Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Castalia, Ohio

Serving Castalia, Ohio and surrounding areas.

Theodore Williams

Theodore Williams

Mar 21, 2018

Theodore "Ted" Williams, age 48, of Vickery, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, March 21, 2018, in Ashtabula.

He was born April 1, 1969, in Amherst, and attended Firelands High School.  Ted was a truck driver for Spader Freight.

He is survived by his wife Rose (Steel) Williams; sister Pam (Farrell) Keith; two brothers Stanley (Kathy) Williams...

Harold H. Gahr

Harold H. Gahr

Mar 20, 2018

Harold H. Gahr, age 89, of Sandusky, died Tuesday evening, March 20, 2018, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.  Memorial services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at the Castalia Congregational U.C.C. 205 Main St., Castalia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Congregational U.C.C.  Online condolences may be...

Kevin L. Hensley

Kevin L. Hensley

Mar 17, 2018

Kevin L. Hensley, age 54, of Castalia, died Saturday morning, March 17, 2018, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness.

He was born April 26, 1963, in Cleveland, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1981.  He was a member of the Sandusky Church of God.  Kevin loved to be outdoors; either camping, fishing,...

Marlene (Hansen)  Scurlock

Marlene (Hansen) Scurlock

Mar 17, 2018

Marlene Scurlock, age 74, of Castalia, died peacefully Saturday morning, March 17, 2018, at the Willows at Bellevue with family by her side following a lengthy illness.

She was born November 30, 1943, in Sandusky, Ohio.  She was a member of the first graduating class of Perkins High School in 1961.  She was a homemaker and for...

Billie J. (Fisher)  Loroff

Billie J. (Fisher) Loroff

Mar 11, 2018

Billie J. Loroff, age 70, of Castalia, died Sunday morning, March 11, 2018, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.

She was born November 7, 1947, in Sandusky, and graduated in 1965 from Margaretta High School.  She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Castalia, where she was in charge of the altar care.  Billie enjoyed going to...

Clifford Hensley

Clifford Hensley

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...

Harry C. Robison Jr.

Harry C. Robison Jr.

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,...

Willard C. Rohrbacher

Willard C. Rohrbacher

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...

Leonard L. Keegan

Leonard L. Keegan

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...

Kathleen A. (Jones)  Lodge

Kathleen A. (Jones) Lodge

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...

Patricia J. Brunner

Patricia J. Brunner

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...

Marjorie A. (Cullen)  Scherz

Marjorie A. (Cullen) Scherz

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...

Richard J. Smith

Richard J. Smith

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...

Patricia P. (Braun)  Dahm

Patricia P. (Braun) Dahm

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,...

Donna Claire (Parish)  Johnson

Donna Claire (Parish) Johnson

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...

John E. Hosko

John E. Hosko

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...

Laurence "Larry" Keller

Laurence "Larry" Keller

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...

Florence P. "Flo" (Scott)  Kennedy

Florence P. "Flo" (Scott) Kennedy

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...

George F. Coffman

George F. Coffman

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...

Lb Manus

Lb Manus

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...