Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Castalia, Ohio

Serving Castalia, Ohio and surrounding areas.

Sherri M. (Krawetzki)  Brunner

Sherri M. (Krawetzki) Brunner

Aug 26, 2020

Sherri M. Brunner, 71, of Castalia, died Wednesday morning, Aug. 26, 2020, in Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness.

She was born Oct. 8, 1948, in Sandusky. She graduated from Margaretta High School in 1966 and from Kent State University in 1969. She taught 5th grade at Margaretta and Perkins Schools and then was...

James D. Bise

James D. Bise

Aug 25, 2020

Jim Bise, 78, of Bay View, died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness.

He was born Sept. 7, 1941, to Link and Daisey Bise in Fremont, VA, and grew up in Crestline, OH.

Jim worked for North American Aviation in Canoga, CA, and retired in Sandusky after...

Mary (Milliman)  Hoffman

Mary (Milliman) Hoffman

Aug 25, 2020

Mary F. Hoffman, 78, of Castalia, died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness.

She was born May 24, 1942, in Auburn, NY, and was a graduate of Genoa High School in New York. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Castalia, and enjoyed playing cards with her...

Caleb W. Stockmaster

Caleb W. Stockmaster

Aug 24, 2020

Caleb W. Stockmaster, age 24, of Castalia, passed away Monday evening, August 24, 2020, in his residence, surrounded by his family and friends, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

He was born May 3, 1996, in Bellevue, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 2015.  Caleb was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Sandusky.  While attending...

Nancy L. (Maley)  Matter

Nancy L. (Maley) Matter

Aug 8, 2020

Nancy L. Matter, age 83, of Castalia, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, after a lengthy illness.

She was born September 14, 1936, in Sandusky, to Russell "Boots" and Mary (Vanzant) Maley and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1954.  She worked for Ohio Bell for several years, before retiring from...

Ryan Kinney

Ryan Kinney

Aug 6, 2020

Ryan C. Kinney, age 35, of Sandusky, was lost to those who loved him on Thursday, August 6, 2020, after a long struggle with addiction.  He was caring, happy, and full of life until his last moments.  Though he was physically lost, he will be carried with us in spirit.

He was born April 30, 1985, in...

Betty Miller

Betty Miller

Aug 5, 2020

Betty J. Miller, age 95, of rural Sandusky, passed away August 5, 2020 at the Willows of Bellevue.

Betty was born November 6, 1924 in Elyria, Ohio. After graduating from Vermilion High School in 1943, she moved to Sandusky to work at the Philco Plant.

Betty married Lewis Miller in November 1945.  Married for 71...

Deborah Ann Korenke

Deborah Ann Korenke

Jul 28, 2020

Deborah Korenke, 63, of Monroeville, died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at her residence.

She was born May 26, 1957, in Sandusky, and was a graduate of Perkins High School and EHOVE. She was employed by Safe Harbour Domestic Violence and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Monroeville.

Deb is survived by her...

Kathryn Myerholtz

Kathryn Myerholtz

Jul 22, 2020

Kathryn Myerholtz, 83, of Castalia, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020, in the Providence Care Center, Sandusky.

She was born March 8, 1937, in Clyde, OH.  She was co owner of the Blue Hole Honey Farm in Castalia, and was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.

Kathryn is survived by 3 sons Clinton Myerholtz, Gregory "Patricia"...

Esther Boesch

Esther Boesch

Jul 15, 2020

Esther M. Boesch, age 92, of Sandusky, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness.  Private graveside services will be held Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron.  Ransom Funeral & Cremation Service, Castalia, is in charge of the arrangements.

Lester "Butch" Barnum

Lester "Butch" Barnum

Jul 11, 2020

Lester "Butch" Barnum, 82, of Sandusky, died Saturday morning, July 11, 2020, in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.

He was born May 12, 1938, in Sandusky, and was a graduate of Sandusky High School. He was an engineer with Ohio Edison for 34 years, retiring in 1994. Prior to this, he had worked for Erie County, and...

Louis S. Thomas

Louis S. Thomas

Jul 9, 2020

Louis S. Thomas, age 51, of Bay View, died Thursday morning, July 9, 2020, at Admiral's Pointe, Huron, following a lengthy illness.

He was born December, 20, 1968, in Sandusky, and graduated from Edison High School in 1986; where he played football and baseball, wrestled, and preformed in the march band.  Louis was a self-employed master carpenter...

Raymond W. Arnold

Raymond W. Arnold

Jul 2, 2020

Raymond W. Arnold, 81, of Kelleys Island, died Thursday morning, July 2, 2020, in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.

He was born April 24, 1039, in Dover, OH, and was a 1958 graduate of Dover High School. He resided in Dover until moving to Elyria, where he worked for GM as a tool and die maker.

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Dora A. (Miller)  Myers

Dora A. (Miller) Myers

Jun 29, 2020

Dora A. Myers, 98, of Castalia, died Monday morning, June 29, 2020, in the Willows at Bellevue.

She was born Jan. 2, 1922, in Castalia, and was a 1940 graduate of Margaretta High School, where she was salutatorian. She was employed by Union Chain, Philco, Waverly Tool, and New Departure, before being a cafeteria assistant at Margaretta...

Benjamin Tyler Brower

Benjamin Tyler Brower

Jun 13, 2020

Benjamin Tyler Brower, age 42, beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, and cousin, and friend, departed this world on June 13, 2020, in Glendale, Az.  Ben is now forever sleeping in peace, no longer tired. He was a generous man with a big heart and warm smile, a charismatic character who always lit up the room with his goofy antics...

R. James Winkel Jr.

R. James Winkel Jr.

Jun 11, 2020

R. James Winkel, Jr., 73, of Sandusky, died Thursday, June 11, 2020, in the Providence Care Center in Sandusky.

He was born July 24, 1946 in Sandusky, and was a 1964 graduate of Margaretta High School. Along with his brothers, he owned and operated Castalia Trenching and Ready Mix. He served in the United States Coast Guard...

Brenda A. (Parker)  Zahel

Brenda A. (Parker) Zahel

Jun 7, 2020

Brenda Ann Parker Zahel (Sosa), age 77, of Sandusky, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 7, 2020, after a lengthy illness.

She was born to Cecil and Hattie Mae Parker, October 22, 1942, in Bedford, IN.  She was a member of the Margaretta High School class of 1960, and excelled in the art of the "Jitterbug".  Brenda married...

William T. Jordan

William T. Jordan

May 9, 2020

William "Bill" Jordan, age 63, of Castalia, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 9, 2020, in his residence.

He was born August 27, 1956, in Monroe, MI, and was a 1976 graduate of Margaretta High School. He studied welding at Terra Tech, and was a farmer and carpenter most of his life. He loved his family and spending time...

Gladys M. (Zelenski)  Bash

Gladys M. (Zelenski) Bash

Apr 21, 2020

Gladys M. Bash, age 97, of Sandusky, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, April 21, 2020, in Providence Care Center, Sandusky.

She was born May 1, 1922, in Berea, OH, and was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, Sandusky; where she was very active in the church prior to going into the nursing home.  She was a...

Alishia King

Alishia King

Apr 10, 2020

Alishia R. King, age 23, of Castalia, passed away Friday morning, April 10, 2020, in her residence.

She was born February 19, 1997, in Sandusky, and graduated from Edison High School in 2016.  Alishia worked for Ventra Sandusky and attended New Life Church, Sandusky, where she was baptized and played guitar in the youth group; she also...