Obituaries

May 21, 2020

Robina Krites, 82, of Wooster, died Thursday, May 21, 2020 at home surrounded by her family.

There will be no services, cremation has taken place. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to any local humane society.

Robina was born July 4, 1937 in London, England...

May 20, 2020

Wanda M. Lengacher, 92, of Sterling, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at her residence.

Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Christ, N. Main St. Rittman, Ohio 44270, or Southern Care Hospice, 41 Briggs Dr. Ontario, OH...

May 17, 2020

Melinda “Mel” Kay Bishop, 42, of Orrville, died Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Akron City Hospital.

Melinda was born February 8, 1978 in El Paso, TX to Glenn R. and Patricia {Rowlett} Holwager.

She married Trent Bishop on June 21, 2014.

Melinda was a homemaker and loved spending time with her kids. She...

May 13, 2020

Robert P. Incorvia, 66, of Painesville, died October 1, 2020 at Danbury Senior Living, in Mentor.

Robert was born February 17, 1954 in Euclid, Ohio to Joseph and Rose M. {Dingenary} Incorvia.

Robert received a bachelor’s degree in Accounting at Lake Erie College.

He married Lonnie Kohler, she survives.

Robert was...

May 13, 2020

Michael Bedwell, 68, of Ashland, died Wednesday May 13, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.

Mike was born February 8, 1952 in Ashland to Robert Leroy and Emojene Martha {Harrison} Bedwell.

He married Joyce Ann Thompson on November 25, 1984.

Mike was a correctional officer at Lorain Correctional Institution. Mike was a...

May 13, 2020

Phyllis M. Dye, 91, of Williamstown, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 at her home. Phyllis was born January 14, 1929 in Marietta where she lived most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Louis O. and Shirley Mae (Moore) Dobbins. Phyllis graduated from Marietta High School in 1946 and married one of her brother’s best...

May 13, 2020

Joan H. Schilling, 82, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 12, 2020.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 5, 1938 to Janet Urie and Dr. Stanley O. Hoerr, whose medical career took the family from Boston to Columbus and, finally, to Cleveland, Ohio.

A graduate of The Laurel School, in Lyndhurst, Ohio, Joan...

May 13, 2020

Forrest G. Simpson, 96, of Wadsworth, died November 14, 2020 at his home.

Forrest was born March 25, 1924 in Medina County, Ohio to Ralph and Anna {Auker} Simpson.

He graduated from Seville High School. Forrest served in the US Army.

He married Zola Combs on September 22, 1945. Forrest and Zola just...

May 11, 2020

Clarice L. Ellsperman, 86, of Edmond, Oklahoma, formerly of Wooster, died Monday, May 11, 2020 at OU Medical Center, in Oklahoma City.

A memorial service will be held Saturday August 1 at 10 am at St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Stephen Moran officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at...

May 8, 2020

Stella May Brocius, 94, of Chippewa Lake, OH departed this earthly abode and ascended to the Kingdom of Heaven on May 8, 2020.

She was born May 28, 1925 in Conneration, PA to the late John and Ica (Conner) Custer.

Stella was a devoted member of the Baha’i Faith for more than 43 years. She enjoyed...

May 4, 2020

Margaret Frances Neff, 99, of Pittsburgh, PA, died Monday, May 4, 2020 in La Quinta, CA surrounded by her family.

Margaret was born January 4, 1921 in Birmingham, AL to William B. and Lillie {Barrett} Patterson.

She graduated from South Hills High School in Pittsburgh, earned her BS in 1942 from the University of Pittsburgh...

May 4, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Lawrence James Hall. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 2, 2020

Rachel “Denise” Lynn Strickland, 62, of Wooster, died Saturday, May 2, 2020 at home.

Rachel was born April 9, 1958 in Massillon, OH to Weldon and Mary {McNeely} Farver.

Rachel received her bachelor’s degree in social work and psychology from College of Almeda.

She married Warren Strickland on October 9, 1987.

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May 1, 2020

Steve Joseph, 71, of Marietta, died May 1, 2020 at his home.

Steve was born October 24, 1048 in Wheeling, WV to Steve Jr. and Marie Joseph.

Joseph was a veteran of the United States Navy.

He married Reesa Forester on June 26, 1976.

Steve retired from the Ohio Department of...

May 1, 2020

James L. Beck, 87, of Orrville, died May 1, 2020 at home.

James was born August 25, 1932 in Wooster, Ohio to David and Kathryn {Franks} Beck.

James served in the United States Army.

He married Kathryn “Sue” Dumire on February 14, 1990.

James worked at Westinghouse Electric Corporation as an Electronics...

May 1, 2020

Pierrette Peters, 81, of Belpre, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

She was born March 28, 1939 in Verdun, France to Marcell and Marie  Thiriot.

Pierrette married John Peters on July 3, 1958.

She volunteered for the Strecker Cancer Center for the past few years.  She was a member...

Apr 28, 2020

Gerald William Miller, 64, of Wooster, died Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Smithville Western Care Center.

Private services will be held at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Tim Boucher officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Gerald was born June 22, 1955 in Orrville to...

Apr 25, 2020

John Roy Amstutz, 74, of Mount Vernon, was welcomed into eternity, on eagles’ wings, on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at The Laurels of Mount Vernon.

John was born December 7, 1945 in Wooster, Ohio to Roy E. and Wava M {Harris} Amstutz.

He married Marylin Hines on August 7, 1965 at 3:00 pm est.

Apr 24, 2020

Rose Young, 59, of Wooster, died Friday, April 24, 2020 at the Wooster Community Hospital.

Private services will be held at the Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster with Pastor Jim Copenhaver officiating.  Online tributes and donations to assist in defraying expenses may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting with arrangements.

Rose...

Apr 24, 2020

Rebecca Jane Beckler, 73, of Wooster, died Friday, April 24, 2020 at Wooster Community Hospital.

There will be no services held. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Rebecca was born December 28, 1946 in Pleasant Home, Ohio to Tom and June {Boldman} Endsley.

She graduated from Wooster High School....