Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Castalia, Ohio
Serving Castalia, Ohio and surrounding areas.
Denise L. Reed (Formerly Stark)
Feb 16, 2017
Denise L. Reed (formely Stark), age 45, of Mansfield and formerly of Castalia, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, February 16, 2017, at her residence.
She was born April 7, 1971, in Medina, OH and graduated from Medina High School in 1989. Denise worked as a cosmetologist for 20 years, and most recently worked at Mansfield Correctional Institution as...
Lester W. Swaney
Feb 16, 2017
Lester W. Swaney, age 86, of Sandusky, died Thursday evening, February 16, 2017, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.
He was born July 6, 1930, in Monroeville, and graduated from North Fairfield High School in 1949. Lester served in the U.S. Army, and was a member of the American Legion and Eagles, both in Sandusky. He worked...
Laverne (Krauth) Ehrbar
Feb 11, 2017
LaVerne Ehrbar, age 94, of Kelleys Island, passed away Saturday evening, February 11, 2017, at Otterbein North Shore, Lakeside-Marblehead, after a lengthy illness.
She was born October 5, 1922, in Cleveland, OH and graduated from West Tech High School, Cleveland. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Kelleys Island, where she was on the senior...
James D. Wilburn
Feb 1, 2017
James D. Wilburn, age 65, of Castalia, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, February 1, 2017, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.
He was born November 29, 1951, in Middlesboro, Ky., and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1970. Jim worked for KBI, Sandusky, as an inventory control supervisor, retiring in 2016. He loved spending time with his family...
Jamie Lee Wilburn
Jan 28, 2017
Jamie Lee Wilburn, age 44, of Sandusky, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, January 28, 2017, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.
He was born June 29, 1972, in Sandusky, and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1990. Jamie worked for Imagine Bakery in Sandusky and loved all sports, especially football. He was a huge fan of the Pittsburgh...
Steven E. Johnson
Jan 19, 2017
Steven E. Johnson Sr., age 46, of Castalia, died suddenly Thursday night, January 19, 2017.
He was born November 4, 1970, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School. He worked for Thor Works, Sandusky.
He is survived by his daughter Sydney Johnson; two sons Steven Johnson Jr., and Tyler Johnson; parents Earl and Louise...
Charlotte M. Trapp
Jan 19, 2017
Charlotte M. Trapp, age 42, of Castalia, died unexpectedly Thursday night, January 19, 2017.
She was born April 24, 1974, in Sandusky, and graduated from EHOVE in 1992. She was a member of the former Westside Baptist Church, Sandusky, and worked for Whirlpool. Charlotte loved to spend time with her family.
She is survived by...
Evelyn C. (Kromer) Zeller
Jan 19, 2017
Evelyn C. Zeller, age 96, of Sandusky, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017, at Providence Care Center, Sandusky, after a brief illness.
She was born March 3, 1920, in Huron, Ohio, and attended Sandusky High School. Evelyn owned and operated "Evelyn's Cake Decorating and Supplies", retiring after more than 25 years of service. She was very well...
Patricia A. Croxton
Jan 12, 2017
Patricia A. Croxton, age 86, long time resident of Sandusky, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky. She was born July 17, 1930, in Norwalk, OH. Patricia lived a full life, doing the things she wanted to, following her passions and living her way. An accomplished artist, her paintings have been on display at...
Paula R. Weyer
Dec 31, 2016
Paula R. Weyer, age 53, of Flatrock, OH, passed away peacefully, December 31, 2016, at her residence, surrounded by her loved ones following a lengthy illness.
She was born June 5, 1963 in Sandusky, and retired from the maintenance dept of the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky. Paula was an amazing mother and grandmother who loved NASCAR...
Doris Mariea
Dec 29, 2016
Doris Jean Mariea, age 74, of Castalia, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, in the Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky. She was born March 10, 1942, in Sandusky, was a graduate of Bellevue High School and Bowling Green State University with her LPN license, and retired from Parkview Nursing Home. Doris is survived by her children Kathy Herman of Toledo,...
Thomas H. Fields
Dec 15, 2016
Thomas H. Fields, age 72, of Bellevue, died Thurs., Dec. 15, 2016, in the University of Toledo Medical Center.
He was born Dec. 12, 1944 in Georges Creek, KY, to the late Leonard and Mabel Fields, and was a 1966 graduate of Perkins High School. He retired from Universal Clay Products and Whirlpool, enjoyed fishing, tractor pulls,...
Ronald James Milburn
Nov 22, 2016
Ronald J. Milburn, 78. of Castalia, died suddenly Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, in the Franciscan St. Anthony Health Center, Michigan City, IN, while vacationing.
He was born July 2, 1938, in Pontiac, MI, and was a graduate of Pontiac High School. Ron worked in the grocery business his entire life, having starting as a bag boy, meat...
Keith S. Whitmore
Nov 21, 2016
Keith S. Whitmore, 61, of Castalia, died Monday night, Nov. 21, 2016, in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.
He was born Dec. 11, 1954, in Bay Village, OH. He was a graduate of Lorain High School, and did course work at LCC State. He was a robotics operator at Ford Motor Co. for 32 years.
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John Newman
Nov 14, 2016
John R. Newman, 84, of Castalia, died Monday morning, Nov. 14, 2016, in the Willows in Willard.
John was born Nov. 4, 1932, in Danbury, and was a 1951 graduate of Margaretta High School. He served in the U. S. Army from 1953-1954. He was employed by Bud Brady and Don Borsick Drywall as a drywall hanger...
Sylvia K. (Hendricks) Abbott
Nov 4, 2016
Sylvia Kathleen (Hendricks) Abbott, 86, of Castalia, passed away, Friday night, November, 4, 2016, at home surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born July 17, 1930, in Fostoria, to John and Etta (Stauffer) Hendricks. While attending Fremont Ross she became a candy-striper at Fremont Memorial Hospital. At a young age Sylvia married Dale Abbott and they...
Catherine J. Griffin
Nov 2, 2016
Catherine J. Griffin, age 44, of Castalia, died unexpectedly, November 2, 2016, in Vickery.
She was born February 19, 1972, in Sandusky, and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Sandusky. She attended EHOVE for two years and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1990. Following high school, Cathy earned an associate's degree from BGSU.
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Robert L. Chill
Oct 6, 2016
Graveside services for Robert L. Chill, Sr., 69, of Sandusky, who died Oct. 6, 2016, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Sat., Oct, 15, 2016, in Sand Hill Cemetery. Marines Forever will conduct military honors.
Troy L. Dean
Oct 6, 2016
Troy Leslie Dean, age 90, of Mansfield and formerly of Castalia, went to be with the Lord Thursday night, Oct. 6, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born March 23, 1926, in Branchland, WV, and was an employee of the Ford Motor Co. in Sandusky, retiring in 1987. He attended Sand Hill...
Harry A. Morris
Sep 26, 2016
Harry Morris, age 77, of Castalia, died Monday night, Sept. 26, 2016 at his residence.
He was born July 16, 1939, in Washington Co., Ohio, and was a 1957 graduate of Margaretta High School. He was an Iron worker for 18 years with Local #17, in Cleveland, and a 21 year employee of Ford Motor Co. retiring...

