Mitchel Mann
Oct 16, 2025
Mitchel Mann, age 63, of Vickery, passed away Thursday October 16, 2025, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness.
He was born July 27, 1962, in Dickerson, VA. Mitch was a carpenter and handy man; he loved building anything and enjoyed helping others and fishing.
He is survived by his wife Anette...
Gene "Geno" Vanorsdall
Oct 15, 2025
Gene "Geno" VanOrsdall, age 87, of Bellevue, died Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in Stein Hospice Care Center, following a brief illness.
Gene was born on October 16, 1937, in New Washington, Ohio to parents George and Ruth (High) VanOrsdall. Gene graduated in 1955 from New Washington High School where he was President of Crawford County's Honor Society,...
David C. Pfeiffer
Sep 5, 2025
David Carl Pfeiffer, 72, of Vickery, Ohio, passed away on September 5, 2025, at his home. He was born on November 26, 1952, the son of Charles L. and Marian J. (Beier) Pfeiffer. David was a 1971 graduate of Margaretta High School and worked for Sandusky Dressed Beef, and then UPS until his retirement. In addition to his full...
Cade J. Gwynn
Aug 31, 2025
Cade J. Gwynn, age 23, of Huron, passed away Sunday August 31, 2025, from the results of a tragic accident.
He was born April 21, 2002, in Lorain, and attended Vermilion High School. Cade worked at Great Lakes Honda West, Elyria, as an auto detailer. He loved spending time with his beloved lifelong friends and was very...
Thomas W. Dwight
Aug 29, 2025
Thomas W. Dwight, age 84, of Castalia, passed away Friday August 29, 2025, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness.
He was born April 25, 1941, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1959. He was a plumber and pipefitter for Local Union 42, owned and operated Castalia Hardware Plumbing and Heating...
Shelby M. Gillam
Aug 21, 2025
Shelby McKinley Gillam, age 88, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at his home.
He was born August 28, 1936, in Ironton, Ohio, to James Enoch Gillam and Mindie Alice Gillam, and was raised in West Virginia and Ohio. He was married to the love of his life, Margie (Patton) Gillam, with...
Gloria J. Mesenburg
Jul 23, 2025
Gloria J. Mesenburg, age 77, of Castalia, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 23, 2025, in her residence, following a brief illness.
She was born December 2, 1947, in Sandusky, and graduated from St. Mary's Catholic High School, in 1965. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Sandusky, and was a banker for many years, in...
Retha "Pauline" Giles
Jul 13, 2025
On Sunday July 13, 2025, heaven got even brighter when Retha "Pauline" Giles went home to be with her Lord and Savior and she is now reunited with her husband, Everett.
She was born in Waynesville WV on August 9th 1936 to Christopher and Velva Mullens. Pauline married her forever love Everett R. Giles on Sept. 20,...
Juanita L. Karbler
Jul 5, 2025
Juanita L. Karbler, age 95, of Vickery, passed away Saturday morning, July 5, 2025, at Providence Care Center, Sandusky.
She was born March 11, 1930, in Cleveland. She moved to Texas and Nebraska where she attended school in a one room school house and rode a horse to school. She worked for room and board so she...
Joshua Jb Veliz
Jun 20, 2025
Josh JB Veliz, 35, of Castalia, died unexpectedly Friday, June 20, 2025, at his residence.
He was born June 19, 1990, in Sandusky, and after attending Margaretta Schools, he received his GED.
He is survived by his mother Tammy Easterwood; his father Jimmy Veliz; son Mateo Veliz; sisters Chrystal Matter and Candra (Adam Sibley) Matter);...
Shirley M. Walton
Jun 12, 2025
Shirley M. Walton, age 87, of Sandusky, passed away Thursday night, June 12, 2025, at Parkvue Healthcare Center, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness.
She was born January 27, 1938, in Lynchburg, VA, and retired from GM New Departure. She was raised in the Baptist church.
She is survived by three daughters Joanne Walton, Nancy (Charles)...
Kathryn M. Standifer
Jun 4, 2025
Kathryn M. Standifer, age 91, of Castalia, passed away Wednesday night, June 4, 2025, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness.
She was born August 18, 1933, in New Washington, to Albert and Leona (Eberl) Miller.
She was a strong, independent woman who traveled coast to coast. She was a homemaker and...
Paula J. Walls
May 26, 2025
Paula J. Walls, age 72, of Castalia, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center, Norwalk, following a brief illness.
She was born November 29, 1952, in Sandusky, to Paul and Janet Baumeister. Paula was a kind and loving soul; she touched many lives with her smile and laughter.
She is survived by...
Denny Joe Kiser
May 12, 2025
Denny Joe Kiser, born on March 16, 1945, in Coeburn, VA, passed away on May 12, 2025, in Cleveland. He was 80 years old.
Denny led a life marked by dedication to his work and devotion to his family. He built a long and respected career as a certified electrician, retiring from Routh Packing after years of...
Jesse F. Veliz
Apr 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and deep respect that we announce the passing of Jesse Fernando Veliz, a proud United States Marine, devoted family man, and beloved member of his community. Jesse passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2025, at the age of 66, surrounded by the love of those who cherished him.
Born on ...
Phyllis R. Gysan
Apr 27, 2025
Phyllis R. Gysan, age 61, of Castalia, passed away unexpectedly Sunday April 27, 2025, in her residence.
She was born April 21, 1964, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1982. Phyllis received her nursing degree from Providence School of Nursing, Sandusky. She held numerous nursing jobs throughout her career, the most recent being a...
Gary "Doug" Locke
Apr 24, 2025
Gary "Doug" Locke, age 55, of Sandusky, passed away Thursday morning, April 24, 2025, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, after a brief illness.
He was born February 15, 1970, in Greenville SC, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1988. Doug was a tow motor operator for ThorWorks, Sandusky. He was very family oriented and loved...
Daniel A. Diebold
Apr 19, 2025
Daniel Allen Diebold, age 64, of Vickery, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, April 19th, at his residence.
He was born October 17, 1960 in Sandusky, Ohio to the late Russell Diebold and Sharon (Perry) Diebold.
Daniel enjoyed going to car shows with his brothers. Along with spending time with family, he had a love for...
Edward E. Bollinger
Apr 17, 2025
Edward Earl Bollinger passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, at the age of 87.
Born on February 10, 1938, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to Naomi and Park Bollinger, Ed was a kind soul with a servant's heart. As a child, he helped support the family business by making and selling pretzels for the Golden Brownie Pretzel Bakery,...
Wilma J. Wood
Mar 21, 2025
Wilma Jean Wood, 76, of Castalia, passed away peacefully with her family surrounding her on Friday, March 21, 2025. She was born in 1948, and lived in Paris, KY, and moved to Ohio as a young girl. She was a 1967 graduate of Margaretta High School and belonged to Zion Lutheran church.
To her family, she was...
