Jeanette "Jess" Justin

            Jeanette "Jess" Justin, 90, passed on December 1 at Keystone Pointe Nursing Facility after a brief illness. She is survived by her housemate of 41 years, Jeannette Bemis, as well as Gen Chadwick, the entire Bemis Family and many friends and her devoted dog, Kiya. Her parents, Christopher Justin and Mary Justin, and two brothers, Clyde and Ralph preceded her in death. 

            She was a life long resident of Oberlin, graduated from Oberlin High School and attended Oberlin Business School and worked at The Oberlin Clinic for 25 years. She was an avid sports fan and played with a women's fast pitch traveling team for several years. She also was president of the Russia farm Women's club at one time. 

           Jess loved cooking, canning, gardening, dogs, and all farm animals. She attended th First Church of Chirst, Scientist in Elyris for the past 41 years. 

          A celebration of her life will be held Sunday, January 22 at the Pittsfield Town Hall on 303 and Rt 58. Friends may share condolences at 2 pm followed by the memorial service at 2:30 conducted by her niece, Ruby Bemis, a life long Christians Scientist. Following the service, Jess' favorite meal will be served. 

         In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Key Way Youth chapter of Discovery Bound, 309 East Avenue, Elyris, Ohio or The Cedars Camp in Lebanon, Missouri. Online condolences may be made at www.cowlingfuneralhomeoh.com

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