All Obituaries

Timothy L. Moots, age 67, of Castalia, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, March 10, 2026, in his residence.  He was born September 25, 1959, in Sandusky, and graduated from St. Mary’s Central Catholic, Sandusky, in 1977.  Tim was a mechanic for Country Imported Motors, Sandusky, for over 40 years.  After retirement, he enjoyed his RC car collection and spending time with his grandchildren.  He was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, Sandusky. He is ...

Ernie L. Trapp, age 76, of Castalia, passed away Thursday night, March 5, 2026, at the Bellevue Hospital following a lengthy heart condition. He was born in Oak Hill, OH, on March 3, 1950, to Ernest and Mary (Evans) Trapp.  He graduated from Margaretta High School in 1968, and was a conductor for Norfolk & Western Railroad, retiring in 1991.  Ernie was a member of the Bellevue Eagles and enjoying going 4-wheeling and cruising in his convertible frequenting all the local ...

Bradley Charles Keegan, age 37, of Clyde, returned to his Heavenly Father unexpectedly Sunday February 8, 2026.  Our family was not expecting for Bradley’s life to be cut so short so soon. We are all devastated by this huge loss and he will be forever missed. He was born with a naturally sweet and kind soul, a huge heart of gold, a big smile for everyone he met. He was born October 25, 1988, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 2007.  He proudly worked ...

George A. Blankenship, age 64, of Willard, passed away Monday morning, January 26, 2026, at Mercy Hospital Willard, following a battle with cancer.  He was born December 12, 1961, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1980.  George earned his associates degree from Terra Tech, Fremont, where he was a Phi Theta Kappa.  He proudly served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of The Chapel, Sandusky campus.  George was a long time member of Alcoholics ...

Dennis F. Mesenburg, age 85, of Sandusky, passed away Wednesday evening, January 21, 2026, at Providence Care Center, Sandusky, under the care of Stein Hospice, after a yearlong bout from a stroke. He was the son of Paul A. and Doris (Long) Mesenburg, having been born in Providence Hospital, Sandusky.  As a teenager, he was an accomplished saxophone player.  He played in several bands and the Mesenburg Family band opened for Ricky Nelson at the Ohio State fair.  Dennis was a ...

James R. Swartz, age 90, of Port Clinton, passed away Sunday morning, January 18, 2026, at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky, following a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born October 18, 1935, in Bellevue and graduated from Townsend High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in El Paso, TX. James was an engineer for Norfolk and Southern Railroad, where he retired from. He was also a commercial fisherman and owner of Swartz Fishery in Port Clinton. He ...

Wanda R. Stewart, age 98, of Castalia, passed away Tuesday morning, January 13, 2026, at the Willows at Bellevue. She was born August 10, 1927, in Jacobsburg, OH and graduated from Belmont High School in 1945. From 1967-1988, Wanda managed the kitchen and dining room at the Castalia Trout Club with her husband, who also managed the Castalia Blue Hole.  She attended the Congregational U.C.C., Castalia and was a member of the Phi Theta Club.  Wanda enjoyed traveling and visiting ...

Joseph D. Till, Jr., 25, of Sandusky, died unexpectedly December 24, 2025, at Fremont Memorial Hospital. He enjoyed being with his family, cookouts, making people laugh, and hanging out with his friends. He had a huge heart and loved a lot of people. Jojo is survived by his mother Amanda (Weyer) Bishop and step- father Roger Bishop; grandmother Carolyn Castle; siblings Morgan Till and Bryan ( Elizabeth Protzman) Weyer; and many aunts, uncles, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his ...

Charlene D. Karabatsos, 77, formerly of Barberton, OH, died Friday, December 26, 2025, in the Willows of Bellevue. She was born Sept. 3, 1948, in Barberton, OH, and was a 1966 graduate of Barberton High School. She was a 35 year employee of Babcock and Wilcox. Charlene is survived by her daughter Mollie (Brandon) Biehl of Castalia; her son Nick (Kristen) Karabatsos of Naperville, IL; 4 grandchildren Cole Biehl, Alayna Biehl, Kaden Kraemer, and Hudson Karabatsos; and several special Nieces ...

James Howard Hurst, 89, passed away peacefully at Stein Hospice Care Center on December 10, 2025, followed by a brief illness and was surrounded by loved ones. Jim was born on October 31, 1936, in Sandusky, Ohio to Martha Julia (Murnane) and Howard Hurst.  As an only child, he developed a mind that never stopped working.  His desire to learn stayed with him throughout his whole life.  Jim was a 1954 graduate of St. Mary's High School. In 1955, he began what would become a ...