Obituaries

Sep 14, 2026

Patty June (Selke) Swartz, age 91, passed away Monday morning, September 14, 2026, at Providence Care Center, Sandusky.

She was a beloved mother, sister, and friend to all who knew her. Patty service 18 years at Margaretta Schools as an aide (her dream job). She also worked patient care at the Lutheran Memorial Home, and then returned to work clerical at...

Sep 10, 2026

William J. Whitt, age 82, of Perkins Twp, Sandusky, passed away Thursday morning, September 10, 2026, at Firelands Health, Sandusky, after a brief illness.

He was born in Morgan, KY, on October 13, 1943, the son of Sanford and Lorine (Stanley) Whitt. Bill proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1964 as a cook. He married his beloved wife,...

Sep 4, 2026

Linda S. Barnette, age 64, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2026, surrounded by family at the Cleveland Clinic due to complications from Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Linda was a lifelong resident of Castalia, OH. She was a graduate of Margaretta High School in 1980; where she played the drums and cymbals as part of the Polar Bear marching band. One of...

Aug 19, 2026

Jason E. Bolyard, age 75, of Oberlin, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 19, 2026, in his residence, following a lengthy illness.

He was born January 11, 1951, in Newburg, WV., and retired from Johnson Control, Oberlin. Jason was a member of The Church of God, Castalia, and loved studying his Bible and talking about the Lord.

He is survived by his wife...

Aug 3, 2026

JoAnne Krawetzki, age 82, of Castalia, passed away Monday morning, August 3, 2026, at Firelands Health, Sandusky, following a brief illness.

She was born August 17, 1943, in Corning, OH, and attended Holy Angels, Sandusky, and Margaretta High School. She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She enjoyed doll making, sewing and her dogs.

She is survived by her...

Jun 27, 2026

Larry Allen Wuertz, age 82, of Castalia, passed away Saturday evening June 27, 2026, in his residence.

He was born December 11, 1943, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1962. Larry was a meat cutter for over 30 years at the former Mark’s Pick n Pay, Sandusky, and he was Captain for the Margaretta Fire Dept. for many...

Jun 19, 2026

David Joseph Fitz, age 68, of Sandusky, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, June 19, 2026, on his family farm.

He was born March 25, 1958, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1976. After High School, David went to work full time on the Fitz family farm and was a lifelong farmer. When he wasn’t farming, Dave enjoyed spending...

Jun 15, 2026

Samuel E. Wilcox, age 86, of Port Clinton, passed away Monday afternoon, June 15, 2026, at Admiral’s Pointe Nursing Home, Huron.

He was born November 2, 1939, in Denver, CO. He received his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from St. Louis University and worked for the University City, MO, Police Department for over 37 years, where he was a Police Captain....

Jun 6, 2026

Betty L. Moltz, 96, of Castalia, died Saturday morning, June 6, 2026, in the Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, surrounded by her family members.

She was born June 15, 1929 in Port Clinton, and was a 1948 graduate of Port Clinton High School where she played in the marching band. She worked at the former Philco Co. following high school, where...

Apr 1, 2026

Betty Jayne (Williams) Bohn, of Castalia, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

She was born in Sandusky on October 9, 1932, to the late Cleota (Schnell) and Robert J. Williams.  Betty was a proud 1950 graduate of Margaretta High School where she participated in Journalism Club and was also a cheerleader.  After graduation, Betty worked for a...

Mar 21, 2026

Susan Kay Gowitzka-Rinner, 69, of Bellevue, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 21, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on March 7, 1957, in Sandusky, Ohio. She grew up in Vickery, Ohio, and graduated from Fremont Ross High School. Susan spent her life surrounded by family, creativity, and the simple joys...

Mar 19, 2026

Cecil B. Parker Jr., age 80, of Medina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026, following a brief illness.

He was born on August 15, 1945, in Bedford, Indiana, to Cecil and Hattie Parker Sr. Cecil graduated from Margaretta High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from The Ohio State University....

Mar 10, 2026

Timothy L. Moots, age 67, of Castalia, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, March 10, 2026, in his residence.

He was born September 25, 1959, in Sandusky, and graduated from St. Mary's Central Catholic, Sandusky, in 1977.  Tim was a mechanic for Country Imported Motors, Sandusky, for over 40 years.  After retirement, he enjoyed his RC car collection...

Mar 5, 2026

Ernie L. Trapp, age 76, of Castalia, passed away Thursday night, March 5, 2026, at the Bellevue Hospital following a lengthy heart condition.

He was born in Oak Hill, OH, on March 3, 1950, to Ernest and Mary (Evans) Trapp.  He graduated from Margaretta High School in 1968, and was a conductor for Norfolk & Western Railroad,...

Mar 4, 2026

Cathy J. Bibler, age 69, of Fremont, passed away Wednesday March 4, 2026, in Toledo Hospital, following a brief illness.

She was born September 14, 1956, in Findlay, and graduated from Fremont Ross High School in 1974.  She worked for Crown Battery, Fremont, for over 25 years and was a member of the East Side Presbyterian Church,...

Mar 4, 2026

Michael was raised in Castalia, Ohio by his parents, James and Ruth McCall. He was born December 10, 1948 and died March 4, 2026. He is survived by his sister, Judith Lococo, his wife of 49 years, June (Traub), children Kelli Davis (Tim), Cameron Adam McCall (Vinita) and Duncan James McCall; his grandchildren, Orion Michael McCall, Molly Davis and...

Feb 21, 2026

Karl William Steuk took his final flight into the sunset with Jesus 21 February 2026, from his winter home in Surprise, AZ. He was a loving husband to Patricia Addy Steuk and father to son Jeffery K. (Paulette) Steuk and deceased daughter Katherine (Jeff) Sprungl.  He is survived by grandchildren, Diana Youngerman, Alixandra (David) Ballard, Kimberly Sprungl, Sandra Steuk,...

Feb 8, 2026

Bradley Charles Keegan, age 37, of Clyde, returned to his Heavenly Father unexpectedly Sunday February 8, 2026.

Our family was not expecting for Bradley's life to be cut so short so soon. We are all devastated by this huge loss and he will be forever missed. He was born with a naturally sweet and kind soul, a...

Jan 26, 2026

George A. Blankenship, age 64, of Willard, passed away Monday morning, January 26, 2026, at Mercy Hospital Willard, following a battle with cancer.

He was born December 12, 1961, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1980.  George earned his associates degree from Terra Tech, Fremont, where he was a Phi Theta Kappa.  He proudly...

Jan 21, 2026

Dennis F. Mesenburg, age 85, of Sandusky, passed away Wednesday evening, January 21, 2026, at Providence Care Center, Sandusky, under the care of Stein Hospice, after a yearlong bout from a stroke.

He was the son of Paul A. and Doris (Long) Mesenburg, having been born in Providence Hospital, Sandusky.  As a teenager, he was an accomplished...