All Obituaries

Jesus Avila, 86, of Castalia, died Saturday afternoon, April 17, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born May 30, 1934 in San Luis, Mexico, to Jose and Teresa Avila. He was employed by Barr Rubber and Union Chain for many years. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marines, a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, and a member of the Amvets. Jesus enjoyed Sunday Get Togethers with his family, and loved being around his grandchildren. He also enjoyed watching the Cleveland Indians...

Donald A. Rausch, 92, of Huron, died Sunday, April 17,2021, at his residence. He was born April 9, 1929, in Sandusky, and was a 1948 graduate of Sandusky High School. He was employed for 32 years at Clevite Elastomers in Milan, retiring in 1994. He owned Don’s Kart Shop and his lifelong interests included auto racing and auto mechanics. He was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses in Vermilion; Huron Eagles; and Milan Post Card Club. Don is survived by his son Jamie (Leah) Rausch...

Patricia Ann (Mesenburg) Killingsworth, age 85, of Castalia, went home Saturday night, April 3, 2021, with her children by her side. She was born December 18, 1935, in Castalia, where she spent her entire life.  She graduated from Margaretta High School in 1953, and then continued her education at Providence School of Nursing, Bunte Institute of Cardiology, and EHOVE’s EMT program.  Patricia was a nurse for almost 60 years, working 28 years as a nurse in the D.B. Cuthbertson...

Norman “Sam” J. Welser Sr., age 80, of Castalia, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Friday night, March 26, 2021, in his residence, following a great fight up until the end.  He was born November 6, 1940, in Castalia, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1959.  He worked for Marks, Pick-n-Pay, Finest, and Tops retail stores, as the head stocker, retiring from Tops, he also was in the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 954. Sam loved the...

Barbara J. Dwight, age 82, of Sandusky, passed away Monday night, March 29, 2021, in her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born June 21, 1938, in Sandusky, and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1956. She helped run Progressive Fabricating and Agriweld with her husband and was a dance instructor for Kay Lutz Dance Studio for many years; she also worked at Philco for several years. Barbara was an avid roller skater and worked at Skate World; she also competed in skate...

Robert “Bob” C. Parker, age 73, of Castalia, went to be with the Lord Monday morning, March 22, 2021, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky. He was born April 13, 1947, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School.  He was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, Sandusky, and was in the National Guard.  Bob worked at Mathews Ford for more than 40 years and also was the driver and handyman extraordinaire at Home Brew Ohio.  He...

Jordan M. Bauer, age 26, of Port Clinton, passed away suddenly Sunday morning, March 14, 2021, at Magruder Hospital, Port Clinton. She was born June 28, 1994, in Sandusky, and graduated from Rossford High School in 2012.  Jordan was currently enrolled in the nursing program at Sandusky Career Center and was a server at Crabby Joes and the Crows Nest.  She proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Sandusky.  Jordan loved spending...

Patricia L. Gardner, 96, residing in Castalia, passed away Monday morning, March 1, 2021.  She was born  December 5, 1924, to George and Mildred (Strecker) Bohn. Patricia was a lifelong Castalia resident.  She graduated from Margaretta High School in 1943.  She was the war bond queen her senior year, raising the most funds for war bonds purchased to support troops fighting in World War II. She was the beloved wife to her high school sweetheart, Duane “Peck”...

Ollie M. Slauterbeck, age 84, of Sandusky, passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 24, 2021, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness. She was born March 21, 1936 in Floyd Co. KY, to Joseph and Minnie Belle (Hall) Spears.  Ollie’s first love was caring for her family and taking care of her husband during the years he was disabled. She loved to cook and bake for family and friends, she was truly gifted in the kitchen, and was well known for her...

Carolyn F. Veleba, age 72, of Sandusky, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 20, 2021, in her residence, following a lengthy illness.She was born June 27, 1948, in Shelby, and was raised by her aunt and uncle Violet and Stanley Wharton.  She graduated from Margaretta High School in 1967.  Carolyn enjoyed playing with her grandchildren and spending time with her family; she also loved to play the lottery and was very lucky.She is survived by her husband Marvin Veleba;...