All Obituaries

Lloyd W. Straight 94 of Oberlin passed away at Allen Mercy Hospital after a short illness.  He was born in Laings, Ohio on April 9 1928.  He worked for the Union Carpentry for many years. Lloyd served in the Army National Guard during the Korean War.   Lloyd was a member of the American Legion of Wellington and enjoyed wood working, fishing and going to the casino.  He is survived by his 2 sons Daniel and David Straight, daughter Margaret Straight, 3 grandchildren, 8...

Philip L. Verda 75 of Oberlin passed away suddenly on September 12 2022.  Philip was a lifelong resident of Oberlin.  He received his bachelors degree and would later receive his masters degree from Akron University.  He spent 26 years with the Oberlin Police Dept.  After retiring from the police force he began his second career as a licensed clinical counselor.  Philip enjoyed watching football, playing cards, traveling and spending time with family and...

Susan E. Schubert, 64, of Oberlin, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 14, 2022. She was born February 14, 1958 in Oberlin, to Robert and Katherine (Bohrer) Smith. Susan “Suzy Q” Schubert was an amazing woman who made an impact on everyone who knew her as well as the Oberlin community as a whole. Suzy had a wild sense of humor and always made people laugh. Suzy was an active and vocal supporter of numerous community initiatives. She loved traveling and organizing trips. Suzy...

Marie Georgia Fisher (nee Pease) said "Toodle-Loo" to this world on July 13, 2022, after brightening it since February 27, 1936. Born the 8th of 9 children to Frank & Ada Pease in Pittsfield, Ohio, Marie lived most of her life in Lorain County. A 1954 graduate of LaGrange High School, Marie enjoyed sharing stories of n all the gals" and of the trio of which she was a member, sharing her beautiful Soprano voice, which was captured on a vinyl 78. After working at Oberlin...

William (Bill) David Annable of Oberlin passed away at the Keystone Pointe Health and Rehabilitation on July 9, 2022 at the age of 88. He joins his devoted wife and partner of 63 years, Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Annable who passed before him. Bill was born in Oberlin, Ohio on February 9, 1934 and was a graduate of Oberlin High School. Bill began his life’s adventure on a bus to Alaska where he joined the Army and explored the untamed lands with his brother Hank while developing a...

Leona M. Bristow 89 of Oberlin passed away at Welcome Nursing Home on July 4 2022.  She was born in Long Island, N.Y. on July 27 1932.  Leona was a member of Peace Mennonite Church of Elyria, Senior Citizens, Red Hat Society, Senior League Bowling and Wellington Eagles Ladies Auxiliary.  She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, bowling, playing cards and fishing.  She is survived by her son Frank (Pat) Bristow of Oberlin, Step Son Leonard Bristow of Florida, Grandson Andrew...

Dr. Jane Slater Spiegelberg (80) passed away peacefully with her son by her side in Arizona on July 2, 2022 following a lengthy illness and struggle with Alzehiemer’s. Jane was born on August 6, 1941 to Harlan and Marjorie (Brady) Slater. She lived most of her life in Oberlin, Ohio where she grew up and raised her family. She graduated from Oberlin High School and received a Bachelor’s degree in history from Oberlin College. In 1964 she married Alan Spiegelberg and they raised...

Leroy F. "Pete" Jordan passed away at his home on July 1 2022 after a short illness. He was born in Oberlin on January 3 1941.   Pete owned and operated Jordan Trucking & Excavating for 30 years.  He was a member of Pittsfield Community Church and enjoyed classic cars, drag racing in Norwalk and 42 and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Pete is survived by his son Christopher (Melinda) Jordan of Wellington and his daughter Kim...

With deepest sorrow, we announce that David Wayne Saltis (63) our brother, family member, and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home on 6/30/22. He was born in Lorain, OH 7/29/58 and graduated from Lorain Catholic High School in 1976. Those who knew Dave even a little, lost a shining light in their lives. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Christine Saltis, and grandparents Stephen and Margaret Saltis, and Walter and Mary Kozloski. He is survived by brothers...

Louise Munson Dunn beloved wife of Richard J. Dunn, deceased February 16, 2022; loving mother of Laura Dunn, Virginia Dunn Mulligan (David) and Patricia Dunn Balderson (William); grandmother of Christopher Mulligan (Kristina), Terry Mulligan (Marshane), and Kyle Mulligan; and great-grandmother to Katherine, Sophie and Naomi Mulligan. Louise was born in Wallingford CT in March 1930. She was a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design in Fine Arts with a degree in landscape architecture which...