All Obituaries

John J. Riedy, age 76, of Castalia, went into the arms of his Savior, Sunday morning, January 19, 2020, following a brief illness.  He was born May 2, 1943, in Sandusky, and graduated from Akron Kenmore High School in 1961.  John proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and fought in the Vietnam War; he also graduated from airplane mechanic school while enlisted. He worked for JH Routh Packing for 18 years and then started his own business in home renovation and handyman...

Michael “Trapper” Eaton, age 76, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, January 16, 2020, in his home in Vickery, from complications from C.O.P.D. He was born November 22, 1943, in Murfreesboro, TN, as Michael L. Burns, then his parents divorced and his mother married Bruce Eaton.  He went to elementary school in Bristol, CT; junior high school on Catawba Island, then back to Bristol, CT for high school.  He spent one semester at the University of CT. Agricultural...

Linda S. Jett, 61, of Castalia, died Monday, Dec. 23, at her residence following a lengthy illness She was born February 17, 1958, in Monroeville, and was a 1976 graduate of Monroeville High School. She was the fiscal officer for Groton Township and sexton for Sand Hill Cemetery for many years. She was a member of the United Church of Christ in Monroeville; the Groton Township Auxiliary; and was a Girl Scout Leader for several years. Linda is survived by her husband Kerry, to whom she was...

Joshua J. Hoffman, age 30, of Castalia and formerly of Fremont, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, January 1, 2020, in his residence. He was born April 29, 1989, in Fremont, and graduated from Fremont Ross in 2007.  He was a member of Worship Alive, Bellevue, and he enjoyed fishing, listening to music, and rapping. Josh had a great sense of humor and loved spending time with his friends.  He is survived by his mother Dawn (Hoffman) Cronin; step father Douglas Cronin; step...

Sharon F. McNichols, age 77, of Castalia, died unexpectedly Monday morning, December 30, 2019, in her residence. She was born May 25, 1942, in Sandusky, and attended Margaretta High School.  She worked in the kitchen at the Ohio Veterans Home for many years.  Sharon enjoyed making and painting ceramics, and she loved hummingbirds.  She is survived by her two daughters Annette Smith, Green Springs, and Brenda Fleming, Clyde; son David McNichols, Castalia; two grandchildren...

Paul G. Hill, age 79, of Castalia, died Tuesday morning, December 31, 2019, at his residence. He was born July 12, 1940, in Sandusky, and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1959.  He worked as a machinist for Industrial Nut, Sandusky, for many years.  Paul was a member of the American Legion and was a car enthusiast.  He is survived by his wife Lorene (Stein) Hill, step son Charles (Bonnie) Elliott; two sisters Donna (Rick) Logan, and Diane (Owen) Schnell; many nieces...

Pamela Ann (Miller) DeBlase, 72, of Bellevue, died peacefully Tuesday morning, Dec. 24, in the Willows of Bellevue. Pam was born May 24, 1947, in Bellevue, to Donald and Virginia (Sawyer) Miller. She was a compassionate, selfless, loving wife, mother, sister, and aunt. She was a skilled artist. Her exceptional talent could be seen in numerous oil paintings and sculptures. Her other hobbies included collecting antique watches and a vast collection of antique buttons. She also had an...

 Daniel W. Jackson Sr., age 62, of Berlin Heights, died unexpectedly, Monday morning, December 9, 2019, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center, Norwalk.  He was born March 7, 1957, in Port Clinton, and graduated from Norwalk High School.  Dan served in the U.S. Marine Corp and was a truck driver for Erie Blacktop since 1982.  He was a member of the American Legion and loved to travel, fish, and spend time on the Jackson St. pier.  Dan lived a good strong life and loved his...

Melvin L. Myerholtz, age 83, of Castalia, died Tuesday evening, December 3, 2019, in Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky. He was born February 1, 1936, in Graytown, OH, and graduated from Oak Harbor High School.  He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Castalia.  Melvin was self-employed his whole life and owned and operated the Blue Hole Honey Farm.  As a commercial beekeeper, Melvin had a large influence in the Ohio State Beekeepers Association.  In 1965, he became...