Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Castalia, Ohio

Serving Castalia, Ohio and surrounding areas.

August A "Gus" Scarpelli

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...