Becky E. (Mcgee) Fitz
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...
Marion E. (Yeckle) Hurst
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;...
Sheldon N. Smetzer
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...
Irene J. (Burrer) Moots
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...
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...
