Obituaries

Aug 31, 2019

Stella P. Gysan, 86, of Castalia, died Sat. night, Aug. 31. 2019, in Providence Care Center, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness.

She was born Dec. 11, 1932 in Wyandot Co., and was a 1950 graduate of Sandusky High School. She was well known in the Castalia Area for her baked goods, especially her sticky buns.

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Aug 28, 2019

Mary Ann (Brunow) Wobser, 86, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019, in The Meadows at Osborn Park, Huron, under the care of Heartland Hospice.

She was born March 13, 1933, in rural Sandusky, to Carl and Susie Brunow. She graduated from Sandusky High School in 1951.  Mary Ann retired after 28 years from J.C. Penney Company. After...

Aug 27, 2019

Debra Kay Lippert, age 65, of Sandusky, passed away on August 27, 2019, following a yearlong battle with cancer; which she faced bravely and courageously, with her husband by her side.

She was born November 13, 1953, as the youngest of eight children born to Louis and Elsie Dress.  She was raised in Marblehead, and even in...

Aug 20, 2019

Agnes C. Harkness, age 86, of Castalia, died Tues., Aug. 20, 2019, in the Eden Springs Nursing Home, Green Springs.

She was born Sept. 7, 1932, in Sandusky, attended St. Mary's Catholic School, and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She was employed by Philco for 12 years and the Lutheran Memorial Home for 24...

Aug 16, 2019

Remona "Nan" Hensley, 85, of Crystal Rock, died Thursday. Aug. 15, 2019,  in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.

She was born Dec. 10, 1933, in Manchester, KY, then moved to Sandusky with her husband to make her home. She reached her arms to her loving husband, who came to get her and have her pain free. She...

Aug 15, 2019

Tami Rapp, 49, of Sandusky, died Thurs. Aug. 15, in Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.

She was born Aug. 13, 1970, in Sandusky, was a Sandusky High School graduate, and was employed by Goodwill. She loved going to Pennsylvania, and taking trips with her mother and her dog Kasey.

Tami is survived by her mother...

Aug 13, 2019

David "Bird" Fecik, Jr., 57, of Crystal Rock, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, at his residence.

He was born Feb. 1, 1962, in Sandusky, and was a 1981 graduate of Margaretta High School and EHOVE. He was employed by Decko Products and was a handyman to everyone. He loved fishing and cooking.

David is survived by...

Aug 13, 2019

Ocie Collins, Norwalk, passed away Tuesday August 13, 2019, at the age of 88. The sadness of her departure is joyfully accepted as it ends many years of loneliness and allows her to be rejoined with her husband George, her son Carl, and enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Ocie was born in Maytown, Kentucky, on September...

Aug 10, 2019

Pamela J. (Walker) Ries, age 60, of Sandusky, passed away Saturday evening, August 10, 2019, at the Parkvue Community, Sandusky, following a lengthy battle with cancer.

She was born on June 9th, 1959 in Sandusky. Pam graduated from Margaretta high school in 1977, and went on to retire from Ford Motor Company after 30 years of employment....

Aug 6, 2019

Patricia L. Sengstock, age 72, of Clyde, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday afternoon, August 6, 2019, in her residence.

She was born January 28, 1947, in Bellevue, and graduated from Townsend High School in 1965.  Patricia was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, Bellevue.  She retired from the Laborers Union #480, and she also was a painter,...

Jul 27, 2019

Janeann Graves Williams, 82, of Castalia, died Sat., July 27, 2019, following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born Sept. 10, 1936, in Toledo, was a 1954 graduate of Margaretta High School, and was a homemaker.

She was a life member of Castalia Congregational United Church of Christ and a member of the Ladies...

Jul 23, 2019

Judi E. (Nottke) Sisson, age 77, of Sandusky, died Tuesday morning, July 23, 2019, at the Providence Care Center, Sandusky.

She was born March 31, 1942, in Norwalk, and graduated from Berlin Heights High School.  She was a member of the Middle Bass Island Yacht Club, American Legion, AMVETS, Orioles.  Judi was a yachtswoman and she loved...

Jul 21, 2019

Aadien Nicholas Conner, of Castalia, infant son of Alisha Kingseed and Austin Conner, passed away shortly after birth, Sunday morning, July 21, 2019, at Bellevue Hospital.  Ransom Funeral & Cremation Service, Castalia, is in charge of the arrangements

Jul 12, 2019

Paul E. Hahn, age 80, of Sandusky, died Friday afternoon, July 12, 2019, at the Rehabilitation Center of the Providence Care Center, Sandusky, following a year long battle with cancer. He was born June 1, 1939, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1956.  Paul served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Zion Lutheran...

Jul 10, 2019

Marvin S. Griffin, age 75, of Crystal Rock, died Wednesday morning, July 10, 2019, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.

He was born August 24, 1943, in Sandusky, and served in the U.S. Navy.  He was a veteran of the Vietnam War.   Marvin worked at Ford Motor Company for 30 years and was Police Officer for many...

Jul 9, 2019

George D. Harper, age 72, of Castalia, died Tuesday morning, July 9, 2019, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness.

He was born February 21, 1947, in Rochester, PA, and served in the U.S. Marine Corp retiring as Lance Corporal.  George received the Purple Heart medal for wounds received in action against the enemy...

Jun 27, 2019

Robert Sessler, age 90, of Sandusky, died Thurs. morning, June 27, 2019 at the Providence Care Center, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness.

He was born Oct. 4, 1928, in Sandusky, and was a 1947 graduate of Margaretta High School. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where he played dartball and...

Jun 21, 2019

Norma D. Addy, 102, of Sandusky, died Friday, June 21, 2019, in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.

She was born March 28, 1917, in Castalia, and was a long time member of several Doll Clubs.

Norma is survived by 2 daughters Patricia "Karl" Steuk of Middle Bass, and Jean "Bill" Lanich of WY; one son...

Jun 18, 2019

Augusta Glen "Gus" Conley, age 90, of Sandusky, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, Ohio.

He was born on Dec. 2, 1928, in West Garrett Kentucky, a son of the late Watt and Grace "Mosley" Conley of Prestonsburg Kentucky. He married Elizabeth J. "Goble"...

Jun 18, 2019

Lois M. Netherland, age 78, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 18, 2019, at Providence Care Center, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness.

She was born May 3, 1941, in Sandusky, and attended Margaretta Schools. She was a former member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, Sandusky.

She is survived by two daughters Helen Brownson and Ada (Dave)...