All Obituaries

Loris G. Pearson 82 formally of Oberlin passed away July 25 2018.  She was born in Cordova, Tenn on July 22 1936.  Loris is survived by her 3 children Sharon, Wes and Robin as well as 2 sisters, Carrie Reddick & Roxy Armstrong.  She was preceded in death by her husband Jim Pearson. Loris faithfully served as one of Jehovah's Witneses for 46 years.  A Memorial Service will be held Sunday August 5 2018 at 5pm Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 39099 Chestnut...

Audrey L. Pinkston 95 of Oberlin passed away July 7 2018 at Welcome Nursing Home.  She was born in Lexington, Kentucky on November 20 1922.  Audrey was a member of Park Street Seventh Day Adventist Church of Oberlin where she served as a Deaconess of the church. She enjoyed cooking, baking and spending time with her family.  Audrey is survived by 5 daughters Mary Riley Whitworth, Willie A. Johnson, Lorain F. Walker, Deborah D. Beurkens & Betty C. Stewart, 3 sons Roy S....

David M. Beurkens 75 of Elyria passed away July 4 2018 at EMH Regional Hospital.  He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on May 13 1943.  David worked at General Motors for many years as a tool and dye maker. David enjoyed tinkering in his garage and loved all types of music and attending concerts.  He was an avid outdoors man enjoying hiking, biking, white water rafting, camping and fishing. He was a wheelchair basketball and racing enthusiast and played for the Cleveland Cavs...

Kenyon D. Gornall died Tuesday June 19, 2018 at Welcome Nursing Home, Oberlin. He was 94 years old. He was born June 7, 1924 in Lorain, and lived in Oberlin since 1949. He worked for forty years at the Lorain Journal. Mr. Gornall retired from the Journal in 1989 as Publisher, President and CEO. He served on the Board of Trustees of St. Joseph’s Hospital and was a Director of Junior Achievement of Lorain County. Gornall was a graduate of Lorain High School and Baldwin - Wallace Colle...

We mourn the passing of Daniel J. Goulding, loving husband, father and grandfather, professor at Oberlin College for 40 years, animated teacher and chair of three different departments over his career, world respected authority and author on Eastern European film, honored by the Yugoslav people for telling the story of their national cinema, contributor to charities, community leader, sparkling wit, lover of theatre, and passionate gardener.   He nursed his partner in life,...

Frances W. Slocum 94 of Oberlin passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on June 9 2018.  Frances was born March 6 1924 in Washington, D.C.  She was a graduate of Oberlin College Conservatory as a concert pianist where she taught there for 15 years retiring in 1991.  Frances was a member of First Church of Oberlin, National Assc. of African American Musicians, N.A.A.C.P.  She volunteered at the Cleveland Clinic & Salvation Army.  Frances enjoyed...

Dorothy M. "Tootie"  Justin 99  passed away at Kingston of Vermilion  May 31 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Oberlin having lived in the area all her life.  She was a garduate of Oberlin High in 1937. Dorothy worked as a Clerk at the Town Shop in Oberlin for 18 years until its closing in 1988.  She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Oberlin and a member of  the Alter & Rosary Society.  She is survived...

Paul M. Squires 92 of Oberlin passed away at Welcome Nursing Home on May 28 2018.  He was born in Oberlin on May 22 1926.  Paul served in the US Army during WW II.  He worked as a Millwright for General Motors for 30 years retiring in 1977.  Paul enjoyed being a farmer full time on the family farm.  He was a founding member of the Stardusters Dance Club and enjoyed playing pinochle with friends.  Paul is survived by his son Tom (Mary) Squires of Oberlin,...

Audrey Lennis "Cookie" Sherrod 60 of Oberlin passed away in her home on May 24 2018. She is survived by her mother Audrey Pinkston, husband Ronondo Sherrod, daughters Brittnei and Kristin Sherrod, and 8 siblings.  A member of Park Street SDA church in Oberlin, Audrey worked at Eastwood Elementary school for over 12 years. Her enormous personality, love for children, freindly smile, and creativity will be sorely missed.  A graveside service will be held at Westwood...