Obituaries

Oct 19, 2021

Clarence “Whitey” E. Casenhiser, 67, of Norton, Ohio, died Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Clarence was born October 4, 1954, in Akron, Ohio to Robert and Margaret {Marshall} Casenhiser.

Whitey graduated from Norton High school in 1973, then graduated from Hiram College in 1977.

He married Terrie...

Oct 19, 2021

Richard L. (Dick) Hamilton Sr., 83, of Ashland, peacefully passed away October 19, 2021 at UH Elyria Medical Center after a brief illness.

Richard was born March 13, 1938, in Bellville, OH to William and Ruby {Dill} Hamilton.

He married the love of his life Betty L. Shreffler on November 24, 1955. She passed on...

Oct 18, 2021

Ruth E. Mellon Carpenter, 70, of Marietta, went home to be with the Lord Monday, October 18, 2021 at her home after a brief battle with cancer.

She was born October 25, 1950 to the late Forrest and Mildred Mellon.

Ruth married her soulmate David K. Carpenter on July 18, 1998. He preceded her in...

Oct 15, 2021

Shirley Juanita Teofilo, 93, of Ashland, passed Friday, October 15, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.

Shirley was born February 2, 1928, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Harold and Shirley {Goolsby} Shorts. She graduated from Ashland High School in 1946. She married Pete Teofilo in 1963. He passed in January of 1992.

Shirley worked for Westing...

Oct 14, 2021

Frank Schneider, 83, of Marietta, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Frank was born August 27, 1938 in Vienna, West Virginia to Andy and Barbara Schneider.

He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and was stationed in Germany.

Frank worked for Remington Rand and then for...

Oct 14, 2021

Roy J. Yoder, 79, of Wooster, went to be with the Lord Thursday morning, October 14, 2021, in his sleep at his residence.

Friends may call Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will be Wednesday at 11 am at the funeral home with Pastor Jeff Walter officiating.  Burial will be...

Oct 14, 2021

Joyce Ann Freeland, 61, of Marietta, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Joyce was born November 22, 1959 in Marietta to James and Helen Payne.

She married Robert Freeland on September 8, 1979.

She spent the majority of her career working for Thermo Fisher Scientific. Joyce was a member...

Oct 13, 2021

Lynn M. Smith, 62, of Wadsworth, died Wednesday October 13, 2021, at her home.

Lynn was born November 27, 1958, in Pennsylvania to Harry and Grace Westover.

Lynn will be deeply missed by her children Jennifer Campana and Julie Owens- Spoonster; grandchildren Ryan, Katelyn, Nathan, and Andrew, and 4 sisters.

Lynn was preceded...

Oct 12, 2021

Patricia Hoff, 89, of Wooster, was called home by the Lord, Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at her residence with her family by her side.

Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will be Monday at 11am at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Heil officiating. Entombment will be...

Oct 12, 2021

Estella Masters, 72, of Marietta, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at The Cleveland Clinic.

Estella was born May 11, 1949 in Belleville, West Virginia to John and Birdie  Rhoades.

She was a 1968 graduate of Parkersburg High School.

She married Raymond Masters in February of 1973.

Her and her husband...

Oct 10, 2021

Nancy L. Arnholt, 78, of Mansfield, died Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Winchester Terrace.

Nancy was born July 20, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio to Sigel C. and Evelyn R. {Ramaley} Brooks.

She graduated from Wooster High School and attended Ohio University. She worked for Oswalt Office Furniture as the office manager in Mansfield.

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Oct 9, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Linda (Foster) Boyes. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 9, 2021

Dyan (Ethel) Cunningham, 91, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Harmar Place. She was born on September 10, 1930 to Gerald and Phylena (Dennis) Henderhan.

She graduated from Marietta High School in 1948. After many years in the banking field she retired from First Bank of Marietta, Belpre branch as a manager. Dyan was a...

Oct 9, 2021

Dennis R. Thrall, 80, of Ashland, died Friday, October 8, 2021 at SKLD New Lexington.

Friends may call Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Ashland Chapel, Ashland.  Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Ashland County Memorial Park, where military rites will be held. Online...

Oct 8, 2021

Sheila Alice Uhler, 91, of Wooster, died Friday, October 8, 2021 at her residence.

Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster will be assisting the family. 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 Disabled American Veterans, 1240 E. 9th St., Cleveland...

Oct 7, 2021

Margaret Louise Jones, 83, of Fredericktown, died Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Knox Community Hospital, in Mount Vernon.

Margaret was born February 6, 1938 in Loudonville, Ohio to Victor Glenn and Marjorie {Ruth} Zimmerman.

She attended Loudonville High School

She married Lester Jones on April 4, 1989.  He died on September 28, 2010....

Oct 5, 2021

Betty L. Leech, 80, of Williamstown, died October 5, 2021 at The Elmcroft in Marietta.

Betty was born January 3, 1941 in Rupert, Pennsylvania to Marshall and Phyllis {Knouse} Zimmerman.

She married Boyd Leech on October 9, 1959.

Betty was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Vienna.

Betty will...

Oct 3, 2021

Orval Warren Karlen, 70, of Maineville, Ohio, died Saturday, October 3, 2021, at his residence.

Services will be Friday at 11 am at Roberts Funeral Home – Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Rev. James Lance officiating.  Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster.   Online...

Oct 3, 2021

Gary L. McKenna, 65, of Canton, died Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Mercy Medical Center.

Gary was born March 26, 1956, in Massillon to Howard and Harriet {Gatchell} McKenna.

He served in the U.S. Army for 3 years, spending a deployment in Germany.

He graduated from Northwest Highschool in 1974. Gary was a...

Oct 3, 2021

Betty Ann Forrer, 88, of Wooster, died Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Danbury.

Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family. Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday at 2 pm at Northview Alliance Church with Pastor Ray Pfahler officiating. A private burial will be held at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at...