Robert H. Stillwell, 70, of Oberlin passed away Sunday April 19, 2015 at his home following a brief illness. He was born February 28, 1945 in Elyria and was a lifelong area resident. A 1967 Ohio University graduate, he worked as a self-employed Real Estate Appraiser. Prior to his career in real estate, Robert was a Commercial Photographer and Graphic Artist, working for Oberlin College and later in his own studio in Sandusky. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Maryann (nee-Papay); daughters, Lisa Stillwell of Lancaster, PA., and Kristen Stillwell of Oberlin; mother, Mary Margaret Stillwell of Elyria; sister, Mary Haupt of Owego, NY.; brothers, Fred Stillwell of Grafton and David Stillwell of Elyria; many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Frederick Stillwell and a brother, Richard Stillwell. The family will receive friends Thursday 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57), Elyria. A Memorial Service will be Friday April 24, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. The Rev. Fr. Thomas Hagedorn will Officiate. Private burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Arbor Day Foundation 100 Arbor Ave. Nebraska City, NE. 68410 or to the Berea Animal Rescue P.O. box 544 Berea, OH. 44017. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Service: 11:00 AM Friday April 24, 2015 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, OH. Visitation: 4:00-7:00 PM Thursday April 23, 2015 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, OH.