Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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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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...

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...

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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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.

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...

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...

Sep 26, 2016

Nellie M. Canter, age 82, of Sandusky, died Monday, September 26, 2016, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.

She was born July 8, 1934, in Millstone, OH, and was a 20 employee of Dixon-Ticonderoga.

She is survived by five daughters Vicki (William) Corbin, Pamela Marie (Chip) Christian, Cathy (Fredrick) Myerholtz, Rhonda Fay Portocarrero, and Glenda...

Sep 23, 2016

Edna R. Weyer, age 95, formerly of Castalia, passed away Friday night, September 23, 2016, at her son's residence.

She was born September 28, 1920, in Sandusky County, and graduated from Townsend School in 1938.  She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Castalia, and the Car Coddlers Club.  Edna worked for Philco for several years before...

Sep 21, 2016

Dr. David P. Miller, 80, of DeLand, FL, and a native of Sandusky, died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, in DeLand.

He was born July 2, 1936, and was a 1954 graduate of Margaretta High School.  He received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from The Ohio State University in 1962.  He practiced Veterinary Medicine in Bowling Green,...

Sep 12, 2016

Brittany Sue Blankenship, age 24, of Oak Harbor, died unexpectedly Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, at her residence.

She was born Aug. 5, 1992, in Toledo,  attended Sandusky and Margaretta Schools, and was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church. She was a CNA at Med Care and  also worked at the Travel Lodge in Port Clinton.

Sep 11, 2016

Craig M. Purkeypile, Sr., 42, of Castalia, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, at his residence.

He was born Feb. 2, 1974 in Sandusky, and was a 1993 graduate of Margaretta and EHOVE.

He is survived by his wife the former Nicole Resor; 2 daughters Jolene and Tara Purkeypile; 2 sons Craig, Jr. and Dalton Purkeypile;...