Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Castalia, Ohio

Serving Castalia, Ohio and surrounding areas.

Norman "Sam" Welser Sr.

Norman "Sam" Welser Sr.

Mar 26, 2021

Norman "Sam" J. Welser Sr., age 80, of Castalia, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Friday night, March 26, 2021, in his residence, following a great fight up until the end.

He was born November 6, 1940, in Castalia, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1959.  He worked for Marks, Pick-n-Pay, Finest, and...

Robert C. Parker

Robert C. Parker

Mar 22, 2021

Robert "Bob" C. Parker, age 73, of Castalia, went to be with the Lord Monday morning, March 22, 2021, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.

He was born April 13, 1947, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School.  He was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, Sandusky, and was in the National Guard.  Bob worked...

Jordan M. Bauer

Jordan M. Bauer

Mar 14, 2021

Jordan M. Bauer, age 26, of Port Clinton, passed away suddenly Sunday morning, March 14, 2021, at Magruder Hospital, Port Clinton.

She was born June 28, 1994, in Sandusky, and graduated from Rossford High School in 2012.  Jordan was currently enrolled in the nursing program at Sandusky Career Center and was a server at Crabby Joes and...

Patricia Gardner

Patricia Gardner

Mar 1, 2021

Patricia L. Gardner, 96, residing in Castalia, passed away Monday morning, March 1, 2021.  She was born  December 5, 1924, to George and Mildred (Strecker) Bohn.

Patricia was a lifelong Castalia resident.  She graduated from Margaretta High School in 1943.  She was the war bond queen her senior year, raising the most funds for war bonds purchased...

Ollie M. Slauterbeck

Ollie M. Slauterbeck

Feb 24, 2021

Ollie M. Slauterbeck, age 84, of Sandusky, passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 24, 2021, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness.

She was born March 21, 1936 in Floyd Co. KY, to Joseph and Minnie Belle (Hall) Spears.  Ollie's first love was caring for her family and taking care of her husband during the...

Carolyn Veleba

Carolyn Veleba

Feb 20, 2021

Carolyn F. Veleba, age 72, of Sandusky, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 20, 2021, in her residence, following a lengthy illness.

She was born June 27, 1948, in Shelby, and was raised by her aunt and uncle Violet and Stanley Wharton.  She graduated from Margaretta High School in 1967.  Carolyn enjoyed playing with her grandchildren and spending...

Sue Ann Griffith

Sue Ann Griffith

Feb 14, 2021

Sue Ann Griffith, age 69, of Grand Blanc MI, passed away Sunday evening, February 14, 2021, at Ascension Genesys Hospital, MI, following a brief illness.

She was born July 13, 1951, in Sandusky, and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1969.  She worked at the Social Security Administrative Office for 27 years, retiring in 2007; she then...

Arthur R. Hayes

Arthur R. Hayes

Feb 4, 2021

Arthur R. Hayes, age 78, of Castalia, passed away Thursday evening, February 4, 2021, in his residence, surrounded by his family, following a lengthy illness.

He was born September 7, 1942, in Johnstown, OH, and graduated from Johnstown-Monroe High School in 1961.  Arthur served in the US Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.  He...

Ann M. Hughes

Ann M. Hughes

Jan 28, 2021

Ann M. Hughes, age 51, of Castalia, passed away Thursday morning, January 28, 2021, in the Bellevue Hospital, following a brief illness.

She was born October 28, 1969, in Cleveland, and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1987.  She was a member of the Eagles Nest Church International, Sandusky, and she loved her cats and loved spending...

Bobby J. Brummitt

Bobby J. Brummitt

Jan 26, 2021

Bobby J. Brummitt, age 83, of Castalia, passed away Tuesday morning, January 26, 2021, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, following a long battle with cancer.

He was born June 3, 1937, in Pound, VA, and graduated from Ervington High School in 1956.  He worked as a Union Official for over 40 years, starting with Ford Motor Company...

Charles F. Elswick

Charles F. Elswick

Jan 25, 2021

Charles Fredrick Elswick, age 75, of Sandusky, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021, in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.

