All Obituaries

Diana Fay (Johnson) Keegan, age 68, of Matthews, NC, and formerly of Castalia, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday morning, January 18, 2023, at Novant Health Presbyterian, NC. She was born June 19, 1954, in Monroe, MI, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1972.  She was a member of the Wayside Temple, Castalia. Diana worked for Great Wolf Lodge for the last 12 years and previously worked for Kalahari Resort and Cedar Point; she also owned and operated Erika’s...

Robert I. Coulon Sr., age 95, of Kelleys Island, passed away Tuesday morning, January 17, 2023, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 4, 1927, in Clinton Township, MI, and graduated from Lakeshore High School in St. Clair Shores, MI.  Robert completed his undergraduate work from Michigan State University and earned his Law degree from University of Detroit.  On June 6, 1953, Robert married his beloved Helene Himmelein, and they were together for 40...

Lois J. Paule, age 81, of Castalia, passed away Saturday night, December 31, 2022, at The Willows at Bellevue, following a brief illness. She was born April 17, 1941, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1959. Lois was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Castalia; where she taught Sunday school and was in the Women of the Church.  She enjoyed reading, sewing and crocheting, and listening to Pastor Justin on Sunday’s while attending the 1st United Methodist...

Gerald C. “Gary” Koch, age 78, of Sandusky, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022, in Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.  He was born June 18, 1944, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1962.  He was a member of Pilgrim United Church of Christ, Cleveland, and retired from the Rocky River Schools in 2000.  He is survived by his sister Clarice Gowitzka; brother Dean (Robin) Koch; and several nieces and nephews. Gary was preceded in death by...

Ronald “Mack” McCreery, 79, of Sandusky, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky. He was born July 28, 1943, in Sandusky, and was a 1961 graduate of Margaretta High School, a 40 year employee of Ford Motor Co. and a proud US Navy Veteran.  He was a member of the American Legion Post 83. He loved riding his Harley, watching old movies, NASCAR and sprint car races, and hanging out at Strokers Performance Cycles. Mack was elected into the...

Alvin L. Banks, age 90, of Ft. Ogden FL, and Sandusky, passed away Wednesday afternoon, December, 7, 2022, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, with his family by his side. He was born August 17, 1932, in Dayton, OH, and worked for GM for 25 years and Asplundh Tree Service.  Alvin attended Sandhill Freewill Baptist Church, Sandusky. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Ruth (Jordan) Banks; daughters Kimberly Ann Banks, Sandusky, and Vicki Lynn Banks, Ft. Ogden, FL; son Mitchell...

Viola C. (Grahl) Liptok, age 106, a long time resident of Bay Bridge, peacefully passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 9, 2022, at Danbury Senior Living Center, North Ridgeville, surrounded by her family.  She was born December 9, 1915, in Venice, OH, and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Sandusky, where she was in the church’s sewing circle.  She enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, reading her newspapers daily, and she was an expert pinochle player.  Viola was a...

Luetta Elsa (Andrews) Prout, age 93 January 13, 1929-November 7, 2022. Luetta E. (Andrews) Prout, 93, of Castalia, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, Nov. 7, 2022 at the Willows at Bellevue. Luetta was born Jan. 13, 1929 in Groton Twp., Erie County, Ohio. She graduated from Bellevue High School in 1946, and was a homemaker and farm wife. She was a lifelong member of St. John’s UCC, Oxford Twp. and the Adult Fellowship, Margaretta Grange, Margaretta Country Gals Homemaker Club,...

Harold White, age 89, of Castalia, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 5, 2022, in his residence. He was born June 21, 1933, in Louisa, KY, and proudly served in the U. S. Army.  Harold was a member of the Wayside Temple, where he was the minister of the church for many years.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles and hunting and fishing.  He is survived by his three sons Tim (Deb) White, Mark (Marie) White, and Steve White; four grandchildren Danny , Ashlee, Caleb, and James;...

Pauline M. (Maldonado) Ramon, 94, of Sandusky, passed away Wednesday morning, Nov. 2, 2022, following a brief illness.   She was born Jan. 8, 1928, in Fremont, Ohio, and attended St. Joseph School, Fremont, and Townsend Township School. She was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, Sandusky, where she was on the bereavement team. Pauline worked in nursing for Good Samaritan Hospital and retired after 25 years from General Motors. She enjoyed crocheting and cooking for her family....