Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home & Crematory

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

03/23/2026

The more personal a funeral service is, the more meaningful it will be for the entire family. To help your family brains...
03/20/2026

The more personal a funeral service is, the more meaningful it will be for the entire family. To help your family brainstorm possible ways to create a truly one-of-a-kind final goodbye, check out this list of 10 ideas to consider. And if you don't find something that feels right, this list is only the beginning. We're happy to sit down with you and come up with even more ideas to create the perfect sendoff.

To be meaningful and healing, a funeral must be personal. Check out this article for 10 ideas to create a truly unique final tribute.

Winter is past. Spring has come. After long and difficult winters, spring is a welcome change. Do you have any plans for...
03/20/2026

Winter is past. Spring has come. After long and difficult winters, spring is a welcome change. Do you have any plans for this spring that you're looking forward to?

As we age, we may require a different fitness routine to meet the needs of our changing bodies. This article offers guid...
03/18/2026

As we age, we may require a different fitness routine to meet the needs of our changing bodies. This article offers guidance on modifying exercises to meet your individual fitness needs!

Getting more birthdays under your belt? That doesn't mean you have to stop working out.

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Michael Paul Harter.
03/17/2026

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Michael Paul Harter.

Michael Paul Harter, 46 years of Angola, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, March 15, 2026. Michael was born November 14, 1979, in Angola, Indiana, the son of Josie Harter. He was a 1998 graduate of Angola High School, and later earned his associates degree from Ivy Tech. He was an Army

The color green has long been associated with Ireland, so it makes perfect sense that we should wear green to honor St. ...
03/17/2026

The color green has long been associated with Ireland, so it makes perfect sense that we should wear green to honor St. Patrick's Day. Do you wear anything special to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Connie J. Zimmerman.
03/14/2026

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Connie J. Zimmerman.

Connie J. Zimmerman, age 74, of Stryker, Ohio, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Brookview Care Center in Defiance, Ohio. Connie was born February 3, 1952, in Napoleon, Ohio, to the late Wendall and Emma Mead Berkebile. She attended Millcreek-West Unity High School. On February 11, 1993, she....

Have you ever wondered what happens during an arrangement conference for a funeral? This article shares a few tips on wh...
03/13/2026

Have you ever wondered what happens during an arrangement conference for a funeral? This article shares a few tips on what to expect and how you can prepare ahead of time.

Do you know what to expect at a funeral arrangement conference? Read over these tips so you can prepare for the conversation ahead of time.

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Joanne Allison.
03/12/2026

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Joanne Allison.

Joanne D. Allison, 86 years of Bryan, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. Joanne was born January 6, 1940, in Montpelier, Ohio, the daughter of the late Donald and Margaret Meyer Richolt. Joanne began her education in a one-room country school. She graduat...

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Janie Straziuso.
03/12/2026

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Janie Straziuso.

Janie Ames Straziuso, 79, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio. Janie was born in Bryan, Ohio on July 9, 1946, to Roger and Margorie Copeland Ames, who preceded her in death. She graduated from....

Before modern media existed, one of the main ways people received important information was through town criers. Read th...
03/11/2026

Before modern media existed, one of the main ways people received important information was through town criers. Read the article to learn their essential role in keeping people informed.

Before radio, TV and internet, town criers got the message out.

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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.