Obituaries

Apr 23, 2020

Helen E. Hartman, 79, of Wadsworth, died Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Altercare of Wadsworth.

Helen was born September 3, 1940 in Wadsworth, Ohio to Joseph and Effie {Cox} Green.

She married John Henry Hartman on September 3, 1959. He died January 18, 2013.

She worked for the Rittman Schools and retired from...

Apr 22, 2020

Lori L. Clapper, 58, of Mount Vernon, died Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Wexner Medical Center, in Columbus.

Lori was born March 4, 1962 in Zanesville, Ohio to Samuel and Mary Lou {Fraunfelter} Gantz.

Lori played basketball, and was in the band, while at Cardington-Lincoln High School.  She graduated from Mount Vernon Nazarene University in...

Apr 19, 2020

Marsha Lee Bibart, 75, of Howard, died Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Country Club Rehabilitation, in Mount Vernon.

Marsha was born August 16, 1944 in Newark, Ohio to Joseph Mason and Mary {White} Swick.

She graduated from Newark High School in 1962.

She married John Steven Bibart on May 26, 1963.

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Apr 19, 2020

Sonya Lynn Bishop, 43, of Marshallville, died Sunday, April 19, 2020 at home.

Sonya was born October 1, 1976 in Wadsworth to Fredrick and Doris {Baker} Runucci.

She married Ken Bishop on August 20, 2009.

Sonya enjoyed golfing and being around others.

Sonya will be deeply missed by her husband, son...

Apr 18, 2020

Jeremy Lee King, 30, of Smithville, died Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Wooster Community Hospital.

Private services will be held at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Jeremy was born January 22, 1990 in Wooster to Frederick and Karen...

Apr 17, 2020

Reba Annabell Zeigler, 97, of Wadsworth, died Friday, April 17, 2020 at Liberty Residence II, in Wadsworth. Reba was born October 15, 1922 in Rittman, Ohio to Charles and Aura Smith. She graduated from Rittman High School. She married Alton John Looser Sr. in 1942. He never returned from the war. In 1960 she married James Zeigler, he passed...

Apr 17, 2020

Timothy “Tim” Lee Steele, 65, of Lakeville, died Friday, April 17, 2020 at his residence.

A celebration of Tim’s life will be held Wednesday, July 29 at 3:30 p.m. at the Wooster Nazarene Church with Pastor Andrew Heller officiating.  A private inurnment will take place at Wooster Cemetery.  Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions...

Apr 16, 2020

Franklin “Frank” Paul Drouhard, 85, of Wooster, died Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Wayne County Care Center.

Graveside services will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military rites will be held.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Frank was born January 30, 1935...

Apr 16, 2020

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Greinig, 88, of Wooster, died Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Providence Care Center, in Sandusky.

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

Betty was born November 13, 1931 in...

Apr 12, 2020

Odell F. Starr, 85, of Howard, died Sunday, April 12, 2020 at his home.

Odell was born July 9, 1934 in Marysville, Ohio to George and Estella {Blumenshine} Starr.

After graduating high school, Odell joined the United States Army.  He worked for over 34 years for NAPA. Odell enjoyed traveling, as well as sports.  He...

Apr 9, 2020

William “Bill” Green, 77, of Ashland, formerly of Medina, died Thursday, April 9, 2020 at his residence.

There will be no formal services held. Burial will be at Ashland County Memorial Park. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Bill was born July 16, 1942 in Bolair, West Virginia to Earl and Lina {Woods} Green....

Apr 7, 2020

Jonas Vandermark, 90, of Norton, died Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at The Avenue of Wooster.

Private services will be held at Roberts Funeral Home-Hillcrest Chapel, Seville with officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens , where military rites will be held. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box...

Apr 6, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Robert Walter Wallace. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 4, 2020

Billy Nep, 73, of Wadsworth, died Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Akron City Hospital – Summa Health.

Billy was born February 3, 1947 in Pikeville, KY to Louis and Jocie {Hill} Nep.

He married Darlene Malboeuf on December 6, 1986.

Billy worked at Midwest Rubber. He was a member of The Praise Chapel...

Apr 2, 2020

Cindy Lucas (nee Swisher), 72, of Marietta, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. She was born April 16, 1947 in Parkersburg, WV and was raised by Clarence and Ruth Gilbert.

Cindy married Charles Edward Lucas on April 15, 1967. She was an STNA for 40 years at Marie Antoinette, Christian Anchorage and...

Apr 1, 2020

Clarence Duane McBride, 91, of Jeromesville, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

A private burial will be at Ashland County Memorial Park, where military rites will be held.   Roberts Funeral Home-Ashland Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   In lieu of...

Apr 1, 2020

Alice K. Keen, 92, of Wooster, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Wooster Community Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Private services will be held at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Rev. Dr. Kevan Franklin officiating.  Entombment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to...

Mar 31, 2020

Emily Elizabeth Talcott, 95, of Wadsworth, died Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Altercare of Wadsworth. Emily (Betty) was born June 10, 1924 in Baralaba, Queensland, Australia to John William and Emily {Bean} Ruddock. Betty studied and worked in nursing in Australia during WWII. She married WWII veteran, USAAF 1st LT. Thomas B. Talcott on June 4, 1946.

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Mar 31, 2020

Evelyn Anna Farley, 90, of Marietta, went home Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Evelyn was born December 4, 1929 in Constitution, Ohio to Marion and Zella {Brookhart} Rhodes.

She graduated from Marietta High School in 1947.

Evelyn worked for many years for Remington Rand, both in Marietta and Columbus. She...

Mar 29, 2020

William Angelo Bursani, 89, of Wooster, died Sunday, March 29, at Glendora Health Care Center.

Private services will be held at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Entombment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare at 1900 Akron Rd, Wooster, OH 44691.