Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Castalia, Ohio

Serving Castalia, Ohio and surrounding areas.

Carol M. (Gantz)  Keller

Carol M. (Gantz) Keller

Aug 23, 2022

Carol M. Keller, 74, of Bay Bridge, died Tuesday morning, Aug. 23, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born Oct. 13, 1947, in Sandusky, and was a 1966 graduate of Margaretta High School. She was employed by the Log Cabin Restaurant, Bodey Insurance, and Firelands Hospital.

Carol is survived by her...

Charles T. Strack

Charles T. Strack

Aug 2, 2022

Charles Thornton Strack, 77, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on August 2, 2022. He was born on July 4, 1945, the son of Thornton and Alice (Wobser) Strack. He was married to Peggy Strack for 32 years. Chuck served in the Army for 6 years, achieving the rank of E4, then began work for the United Parcel Service...

William Staugh

William Staugh

Jul 30, 2022

William L. Staugh, age 72, of Sandusky, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, in his residence.

He was born January 3, 1950, in Massillon, OH, and grew up in Bay View.  He attended Margaretta High School and proudly served in the U.S. Army.  William worked for Industrial Nut, Sandusky, Bay Point, Marblehead, and Precision Automotive, Bellevue.  He...

Harold K. Balduff

Harold K. Balduff

Jul 26, 2022

Harold Kenneth Balduff, 87, residing in Castalia, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022.  He was born February 17, 1935, to Kenneth Scheid Balduff and Elsie (Schwanger) Balduff.

Harold was a lifelong Castalia and Vickery resident.  He graduated from Townsend Township High School in 1953.  He was a Military Policeman from 1956-1958, serving in Tokyo, Japan.

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Lance P. Griffin

Lance P. Griffin

Jul 11, 2022

Lance P. Griffin, age 63, of Bellevue, passed away Monday morning July 11, 2022, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born January 24, 1959, in Sandusky, and graduated from Fremont Ross High School.  He was an over the road truck driver with Keegan Enterprises for many years and enjoyed...

Wayne "Ike" Lippert Sr

Wayne "Ike" Lippert Sr

Jul 10, 2022

Wayne H. "Ike" Lippert Sr., age 86, of Sandusky, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness.

He was born October 10, 1935, in Castalia, and attended Margaretta High School.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a lifelong farmer.  Ike worked in the Labors Local #480,...

David A. Stewart

David A. Stewart

Jul 4, 2022

David A. Stewart, age 79, of Fremont, passed away Monday evening, July 5, 2022, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center, Norwalk, following a lengthy illness.

He was born October 1, 1942, in Toledo, and graduated from Woodward High School, Toledo, in 1962. David proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and worked for JH Routh Packing Co., for over...

Daniel J. Griffin

Daniel J. Griffin

Jun 26, 2022

Daniel J. Griffin, age 67, long time resident of Bellevue, passed away Sunday Morning, June 26, 2022, at Bellevue Care Center, Bellevue, with his loving wife Cindy, by his side.

He was born November 2, 1954, in Chelsea, MA, and moved to Ohio when he was in High School.  Dan worked most his life as a carpenter...

Barbara Ann Karbler

Barbara Ann Karbler

Jun 20, 2022

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...

Stan Greene

Stan Greene

Jun 15, 2022

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...

Thomas R. Puchalski

Thomas R. Puchalski

Jun 12, 2022

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...

Richard L. Hardy

Richard L. Hardy

May 26, 2022

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...

Loretta Mccullough

Loretta Mccullough

May 15, 2022

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...

Brenda Reese

Brenda Reese

May 13, 2022

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...

Susanne K. Lewis

Susanne K. Lewis

May 4, 2022

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...

Randy Fredrick

Randy Fredrick

May 1, 2022

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...

Josephine Louettia Bailey

Josephine Louettia Bailey

May 1, 2022

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;...

Mildred Gant

Mildred Gant

Apr 24, 2022

Mildred Gant, 99, of Sandusky, OH, died Sunday morning, April 24, in the Providence Care Center, Sandusky.

She was born March 29, 1923, to Eugene and Minnie (Bench) Glass, in Slicksville, PA, and lived in Castalia with her husband Herman until her children graduated from Margaretta High School. She was employed in social service with CAC for...

Dorothy Haerr

Dorothy Haerr

Apr 22, 2022

Dorothy L. Haerr, age 77, of Sandusky, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness.

She was born August 5, 1944, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School.  She was a medical accountant for NOMS for many years and was a member of Fathers Heart Family Church, Sandusky....

Nancy Lemmon

Nancy Lemmon

Apr 22, 2022

Nancy J. Lemmon, age 74, of Castalia, passed away Friday morning, April 22, 2022, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness.

She was born May 26, 1947, in Sandusky, and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1965.  She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Sandusky, where she taught CCD; and she was...