Helen L. "Leona" Henthorn, (nee-Smith), 88, of Oberlin, OH. passed away Wednesday October 31, 2018 at her home following a long illness. She was born June 24, 1930 in Middlebourne, WV. And was an Oberlin resident for most of her life. Leona worked in the cafeteria for the Oberlin Public Schools, was a member of the former Elyria First Church of God and enjoyed golfing and cake decorating. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband James in 1980, 6 sisters and 2 brothers. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday November 3, 2018 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, OH. 44035. Leona's nieces, Rev. Cathy Harman and Rev. Teresa Burrell Officiated. Private burial was held at Brookdale Cemetery, Elyria. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Crossroads Hospice 9775 Rockside Rd. Suite 270 Valley View, OH. 44125 or to the Elyria Gideons P.O. Box 324 Elyria, OH. 44036-0324. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com