All Obituaries

Jayne L. Burkholder, age 79, of Castalia, passed away peacefully of natural causes in her home on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. She was born in Bellevue to Donald and Lois ( May) Beckman on November 10, 1942, and grew up in Clyde and Port Clinton, moving around as her father built and sold new houses.  She enjoyed the experiences she got working in a variety of different jobs.  Her favorites were working at the National Rifle Matches at Camp Perry and at Catawba Island State...

Doris Whyde, was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother who died peacefully on January 24, 2022, just shy of her 99th birthday. She spent her life making the lives of everyone she loved more incredible, using her many talents.   She was a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ, where she sang in the choir. Doris turned her passion and talents for antique dolls and toys into a business. Her exceptional skills in both sewing and painting porcelain antique reproduction...

Nancy Lou Bath, age 77, of Castalia, died Friday morning, January 21, 2022, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, following complications from a variety of health issues.    She was born in Sandusky, on February 21, 1944, to Franklin and Dora (Meggitt) Borchardt. She was a lifelong resident of Castalia, OH and attended Margaretta Schools. Nancy and her husband, Larry, owned and operated Bath’s Dog Grooming in Castalia since 1966. Nancy took great pride in her dog...

Daniel M. Hill, age 76, of Huron, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness. He was born November 4, 1945, in Sandusky, and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1963.  Daniel worked for Ford Motor Company, retiring after 30 years of service.  He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sandusky, and the Huron Eagles.  Daniel enjoyed playing softball and bowling; and used to coach little league...

Ronald E. Wriker, age 86, of Castalia, passed away Sunday morning, January 9, 2022, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, after a brief illness. He was born April 6, 1935, in Clyde, and graduated from Clyde High School in 1953.  Ronald was an avid Harley Davidson fan.  He first owned a motorcycle at the age of 15 and currently owned one at the time of his passing.  He enjoyed boating, fishing, and had an impressive gun and coin collection.  He loved spending time with...

  James Bernie Page, 76, of Bellevue, peacefully passed on January 6, 2022, in Stein Hospice, surrounded by family. James won a tough, 13 year battle with Parkinson’s.  He was a loving Husband, Father, Papaw, Brother, Uncle, and Cherished friend to many. He was born September 20, 1946 in Coeburn, VA. In 1965, after marring the love of his life, they relocated to Sandusky, Ohio, where he worked at various places as a laborer, and retired from Bechtel McLaughlin.  James is...

Phyllis Martin Nuber, 72, Sandusky, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022, after a brief illness. Born Phyllis Elaine Martin on July 9, 1949, to Lt. Col. Robert Samuel Martin and Kathreen Hock Martin on an army base in Nurnberg, Germany, she attended Yoyogi Elementary School in Sendai, Japan, and later graduated from High School in Swathmore, PA in 1967. From there she attended the College of Wooster and received a bachelor's in Psychology in 1971. While at college...

Roger E. Troike, age 80, of Sandusky, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021, following a brief illness.   He was born March 2, 1941, in Sandusky, and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1959.  Following high school, Roger graduated from Mount Union College, receiving a bachelor’s degree in education.  He began teaching at Margaretta High School and then went to work in the banking industry for several years.  Roger wanted to get out of the corporate world and...

Lillian Yetter, age 89, of Vickery, passed away December 2, 2021, at The Willows at Bellevue.   She was born in Bellevue, to Reuben and Gladys (Rife) Frederick, Sept. 14, 1932. Lillian was a graduate of York High School. After high school, she met Ernest Yetter at a barn dance and they were married on Feb. 28, 1953 for 65 years. She was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church, Castalia, where she participated in any committees and jobs the Church asked her to do, both she and Ernie...

Theodore “Ted” A. Keller II, age 58, of Castalia, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 5, 2022, while surrounded by his loving family.  He was born November 17, 1963, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1982.  He was a member of the Carpenters Union 744, since 1997, working at Davis Besse as the carpenter supervisor for the last 20 years.  Ted loved going on family vacations and enjoyed visiting the islands on the family boat.  He...