Donald A. Rausch
Apr 18, 2021
Donald A. Rausch, 92, of Huron, died Sunday, April 18,2021, at his residence.
He was born April 9, 1929, in Sandusky, and was a 1948 graduate of Sandusky High School. He was employed for 32 years at Clevite Elastomers in Milan, retiring in 1994. He owned Don's Kart Shop and his lifelong interests included auto racing and...
Jesus Avila
Apr 17, 2021
Jesus Avila, 86, of Castalia, died Saturday afternoon, April 17, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born May 30, 1934 in San Luis, Mexico, to Jose and Teresa Avila. He was employed by Barr Rubber and Union Chain for many years. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marines, a member of Holy...
Patricia A. (Mesenburg) Killingsworth
Apr 3, 2021
Patricia Ann (Mesenburg) Killingsworth, age 85, of Castalia, went home Saturday night, April 3, 2021, with her children by her side.
She was born December 18, 1935, in Castalia, where she spent her entire life. She graduated from Margaretta High School in 1953, and then continued her education at Providence School of Nursing, Bunte Institute of Cardiology,...
Barbara J. Dwight
Mar 29, 2021
Barbara J. Dwight, age 82, of Sandusky, passed away Monday night, March 29, 2021, in her residence following a lengthy illness.
She was born June 21, 1938, in Sandusky, and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1956. She helped run Progressive Fabricating and Agriweld with her husband and was a dance instructor for Kay Lutz Dance Studio...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
