Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Castalia, Ohio

Serving Castalia, Ohio and surrounding areas.

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...

Marie W. (Borchardt)  Leser

Marie W. (Borchardt) Leser

Mar 18, 2022

Marie W. Leser, age 101, of Castalia, passed away peacefully Friday morning, March 18, 2022, at the Bellevue Care Center, Bellevue.

She was born May 27, 1920, in Castalia, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1938.  She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Vickery.  Marie was a charter and past member of the Castalia...

Josefina (Santana)  Avila

Josefina (Santana) Avila

Mar 17, 2022

Josefina Santana Avila, age 89, of Castalia, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.

She was born March 17, 1933, in San Juan, Jalisco, Mexico, to Feliciano and Victoria (Esparza) Santana.  She was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, Sandusky.  Josefina loved to garden, cook, and travel; and she especially enjoyed...

Robert T. Price

Robert T. Price

Mar 15, 2022

Robert T. Price, age 89, of Clyde,  peacefully passed away Tuesday morning, March 15, 2022, at The Willows at Bellevue.

He was born July 27, 1932, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, and graduated from Bellefontaine High school in 1950.  He continued his education at McPherson College in McPherson, KS, where he received his bachelor's degree in 1954, and then...

Raymond "Joe" Brandal

Raymond "Joe" Brandal

Mar 12, 2022

Raymond "Joe" Brandal, age 76, of Castalia, passed away Saturday morning, March 12, 2022, in his residence.

He was born December 10, 1945, in Sandusky, and attended Margaretta High School.  Raymond worked for Sandusky Folding Box and retired from Americraft, Norwalk.  He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Castalia, and loved spending time with his grandchildren...

Raymond Odenweller

Raymond Odenweller

Mar 8, 2022

On the morning of Tuesday, March 8, 2022, Raymond C. Odenweller, age 88, from Catawba Island, was called to his eternal home.

He was born June 21, 1933, in Toledo, and moved to Catawba Island at the age of six.  He graduated from Port Clinton High School in 1951 where he participated in the glee club and...