Obituaries

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...

Jul 6, 2018

Marvin D. Roeser, age 73, of Sandusky, died Friday morning, July 6, 2018, in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.

He was born Oct. 17, 1944, in Sandusky, OH, and attended Margaretta Schools. He was a 40 year employee of Sandusky Athol (Chrysler Plastics) retiring in 2006, and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Sandusky. He loved...

Jun 29, 2018

Sharon S. Cruz, age 73, of Castalia, died Friday, June 29, 2018, at her residence, following a brief illness.

She was born September 18, 1944, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1962.  She loved crocheting and playing music on her keyboard.  Sharon loved and missed her co-workers and members of the former Sandusky Area...

Jun 11, 2018

Thomas R. Troike, age 81, of Vickery, died Monday, June 11, 2018, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.

He was born July 22, 1936, in Sandusky, and was a 1954 graduate of Margaretta High School, where he played basketball. He lived in Amherst for many years while working for Ohio Edison for 36 years as a Relay...

Jun 10, 2018

Thomas P. Reed, age 56, of Castalia, died June 10, 2018, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital, following a brief illness.

He was born April 29, 1962, in Berlin Heights, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1980.  Thomas served in the U.S. Army and worked for Reed's Supply.  He loved to be in the outdoors and loved to...

Jun 7, 2018

Camille Marie Jarrett, 68, of Clyde, died Thursday, June 7, 2018, in the Willows of Bellevue, following a courageous battle with cancer for 33 years.

She was born October 4, 1949, in Sandusky,  was a 1968 graduate of Margaretta High School, and a graduate of the Tiffin Academy of Hair Design. She was a beautician for many...

Jun 6, 2018

Bobby J. Dick, age 70, of Castalia, died Wednesday morning, June 6, 2018, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.

He was born August 8, 1947, in Summerset, KY, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1966.  He served in the U.S. Army and was a combat flight medic in the 82nd Airborne Division, fighting in the Tet...

May 24, 2018

Freddy Douglas Isaac, age 75, of Castalia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 24th, 2018, following a sudden illness. He passed awayat Fireland's Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, OH surrounded by his loving family.

He was born April 26, 1943 in Deane, Kentucky, and was the son of Conard and Eveline (Powell) Isaac. He...

May 20, 2018

James Earl Gardner, 76, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018, at his residence, in Sandusky, OH.

He was born August 17, 1941, at Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton, OH, to Audrey Mae (Steffens) and Earl Milton Gardner.

Jim was a 1959 graduate of Port Clinton High School.  In 1963 he obtained a Bachelor of Music...

May 20, 2018

James Earl Gardner, 76, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018, at his residence, in Sandusky, OH.

He was born August 17, 1941 at Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton, OH, to Audrey Mae (Steffens) and Earl Milton Gardner.

Jim was a 1959 graduate of Port Clinton High School.  In 1963 he obtained a Bachelor of Music...

May 19, 2018

Rose M. Miller, age 79, of Castalia, died Saturday morning, May 19, 2018, at her residence.

She was born August 1, 1938, in Sandusky, and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1956.  Later that year, she hired into Ford Motor Co.; where she met and later married the love of her life, Harry (Bob) Miller, retiring together...