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Helping serve families with integrity and compassion to plan a meaningful service that honor's their loved one's wishes.

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07/23/2025

Have you ever had an online account hacked? Maybe you got locked out or were erased from the platform. If you need to recover from being hacked, check out this article. cutt.ly/regain-control-of-hacked-accounts

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Music can help us express our feelings in a way words alone often can’t, which is why personalizing the music at a funer...
07/18/2025

Music can help us express our feelings in a way words alone often can’t, which is why personalizing the music at a funeral or celebration of life is so important. If your loved one grew up in the 1940s – or just loved 1940s music – here are 10 songs you can incorporate into their service.

Want to incorporate music from the 1940s in your loved one's celebration of life? Check out our list for 10 beautiful options.

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Richard A. Vanstreader.
07/18/2025

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Richard A. Vanstreader.

Richard A. Vanstreader 66 years of Sherwood, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in his residence. Richard was born November 10, 1958, in Defiance, Ohio, the son of the late Earl Vanstreader and Louise Farris. He attended Defiance High School. Richard was employed by Ron Kuhn Automo...

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Martha Whitaker Towne.
07/18/2025

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Martha Whitaker Towne.

Martha Whitaker Towne, 91 years of North Fort Myers, Florida, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at Hope Hospice in Cape Coral, Florida. Martha was born August 16, 1933, in York, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Camelot and Georgia Burgess Whitaker. Martha attended college at the University o...

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A small act of kindness can save an octopus' life. A group of divers found an eight-legged critter in need of their help. Read more about this amazing story in the article below!

The cup wasn't a safe choice, but the little cephalopod was stubborn.

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Judith K. Noel.
07/16/2025

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Judith K. Noel.

Judith K. Noel, a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, nurse, and community servant, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, just one day shy of her 89th birthday. Born on July 17, 1936, Judith dedicated her life to caring for others. She became a registered nurse in 1957 and spent

Grief shows up in all areas of our lives, including the workplace. If you have a grieving colleague, check out these hel...
07/11/2025

Grief shows up in all areas of our lives, including the workplace. If you have a grieving colleague, check out these helpful suggestions for offering support and encouragement at a time of loss.

Grief touches all parts of our lives, including the workplace. If you'd like to support a grieving colleague, check out these suggestions!

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Robert E. "Bubba" Arend III.
07/10/2025

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Robert E. "Bubba" Arend III.

Robert E. Bubba Arend III, 35, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio, with his family by his side. Bubba was born October 27, 1989, in Hicksville, Ohio, the son of Robert E. and Sue A. Crites Jr.

Eating watermelon can feel refreshing on a hot day, so why not add some to a sweet treat? Take a look at these tasty wat...
07/09/2025

Eating watermelon can feel refreshing on a hot day, so why not add some to a sweet treat? Take a look at these tasty watermelon desserts you can take to your next summer celebration!

Make the most of this summer favorite with these watermelon desserts that come together in a snap.

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Mary Margaret Rohrs.
07/07/2025

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Mary Margaret Rohrs.

Mary Margaret Rohrs, 90 years of Hicksville, died Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Antwerp Manor where she has resided the past several years. Mary was born on July 17, 1934, in Mark Township, Defiance County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Alvin and Helen Weddle Conley. She was a graduate

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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.