Obituaries

Jan 16, 2020

Michael "Trapper" Eaton, age 76, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, January 16, 2020, in his home in Vickery, from complications from C.O.P.D.

He was born November 22, 1943, in Murfreesboro, TN, as Michael L. Burns, then his parents divorced and his mother married Bruce Eaton.  He went to elementary school in Bristol, CT; junior high school on...

Jan 1, 2020

Joshua J. Hoffman, age 30, of Castalia and formerly of Fremont, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, January 1, 2020, in his residence.

He was born April 29, 1989, in Fremont, and graduated from Fremont Ross in 2007.  He was a member of Worship Alive, Bellevue, and he enjoyed fishing, listening to music, and rapping. Josh had a great...

Dec 31, 2019

Paul G. Hill, age 79, of Castalia, died Tuesday morning, December 31, 2019, at his residence.

He was born July 12, 1940, in Sandusky, and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1959.  He worked as a machinist for Industrial Nut, Sandusky, for many years.  Paul was a member of the American Legion and was a car enthusiast....

Dec 30, 2019

Sharon F. McNichols, age 77, of Castalia, died unexpectedly Monday morning, December 30, 2019, in her residence.

She was born May 25, 1942, in Sandusky, and attended Margaretta High School.  She worked in the kitchen at the Ohio Veterans Home for many years.  Sharon enjoyed making and painting ceramics, and she loved hummingbirds.

She is...

Dec 24, 2019

Pamela Ann (Miller) DeBlase, 72, of Bellevue, died peacefully Tuesday morning, Dec. 24, in the Willows of Bellevue.

Pam was born May 24, 1947, in Bellevue, to Donald and Virginia (Sawyer) Miller. She was a compassionate, selfless, loving wife, mother, sister, and aunt.

She was a skilled artist. Her exceptional talent could be seen in...

Dec 23, 2019

Linda S. Jett, 61, of Castalia, died Monday, Dec. 23, at her residence following a lengthy illness

She was born February 17, 1958, in Monroeville, and was a 1976 graduate of Monroeville High School. She was the fiscal officer for Groton Township and sexton for Sand Hill Cemetery for many years.

She was a member...

Dec 18, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Donald A. Young. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 9, 2019

Daniel W. Jackson Sr., age 62, of Berlin Heights, died unexpectedly, Monday morning, December 9, 2019, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center, Norwalk.

He was born March 7, 1957, in Port Clinton, and graduated from Norwalk High School.  Dan served in the U.S. Marine Corp and was a truck driver for Erie Blacktop since 1982.  He was a member...

Dec 3, 2019

Melvin L. Myerholtz, age 83, of Castalia, died Tuesday evening, December 3, 2019, in Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.

He was born February 1, 1936, in Graytown, OH, and graduated from Oak Harbor High School.  He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Castalia.  Melvin was self-employed his whole life and owned and operated the Blue Hole...

Dec 1, 2019

Selle Dafna Guy, 90, of Castalia, passed away Sunday afternoon, December 1, 2019, in her home surrounded by family.

Selle was born in Speedwell, TN, and retired from Margaretta High School as a custodian. She loved cooking, tending to her flowers and garden, watching football, baseball, professional wrestling, and bull riding.  Most of all, Selle loved playing...

Nov 12, 2019

Ronald J. Anwander, age 77, of Vickery, died Tuesday morning, November 12, 2019, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, after a brief illness.

He was born September 15, 1942, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1960.  Ron worked with his father doing construction and farming. He loved being outdoors and bee keeping - which...

Nov 7, 2019

William R. Thomas, age 71, of Clyde, died Thursday morning, November 7, 2019, at the Bellevue Hospital, following complications from Agent Orange exposure during the Vietnam War. He was born August 27, 1948, in Sandusky, and attended Margaretta High School. After High School, Bill joined the U.S. Army, serving for 8 1/2 years.  Following his service, Bill began work...

Nov 6, 2019

Beverly "Earl the Pearl" Johnson, age 86, of Castalia, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday morning, November 6, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born May 3, 1933, in Tazewell, TN, to Bud and Joanna Johnson.  He served in the U.S. Army and retired from Ford Motor Company.  Earl loved working in...

Nov 4, 2019

Ralph J. Voltz Sr., age 65, of Sandusky, died unexpectedly, Monday afternoon, November 4, 2019, at his residence.

He was born July 8, 1954, in Sandusky, and graduated from Sandusky High School.  He attended The Chapel and the Wayside Temple.  Ralph worked for Sandusky Plastics for over 30 years; up until they closed their doors, following, he...

Oct 30, 2019

Jean Miller, age 92, of Sandusky, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, October 30, 2019, at the Meadows at Osborn Park, Huron.

She was born December 8, 1926, in Oberlin, and graduated Sandusky High School in 1944.  Jean worked for Dr. Donald Thomas as a Dental Assistant for several years.  She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church,...

Oct 9, 2019

Donald D. Humphrey, 81, of Castalia, died Wednesday morning, Oct. 9, 2019, in Firelands Regional Medical Center. Sandusky.

He was born July 3, 1938, in Port Clinton, was a 1956 graduate of Oak Harbor High School, and a 1960 graduate of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy. He served with the Ohio State Highway Patrol for 25...

Oct 8, 2019

Thomas J. Schmidt Sr., age 61, of Green Springs, died Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, following a lengthy illness.

Tom was born September 16,1958, in Sandusky. He was married and graduated from Perkins High School in 1976. Tom was a meat cutter at Sandusky Dressed Beef for 18 years and most recently he has...

Oct 7, 2019

Wayne G. Orris, age 68, of Castalia, died unexpectedly Monday evening, October 7, 2019, in his residence.

He was born December 15, 1950, in Providence, RI.  He was a member of the Church of Truth Ministries, Port Clinton and the Bellevue Eagles.  Wayne was a long-time charter boat captain and captained the Shore Nuff boat out of...

Oct 6, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Daniel Dwight. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 5, 2019

Lonnie C. McNichols, age 79, of Castalia, died Saturday night, October 5, 2019,  at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness.

He was born February, 12, 1940, in Jonesborough, TN.  After moving to Ohio, he started working for Barr Rubber Products, then went to work for Whirlpool, where he was employed for over 20 years...