Obituaries
Wanda Haught
May 10, 2026
Wanda Haught, 89, of Sterling, went to be with the Lord May 10, 2026 with her family by her side.
Wanda was born January 19, 1937, in Graysville to William and Gertrude {Gray} Roberts.
She married Ronald Haught on May 26, 1957. He passed away in 2021.
Wanda worked for Crown Steel then for Apple Creek Developmental Center. She was a member of...
Bryan Keith Buhrts
May 9, 2026
Bryan Keith Buhrts, age 64, passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2026. Born on May 16, 1961, Bryan was from Columbus, Ohio, and made his home in Howard, Ohio, while spending his winters in Palmetto, Florida.
Bryan was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Jane Buhrts.
Bryan was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, family man, and friend. He...
Carol Gene Burnison
May 7, 2026
Carol Gene Burnison, age 93, of Wooster, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, in the presence of his loving wife of 75 years, Patricia Lou Burnison, at Smithville Western Care Center in Wooster, Ohio.
Carol was born on June 11, 1932, in Lima, Ohio to Earl Webster Burnison and Glenna Mae (Lament) Binkley. Following his father's death in 1938...
Robin A Brinley
May 7, 2026
Robin Ann Mackey Brinley, 63, of Akron, passed away May 7, 2026.
Robin was born July 21, 1962 in Akron, Ohio.
She married John Brinley.
Robin loved collecting stuffed animals, bears and dragonflies, and was an avid dog lover.
Robin will be deeply missed by her children Candice Hershberger, John Parr, Clarence Brinley, and Brian Smith, and 4 other children; grandchildren Rebekah, Kayla, and...
Joseph Dean Brookover
May 4, 2026
Joseph Dean “Smiley” Brookover, 61, of Marietta, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Joe was born May 30, 1964 in Marietta to Lonzo and Kathleen {Oliver} Brookover.
He was a 1983 graduate of Marietta High School.
Joe worked for Richardson Printing for many years. He enjoyed boating, fishing and spending time with friends.
Joe will be deeply missed by his...
Pamela Rae Frese
May 4, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Dr. Pamela Rae Frese, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and friend, on May 4, 2026, at her home surrounded by the love of her family. Born on July 15, 1952, in Louisville, Kentucky, Pam was a beacon of warmth and wisdom who touched the lives of all...
Charles Allen West
May 3, 2026
Charles Allen West, Age 85, passed away from Alzheimer’s surrounded by his loving family on May 3, 2026, at the Laurels in Mount Vernon, OH. He was born in Columbus, OH on November 16, 1940, to the late Charles and Jeanne (Miller) West. Charles attended West High School and then served his country in the U.S. Army. He and his...
Joyce Kay McQuillen
May 3, 2026
Joyce Kay McQuillen, 80, of Ashland, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Ohio Health Hospital in Mansfield.
Joyce was born January 4, 1946, in Ashland to Alfred and Blanche {Gill} Evans.
She married John McQuillen on December 15th, 1973; he passed on December 31, 2025.
Joyce was a homemaker; she loved to play bingo. She baked wedding cakes, cookies, and made candies...
Amanda Dawn Hendricks
May 1, 2026
Amanda Dawn Hendricks, 47, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born April 8, 1979 in Marietta to Gerald and Beverly Hendricks.
Amanda will be deeply missed by her parents, Gerald and Beverly; and her daughter Cheyenne Chisolm.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 9th from 4 to 7 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home, 27880 State Route 7, Marietta,...
Nita Garnette Carpenter
May 1, 2026
Nita Garnette Carpenter, 93, of Rittman, OH, passed away May 1, 2026 surrounded by her family at her home in Ritman.
Nita was born July 16, 1932 in Hughes Creek, West Virginia to Lewis Edward and Effie Mae {Fleming} Campbell. She married Leroy Carpenter on June 12, 1948.
She worked for Admiral Machine for 30 years until she retired. She manufactured tire...
