Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Castalia, Ohio
Serving Castalia, Ohio and surrounding areas.
August A "Gus" Scarpelli
Aug 29, 2015
SANDUSKY - August A. "Gus" Scarpelli, 77, of Sandusky, died Sat. afternoon, August 29, 2015, in Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness. He was born Jan. 12, 1938, in Cleveland, and was a graduate of Brookside High School. He was employed as a Contract Administrator for First Energy for over 30 years, retiring when he was 55....
Nancy K. Meuschke
Jul 30, 2015
Nancy K. Meuschke LAKESIDE-MARBLEHEAD: Nancy K. Meuschke, of Lakeside-Marblehead, OH, died Thursday morning, July 30, 2015, in St. Vincent Charity Hospital, Toledo. She was born in Columbus, OH, was a graduate of Capital University, and taught school at Margaretta in Castalia. She was very active in various Lutheran Churches, as a community volunteer, and as a pastor's wife. Nancy will...
Marilyn Ann Longnecker
Jun 21, 2015
Marilyn Ann Longnecker NORWALK: Marilyn Ann Longnecker, 92, of Norwalk and formerly of Castalia, died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, June 21, 2015, in the sure and certain hope of resurrection to eternal life. She was born November 10, 1922, in Port Clinton to Fred and Hannah Nobis, graduating from Port Clinton High School. She worked at Philco, Hills, Rockwell...
Robert E. Behlen Iii
Mar 4, 2015
Behlen, III Robert E. Behlen III, 62, of Columbus and Kelleys Island, Ohio passed away at Ohio State University Hospital on March 4, 2015 after a many decades battle with diabetes. A Memorial Service is being planned for later in the spring to be held at Kelleys Island. RANSOM FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, Castalia, is in charge of the arrangements.
Gretchen Mayfield
Feb 28, 2015
MAYFIELD GRETCHEN MAYFIELD, 72, passed away Saturday morning, February 28, 2015 in her apartment following a lengthy illness. Gretchen was born in Sandusky and lived most of her life in the Cleveland area where she was an avid Browns and Indians fan. Her professional life included many years in the executive offices at IMG until the passing of its founder;...
Howard Eisenhauer
Jan 29, 2015
BELLEVUE — Howard L. Eisenhauer, age 89, of Bellevue, died Thursday night, January 29, 2015, at University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, after a brief illness.
Howard was born December 17, 1925, in Bloomingville, Ohio.
He attended Margaretta High School and served in the United States Navy during WWII. Howard was a farmer for many...
Marvin Kuns
Jan 14, 2015
CASTALIA — Marvin "Pete" Kuns, age 87, of Castalia, Ohio, died Wednesday morning, Jan. 14, 2015, at the Willows of Bellevue, after a lengthy illness.
He was born March 7, 1927 in Castalia and served in the U.S. Army. Pete was a master plumber for the city of Sandusky and owned and operated Kuns Plumbing and Heating...
Curtis C. Walters
Jan 11, 2015
Curtis C. Walters CASTALIA: Curtis C. Walters, age 84, of Castalia, died Sunday morning, January 11, 2015, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, after a brief illness. He was born June 11, 1930 in Chicago, IL, and served in the U.S. Army and was a skilled tradesman at Whirlpool, retiring after 30 years. He also was a part-time farmer. Curtis...
Joe Bias
Dec 16, 2014
Joe Bias Sr., 74, of Castalia, passed away Dec. 16, 2014, at home, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous five-month battle with leukemia.
He was born Jan. 11, 1940, in Hewett, W.Va.
Joe joined the Navy, serving proudly from '58-62. After the service he started his 40-year career in retail with Cook United,...
Scott G. Gast
Nov 2, 2014
Scott G. Gast FAIRVIEW PARK: Scott G. Gast, age 30, of Fairview Park, and formerly of Castalia, passed away November 2, 2014, after an automobile accident in Avon. He was born April 13, 1984 in Sandusky, graduated from Margaretta High School in 2002, and earned two degrees from Bowling Green State University. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church,...
