooster, died Friday July 16, 2021 at The Avenue surrounded by her family.

Friends may call Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Dan Biship officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Garden. Online tributes...

Jul 15, 2021

Mildred Faye McCain, 87, went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the Elmcroft of Marietta. She was born February 18, 1934 in Lower Salem to the late Harry E. and Freda Payne Ullman. She retired from Marietta College as Executive Secretary in the Administration & Finance/ Human Resources offices and had previously been employed for...

Jul 14, 2021

Shirley Ann Null, 84, of Ashland, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Crystal Care Center of Ashland.

Shirley was born February 11, 1937 in Ashland to Victor and Rosa {Wertman} Strickling. Shirley graduated from Ashland High School in 1955.

She married Donald Wayne Null on May 21, 1961.  They divorced in 1969.

Shirley...

Jul 13, 2021

Mary Cooke, 95, of West Salem, died Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Brookwood Place, in Ashland.

Mary was born March 10, 1926 in Williamsport, PA to Albert and Marguerite {Becher} Bangert.

She married Richard Cooke Sr. on October 16, 1944. He passed in April 2009.

She was a member of St. Stephen Catholic...