Obituaries

Nov 21, 2020

Marsha Fox Gaudi died peacefully in her sleep on November 21, 2020, in Apple Valley, Ohio.  Marsha was born April 23, 1945, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, to Willis and Elma {Story} Fox.  Marsha graduated in 1963 from Hempfield Area High School.  She married her high school sweetheart, William (Sonny) Gaudi when she was 19 years old.  They lived in New...

Nov 21, 2020

Thomas P. Willis, 79, of Ashland, died peacefully, Saturday, November 21, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.

Thomas was born December 1, 1940 in Woodsfield to George and Thelma {Atkinson} Willis.

He married Dolores “Dee” Crowe on January 18, 1964.  She passed on December 10, 2019.

Thomas was a truck driver for Falcon...

Nov 21, 2020

Lynn Marie {King} Buckland, 56, of Wooster, died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Wooster Community Hospital.

There will be no services held. Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family. 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 help defray...

Nov 20, 2020

Frances E. Mumaw, 99, of Westerville, died Friday, November 20, 2020 at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville. Entombment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster. Roberts Funeral Home – Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is handling arrangements. A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.  Memorial contributions may be made...

Nov 18, 2020

Donald E. Zook, 61, of Orrville, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at Aultman Hospital.

Donald was born May 6, 1959, in Orrville to Edwin and Doris {Carter} Zook.

Donald worked at Bauer Ladder for over 20 years. He was a member of the American Legion in Orrville. He enjoyed watching sports, especially the Cleveland...

Nov 17, 2020

Sarah Alberta Dominy, 81, of Mount Vernon, died Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at her home, in Mount Vernon.

Sarah was born February 8, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio to Harold and Ruth {Gooding} Jaycox.

Sarah graduated from Olentangy High School in 1958.

She married Ronald Dominy on September 18, 1960. He passed away on...

Nov 14, 2020

Novalie Rainn Schemrich passed peacefully in the womb of her loving mother and was delivered on November 14, 2020.

During her short time here on Earth she was loved deeply by her family.  Her life was a brief gift to us that will live on in our memory.

Novalie Rainn Schemrich is the daughter of...

Nov 14, 2020

Elva Leyda, 82, of Big Prairie, died Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster.

Private services will be held at Roberts Funeral Home with Rev. Jean Coleman officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Elva was born January 2, 1938 in Marshallville to Ervin...

Nov 14, 2020

Dorothy L. Belford, 94, of Mount Vernon, died Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Brookdale, in Mount Vernon.

Dorothy was born on August 12, 1926, in Columbus, Ohio to Floyd and Sarah Tigner. She completed the tenth grade.

She married Charles L. Belford in 1947, he passed away in 2002.  She later married Kenneth Lightfritz in...

Nov 14, 2020

Raymond Junior Gast, 77, of Ashland, died Saturday, November 14, 2020 at UH-Samaritan Medical Center.

Raymond was born May 1, 1943 in Ashland to Raymond Sr. and Marjorie {Frasier} Gast.

Raymond served in the United States Army.

He married Twila Shalon on October 10, 1966.

Raymond worked at FE Myers and...

Nov 13, 2020

Grace Katherine Ambrose, 91, of Dalton, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at Shady Lawn Nursing Home in Dalton.

She was born August 5, 1929 in Berea,Ohio to Alex W. and Marie M. {Miller} Demboski.  She married Roy Lee Ambrose on April 30, 1966, he died August 30, 1998.

Grace was a homemaker raising her...

Nov 12, 2020

Kenneth Arthur “Kenny” Steele, 53, of Jeromesville, died Thursday, November 12, 2020 at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Friends may call Wednesday from 2 to 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Private graveside services will be held at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.

Kenny was born February 16, 1967 in Ashland to Kenneth Jay...

Nov 11, 2020

Lisa Ann (Blum) Johnson was born on April 7th 1959 in Crestline Ohio. Her parents are Donald Blum and Dolores (Partin) Blum. Lisa is the youngest of six children. Her siblings are Thomas Blum (deceased), Linda Chalou, Sharon Huffman, David Blum, and Donald Blum. Lisa was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on January 1st 1974. In,1977 she graduated...

Nov 11, 2020

Dale E. Griffith, 77, of Seville, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare.

Dale was born April 1, 1943 in Clay County, WV to William and Lillian {Brannon} Griffith.

He married Hazel Maxine Hanshaw on March 8, 1968.  She passed away on September 20, 2019.

Dale...

Nov 11, 2020

Jack L. Grimes, 83, of Wooster, died Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Wooster Community Hospital.

Private graveside services will be held at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jack was born May 11, 1937 in Alliance to Eldon and Grace {Furrey} Grimes.

He married Janet...

Nov 11, 2020

Lillian Marie Gordon, 82, of Apple Valley, died Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Lillian was born January 3, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio to George Roy and Dora Ann {Balsimo} Powell.

She graduated Licking Heights High School in 1955.

She married William Lee Gordon on October 5, 1957....

Nov 10, 2020

Verna “Sissy” Boss, 72, of Wooster, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Wooster Community Hospital.

There will be no services. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Zion Church of God, 837 S Geyers Chapel Rd. Wooster, Ohio 44691.

Sissy was born...

Nov 9, 2020

Kathy Ann Williams, 59, of Savannah, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic, Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights.

Kathy was born February 17, 1961 in Greene County, PA to Daniel and Margaret {Welling} Finnegan.

Kathy graduated at Mapleton Highschool.

She married Daniel “Danny” Lee Williams on June 6, 1996.  Danny...

Nov 8, 2020

Thomas “Tom” Purtell, 83, of Grand River, died Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Crestwood Care Center, in Shelby.

Private services will be held at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, where military rites will be held, with Pastor Randy Moomaw officiating.   Roberts Funeral Home-Hillcrest Chapel, Seville is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online tributes may be made at...

Nov 6, 2020

Anna Jeanette Hans, 82, of Howard, died Friday, November 6, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Jeanette was born August 9, 1938 in Newcastle, Ohio to William and Nellie Randles.

Jeanette graduated from Danville High School in 1956.

She married Dale Hans on August 19, 1956.

Jeanette was...