All Obituaries

Helen (Adkins) Manus, age 83, of Clyde, passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 31, 2023, at her residence following a brief illness. She was born February 7, 1940, in Prudent, TN, and retired from Margaretta Schools as a school bus driver for many years.  She was a member of Compass Church of God, Castalia, and loved spending time with her family and cooking for all of them.  She is survived by her daughter Debbie Johnson Manus; son Charles (Robin) Manus; 8 grandchildren; 14 great...

Elizabeth “Penny” Kyle, age 83, of Kelleys Island, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023. She was born August 1, 1939, in Lakewood, OH, the daughter of the late Edwin R. Kyle and Frances Jane (nee Stewart) Kyle.  She grew up in Bay Village and attended Colby-Sawyer College in New Hampshire before her marriage to her now former husband Robert M. Paine. They made their home in Bay Village, and Penny volunteered in the community while raising her family.  Her passion for...

Rosalinda Morin, age 73, of Clyde OH, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, at her vacation home, surrounded by family. Rosalinda was born in Brownsville, TX, to Zenaido and Aurora (Perez) Segura on August 25, 1949. She was happily married to George Morin for 50 wonderful years. She was a devoted wife and mother who was passionate about sharing the Gospel of Christ! Her passion for the Kingdom of God lead her to serve in other ministries such as Mother’s for Christ, Prison Ministry, and...

Ralph H. Kimberlin, age 89, of Castalia, passed away Wednesday morning, May 17, 2023, at Admirals Pointe Nursing Home, Huron. He was born March 20, 1934, in LaFollette, TN, and worked for Ford Motor Company for 37 years, starting in 1952 in the Monroe, MI, plant, then transferring to the Sandusky plant in 1956.  He was a member the UAW and in his free-time Ralph enjoyed working on and restored old cars, going to car shows, and building houses.  He is survived by his daughter...

Ronald Dean Biglin, age 69, of Bakersfield, CA, and formerly of Castalia, passed away at his home on April 2, 2023. Ron was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.  He was born August 31, 1953, to Willard G. and P. Gloria Biglin who proceed in death. He grew up in Castalia, and was a 1971 graduate of Margaretta High School.  Growing up, Ron developed a love for dance and theatre.  He was a talented performer and choreographer.  He often entertained...

Marie “Sue” (Teachout) Kajfasz-Brandon, age 95, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, after a long illness. She was born February 26, 1927, in Toledo, and grew up with her family during the Great Depression and endured the hardships of WWII, the Korean War, the Cold War, and also the Vietnam War.  She married Raymond Kajfasz at a young age and together they had five children.  Following the death of Raymond, at the age of 35, she took on the tasks of raising five...

Dolores “Dee” Bohn, age 86, of Castalia, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 9, 2023, at her residence, following a lengthy illness. She was born April 19, 1937, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1957.  She worked for JC Penny for many years before working as a bank teller for First National Bank, Bellevue, and Castalia Bank.  Dee was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Castalia; and she loved working out in her yard and mowing grass. She is...

James B. "Jim" Johnson, 97, of Crystal Rock, died Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Admirals Point, Huron. He was born Feb. 5, 1926, in Cranesnest, Virginia, to William and Myrtle Freeman Johnson. He enlisted in U.S. Navy in 1943 and proudly served on the LST 964 as a gunners mate until being discharged in 1946. He earned several metals while on duty, including WWII Victory, and American, Asiatic, Pacific, China Service, and Occupation Service Campaigns. He returned to Clinchco, Virginia...

Eric S. Hughes, age 54, of Castalia, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic, Main Campus, following a lengthy battle with a lung condition. He was born January 14, 1969, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1987; where he attended EHOVE.  Eric was a delivery driver for UPS for 20 years; and was president and helped run the Castalia Rec. for many years.  He enjoyed boating, fishing, and spending time outdoors in the woods and mountains. He is...

Marjorie H. Loroff, age 101, of Castalia, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at the Willows at Bellevue, following a brief illness. She was born July 19, 1921, in Bloomingville, OH, to Lloyd and Helen (Burkin) Eisenhauer.  She graduated from Margaretta High School in 1939, and was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Castalia.  Marjorie was the office manager for JC Penny Co. for 40 years, retiring in 1985.  She married Henry Loroff on March 6, 1943, and celebrated 69 years of...