All Obituaries

Juanita L. Smith 57 of Oberlin passed away at Allen Mercy Hospital in Oberlin on Sept. 14 2017. She was born in Oberlin June 12 1960.  Juanita worked at N.A.C.S. & the Oberlin Recreation Center.  She enjoyed playing Keno, playing cards, puzzles & spending time with family & most of all her grandchildren.  She is survived by her Mother Myrna Smith, 2 Daughters Courtney Croft & Chevon Smith, 2 Sons Brandon Smith & David Whitworth, 8 Grandchildren, 2...

Rita L Ingold 81 of Sullivan passed away September 10 2017 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain after a long illness. She was born in Gore, Ohio on January 4 1936. She worked at Green Circle Growers for many years & was a Homemaker.  Rita especially enjoyed spending time with her cats, gardening, puzzles & cross stich.  She is survived by her 3 daughters Cindy (Rick) Phelps, Terri (Mark) Mariner, & Michelle Ingold, 4 grandchildren & 1 great grandchild, 3...

Carol Ann Hauff 77 passed away September 9 2017 surrounded by her family.  A life long resident of Camden Twp. she found her greatest joy in her family, animals, & artwork.  An artist working in stained glass for more than 35 years, sculpting & painting, she founded the Grainary & raised Arabian Horses on her childhood farm.  She is survived by her husband Frederick C. Hauff, 3 children Fritz (Penny) Hauff, Troy (Lisa) Hauff, & Vickie Hauff. 3 Grandchildren Bradley & Derek Hauff, Cory...

Paul E. Sinegar 84 of Elyria passed away at University Hospitals of Elyria after a sudden illness.  Paul served in the US Army stationed in Germany.  He worked as a letter carrier for the US Postal Services for 28 years retiring in 1995.  Paul enjoyed movies, big band music especialy Lawrence Welk Shows, & he was an animal lover.  He is survived by his 3 sons all of Elyria Mark (Regina) Sinegar, Ed Sinegar , Joel (Donna) Sinegar.  His 2 daughters Paula McCrann...

Richard V. Thomas 66 of Oberlin passed away August 28 2017 at New Life Hospice.  Richard served in the Peace Corp. & enjoyed cooking, watching footbal (Pittsburg Steelers) & helping others in their time of need.  He is survived by his sister Barbara Dudukovich, host of neices & nephews, special friends Mary Cantrell & Michael Glavan.  He was preced in death by his parents Valloyd & Hessie Thomas, wife Charlene Wagner, 2 brothers Albert & Terry...

Rosary Mary Perkins 91 of Oberlin passed away at her daughters home on August 25 2017.  She was born Oct. 20 1925 in South Chicago & lived her adult life in Elyria & Oberlin. Rosary was married to her late husband  Wendell B. Perkins  for 32 years.  Rosary was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Oberlin, American Legion Auxiliary, Elyria Elks Club, VFW & local AARP Chapter. She was an officer in the FCSLA & an editor for the Senior Chatterbox...

Kermit Seeley went to be with his Lord Jesus on August 15, 2017.  He was born February 18, 1923 in Mallet Creek, Ohio.  Mr. Seeley was the former owner of Seeley's Army & Navy Store in Oberlin, Ohio.  He served in the 187th Engineer Aviation Battalion during World War II, seeing action in New Guinea, Morotai and the Philippines.   He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Virginia.  Daughter Judi Gerber (Raymond) of Reno Nevada, Son Jeff Seeley (Janet) of Waterloo, Iowa, and...

Frieda Farabaugh - Novak 85 of Sebring Florida passed away at Florida Hospital August 12 2017.  Frieda worked as a self employed cosmotologist for many years. She enjoyed square dancing, playing the acordian, quilting & bird watching.  Frieda is survived by her 2 sons Robert A. (Tolo) Farabaugh, William L. (Carol) Farabaugh, 6 Grandchildren & 2 Great Grandchildren, 4 brothers David Jr., Raymond, Robert & William Helbig & a sister Dolly Lapp. She was preceded in...

Carrie Ann Yarber 69 of Lorain passed away July 31 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 26 1948 in Cleveland Ohio.  Carrie worked at Harshaw Chemical Co. in Elyria, Oberlin Co-op Bookstore & Riddell in Elyria.  She enjoyed sewing , gardening, & traveling with her love Cle Wright.  Carrie loved the lord, her family & friends & she was cherished by her family.  She is survived by her significant other Cle Wright of Lorain, sons...

Dr. Sarah "Sally" MacLennan Kerr (O.C. '61) of Oberlin passed away on Sunday, July 9th, 2017. A fourth-generation female graduate of Oberlin College, she received Master's degrees from Stanford University and the University of Chicago, completing her PhD at Chicago in 1972. After a trail-blazing career as a geographer, writer, and editor, Sally retired to Oberlin, becoming an active member and clerk of the executive council at First Church in Oberlin. She was recognized...