All Obituaries

Paul E. Hahn, age 80, of Sandusky, died Friday afternoon, July 12, 2019, at the Rehabilitation Center of the Providence Care Center, Sandusky, following a year long battle with cancer.  He was born June 1, 1939, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1956.  Paul served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Sandusky.   He worked as a machinist for Sandusky International, retiring in 1998.  Paul loved to hunt and fish; and was an...

Marvin S. Griffin, age 75, of Crystal Rock, died Wednesday morning, July 10, 2019, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.   He was born August 24, 1943, in Sandusky, and served in the U.S. Navy.  He was a veteran of the Vietnam War.   Marvin worked at Ford Motor Company for 30 years and was Police Officer for many years, serving on 3 police departments; Put-in-Bay, Castalia, and Margaretta Township.    He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Brenda Gail...

George D. Harper, age 72, of Castalia, died Tuesday morning, July 9, 2019, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness.  He was born February 21, 1947, in Rochester, PA, and served in the U.S. Marine Corp retiring as Lance Corporal.  George received the Purple Heart medal for wounds received in action against the enemy on Dec. 15, 1965; Combat Action Ribbon for service in Vietnam; Presidential Unit Citation awarded to the 3rd Marine Division for...

Robert Sessler, age 90, of Sandusky, died Thurs. morning, June 27, 2019 at the Providence Care Center, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness. He was born Oct. 4, 1928, in Sandusky, and was a 1947 graduate of Margaretta High School. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where he played dartball and served on church council. He was also a member of the Margaretta Grange, the Erie Co. Pomona Grange, and served on the board of directors of the Castalia...

Norma D. Addy, 102, of Sandusky, died Friday, June 21, 2019, in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky. She was born March 28, 1917, in Castalia, and was a long time member of several Doll Clubs. Norma is survived by 2 daughters Patricia "Karl" Steuk of Middle Bass, and Jean "Bill" Lanich of WY; one son Jerry "Kay" Addy of Columbus; 8 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; sister Doris Whyde; several nieces and nephews; and...

Augusta Glen "Gus" Conley, age 90, of Sandusky, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, Ohio. He was born on Dec. 2, 1928, in West Garrett Kentucky, a son of the late Watt and Grace "Mosley" Conley of Prestonsburg Kentucky. He married Elizabeth J. "Goble" Conley in 1952, and she preceded him in death in 2002. Glen worked for Ford Motor Company in Sandusky for 30 plus years retiring in 1987. He was a...

Lois M. Netherland, age 78, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 18, 2019, at Providence Care Center, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness. She was born May 3, 1941, in Sandusky, and attended Margaretta Schools. She was a former member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, Sandusky. She is survived by two daughters Helen Brownson and Ada (Dave) Oglesby; two sons Larry (Michael) Netherland and Robert Netherland; seven grandchildren including granddaughter Meg (Marius) Netherland, who cared for...

James Phillip Mischler, 43, lovingly known as JP or Mikey, of Bay View, died unexpectedly Monday, May 27, 2019, at home. He was born January 3, 1976, to James R. and Sandra (Butts) Crayton, who both preceded  him in death. JP graduated from Margaretta High School in 1994 and stayed in Bay View afterwards to help his father with his tool and die business. He continued mowing many of the yards around the village, as he had done in his high school years. More recently, he was employed at...

Marjorie Pooch, 93, of Sandusky, went peacefully to be with our Lord, Wednesday evening, May 8, 2019, surrounded by family at Stein Hospice. She was born to Harry and Leona (Camp) Lynch on August 16, 1925. Marge graduated from Sandusky High School in 1943. She was married to Orville Pooch who preceded her in death in 1994 and whom she dearly missed.  She was employed as a Head Cashier and Bookkeeper by A&P Foods for 28 yrs. She was a member of St Mary’s Catholic Church. Marge...

Sharon Marie (Ekleberry) Cole, age 76, of Clyde, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 30, 2019,  after spending her final days in her home surrounded by family and friends.  Sharon joined her beloved husband, Doug, in heaven. She was born February 6, 1943, in Sycamore, OH, and was a 1962 graduate of Margaretta High School.  She cherished and supported her family most of all and kept them well fed.  With Sharon's involvement in garage saling, eating out,...