Obituaries

Aug 22, 2020

Walter “Doug” Gannon, 79, of Ashland, died Saturday, August 22, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Walter was born May 31, 1941 in Ashland to Oscar and Rosella {Dove} Gannon.

He married Faye Marie Wise in August of 2008.  Faye and Walter have been married for 12 years, but together for 33...

Aug 22, 2020

Columbus White, 82, of Wooster, went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 22, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Columbus was born June 5, 1938 in Hardee, WV to Ralph and Ada {York} White.

He married Nancy McComas on February 14, 2005.

Columbus retired from GM after 30 years. He...

Aug 21, 2020

Donald Walter Prahl, 89, of Wadsworth, died Friday August 21, 2020 at the Sanctuary in Wadsworth.

Donald was born September 8, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio to Walter and Audra {States} Prahl.

He graduated from Berea High School in 1949.

Donald will be deeply missed by brother William Thomas Prahl of FL; sisters Pattie...

Aug 20, 2020

Randal “Randy” Root, 63, of Shreve, died Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Summa Health System – Akron Campus.

Randy was born July 1, 1957 in Wooster to Lloyd and Shirley J. {Morr} Root.

He married Diann LeDonne on August 25, 1979.

Randy retired from Stahl Metal Products after 43 years. He enjoyed working...

Aug 18, 2020

Sharon V. Beyner, 83, of Wadsworth, took hold of Jesus hand and followed Him home on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Altercare Majora Lane, in Millersburg.

Sharon was born February 7, 1937 in St. Marys, WV to Carl Leroy and Roberta Lillian {Yost} Harding.

She married Albert J. Beyner on December 31, 1956.  He died...

Aug 17, 2020

Marilyn C. Spinelli, 79, of Barberton, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at Altercare of Wadsworth.

Marilyn was born October 5, 1940 in Cambridge, Ohio to Russel and Christine {Fitch} Shaffer.

She married Jack Spinelli on February 24, 1961. He passed away January 18, 2013.

Marilyn devoted her life to her husband and...

Aug 13, 2020

Richard A. Craft Sr. , 68, of Apple Creek, passed away August 13, 2020 at Autumnwood Nursing & Rehab Center, in Rittman.

Richard was born October 12, 1951 in Wooster, Ohio to Charles Sr. and Margaret {Hoffman} Craft.

Richard served in the US Army during Vietnam. He received a Bronze star.

He married...

Aug 13, 2020

Jacob Daniel Hewitt, infant son of Jason and Jennifer {Kite} Hewitt, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving parents at Wooster Community Hospital on Thursday, August 13, 2020.

Jacob will be deeply missed by his beloved parents; brothers Ryan Bash and Quinton Hewitt; sisters Emily (Keith) Baldwin, Rachel Bash, Andie Hewitt, Adrienne Bash and Chloe...

Aug 11, 2020

Blanche M. Barner, 92, of Wooster, died Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Summa Health Hospital, in Akron.

Friends may call Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Private services will be held at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Blanche was...

Aug 9, 2020

Marilyn Joy O’Dell, 88,  of  Mount Vernon passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Mount Vernon.

Marilyn was born January 16, 1932 in Marion, Ohio to Carleton and Alfreda {Deitsch} Case.

She graduated from Marion High School in 1950

Marilyn married Walter O’Dell on July 1, 1979.  He passed...

Aug 8, 2020

Marilyn A Harris, 91, of Westfield Center, Ohio, died Saturday, August 8, 2020 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster.

Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to St Edwards of Wadsworth Memory Care, 880 South Main Street, Wadsworth, Ohio 44281.

Marilyn was born...

Aug 8, 2020

Mary Beth Cochran, 66, of Howard, Ohio, died Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Knox Community Hospital, in Mount Vernon.

Beth was born July 2, 1954 in New Martinsville, West Virginia to Troy and Evelyn {Yoho} Tennant.

After completing high school, Beth spent over thirty years working for the Wetzel County Board of Education.  She retired in...

Aug 8, 2020

Debora Ellen Hollingshead, 68, of Apple Valley, went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 8, 2020 at The Laurels of Mount Vernon.

Debora was born on August 4, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio to John and Lee {Stephens} Rhodes.

She married Pete Hollingshead in February of 1990.

Debora was a homemaker, who always...

Aug 7, 2020

Nira Jean (Swingle) McKenzie was born in New Smyrna Beach, Florida on August 3, 1933. She spent her formative years residing there with her parents Ira and Alpha Swingle.

It was while attending boarding high school at Forest Lake Academy in Forest City, Florida, that Jean met her future husband, James Everett Duke and decided...

Aug 7, 2020

Mary Virginia Keith, 86, of Wadsworth, went home to be with her Lord Friday, August 7, 2020 at Barberton Hospital.

Mary was born April 6, 1934 in Morgantown, WV to Emma {Hoare} and Joe Bersick.

She married her beloved husband Donald Keith in September of 1985. Don was the love of her life and seeing...

Aug 6, 2020

Edwin “Tony” Baker, 85, of Ashland, died Thursday, August 6, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Tony was born March 23, 1935 in Canton to Robert and Hazel {Kauffman} Baker.

He married Rosa Maria Escobar on June 6, 1983.

Tony retired from Treasured Craft as a maintenance man in California. ...

Aug 5, 2020

Albert Glen Stalnaker, known by friends as Glen or “Butch” age 72, of Marietta, Ohio passed away at home unexpectedly on August 5, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born on Feb 14, 1948 to Orlis and Louise Stalnaker in Marietta, Ohio. After graduating from Marietta High School in 1966 he ultimately followed in his father’s footsteps joining...

Aug 4, 2020

Stanley “Stan” W. Bloodhart, 74, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord August 4, 2020 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, in Wooster.

Stan was born February 11, 1946 in Shelby, OH to Earl and Velma {Black} Bloodhart.

Stan served in the United States Army.

He married Karen Dove on June 21, 1969.

Aug 3, 2020

James Marshall Miller, 50, of Copley, died Monday, August 3, 2020 at Akron General Hospital.

Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

James was born September 27, 1969 in Wooster to Emanuel and Shirley {Martin} Miller.

He graduated from DeVry University with a...

Aug 3, 2020

Nancy J. Sparr, 74, of Wooster, died Monday, August 3, 2020 at Oak Point Care Center, in Baltic.

Services will be Friday at 10 am at Roberts Funeral Home. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Nancy was born September 10, 1945 in Wooster, Ohio to Lester and...