Thomas Robert Biskup 92, of Oberlin passed away at home on Monday June 19, 2023 following a long illness. He was born December 4, 1930 in Youngstown, Ohio.  Tom was a 1948 Chaney High School graduate, and a 1954 Ohio University graduate. He then served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1959. Tom was an Air Traffic Controller for thirty years. He was a member of St. Mary Church in Elyria, and enjoyed collecting arrowheads, travel and fishing.  Survivors include two daughters; Susan Lehman (Andy), Elizabeth Strunk (Derek), two sons; Thomas Biskup (Anna), John Biskup (Petrina).  Additional survivors include six grandchildren; Michael, Taylor, Thomas, Olivia, Sophia, Haley, and a sister; Frances Nastase, two brothers; John and Frank Biskup. Tom was preceded in death by his wife of fifty two years; Takiko (nee: Yoshihira), and his parents; John and Mary (nee: Vrucina), and a sister; Barbara Renshaw.  The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM on Thursday June 22, 2023 at The Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Oh 44035. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Friday June 23, 2023 at St. Mary Church 320 Middle Ave. Elyria, OH 44035. The Reverend Father Charles T. Diedrick, Pastor will be the Celebrant.  (Please meet at church) Burial will be at Ridge Hill Memorial Park in Amherst Township where VFW Post #9871 will provide full military honors.. The family suggests that memorial contributions in Tom's memory be sent to St. Mary Church.  Online condolences to the family may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com