All Obituaries

Madge C. Green 90 of Oberlin passed away at Mercy Regional Hospital in Lorain on April 4 2018 after a short illness .  She was born in Widen, W.V. October 31 1927. Madge was a member of Birmingham United Methodist Church, Wellington Writers Group and the Prayer Shawl Assc.. She enjoyed quilting & writing having written and authord a book called "Memoirs  Mountain Girl" . She also enjoyed equestrian riding having received a ribbon for a 25 mile trail ride. ...

Dr. Albert C. Holloway 85 of East Lansing, Michigan departed this life on Friday March 30 2018.  He was born in Oxford, Mississippi on April 22 1931 to Fred and Luereacie Holloway who were sharecroppers there.  In search of a better life his parents moved the family to Oberlin in 1941.  He attended Oberlin public schools and graduated in the class of 1950.  He served in the US Army. He received a BS degree at Ashland College, Masters degree at Ohio State University and...

Ruth W. Perkins 84 of Oberlin passed away at Elyria Memorial Hospital on March 28 2018.  She was born in Windchester, Tenn on March 24 1934. Ruth worked at the Oberlin Coop Bookstore and at Dascoumb of Oberlin College. She was a member of Rust United Methodust Church of Oberlin. She enjoyed painting, drawing, gardening, sewing, crossword puzzles & spending time with family & friends.  She is survived by her son Harry M. Perkins, daughter Harrilyn Arnold, granddaughter...

Coleman L. Edwards Sr. 73 of Oberlin passed away March 21 2018 at Welcome Nursing Home. He was born in Lorain January 17 1944.  Coleman Worked at GM for 30 years retiring in 1996.  He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Oberlin and served as a Deacon of the church.  Coleman is survived by his wife Martha Edwards, 5 daughters Tara Edwards, Sharisse Edwards, Shirley President-Thomas, Gloria President & Brenda Hughes, 3 sons Coleman Edwards Jr., Kenneth Edwards...

Magdalen "Jean" Kohut of Oberlin passed away March 19 2018 at Welcome Nursing Home. Jean was born in Hambrook Bristol, England February 2 1924.  She worked as a nanny in Oberlin for many years.  Jean was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Altar Rosary Society of Oberlin.  She enjoyed knitting, cake decorating and just loved talking to family and friends on the phone.  Jean is survived by her daughter Kathy (Jack) DeRuyter of Oberlin, 4...

Kathleen E. Sparks 73 of Butler, Ohio formally of Oberlin passed away March 19 2018 at Welcome Nursing Home after a long illness.  She was born in Lorain March 30 1944.  Kathy worked in the family insulation business for a number of years & then Murray Ridge Center as an Aid for 8 years. Kathy attended Lakeholm Church of the Nazarene in Mt. Vernon, Ohio.  She enjoyed horses for many years and had them in 4-H as a young lady, also supporting her chidren & neice in...

Howard E. Bristow 82 of Oberlin passed away on February 24 2018 at Welcome Nursing Home after a long illness.  He was born in Millbury, Ohio on July 13 1935.  Howard worked as a crane operator in the S. Amherst Quarries for 13 years and also ran a blacktop business for 4 years.  He was a member of Peace Mennonite Church of Elyria, senior citizens group, Wellington Eagles & Senior league Bowling. Howard enjoyed fishing, playing cards & cutting wood.  He is...

Ellen Wissinger, 98, of Elyria, died Thursday, February 22, 2018 at New Life Hospice in Lorain. Ellen was born in Lorain and graduated from Lorain High School in 1938. During the 1940's, Ellen sang professionally and was lead vocalist for two well-known local bands. She modeled professionally and later became a manager/buyer for Higbees. Always athletic, Ellen was a trained gymnast in her teens. As an adult she played tennis, jogged, was an avid golfer and synchronized...

Early Thursday morning, Kyle Gutierrez died after being struck by a car Kyle was 22 years old. He will be remembered by his father, Dennis Gutierrez; his sisters, Verronica Stechow and Abby Gutierrez; his brothers, Chaz Gutierrez, Andy Gutierrez, Aaron Gutierrez, and Jonathan Gutierrez; and his many friends and relatives. He was predeceased by his mother, Karen Gutierrez. Kyle was always kind to people, and will be missed very much by those that knew...

John E. Barson, a longtime resident of Oberlin and Savannah, died January 27, 2018, age 94. Since October 2017, he had been living at the Abbewood senior living community in Elyria with Jean (Mills) Barson, his wife of 70 years. He was born on April 17, 1923 on a farm in Pittsfield.  His parents, John V. Barson and Anna Barson, had come to the U.S. from Romania, fleeing poverty and conflict, seeking safety and a chance for a better life.  He grew up on the Pittsfield...