Michael Curth Voegle
Oct 15, 2014
Michael Curth Voegle MONROEVILLE: Michael Curth Voegle, age 57, of Monroeville, went to be with the Lord Wednesday morning, October 15, 2014. He was born August 24, 1957, in Sandusky, to James and Judith (Waterfield) Voegle. He was a 1975 graduate of Margaretta High School and worked in management and engineering at San Fab Conveyor Systems in Sandusky for over...
Heidi Marie Keegan
Sep 7, 2014
Heidi Marie Keegan SANDUSKY: Heidi Marie Keegan, age 34, of Sandusky, passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, September 7, 2014, at her residence. She was born September 16, 1979 in Fremont and graduated from Clyde High School in 1999. Heidi enjoyed swimming and playing racquetball at the YMCA, riding bikes, taking walks, and babysitting. She loved to spend time with her...
Frances I. (Vieira) Cobb
Jul 26, 2014
CASTALIA, Ohio - Frances I. Cobb, 67, of Castalia died Saturday night, July 26, 2014, at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, Ohio. She was born February 7, 1947, in Jacksonville, Illinois, and was a 1965 graduate of Lamphard High School in Springfield, Illinois. She was a member of the Church of God and taught at several Christian schools for...
Ruth E. Kleinoeder
Jun 25, 2014
Ruth E. Kleinoeder CASTALIA: Ruth E. Kleinoeder, age 94, of Castalia, died Wednesday night, June 25, 2014, in the Commons of Providence Memory Care Unit, Sandusky. She was born August 28, 1919, in Castalia, and was a 1937 graduate of Margaretta High School. She was an avid gardener, loved taking care of her family on the farm, was a member...
Geraldine M. "Jeri" Conyer
Mar 9, 2014
Geraldine "Jeri" M. Conyer HURON - Geraldine "Jeri" M. Conyer, age 84, of Huron, and formerly of Castalia, died Sunday afternoon, March 9, 2014, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky. She was born February 17, 1930, in Wellington, OH, and graduated from Townsend High School in Collins, OH, in 1948. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Castalia; and...
Frances Margretta Smith Minshall
Mar 2, 2014
MINSHALL FRANCES S. MINSHALL Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Volunteer, dog lover. March 2, 2014. Frances Margretta Smith Minshall passed away quietly with her family at her side on her beloved Kelleys Island, in Ohio. The Island was bathed in four inches of fresh snow, the air was crystal clear, as she departed to be with her beloved husband William. Frances was...
Jeff C. Kuns
Jan 31, 2014
Jeff C. Kuns VICKERY: Jeff C. Kuns, age 40, of Vickery, died unexpectedly Friday, January 31, 2014. He was born May 29, 1973, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1992. Jeff was a plumber for over 20 years and was currently working for Dunfee Hurst Plumbing. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Castalia, and a...
Donna Lou "Woo Woo" Young
Nov 7, 2013
Donna Lou "Woo Woo" (Sharkey) Young VICKERY: Donna Lou "Woo Woo" (Sharkey) Young, age 48, of Vickery, died Thursday, November 7, 2013, at Elmwood Healthcare Center, Green Springs, after a lengthy illness. She was born May 10, 1965 in Fremont. She loved the outdoors and doing things for other people; any person or animal always had a safe haven and...
Diane L. Pearson Lahr
Nov 4, 2013
Diane L. Pearson Lahr INDIANAPOLIS, IN: Diane L. Pearson Lahr, age 73, formerly of Vickery, OH, died November 4, 2013, at her home in Indianapolis, IN. She was born September 9, 1940, in Sandusky, to Joseph and Irma Pearson, both deceased, of Clyde, and was a 1958 graduate of Townsend High School and a 1962 graduate of Mount Union College....
Marjorie E. (Bruckner) Bodey
Oct 10, 2013
CASTALIA - Marjorie E. (Bruckner) Bodey, 87, of Castalia, died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, in Stein Hospice Center, Sandusky. She was born March 17, 1926, in Bellevue, and graduated from Bellevue High School in 1944. Marge was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Castalia, and was very active with the Women of Church. She also was a member of the...

