Obituaries

Dec 24, 2018

Barbara A. (Barrett) Culver, age 67, of Sandusky, passed away suddenly Monday morning, December 24, 2018, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.

She was born August 17, 1951, in Harts W.V., and was baptized at Sand Hill Freewill Baptist Church, Sandusky.  Barbara loved spending time with her grandchildren, watching her daughter play sports, and reading the Bible....

Dec 10, 2018

Lester L. "Fred" Cochrane, of Milan, passed away peacefully, at the age of 79, on Monday,  December 10, 2018 at Stein Hospice Center in Sandusky, Ohio.

Fred was born in Marion, Ohio and spent most of his life in northern Ohio. He was a hard-working husband and father. While he retired many years ago, he continued to...

Dec 7, 2018

Carol S. Greene, age 71, of Castalia, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, in her residence surrounded by her family following a 4 year battle with ovarian cancer.

She was born Dec 13, 1946, in Sandusky, and was a 1964 graduate of Sandusky High School. She was employed by Margaretta Schools and for over 20 years served on...

Dec 7, 2018

Ruth D. Miller, 94, of Sandusky, joined her husband Wayne in Heaven, Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, at her residence.

She was born May 4, 1924, in Sandusky, and was a 1942 graduate of Sandusky High School. She was employed by Periodical Publishers and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Groton Township, where she taught Sunday...

Nov 30, 2018

William A. Bechstein, age 68, of Castalia, died Wednesday morning, July 24, 2019, in his residence, following a brief illness.

He was born February 6, 1951, in Sandusky, and grew up in Bay View.  William graduated from Margaretta High School in 1969, and served in the U.S. Coast Guard.  He was a firefighter for over 25 years;...

Nov 20, 2018

Arlene S. Green, age 75, of Castalia, died Tuesday, November 20, in Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.

She was born Oct. 15, 1943, in Wheeling W.V., and graduated from Bridgeport High School. She received her B.S. Degree from New York University, and was employed as a nurse with Stein Hospice Care Center.

She was a...

Nov 8, 2018

Clyde E. Culp, age 83, of Castalia, died Thursday morning, November 8, 2018, at Cleveland Clinic, following a brief illness.

He was born January 14, 1935, in Portsmith, OH.  He served in the U.S. Navy and worked for General Motors for many years.  Clyde was an Elder at the Community of Christ Church, Sandusky, and was an...

Nov 4, 2018

Wesley E Carr, age 51, Springfield, VA, grandson of the late Virginia and Alfred Karbler, of Vickery, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018, at his home in Springfield, Va.

Wesley is survived by his wife Michelle; three daughters Bailey, Rebecca, and Colleen; mother Janice Karbler Carr, (daughter Of Alfred and Virginia Karbler), Castalia; father Wesley J...

Oct 17, 2018

Charles E. "Chuck" Thomas, age 30, of Port Clinton, died unexpectedly Wednesday evening, October 17, 2018.

He was born December 30, 1987, in Garden Grove, CA, and graduated from Perkins High School in 2006.  Chuck received his associates degree in HR Management and Business Accounting from Ohio Business College in 2015.

He is survived by...

Oct 16, 2018

Margaret L. (Hauenstein) Close, age 89, of Castalia, passed away Tuesday morning, October 16, 2018, at the Bellevue Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born in Castalia on June 29, 1929, to Andrew and Lucille (Hawn) Meyer and was a 1947 graduate of Margaretta High School.  She served as Castalia Village Clerk, and retired from Owens...

Oct 5, 2018

Kyle S. Paine, age 56, of Kelleys Island, OH, died Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, at his residence.

Kyle was born July 5, 1962,  in Mission, Kansas to Robert Paine and Penny (Kyle) Paine.

He spent his childhood in Bay Village, Ohio, and vacationed on Kelleys Island as a young boy with his family. He loved...

Oct 1, 2018

Hazel G. Fisher, age 95, of Sandusky, died Monday morning, Oct. 1, 2018, in the Meadows of Osborn Park, following a brief illness.

She was born May 26, 1923, in Harrisburg, PA, to John and Hazel Graham. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Sandusky,  the Order of Eastern Stars, and the Butler County...

Sep 29, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Jack Parkhurst announces his passing on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at the age of 79 after a short battle with cancer.

Jack was born on July 9, 1939. He graduated from Townsend High School and was a lifelong farmer and an independent owner operator truck driver for 40...

Sep 28, 2018

Arden Brand Cooper, age 69, of Kelleys Island, died Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, in his home surrounded by family and friends.

He was born Sept. 30, 1948, to the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Schwab) Cooper in Canton, OH, and was one of four children. He graduated from Perry High School in 1966, where he was well known...

Sep 25, 2018

William F. "Bill" Huff, age 72, of Sandusky, died peacefully, Tuesday morning, Sept 25, 2018, in Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.

He was born November 11, 1945, in Fostoria, and graduated from Eastwood High School in 1963.  He proudly served in the U. S. Marine Corp during the Vietnam War and was a member of the VFW. ...

Sep 20, 2018

Beverly Ann "Fredrick" Bunting, age 73, of Castalia, died Thursday morning, Sept. 20, 2018, at her residence.

She was born Jan. 30, 1945, in Vincennes, IN, and was a 1963 graduate of Margaretta High School. She was employed by Sears and was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Milan.

Bev is survived...

Sep 14, 2018

Rita A. Price, age 86, of Clyde, died Friday morning, September 14, 2018, at The Willows at Bellevue.

She was born May 20, 1932, in Marion, OH, and graduated from Lakeview High School in 1950. After high school, she graduated from Ohio Northern University in 1958 and received her Master's degree from Kent State University in 1978. ...

Sep 8, 2018

Eugene W. Bolinger, age 88, of Castalia, died Saturday morning, September 8, 2018, at Stein Hospice, Sandusky.

He was born December 14, 1929 in Kingwood W.V., where he attended Kingwood High School. Due to the passing of his father at age 14, he lied about his age to enlist into the U.S. Air Force (age 16) in...

Aug 20, 2018

Geraldine (Erne) Betzenheimer, 81, of Kelleys Island, went to be with our Lord Aug. 20, 2018, after a lengthy illness.

She was born Jan. 14, 1937, on Kelleys Island and was a lifetime resident. She was a 1954 graduate of Kelleys Island High School, a member of the Historical Society, and a lifetime member of St. Michael's  ...

Aug 17, 2018

Barbara "Theda" Michael, age 84, formerly of Lakeside, died Friday, August 17, 2018, at her daughters home in Powhatan, VA, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

She was born Oct. 4, 1933, in Lakeside, OH, to Orin and Kathryn Dole, and graduated from Lakeside High School. She was employed by Lakeside High School and Ottawa County...