LOIS ANN FRIDENSTINE

Lois Veres Fridenstine passed on to her next life at Welcome Nursing Home February 11, 2025. She was the daughter of Andrew and Dorothy (nee Nuhn) Veres.

She was a 1966 graduate of Wellington High School.

Lois dedicated her life to helping people as a social worker and counselor. She studied at Aquinas College, Lorain County Community College, Bowling Green University, Case Western University's Mandel School of Social Work and The Wellness Institute of Seattle.

Lois worked at Lorain County Welfare Department, Lorain County Children Services, Center for Children and Youth Services, and for the last 20 years as co-owner of Plum Creek Associates in Oberlin.

Lois was also known by her amateur radio callsign – N8GTI, which she held for more than 40 years. She had contacts in many countries around the world. Lois was a life member of the American Radio Relay League.

During summer of 1968 between college years she worked as a waitress at Dariland Drivein south of Oberlin where she met her future husband Jack.

Lois is survived by her husband of 55 years, John (Jack) Fridenstine, son Matthew Fridenstine, grandchildren Brayden and Christina Fridenstine, son Scott Fridenstine, daughter-in-law Jessica and granddaughters Adalyn and Anna Fridenstine, brothers Thomas Veres and Ed Veres; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Shirley Veres Linden (Craig).

A celebration of Lois's life will be held Sunday, March 2, 2025 from 2:00 PM til 4:00 PM at the New Russia Township Lodge, 46300 Butternut Ridge Road, Oberlin, Ohio.

Donations in Lois's memory can be made to The Blessing House, 6115 Olivet Ave., Elyria, Ohio 44035.  Expressions of sympathy may be shared online at: www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com.

The Blessing House
6115 Olivet Ave., Elyria OH 44035