Obituaries

Mar 8, 2018

Clifford "Cappy" Hensley, age 72, of Sandusky, passed away Thursday morning, March 8, 2018, in Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, after a lengthy illness.

He was born April 17, 1945, in Manchester, KY, and made his home with his beloved wife in "Crystal Rock" for whom has waited eight years to be sent to the pearly gates...

Mar 6, 2018

Harry C. Robison, age 93, of Castalia, died Tuesday evening, March 6, 2018, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 9:30 AM until time of services at 10:30 AM in the Sandusky Community Church of the Nazarene, 1617 Milan Rd. Sandusky.  Ransom Funeral & Cremation Service,...

Mar 5, 2018

Willard C. Rohrbacher, age 93, of Sandusky, died Monday afternoon, March 5, 2018, at the Ohio Veterans Home, Sandusky.

He was born May 2, 1924, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1942; where he played on the six man football team. Willard was a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corp. serving in the Marshall...

Mar 3, 2018

Leonard L. Keegan, age 85, of Castalia, died Saturday afternoon, March 3, 2018, in his residence, following a brief illness.

He was born December 2, 1932, in his home in Riley Township to parents Leonard and Carrie (Meek) Keegan.  He graduated from Townsend School in 1953, and then went on to serve in the U.S. Army.  Leonard...

Feb 26, 2018

Kathleen A. Lodge, age 73, a long-time resident of Castalia, died peacefully at her home in Michigan on Monday morning, February 26, 2018, under the loving care of family and Hospice of Michigan.

She was born August 15, 1944, in Olean, New York, and graduated from Landon Senior High School in 1962, and from West Liberty State...

Feb 25, 2018

Patricia J. Brunner, age 62, of Sandusky, died Sunday morning, February 25, 2018, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.

She was born July 20, 1955, in Sandusky, and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1973.  Patricia was a huge fan of the Green Bay Packers and the Ohio State Buckeyes, she enjoyed doing arts and crafts, and...

Feb 24, 2018

Marjorie A. Scherz, age 79, of Castalia, died Saturday morning, February 24, 2018, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness.

She was born June 2, 1938, in Sandusky, to John and Alma (Lemke) Cullen.  She graduated from Margaretta High School in 1956, where she was homecoming queen in 1954.  Following high school, Marjorie married...

Feb 23, 2018

Richard J. Smith, age 94, of Sandusky, died unexpectedly Friday, February 23, 2018, in his residence.

He was born June 20, 1923, in Castalia, and was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Sandusky.

He is survived by many nieces, nephews, friends, and family from church.

Richard was preceded in death by his...

Feb 21, 2018

Patricia P. Dahm, age 89, of Castalia, died Wednesday morning, February 21, 2018, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness.

She was born May 18, 1928, in Toledo, and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1946.  Patricia  was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Castalia.  She was the Clerk/Treasurer for the Village of Castalia,...

Feb 15, 2018

Donna Claire (Parish) Johnson, age 80, of Castalia, died peacefully at home under the loving care of family and Stein Hospice.

Born October 11, 1937, in Fremont, the daugher of James and Mary (Glendora) Parish.  Donna graduated from Fremont Ross High School in 1955.  She married John Douglas Johnson in April of 1956 and together raised three...

Feb 14, 2018

John E. Hosko, age 55, died Wednesday night, February 14, 2018, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness.

He was born August 5, 1962, in Sandusky, and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1980.  John worked for Ventra Sandusky as a forklift operator and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Sandusky.  He loved...

Feb 14, 2018

Laurence E. "Larry" Keller, age 83, of Castalia, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.

Larry was the first son born to Laurence F. and Ethal (Good) Keller, in Venice, OH, on January 25, 1935.  Early on he was nicknamed "DeDee" by his family.  Larry was a graduate of Margaretta High School...

Feb 12, 2018

Florence P. "Flo" Kennedy, age 84, of Sandusky, died Monday morning, February 12, 2018, at Concord Care & Rehab Center, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness.

She was born July 5, 1933, in Lancaster, OH, and graduated from St. Euphrasia Convent, Columbus, in 1951.  Flo used to work for Wiegels Points Carry Out and Arramark Corp.  She enjoyed...

Feb 12, 2018

George F. Coffman, age 74, of Kelleys Island, died Monday morning, February 12, 2018, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness.

He was born August 11, 1943, in Port Clinton, and graduated from Green Springs High School in 1961.  He served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Masonic Lodge.  George...

Jan 25, 2018

LB Manus, age 81, of Clyde, died Thursday evening, January 25, 2018, at his residence.

He was born September 9, 1936, in Williamsburg, KY, and worked for JH Routh Packing for 47 years as a meat packer.  He was a member of the Master's Hand Church of God, Castalia, where he was a deacon.  LB enjoyed coon...

Jan 22, 2018

Richard A. Ryan, age 84, of Sandusky, died unexpectedly Monday evening, January 20, 2018, at his residence.

He was born April 18, 1933, in Sandusky, and attended Sandusky High School.  Richard served in the U.S. Army and was a truck driver for Vulcan United Materials for 30 years.  After retiring, he restored six Allis Chalmers tractors and...

Jan 20, 2018

Audrey M. Elswick, age 74, of Sandusky, died unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, January 20, 2018, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.

She was born October 4, 1943, in Virginia, and retired from Ford Motor Company in 2004.  Audrey was a member of the Sandusky Orioles, UAW Local 913, and the American Legion.  She loved doing yard work, fishing...

Jan 11, 2018

Vernon R. Neidler, age 77, of Bellevue, died Thursday, January 11, 2018, at his residence.

He was born December 26, 1940, in Vickery, and worked for the Iron Workers Local 17 out of Cleveland.  Vern was an avid hunter and fisherman and liked to play cards.  He loved watching the races every weekend at the Attica Raceway...

Dec 9, 2017

David LaConte, age 69, of Sandusky, died Saturday morning, December 9, 2017, at his residence.

He was born February 8, 1948, and graduated from Norwalk High School in 1967.

He served in the U.S. Navy for four years and was a welder for Sage Industrial in Phoenix, AZ, retiring in 2008.  David was a member...

Dec 1, 2017

Jack D. Bohn, age 90. of Castalia, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, in the Willows of Bellevue.

He was born April 1, 1927, in Castalia, OH, and attended Margaretta High School. He co-owned Bohn Implement since 1955 with his father and brothers until his retirement. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran of WWII.

Jack...