Obituaries

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...

Jul 13, 2021

Bonnie L. Fribley, 82, of Wooster, died Tuesday July 13, 2021 at LifeCare Hospice, in Wooster.

Friends may call Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Graveside services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com....

Jul 12, 2021

David Dillon, 65, of Williamstown, died Monday, July 12, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

He was born February 6, 1956 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Ross Dillon Jr. and Violet {Blair} Dillon.

David served in the united States Army Reserves and was called upon several times to serve his country overseas.

He married...

Jul 12, 2021

Paula Mae Mullins, 65, of Apple Creek, died Monday, July 12, 2021, at the Wooster Community Hospital.

Private services will be held.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Paula was born June 16, 1956, in Wooster to Harry and Maxine {Sparr} Butterbaugh.  She graduated from Triway High School.

She had been married...

Jul 8, 2021

John M. “Bill” Hetzel, 87, of Wooster, died Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare.

Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family.  Private service will be held at a later date on his farm in Virginia. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron...

Jul 5, 2021

Walter J. Hiener passed away peacefully on July 5, 2021, at his home surrounded by family. He was born October 20th, 1933, to the late Walter C. and Ruth A. LaFaber Hiener. He graduated from Marietta High School in 1951.

Walter served in the United States Army from 1954-1956 stationed in Germany for one year during the...

Jul 3, 2021

Sherry Ann Morris, 60, of Wooster went home to be with the Lord Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Life Care Hospice, in Wooster. She was born April 4, 1961, in Wooster to Elmer Morris & Norma {Mackey} Bradley.

She Graduated from Northwestern High School and worked at Everything Rubbermaid until 2017 when she retired. Sherry had 3 loves of...

Jul 2, 2021

Maxine Shopbell, 86, of Ashland, died July 2, 2021 at Bellmont Towers.

Maxine was born November 1, 1934 in Elyria, Ohio to Edwin and Nellie Grace {Blair} Finnell.

She attended college at Mansfield General Hospital School of Nursing.

She married George Arthur Shopbell on May 18, 1979.  He died in 2002.

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Jul 1, 2021

Hilda E. Flory, 96, of Wooster, died Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Danbury of Wooster.

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

Jun 27, 2021

Louise Tracy, 89, of West Salem, died June 27, 2021, at Brethren Care Village, in Ashland.

Louise was born on May 14, 1932, in Ashland, Ohio to Travis Bernard Martin and Grace Delilah {Tanner} Martin.

She married Perry Dunham Tracy on November 2, 1950.

Louise was a homemaker. She was a member of...