Obituaries

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...

Aug 16, 2018

Robert Scott Salyers, 63, of Castalia, died Thursday morning, Aug. 16, 2018, in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness. It was his wish to be cremated and there will be no services. Ransom Funeral and Cremation Service, Castalia, is in charge of arrangements.

Aug 13, 2018

Richard F. Baum, age 76, of Sandusky, died Monday afternoon, August 13, 2018, in Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.

He was born Sept. 30, 1941, in Sandusky, to Emerson and Helen (Frederick) Baum. He worked for Russell Truck Line and South Shore Transportation. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, a 1960 graduate of Margaretta...

Aug 5, 2018

Ronald A. Borchardt, age 61, of Sandusky, died unexpectedly, Sunday morning, August 5, 2018, in his residence.

He was born May 10, 1957, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1975.  Following high school, Ron received a bachelor's degree in organ performance and music business from Heidelberg University in 1979 and then an MBA from...

Jul 29, 2018

Curtis James Jason Gibbs, age 44, of Bellevue, died unexpectedly Sunday evening, July 29, 2018, in Bellevue.

He was born January 17, 1974, in Sandusky, and attended Bellevue High School.  He was a member of the Assembly of God, Bellevue.

He is survived by his parents Roy and Kathryn (Teasley) Gibbs; son Curtis J.J. Gibbs;...

Jul 24, 2018

Glenn John Smith, age 77, of Sandusky, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.   He was better known as "Capt. John" or "Smitty".

He was born July 10, 1941, in Florida, to Clara G. Meggitt and Glenn E. Smith.  He attended Margaretta High School, then went on to become a seaman merchant for...

Jul 22, 2018

George Morin, age 76, of Bellevue, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 22, 2018, at Bellevue Care Center, surrounded by his family.

George was born in New Braunfels, TX, to Desidoro and Rosa (Jemenez) Morin on February 22, 1942. He was happily married for 50 wonderful years to Rosalinda (Segura) Morin. He worked as a Bar-line Operator at...

Jul 18, 2018

Thomas F. Gerold, age 74, of Castalia, died Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness.

He was born September 10, 1943, to Pierre and Eleanor (Winklea) in Sandusky, and graduated from Sandusky High School. He married Joanne (Kilgore) on October 15, 1966. Tom worked in tool and die for Delphi...

Jul 9, 2018

Inez L. Renner, 91, of Sandusky, died Monday, July 9, 2018, in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness.

She was born March 14, 1927, in Sandusky, and was a 1945 graduate of Margaretta High School. She was a 35 year employee of the former New Departure Hyatt, Division of General Motors.

Known...

Jul 8, 2018

Carol E. Balduff, 82, residing in Castalia, passed away Sunday morning, July 8, 2018.  She was born  December 10, 1935 to L.B. "Ted" Hacker and Erma Catherine (Heyman) Hacker.

Carol was a lifelong Castalia resident.  She graduated from Margaretta High School in 1954.  She was the Erie County Fair Queen later that same year.

She...

Jul 8, 2018

Steven R. Gowitzka, age 62, of Castalia, died Sunday, July 8, 2018,  in Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, following complications from Lyme Disease and ALS.

He was born Oct. 26, 1955, in Sandusky, and was a 1974 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. He was involved in his family fishing business, and then was in the insurance...