All Obituaries

Leman Furcron 89 of Oberlin passed away peacefully May 26 2019. He graduated from Wellington High School in 1949 and worked at Sterling Foundry in Wellington for 42 years retiring in 1992.  He was an avid sports fan and dedicated family man.  He is survived by his daughter Laura (Bob) Whitehouse of Oberlin, 5 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, sister Marie Furcron of Detroit and a brother Harold (Gloria) Furcron of Ashtabula, host of nieces and nephews.  Leman was preceded...

Marylou Shipman 63 of Oberlin passed away May 20 2019 at her home.  She was born in Ashtabula, Ohio on January 23 1956.  She worked as a teacher for the Ohio Business College for 23 years and also as a telemarketer.  Mary Lou enjoyed cooking, ceramic eggs, and cookouts with family and friends.  She is survived by her Father William Datko of New London, Husband Miles A. Shipman of Oberlin, daughter Rose Mesecher of College Station, Texas, 2 sons Miles F. Shipman of...

Clyde K. Nary 77 of Oberlin passed away May 2 2019. He was born August 6 1941 in Elyria.  In 1959 he joined the 809th Army Corp of Engineers, serving in Korea, Japan, and Guam and was honorably discharged in 1962.  Clyde worked as a steam engineer at US Steel for 30 years and was a member of the United Steelworkers #1104. He was also a lifetime member of the VFW #6273 of Oberlin. He is survived by his children Michelle Nary of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Kevin (Jean ) Nary of Berlin...

Myrna L. Smith 81 of Oberlin passed away at home unexpectedly on May 1 2019.  She was born in Cadiz, Ohio on July 8 1937.  She worked as a receptionist at NACS in Oberlin for 25 years retiring in 2005.  Myrna was a member of Rust United Methodist Church of Oberlin, women's group and sang in the choir.  She also volunteered at the Oberlin Senior Center and enjoyed dancing, cooking and spending time with family and friends.  She is survived by 2 daughters L. Denise...

RA SHERMAN STEINBERG, age 86. Beloved husband of 63 years to Priscilla  Steinberg (nee Sawyer); father of Daniel Steinberg (Kimberli deceased), Jill Steinberg, and Ethan Steinberg (Rona);  brother of Eve Eisman (Jeffrey deceased), Jon Steinberg (Marilyn Richards), and Barry Steinberg (Cathy); grandfather of Margaret Sawyer, the late Elena Steinberg, and Eli Steinberg; uncle of Ben Eisman, Cindy Jackson, and Mark Steinberg; cousin to many. Educated at Boston Latin, Brandeis...

Terry passed away at Louis Stokes Cleveland Veteran Home on April 14 2019.  He was a born in Hazard, Kentucky on February 22 1947.  He was a graduate of Oberlin High class of 1967 and was on the first Wrestling Team.  He was a veteran of the Coast Guard during the Vietnam War having received the National Defense Service Medal, and also was a first responder.  He worked as a Ohio Operators Engineer.  Terry enjoyed fishing, travel, cooking and watching his nieces and...

Helenann Bernardo 71 of Wakeman passed away March 30 2019 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake. She was born September 19 1947 in Stanford, Connecticut.  She worked as a beautician and also for Forest City Technologies in Wellington.  Helenann enjoyed quilting, travel, going out to dinner and crafts of all kinds.  She is survived by her Step mother Charlotte Bernardo of Wakeman, step sister Elizabeth (Mark) Hampton of LaGrange, 3 nephews and a host of cousins. She was preceded...

Louise Shumate 69 of Elyria passed away March 16 2019 at St. John Medical Center in Westlake after a long illness.  She was born September 26 1949 in Elyria and lived in Oberlin most of her life.  Louise graduated from Oberlin High in 1968 and attended Lorain County Community College Nursing School in 1990.  She worked as a caregiver for the mentally disabled adults at Rem Ohio for many years retiring in 2007. She enjoyed spending time with family and reading The Bible. ...

Ellen Jones 90 of Oberlin passed away March 10 2019 at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a short illness.  She was born in Jenkins, Kentucky on March 15 1927.  She worked for many years as a cook and a seamstress.  Ellen was a member of Crossroads Christian Center of Oberlin. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and travel..  She is survived by her 3 sons Toney L. Earl, Morris Jones & Donald Earl, 3 daughters Maggie Earl, Chinethia Belcher & Brenda Eddie, 14...

Anna Elizabeth Pettit 81 of Oberlin passed away at Welcome Nursing Home February 26 2019.  She was born in Luthersville, Georgia on May 27 1937.  She worked as a cook in the penal system in California and Washington for many years.  Anna was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Oberlin and enjoyed cooking, travel and reading.  She is survived by her 5 sons Carl L., Bruce A., Dennis M., Christopher and Duncan E. Reeves, 7 grandchildren, 2 brothers Robert Young and John...