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Loris Ohannes Chobanian, 90, of Canton, passed away at home on May 14, 2023, following an extended illness.
He was born on April 17, 1933 to the late Ohannes and Hripsime (Paboujian) Chobanian of Mosul, Iraq.
He came to America in 1960 to escape persecution and became a citizen in 1969. Loris was a gifted guitarist and composer and attended LSU receiving his BA and MA, and then received his PhD from Michigan State University. Loris taught at Baldwin Wallace University for forty years retiring in 2010 and composed over 300 scores, many of which have been performed by numerous professional and student musical groups. Loris enjoyed swimming, reading, and traveling. He was dedicated to his family and friends.
Loris is survived by his loving wife, Deanna (Story) Chobanian; daughter, Rita (Benjamin) Swisher; grandchildren, Miro Ohannes Swisher, Ani Hripsime Swisher and Sosi Lyudmilla Swisher; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant son Shant, brothers Aram and Berj and sister Alice.
A private family service was held. Burial was in Sunset Hills Burial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to the music department at Baldwin Wallace University.
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Theodor Duda

May 19, 2023

My heart goes out to you, dear Deanna and Rita, on the loss of Loris, your beloved husband and father. It was my good fortune to have studied composition with him during his first three years at Baldwin Wallace University's Conservatory of Music. His fervent instructional style was a significant & enduring part of my education as not only a composer but also a teacher. The intensity of his musical zeal is equally accompanied in my recollections by the tempering power of his frequent bright-eyed expressions of humor. Oh, how Dr. Chobanian (accent on the last syllable, of course) loved to laugh! In this sad week I send you my condolences, for he is now gone. Yet because we remember him, his spirit continues long.

Theodor Duda, A.Mus.D.
Emeritus Professor of Music
The College of Wooster
Wooster, Ohio