All Obituaries

Barbara Ann Karbler, 73, of North Ridgeville, died peacefully Monday, June 20, at her residence after a long illness with Dementia. She was born January 4, 1949, in Sandusky, and was a graduate of Margaretta High School. She attended Marshall and Bowling Green Universities. She was a Financial Officer for the Cuyahoga County Board of Mental Health and for the last 15 years worked for the Public Defenders of Cuyahoga County. Barb is survived by her husband of 53 years Larry Karbler; her...

Stan Greene, 75, of Castalia, died Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky. He was born August 6, 1946, in Lake City, TN, and was a 1964 graduate of Margaretta High School where he was a standout quarterback. After high school, Stan proudly served his country in the Vietnam War in the 9th Infantry of the U.S. Army. He was awarded the prestigious Purple Heart medal in addition to the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars and the Expert...

Thomas R. Puchalski, age 64, of Castalia, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 12, 2022, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness.  He was born August 13, 1957, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1975; where he awarded the Herman Gant award for top scholar/athlete in his class.  He also was inducted to the Margaretta Athletic Hall of Fame class of 2014.  Thomas continued his love of sports by being a “Super...

Richard L. Hardy, age 88, of Bay View, passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday night, May 26, 2022, in his home.  He was born June 15, 1933, in Toledo, and was a paratrooper while serving in the U.S. Army.  Richard was a truck driver for Jones Transfer for 21 years and a member of the Teamsters union.  He enjoyed fishing, carpentry, and helping neighbors with random projects; he also loved watching sports, especially boxing, racing, and football.  Richard was a...

Loretta A. McCullough, 86, of Sandusky, died Sunday morning, May 15, 2022, in Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness.She was born August 25, 1935, in Norton, VA, and was a member of Sand Hill Freewill Baptist Church.Loretta is survived by two daughters Nicole McCullough of Sandusky, and Samantha Pappas of Florida; 2 sons Cole McCullough of Sandusky, and Rocky (Sandy) McCullough of Sandusky; several grandchildren including Wesson, Dawson, Brooke, and Breanna; and...

Brenda Sue Reece, 76, of Castalia, died Friday, May 13, 2022, at her residence following a lengthy illness.She was born October 1, 1945, in Paris, KY, and was a member of Wayside Temple in Castalia.Brenda Sue is survived by one daughter Lori “Sam” Russell of Greenville, SC; 2 sons Ray “Angela” Reece of Marblehead, and John “Laurey Kauffman” Reece of Sandusky; sister Patricia Jones of Norwalk; half-sister Veronica Goble of North Fairfield; and several nieces and nephews.She was...

Doris M. Johnson, age 80, of Castalia, passed away December 29th 2021, at Stein Hospice Care, Sandusky, after a brief illness. She was born September 17, 1941, in Erie, PA, to the late Esther Goodman- Johnson and Raymond Johnson. Doris moved to Castalia, Ohio in 1974, and resided there most of her life. She was employed by GE locomotive plant in Erie, PA, Lyman Boat Company, Sandusky, she retired from Delphi Sandusky, The Toledo Hydormatic Plant, and Sandusky Limited. She is survived by...

Susanne Kay Lewis, 72, of Castalia, died Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in Fisher Titus Medical Center, Norwalk, following a lengthy illness. She was born January 10, 1950, in Bucyrus, OH, was a graduate of Lakeside High School, and received a bachelor’s degree in social economics from Firelands College. She was an ombudsman with Serving our Seniors and a supervisor with Georgia Pacific.  She was a member of Wayside Temple in Castalia. Susanne is survived by her brother Raymond...

Randy Allen Fredrick, 55 passed away unexpectedly Sunday night May 1, 2022. Randy was the eldest son to Daniel and Janice (Bash) Fredrick.Randy was born on July 21, 1966 in Sandusky, Ohio and was a proud graduate of Margaretta High School as well as a veteran of the United States air force and an employee of JBT for 37 years. Randy shared the last 14 years of his life with his best friend and love of his life Jennifer Kuns. Together they blended their family raising his son Bryce,...

Josephine Louettia Bailey, age 85, of Castalia, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday morning, May 1, 2022, at the Portland Place, Sandusky, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born December 31, 1936, in Hager, KY, and was a member of the Sandusky Community Church of the Nazarene.  Louettia enjoyed sewing, crocheting, camping, and traveling; she also loved spending time with her family.  She is survived by her four daughters; Mary (Ted) Gearheart, Martha Gaye (Dan)...