Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home & Crematory

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Thanksgiving is about expressing gratitude for the good things in life, the blessings that came into our lives this past...
11/21/2025

Thanksgiving is about expressing gratitude for the good things in life, the blessings that came into our lives this past year. But did you know that gratitude after loss can build resilience and help you heal? Click the link to learn more!

Did you know gratitude practices can build resilience after loss? Check out this article to learn more and how you can cultivate gratitude.

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Richard L. Smith.
11/20/2025

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Richard L. Smith.

Richard L. Smith, age 77, of West Unity, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Richard was born on March 6, 1948, in Wauseon, Ohio, the son of the late William K. and Goldie C. Corman Smith. He graduated from

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of David L. Watson.
11/20/2025

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of David L. Watson.

David L. Watson, 88, of Farmer, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Laurels of Defiance. Dave was born on August 27, 1937, in Bryan, Ohio, son of the late Robert and Marvel M. Fisher Watson. He was a 1956 graduate of Bryan High School. Dave married

Granny squares can make a cozy cardigan, a colorful lampshade, or a beautiful blanket! Check out the article below for m...
11/19/2025

Granny squares can make a cozy cardigan, a colorful lampshade, or a beautiful blanket! Check out the article below for more fun projects you can create with your squares! 🧶

Hooked on the humble granny square? Discover over 40 Granny Square ideas for a range of projects using crochet squares.

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Carla R. Johnson.
11/18/2025

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Carla R. Johnson.

Carla R. Johnson, 71 years of Bloomfield, Michigan and formerly of Bryan, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Trinity Health Oakland Hospital, with her loving husband, by her side. Carla was born April 7, 1954, in Yokohama, Japan, the daughter of the late Carlton and Lois Madsen Miller. She

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of James Anthony Livengood.
11/17/2025

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of James Anthony Livengood.

James Anthony Livengood, 80 years of Bryan, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Fountain Park Inn and Villas, Bryan. Jim was born June 13, 1945, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of the late Denver Scott and Edna Marie Siebenaler Livengood. He was a 1963 graduate of Bryan High School.

11/17/2025

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Donald L. Collins.
11/14/2025

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Donald L. Collins.

Donald L. Collins, age 94, of Defiance, Ohio, peacefully passed away Friday, November 14, 2025, at Glenn Park of Defiance, surrounded by his family. Don was born on February 20, 1931, in Butler, Indiana, son of the late Gordon R. and Mary Clark Collins. He was a proud 1949 graduate

Many families include funeral readings to personalize a loved one's funeral service, but what passages should you choose...
11/14/2025

Many families include funeral readings to personalize a loved one's funeral service, but what passages should you choose? If you'd like a little help, check out this list of 10 literary readings to consider!

Literary readings can add personalization and dimension to any funeral or memorial service. Check out this list of options to consider!

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Norman E. Meyer.
11/14/2025

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Norman E. Meyer.

Norman E. Meyer, 97, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Norm was born on May 11, 1928, in Antwerp, Ohio, to the late Edward and Mary Zuber Meyer. He attended Antwerp High School and then went to work helping

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Merle R. Manon.
11/13/2025

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Merle R. Manon.

Merle R. Manon, age 84, of Farmer, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Merle was born on March 24, 1941, in Farmer Township, Defiance County, Ohio, to Helen Rice and Maynard Manon. He was a 1959 graduate of Farmer High School.

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Nancy C. Bates.
11/13/2025

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Nancy C. Bates.

Nancy C. Bates, 72, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Parkview Bryan Hospital ER surrounded by family, following a brief illness. Nancy was born on February 18, 1953, in Marion, Ohio, daughter of the late Gerald C. and Mary C. Rice Fleming. She graduated from Marion

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Oberlin-Ford Funeral Home was purchased by Earl C. Oberlin, Sr. in 1922 and known as Pray and Oberlin Mortuary. After Mr. Oberlin's death in 1927, the name was changed to Oberlin Funeral Home and was operated by Thelma Oberlin, one of the first women in Ohio to be licensed as a funeral director and embalmer.

In 1936, Mrs. Oberlin married B. Burr Ford who was also a licensed funeral director and embalmer, and he died in 1952. On February 1, 1956, Thelma and her son, Earl C. Oberlin, Jr., formed a partnership known as Oberlin-Ford Funeral Homes.

A new chapel was added to the facility in 1960, which gave the opportunity to offer multiple services if needed. In 2003 and 2004, a children's room, a new entry ramp, and a covered walk-way were added. Also, new automatic doors were installed to aid anyone with a physical challenge. A crematory was installed and began operation as Northwest Ohio Cremation Service. The Crematory was installed in our Greenisen Chapel in Bryan. This added another level of care offered to families in Northwest Ohio and Northeast Indiana. No longer do you need to trust another entity to care for your loved one who chose cremation as their final disposition.