Obituaries

Apr 4, 2017

Marjorie J. Loroff, age 89, of Castalia, reunited with her husband Dallas Loroff, Tuesday morning, April 4, 2017, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, after a brief illness.

She was born May 9, 1927, in Tiffin, OH.  She was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, Sandusky, The Daughters of Isabella, and the VFW. Marjorie loved to...

Mar 19, 2017

Shirley A. Smith, age 59, of Vickery, died Sunday Afternoon, March 19, 2017, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness.

She was born December 10, 1957, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School.  She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Sandusky, and the area women's pool league.  Shirley loved her family and...

Mar 18, 2017

Paul E. Mack, age 81, of Huron, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, March 18, 2017, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.

He was born on January 20, 1936, in Sandusky, and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1953.  Paul was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Sandusky and St. Michaels Catholic Church, Kelleys Island.  ...

Mar 2, 2017

Deana L. (Roberts) Lemert, age 54, of Porter IN, and formerly of Sandusky, died Thursday March 2, 2017, at Porter Regional Hospital, IN, after a brief illness.

She was born in Altamont TN, and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1980.

She is survived by her life partner John Kisel; son Todd Hencye; mother Marlene...

Mar 2, 2017

Virginia L. Robison, age 91, of Castalia, died unexpectedly, Thursday morning, March 2, 2017, in her residence.

Friends may call from 10 AM until time of services at 11 AM, Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Sandusky Community Church of the Nazarene, 1617 Milan Rd., Sandusky, OH.  Pastor Sam Studer will officiate.  Burial will be in Castalia Cemetery....

Feb 26, 2017

Iola G. Palmison, age 95, of Castalia, died Sunday night, February 26, 2017, at Providence Care Center, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness.

She was born February 28, 1921, in Flat Rock, OH, and was a member of Flat Rock United Methodist Church. She graduated from Thompson High School in 1938 and was a member of Senior Women's...

Feb 26, 2017

Becky E. Fitz, age 59, of Castalia, died Sunday evening, February 26, 2017, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness. She was born September 18, 1957, in Port Clinton and graduated in 1975 from Port Clinton High School.  Becky was a long-time employee of GTE Corp and held various jobs during her life.  In her free...

Feb 25, 2017

Marion E. Hurst, age 93, of Castalia, died Saturday morning, February 25, 2017, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.

She was born February 13, 1924, in Sandusky, to the late Lydia and Albert Yeckle and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Sandusky.

She is survived by two daughters Patricia Hurst and Barbara Welch;...

Feb 23, 2017

Sheldon N. Smetzer, age 74, of Bellevue, died unexpectedly Thursday night, February 23, 2017, in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky. He was born January 9, 1943, in Bellevue, and graduated from Townsend High School in 1961.  He served in the Ohio National Guard from 1964 until 1970.  Sheldon was a self employed farmer and also worked for Sunrise Co-Op...

Feb 19, 2017

Irene Johanna (Burrer) Moots, age 95, of Sandusky, died Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, of natural causes.

She had an active life and loved to dance, play cards, and work on sewing, crocheting, knitting, and needlework projects. For over 25 years she supported the Care Wear Volunteers organization. Care Wear is a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...