Obituaries

May 31, 2021

Earl L. Weaver, 73, of Millersburg, went to be with the Lord Monday, May 31, 2021 at LifeCare Hospice, in Wooster with his family by his side.

Friends may call Friday from 11 to 12 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will follow at noon at the funeral home with Pastor Pat Weaver officiating.  Burial...

May 29, 2021

Roberta Mae Singer, 90, of Dalton, Ohio, died Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Aultman Hospital, in Canton. Online tributes and contributions to help the family defer expenses may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com .

Roberta was born August 27, 1930 in North Lawrence, Ohio to George and Elta {Zimmerman} Singer. She worked at Orrville Savings Bank and NECA...

May 29, 2021

Inez Minnie King, 88, of Medina, died Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Life Care Center.

She married William J. King on October 15, 1949.

Inez was a homemaker.  She will be deeply missed by her children Brenda Della-Flora, Debbie Archibald, Julie (Joe) Elias, Kenneth (Beth) King, Shirley (Dan) Chambers and Tim (Debbie) King; 18 grandchildren;...

May 27, 2021

John Lewis, 93, of Wadsworth, died peacefully at home Thursday, May 27, 2021, after a brief battle with cancer.

John was born December 10, 1927, in Fairborn, Ohio to John and Lizzy Lewis.

John enlisted in the US Navy following graduation from high school and was later medically discharged. He later served in the US...

May 26, 2021

Roger G. Mellott, 66, of Columbus, died Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Grant Hospital, in Columbus.

Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Roger was born October 6, 1954 in Bellaire, Ohio to George and Nellie {Tiber} Mellott.

Roger worked for a short time for Goodwill...

May 23, 2021

Jill M. Iseman, 55, of Rittman, died Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic, in Lodi.

Services will be held privately by the family.  Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 7023 Merrifield VA 22116.

Jill was born July 18, 1965 in Indiana...

May 23, 2021

Florence Helen Surman, 75, formerly of Irvington, New Jersey, died Sunday, May 23, 2021, at Crystal Care Center, in Ashland, Ohio.

Florence was born July 22, 1945, in Irvington, New Jersey to Charles and Florence {Schmitzer} Zanglein.

She married Michael Surman on November 14, 1986. They enjoyed twenty-two years together until his death in 2008....

May 22, 2021

Barbara A. Martin, 81, of Wooster, formerly of Ashland, died Saturday, May 22, 2021 at LifeCare Hospice, in Wooster.

Barbara was born September 23, 1939 in Richwood, WV to Jesse James and Dorothy Mabel {Hartley} Querry.

She married Robert “Bob” E. Martin on July 8, 1961.  He died in 2010.

Barbara worked for...

May 22, 2021

Rolly Dean Devore, 85, of Mount Vernon, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Rolly was born April 3, 1936, in New Matamoras, Ohio to Brady John and Ora Mae {Patterson} Devore.

He married Theressa Ann Evans on April 30, 1955.

Rolly worked many years for Chattanooga...

May 22, 2021

Ellie Mae King, infant daughter of Zack King and Tiffany Smith, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her sister Emma; Maternal grandparents Lisa and Jim Smith; Paternal grandparents Buck (Kathi) King; Maternal great grandparents Julia Smith and Rosalie Cogar; Paternal great grandparents George (Joy) King and Marilyn Thompson; Aunts Jen,...

May 21, 2021

Frank B. Wodzisz, Sr., 84 beloved husband, father and grandfather passed May 21, 2021.  He was born in Cleveland, Ohio where he resided most of his life, but spent his final years in Stuart, Fla with his wife, children and grandchildren.  He served in the US Army Reserves. Frank was survived in death by his children Diana Perkins (Mike),...

May 21, 2021

Charlotte A. Waterman Vannoy, 89, of Marietta, died Friday, May 21, 2021.

She was born June 19, 1931 to the late Seth and Flossie {Voshel} Waterman.

She is survived by four children: Donald Jr. (Linda) of Belleville IL; Rebecca (Melvin) Caldwell, Michael (Becky) both of Marietta and Kenneth (Lisa) of St. Clairsville, OH;  eight grandchildren:...

May 20, 2021

Mark M.  Czempinski, 61, of Brinkhaven, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Knox Community Hospital, with his family surrounding him in Mount Vernon.

Mark was born July 1, 1959, in Poland to Rudolph and Stella {Zawalny} Czempinski.

He married Michelle Lango.

He was employed at Nook Industries and Cleveland Gear.

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May 17, 2021

Latashia “Tosh” Nicole Shellenbarger, 31, of Mount Vernon, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, May 17, 2021.

Tosh was born June 11, 1989, in Mount Vernon, Ohio to Byron Shellenbarger and Carolyn {Born} Cockrell.

Tosh attended Mount Vernon High School and also attended the Knox County Career Center.

She completed the ROTC program, worked in...

May 17, 2021

George W. Kimble Jr., 52, of Seville, died Monday, May 17, 2021, at home surrounded by his loved ones.

Friends may call Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Hillcrest Chapel, Seville.  Services will be Tuesday at 12 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Doug Davidson officiating.  Burial will be at Ohio Western...

May 16, 2021

Pamela Jean McKenna, 66, of Lowell, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021 at her home with her family.

Pam was born June 7, 1954 in Marietta to Carl and Viola {Congleton} Ward.

She received her Associates Degree in Social Work from Washington State Community College.

Pam was a case worker with Washington County...

May 15, 2021

Barbara Hobbs, 82, of Akron, died May 15, 2021 at her residence.

No services will be held at this time. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to be made to Twist of Fate (Horse Rescue) 2571 South Medina Line Rd. Wadsworth, OH 44281.

Barbara was born...

May 14, 2021

Ralph Elwood Davis, 90, of Fredericktown, passed away Friday at his home, surrounded by his family.

Ralph was born April 19, 1931 in Milam, West Virginia to Floyd and Annie {Simon} Davis.

He graduated from Mt. Gilead High School in 1949. He served our country with the United States Marine Corps.

Ralph married...

May 13, 2021

Christine Graser, 65, of Wooster, died Thursday, May 13, 2021 at LifeCare Hospice.

Friends may call Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Services will follow Monday at 11 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Christine was...

May 13, 2021

Donald E. “Pete” Earley, 81, of Utica, passed away May 13, 2021, at Knox Community Hospital, in Mount Vernon.

He was born May 29, 1939, in Utica to Willard Earley and Betty {Hayes} Sellers but was lovingly raised by his paternal grandparents Gail and Rebecca Earley. After graduating from Utica High School, he married Carolyn Wheeler, his...