Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 9, 2020

Geraldine Page, 75, of Bellevue, won her fight against cancer and went home to Jesus on April 9th, 2020. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Grams, Mamaw, Sister, Aunt, and Cherished friend to many. She was born September 1, 1944 in Dickenson County, VA. In 1965, after marring the love of her life, they relocated to Ohio. Geraldine retired...

Apr 1, 2020

Debbera K. Dick, age 72, of Castalia, died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, April 1, 2020, in her residence.

She was born March 19, 1948, in Toledo, and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1967.  She enjoyed crocheting and gardening.

She is survived by her daughter Rebecca (Ken) Bucher; son James (Lanetta) Dick; three grandchildren Celeste, James,...

Mar 31, 2020

Joanne B. Golias, age 87, of Kelleys Island, died Tuesday night, March 31, 2020, at the Sunset House, Toledo.

To her children, Joanne was mom, mommy, momma, "jeezus christ mom", and Joaner... to her grandchildren, she was grandma and nana-boat, the latter for when they took the ferry boat to visit nana at her home on Kelleys...

Mar 26, 2020

Annie M. Eisenhauer, age 95, of Bellevue, passed away Thursday night, March 26, 2020, at Bellevue Care Center.

She was born July 18, 1924, in West Minister, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Paul & Lizzi Adams. Annie worked at the airplane factory in Seattle Washington during WW II; where she met her husband Howard Eisenhauer,...

Mar 25, 2020

Jean (Rohrbacher) Fitz, age 87, of Castalia, died Wednesday morning, March 25, 2020, at the Meadows at Osborn Park, Huron, following at lengthy illness.

She was born January 29, 1933, in Mechanicsburg, OH, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1951.  Jean worked at the Castalia Banking Co. for many years and was a member of Grace...

Mar 20, 2020

Michael J. Fitz, age 65, of Castalia, died Friday March 20, 2020, in his residence.

He was born March 29, 1954, in Sandusky, and graduated from St. Mary's Central Catholic, Sandusky,  in 1972.  He graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a degree in mythology. He worked for US Gypsum, Port Clinton, for many years.  Michael was a...

Mar 18, 2020

Mae Christine Neill, age 95, of Vickery, passed away Wednesday evening, March 18, 2020, at Parkvue Health Care Center, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness.  She was the widow of Bruce Neill and they shared 35 years of marriage together.

She was born May 16, 1924, in Cleveland.  She was the daughter of Christine and Richard Treadon.  Mae...

Mar 15, 2020

Shirley A. Cogar, age 82, of Bay View, died Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness.

She was born July 17, 1937, in Adrian, OH, and attended Fostoria St. Wendelin Catholic School.  She worked for the Lutheran Memorial Home, Sandusky, for many years; and in her free time, she...

Mar 14, 2020

Shirley Ann (Feighner) Cattano, age 92, of Castalia, died Saturday afternoon, March 14, 2020, at her  residence.

She was born October 11, 1927, in Fremont, to Walter and Hazel (Perry) Feighner and graduated from Fremont Ross High School in 1945.  Shirley was a master seamstress and made costumes for the Town and Country Players and had been...

Mar 2, 2020

James D. Keller Sr., age 86, of Castalia, died Monday morning, March 2, 2020, in his residence, following a brief illness.

He was born December 31 ,1933, in Castalia, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1952.  In 1961, James graduated from Auctioneer school in Kankakee, IL, and in his spare time called auctions around the area. ...

Feb 26, 2020

Timothy W. Scott, age 71, of Castalia, died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 26, 2020, in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.

He was born April 22, 1948, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School.  Tim proudly served in the U.S. Army and fought in the Vietnam War.  He worked for Ford Motor Company for many years, retiring in...

Feb 25, 2020

Ray Lloyd Downing, age 80, of Vickery, died unexpectedly Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at University Hospital in Cleveland.

He was born December 15, 1939, in Sandusky, to Raymond and Florence (Knauer) Downing. Ray graduated from Margaretta High School in 1957.

Ray was a life-long farmer, small business owner, community volunteer and musician. He opened Downing...

Feb 24, 2020

Dale L. Rice, age 69, of Fremont, died Monday afternoon, February 24, 2020, at the Toledo Hospital.

He was born February 11, 1951, in Sandusky, and attended Margaretta High School.  He worked for Browning Ferris Industries, American Auto Sales, and most recently at Berry Plastics, as a tow motor operator.  Dale loved to watch movies and baseball;...

Feb 18, 2020

Theodore "Ted" G. Fischer Jr., age 90, of Castalia, died Tuesday morning, February 18, 2020, in the Ohio Veterans Home, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness.

He was born October 29, 1929, in Sandusky, and was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army's artillery division.  Ted drove truck for many years for Elmer Borchardt...

Jan 19, 2020

John J. Riedy, age 76, of Castalia, went into the arms of his Savior, Sunday morning, January 19, 2020, following a brief illness.

He was born May 2, 1943, in Sandusky, and graduated from Akron Kenmore High School in 1961.  John proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and fought in the Vietnam War; he also graduated...