Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Castalia, Ohio

Serving Castalia, Ohio and surrounding areas.

Clyde E. Culp

Clyde E. Culp

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...

Wesley Carr

Wesley Carr

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...

Charles E. "Chuck" Thomas

Charles E. "Chuck" Thomas

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...

Margaret L. Close

Margaret L. Close

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...

Kyle S Paine

Kyle S Paine

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...

Hazel Fisher

Hazel Fisher

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...

John C. Parkhurst

John C. Parkhurst

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...

Arden B. Cooper

Arden B. Cooper

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...

William F. "Bill" Huff

William F. "Bill" Huff

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. ...

Beverly A. (Fredrick)  Bunting

Beverly A. (Fredrick) Bunting

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...

Rita A. Price

Rita A. Price

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. ...

Eugene W. Bolinger

Eugene W. Bolinger

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...

Geraldine M. (Erne)  Betzenheimer

Geraldine M. (Erne) Betzenheimer

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  ...

Barbara "Theda" Michael

Barbara "Theda" Michael

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...

Robert S. Salyers

Robert S. Salyers

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.

Richard F. Baum

Richard F. Baum

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...

Ronald A. Borchardt

Ronald A. Borchardt

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...

Curtis James Jason Gibbs

Curtis James Jason Gibbs

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;...

Glenn John Smith

Glenn John Smith

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...

George Morin

George Morin

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...