He was born on July 24, 1945, in Ironton, OH, to Owen and Opal Elswick and attended Port Clinton High School. On June 5, 1965, he married Priscilla (Sis) Carroll and they happily spent 55 years together....

Mary "Suzie" (Schwartz)  Zachman

Mary "Suzie" (Schwartz) Zachman

Jan 23, 2021

Mary Suzanne "Suzie" Zachman, 57, departed this life for her heavenly home January 24, 2021, at the Ohio State James center after a brief and sudden illness. She was born to Roy and Mary Elmeda (Nutter) Schwartz on January 17,1964 in Sandusky, Ohio. A 1982 graduate of Margaretta High School she also attended the Ohio State University. From there...

William Pelz

William Pelz

Jan 20, 2021

William F. Pelz, age 69, of Castalia, passed away Wednesday morning, January 20, 2021, in his residence, following a lengthy illness.

He was born December 30, 1951, in Sandusky, and graduated from Sandusky High School.  He served in the U.S. Army and was a tool and dye maker for General Motors for 31 years.  William was a...

Earlene B. (Jacobs)  Coverdale

Earlene B. (Jacobs) Coverdale

Jan 17, 2021

Earlene B. Coverdale, age 70, of Spring City TN, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021, in her home, after battling Alzheimer's Disease.

She was born March 2, 1950, in Sandusky, and was a member of Kilbourne Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband Timothy Coverdale; daughter Robyn Coverdale-Faulkner; two sons Jack (Lori) Coverdale and...

Donald R. Ward

Donald R. Ward

Jan 16, 2021

Donald R. Ward Sr., age 77, of Castalia, passed away Saturday afternoon, January 16, 2021, at Heritage Village of Clyde, following a lengthy illness.

He was born April 11, 1943, in Delaware, OH, and graduated from Margaretta High School.  He was a member of York Chapel, Bellevue, and was a foreman at Norfolk-Southern.  Don enjoyed collecting trains,...

Roberta "Bobbie" (Cattano)  Klepper

Roberta "Bobbie" (Cattano) Klepper

Jan 14, 2021

Roberta "Bobbie" A. Klepper, 72, was called home on Thursday, January 14, 2021 after fighting losing her battle to pancreatic cancer while in hospice care.

Bobbie was born to the late Rolland & Dolores (Kerber) Cattano on December 2, 1948 in Sandusky, Ohio. She was a graduate of Sandusky High School in 1966. Bobbie married her best...

Virginia M. (Glass)  Bohn

Virginia M. (Glass) Bohn

Jan 14, 2021

Virginia (Glass) Bohn, age 93, departed this life for her heavenly home, January 14, 2021, at the Willows at Bellevue.

Born July 22, 1927, to Basil and Marion (Scherer) Glass, Virginia was a self-proclaimed "nature nut" who loved all of God's creation, but most of all her fellow humans.  She enjoyed bird watching, gardening, fishing, and spending...

Dale L. Wightman

Dale L. Wightman

Jan 14, 2021

Dale L. Wightman, age 80, of Castalia, went to join his wife in Heaven, on her birthday, January 14, 2021, in Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness.

He was born February 6, 1940, in Sandusky, and worked at the Coal Docks, Sandusky, for several years, before retiring from Wal-Mart after working in the maintenance...

William M. German

William M. German

Jan 6, 2021

William M. German, age 70, of Castalia, passed away on the Epiphany, January 6, 2021, in his residence, following a lengthy illness.

He was born April 12, 1950, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1968.  Bill served in the U.S. Navy and was stationed In-Country Vietnam from 1971-1972.  He worked for Metaltek, the former...

Jeannine K. (Bluhm)  Lindahl

Jeannine K. (Bluhm) Lindahl

Dec 31, 2020

Jeannine K. Lindahl, age 72, of Sandusky, passed away Thursday morning, December 31, 2020, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness.

She was born March 24, 1948, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1966.  She was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, Sandusky, and worked for the Scott Paper Co.,...