Obituaries

Dec 30, 2020

James “Jim” Delano Franks, 65, of Wooster, passed away December 30, 2020, at his residence.

Friends may call Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private family service will be held at the funeral home with Pastor Benjamin Robinson officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial...

Dec 28, 2020

Joanne Myers, 72, of Wadsworth, died Monday, December 28, 2020 at Summa Akron City Hospital.

Joanne was born February 17, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio to Evan and Beverly {Morlock} Goodwin.

She married Donald Myers on July 6, 1992, he survives.

Joanne worked for Save-A-Lot in Wadsworth. She was involved in the Wadsworth American...

Dec 28, 2020

Geneva Sue Bauer, 83, of Howard, died Monday, December 28, 2020, at The Inn at Northwood Village, in Dover.

Sue was born January 7, 1937, in Columbus, Ohio to James and Vada {Eubank} Chapman.

After graduating from South High School, she attended The Ohio State University and White Cross Nursing School, obtaining her LPN.

Dec 27, 2020

James Lee Gatten Sr., 75, of Riverside California, died Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Riverside Community Hospital, in California.

Jim was born March 23, 1945, in Warren, Ohio to Willis and Anna {Vitale} Gatten.

Jim graduated from Mount Vernon Academy in 1963.  He later attended Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, TN, and CTI in Columbus,...

Dec 27, 2020

Robert George Parkinson, 93, of Mount Vernon, died Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Knox Community Hospital, in Mount Vernon.

Robert was born February 22, 1927, in Licking County, Ohio to Joseph and Audra {Raver} Parkinson.

After serving in the United States Coast Guard, Robert graduated from college.

He married Karon Ann Conkling on...

Dec 26, 2020

A. Russell Shearing passed away at 95 on December 26, 2020 at Goodwill Retirement Home, Grantsville, Maryland. He was born on March 9, 1925 in Taunton, Massachusetts to Alfred C. and Gertrude Shearing and was the last member of his immediate family. He was preceded in death by his son Stephen at 18, daughter Linda Cormack at 48, and...

Dec 25, 2020

L. Jeanette Dotson, 87, of Wooster, died after an extended illness Friday, December 25, 2020 at Wooster Community Hospital.

Services will be held at a later date.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

Dec 24, 2020

James Rex Cassady, 94, of Wooster, died December 24, 2020 at Ohio’s Hospice Lifecare, in Wooster. Christmas was always mom’s favorite holiday and he must have thought he needed to be with her this year.

Private services will be held at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Jamie Rickard officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens,...

Dec 23, 2020

Betty V. Nalepa, 84, of Burbank, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at her residence.

Betty was born August 5, 1936, in Greensburg, PA to Edward and Pearl {Sweitzer} Markle.

She married Edward Michael Nalepa on September 29, 1962.  He died on January 30, 2012.

Betty was a member of Our Lady Help of...

Dec 22, 2020

Charles “Chuck” John McDonough Jr., 87, of Apple Valley, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at his home.

Charles was born on February 22, 1933, in Steubenville to Charles and Clara {Brownlee} McDonough.

He graduated from Catholic Central High School, then proudly served in the United States Marine Corps.

He married Ann Karns...

Dec 21, 2020

Evelyn Johnson, 87, of Wooster, died Monday, December 21, 2020 at her residence.

Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family. Services will be Monday, December, 28 at 12 pm on Facebook Live with Pastor Bob Fetterhoff officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made...

Dec 21, 2020

Patricia Ann Gostel, 72, of Westerville, died Monday, December 21, 2020 at Parkside Village, in Westerville.

Pat was born April 11, 1948, in Franklin, Tennessee to Thomas and Aliene {Belcher} Hagelgan.

Pat got a Master’s in Education from Tennessee Tech University.

She married Rick Gostel on March 25, 1968.

Pat taught...

Dec 21, 2020

Ruth E. Crowe, 90, of Mansfield, died Monday, December 21, 2020 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones.

Ruth was born April 22, 1930 in Marion to Albert Ray and Mary G. {Gottfried} Knickle.

She graduated from Marion Harding High School.

Ruth owned and operated a beauty salon in Green Camp,...

Dec 20, 2020

Joan Joyce Greene age 78 of Ashland City, TN, passed away at her residence on Sunday, December 20, 2020. She was born October 15, 1942, in Mansfield, Ohio, the daughter of the late Lester Lloyd Hampton and Jeanetta Weaver. Joan was a long time fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes. Most recently she was self-employed with Joan’s Specialty Gifts....

Dec 20, 2020

Ruth Eleanor Otto, 95, of Orrville, died Sunday, December 20, 2020, at Summa Health Green Medical Center, in Uniontown.

Friends may call Tuesday, December 29 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will follow at the funeral home. Inurnment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.  ...

Dec 20, 2020

Walter Harold Welker, 90, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 31, 1930 in Van Wert, Ohio. Harold is the son of Walter Edwin and Ruth Madonna (Dempsey) Welker.

Harold was a graduate of Van Wert High School and then served his country in the United States...

Dec 19, 2020

Betty E. Steele, 88, of Wooster, died Saturday, December 19, 2020, at LifeCare Hospice, in Wooster.

Graveside services will be Friday, July 23, 2021, at 3:30 pm at Wooster Cemetery with Pastor Kirk Fairhurst officiating. Burial will be at Wooster Cemetery. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.  Memorial contributions may be made to LifeCare Hospice, 1900...

Dec 19, 2020

Shirley Sue Heifner, 84, of Ashland, passed peacefully in her home Saturday, December 19, 2020 with her family by her side.

Shirley was born July 24, 1936 in Monroe County, Ohio to Harry and Mae {Schneeberger} Nalley. She married Charles Eugene Heifner on July 1, 1955. He passed away October 1, 2006. Shirley was a homemaker and...

Dec 18, 2020

Thomas Gibbons, 84 of Ashland, Ohio, died Friday, December 18, 2020 at UH Hospitals, in Parma, Ohio

Thomas was born June 16, 1936 in Fort Wayne, IL to Elmer J. Gibbons and Leona Johnson.

Thomas graduated High School in Canton, IL

He was a Korean War vet and was honorably discharged from the air...

Dec 18, 2020

Gerald Robert Uszak, 84, of New London, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at his residence.

Gerald was born November 24, 1936 in Lorain to Walter and Estelle {Zelinski} Uszak.

He married Joyce E. Schumaker, she passed away August 11, 2006.

Gerald retired from the Ford Motor Company after 35 years of service....