Barbara Jean Sattler
Apr 30, 2026
Barbara Jean Sattler, 86, of Wooster passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026. Barbara was born January 31, 1940, in Cleveland to Lawrence and Anna (Koenig) Auw. She married Frank Sattler on October 20, 1962, he survives.
For more than 30 years, Barbara’s profession was medical transcription. She worked for doctors in private practices and hospitals. In 2005, she retired after working...
Sharon Ann Gebhart
Apr 28, 2026
Sharon Ann Gebhart, 79, of Reno, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at her home.
Sharon was born September 21, 1946 in Marietta to Dale and Maxine Eddy.
She was a 1965 graduate of Marietta High School.
She married Donald L. Gebhart on December 7, 1968.
Sharon enjoyed her time as a secretary at Marietta High School. She was a member of Sand Hill...
Daniel Deneen
Apr 27, 2026
Daniel Walter Deneen, age 81, of Wooster, passed away on April 27, 2026.
Dan was born on November 13, 1944, in Ohio to William and Kathryn {Pfaff} Deneen.
Dan spent many years working in food service and maintenance roles. He was employed as a dishwasher at local establishments, including Chi Chi’s and Rosemont Country Club, where he operated commercial dish machines and...
Larry Shields
Apr 26, 2026
Larry C. Shields, 75, of Wooster, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Wooster Community Hospital.
Larry was born July 19, 1950, in Wooster, Ohio to Clay and Faye {Courtney} Shields.
He married Helen Arnold on March 20, 1993; she survives.
Larry was the head of maintenance at the Gerstenslager Company for many years. He loved woodworking, his Harley and his dogs. Larry...
Maddox Graser
Apr 24, 2026
Maddox Franklin Graser went to play baseball in Heaven on April 24, 2026.
Born on March 28, 2009, Maddox was all boy — all sports, all dirt, all heart. He loved baseball, wrestling, fishing, gaming, derby cars, and dirt bikes. He will be remembered fondly for his hardworking spirit, fierce competitiveness, and a heart that put him in a league of...
Barbara Dale Campbell
Apr 24, 2026
Barbara Dale Campbell, 86, of Medina, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at her home with her family by her side.
Barbara was born March 26, 1940 in Durant, OK to James Basden and Cora Lee {Deaton} Smith.
She married the love of her life, George Campbell, on March 16, 1958. He went to be with the Lord...
James Lee Spearman
Apr 24, 2026
James Lee Spearman, 87, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026, at Country Club Rehabilitation, in Mount Vernon.
Jim was born January 7, 1939, in Sunbury, OH to Albert and Helena {Diehl} Spearman. He graduated from Big Walnut High School in Sunbury. He served in the Navy in 1960. He married Nancy Griffin on December 14, 1962.
He assembled...
Wilma Lee Ward
Apr 22, 2026
Wilma Lee Ward, 90, of Marietta, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Wilma was born August 6, 1935 in Confluence, Pennsylvania to Arthur and Edna Reeves.
She married Gerald Ward on July 2, 1966.
Wilma worked for B.F. Goodrich and retired from the battery department. She was a member of the Moose Lodge and was active in bowling leagues...
Sandy Carpenter
Apr 22, 2026
Sandy Carpenter, 83, of Wooster, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at JAG Healthcare in Burbank, Ohio.
Sandy was born on December 11, 1942, in Wooster to Karl and Elizabeth {Mullen} Phillabaum. She graduated from Smithville High School in 1961.
Sandy worked at Bishops for several years. She was a bus driver for Wooster City Schools for over 35 years where she...
Cheryl Christine Plough
Apr 21, 2026
Cheryl Christine Plough (Bellman) of Orrville passed away on Tuesday April 21, 2026, at the age of 79 at Aultman Hospital in Canton following a period of declining health.
Cheryl was born on September 27, 1946, in Wooster Ohio to the late Virgil and Iota (McCune) Bellman.
Cheryl went to Smithville high school and worked at the J.M. Smucker Company where she...
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