Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Castalia, Ohio

Serving Castalia, Ohio and surrounding areas.

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.,...

Mary C. (Hanchar)  Hula

Mary C. (Hanchar) Hula

Dec 28, 2020

Mary Catherine (Hanchar) Hula, age 81, of Castalia, passed away Monday morning, December 28, 2020, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness.

She was born September 2, 1939, in Spangler, PA, and graduated from Carrolltown High School in Pennsylvania.  Mary continued her education by graduating from the Progressive School of Fashion in Cleveland and...

Mary Alice (Karbler)  Riesterer

Mary Alice (Karbler) Riesterer

Dec 19, 2020

Mary Alice (Karbler) Riesterer, 93, died Saturday evening, December 19, 2020, at The Willows of Bellevue where she had resided for the last four years.

She was born in Sandusky on December 2, 1927, to Edwin and Ruby (Joseph) Karbler and lived most of her life in Castalia.  On January 27, 1951, she married Carl Riesterer and...

Judy (Whyde)  Wolfe

Judy (Whyde) Wolfe

Dec 14, 2020

Judy E. (Whyde) Wolfe, 74, of Sandusky, died Monday, December 14, 2020, in Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, after a short illness.

She was born Nov. 6, 1946 in Coshocton, OH and was a 1965 graduate of Margaretta High School. She was employed by General Electric until closing, and then was manager of the Cedar Lane RV...

Jason R. Smercina

Jason R. Smercina

Dec 7, 2020

Jason Ray Smercina, 45, of Sandusky, died Monday morning in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.

He was born October 7, 1975 in Sandusky, and graduated from Vermilion High School.  Jason was a free lance artist.

He is survived by his mother Delores Summers of Sandusky; 1 daughter Kyli Smercina of Huron; 1 son Logan Smercina...

Catherine L. Korenke

Catherine L. Korenke

Dec 7, 2020

Catherine "Kate" Korenke, 92, of Monroeville, died Monday morning, Dec. 7, 2020, in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness.

She was born March 1, 1928, in Sandusky, and was a 1936 graduate of Margaretta High School. She was employed by the Ohio Veterans Home and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Oxford...

Lee H. (Ballard)  Smetzer

Lee H. (Ballard) Smetzer

Dec 2, 2020

Lee H. Smetzer, age 73, of Bellevue, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at her residence, following a lengthy illness.

She was born December 31, 1946, in Sandusky, and graduated from Monroeville High School in 1964.  Lee retired from Nationwide Insurance and was a proud wife, mother, and homemaker.

She is survived by two daughters...

Ralph R. Cruz Sr.

Ralph R. Cruz Sr.

Dec 2, 2020

Ralph R. Cruz, Sr., 81, of Castalia, died Wednesday morning, December 2, 2020, in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness.

He was born Nov. 27, 1939, in Texas, and was employed for 40 years at G & C Foundry, Sandusky. He attended The Chapel and was a power lifter until the age of 75....

Carole Semprich

Carole Semprich

Nov 30, 2020

Carole Ann Semprich, 71, Sandusky, died Monday, Sept. 6, 2021 in Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.

She was born June 25, 1950, in Annapolis, NY, and attended Sandusky High School. She worked as a nurse's aide for several years, and always worried about others before herself.

Carole is survived by her husband Mark, to whom...

Roland Alvers

Roland Alvers

Nov 30, 2020

Roland W. Alvers  (Rollie) of Castalia, Ohio, was called to Heaven on January 22, 2021, after a short battle with Covid 19.

He was born on May 26, 1942, to Herman and Helen (Drummond) Alvers, and was a 1960 graduate of Margaretta High School.  On July 1, 1961, he married his high school sweetheart, and the love...

Mary Ann Wightman

Mary Ann Wightman

Nov 29, 2020

Mary Ann Wightman, age 79, of Castalia, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness.

She was born January 14, 1941, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1959.  She worked for Walmart, retiring after many years of service.   Mary Ann was a Girl Scout leader for...

Jean Ann (Wassner)  Gardner

Jean Ann (Wassner) Gardner

Nov 26, 2020

Jean Ann Wassner Gardner was born in Waukegan, IL on June 24, 1942--the Feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist--to Mary Elizabeth Ruppert Wassner and Robert Ross Wassner. She was very active in the Girl Scouts as a child and later as a Girl Scout leader.  Jean attended Miami University. This was a special place to her as...

James M. Seidler Sr.

James M. Seidler Sr.

Nov 15, 2020

James M. Seidler Sr., age 75, of Monroeville, passed away, Sunday morning, November 15, 2020.  Ransom Funeral & Cremation Service, Castalia, is in charge of the arrangements.

Deborah G. Conley

Deborah G. Conley

Nov 12, 2020

Deborah "Debbie" G. Conley, age 59, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, -November 12, 2020, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center, Norwalk, after a long battle with cancer.

She was born October 29, 1961, in Sandusky, and grew up in Whites Landing.   She was the daughter of the late Edward Ray Johnson and Gaynell Vettle, and was...

Norma Marie (Davisson)  Walker

Norma Marie (Davisson) Walker

Nov 6, 2020

Marie Walker, age 82, of Castalia, died Friday evening, November 6, 2020, at Admiral's Pointe, Huron, following a lengthy illness.

She was born in Minnora, WV, on February 9, 1938.  She enjoyed listening to country music, reading, doing crosswords, and bird watching.

She is survived by her son Charles (Sherrie) Walker, son in-law Jeff Ries;...

Sylvia Drew Mulry

Sylvia Drew Mulry

Nov 2, 2020

On November 2, 2020, Sylvia Drew Mulry was born sleeping at 35 weeks 2 days, after a true knot umbilical cord accident. She entered this world weighing 5lbs 3 oz, 19 inches long with a head full of hair and her daddy's lips.

Sylvia Drew will be honored and lovingly remembered by her parents Andrew and Jenna,...

Dennis W. Smecker

Dennis W. Smecker

Oct 30, 2020

Dennis W. Smecker, age 76, of Sandusky, passed away Friday morning, October 30, 2020, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness.

He was born September 26, 1944, in Munhall PA, and graduated from Munhall High School.  Dennis served in the U.S. Army and enjoyed going hunting and fishing.

He is survived by...