Obituaries

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....

Dec 17, 2020

Linda Marie Skala, 59, of Wooster, died Thursday, December 17, 2020, at LifeCare Hospice.

Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family. Burial will be at Eastlawn Memory Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Linda was born May 11, 1961 in Cleveland, Ohio to Paul and Vivian {Wreden} Reidy.

She...

Dec 16, 2020

Irvin Joel Richard, age 75, of Massillon, Ohio. Beloved husband, father, and Papa crossed into his Heavenly life with Jesus on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, in Canton, Ohio.

Friends may call Tuesday, December 22, at The Wooster Seventh Day Adventist Church, (445 North Bever Street, Wooster, OH 44691) (330) 264-3117 from 11 am to 1 pm. Funeral...

Dec 16, 2020

Marilyn Stumbaugh, 81, of Ashland, died Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Marilyn was born August 18, 1939, in Ashland, Ohio to John and Fern {Moffett} Brown.

Marilyn graduated from Ashland High School in 1957, later she married Roe Levi Stumbaugh on August 2, 1957.

Marilyn did...

Dec 14, 2020

Janet Sue Ryan, 73, of Marietta Ohio passed away on December 14, 2020 in Camden Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Janet was born in Zanesville, Ohio to Clifford and Charlotte Winstanley on October 21, 1947.

She married Russell E. Ryan Sr. on October 20, 1965.

She worked as a Nurses Aid for a number...