Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Castalia, Ohio

Serving Castalia, Ohio and surrounding areas.

John H. Fox

John H. Fox

Sep 30, 2024

John H. Fox, age 72, of Castalia, passed away Monday morning, September 30, 2024, at Autumnwood Care Center, Tiffin, following a lengthy illness.  He had been under the care of Heartland Hospice, Fremont.

He was born February 18, 1952, in Toledo, and attended Sandusky High School.  John worked for many years at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky,...

Carl J. Lindahl Jr.

Carl J. Lindahl Jr.

Sep 17, 2024

Carl J. Lindahl Jr., age 83, of Sandusky, passed away Tuesday morning, September 17, 2024, at Providence Care Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness.

He was born April 27, 1941, in Sandusky, and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1960.  He served in the U.S. Navy and worked for Scott Paper, Sandusky, Automotive Distributors, Sandusky, and Leer/IAC,...

Carol J. Chesser

Carol J. Chesser

Aug 12, 2024

Carol J. Chesser, age 82, of Willard, passed away Monday afternoon August 12, 2024, at the Embassy of Willard Nursing Home, Willard, following a brief illness.

She was born February 11, 1942, in Coshocton, OH and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1960.  Carol was a homemaker and free babysitter for all her 15 grandchildren and great...

Jack L. Huffman

Jack L. Huffman

Aug 11, 2024

Jack L. Huffman, age 81, of Sandusky, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday August 11, 2024, at Parkvue Healthcare Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness.

He was born June 21, 1943, in Dickenson County, VA, and graduated from Coeburn High School.  He was member of Wayside Temple, Castalia, and was...

Joyce M. Hageman

Joyce M. Hageman

Aug 10, 2024

Joyce M. Hageman, age 93, of Defiance, passed away Saturday afternoon, August 10, 2024, at Providence Care Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness.

She was born June 18, 1931, in Wauseon, and graduated from Wauseon High School in 1948.  Joyce was a store manager for 10 years at Sterling Store, Defiance and was a member of St....

Marvin L. Salmon

Marvin L. Salmon

Aug 9, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of Marvin Salmon, who was born on January 17, 1935, in Howell, MI.  Marvin passed away on August 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family in care of Hospice at Trustwell Living at Clyde Gardens Place, Clyde.

Marvin was born on January 17, 1935, in Howell, MI., to the late...

Richard, Joseph, And Connor Miller

Richard, Joseph, And Connor Miller

Jul 11, 2024

Richard Joseph Miller, Jr. (Gramps) 67, died Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Seneca County, as result of injuries sustained in an accident.

He was born January 18, 1957 in Willard, OH, and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1975. Rich started at the Perkins Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter in 1980, and  in 1988  became full-time....

Ruth Jean Brandquist

Ruth Jean Brandquist

Jul 9, 2024

Ruth Jean Brandquist, 90, of Winston-Salem, NC, and formerly of Sandusky, died Tuesday, July 9, 2024, after a brief illness.

She was born February 24, 1934, in Venice, OH, to John and Ellen Leidorf. She was a Margaretta High School graduate, and was always active in church and school activities. She taught Sunday School and was a...

Connie K. (Kress)  Knapp

Connie K. (Kress) Knapp

Jul 3, 2024

Connie K. Knapp, 81, of Castalia passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, after a fiercely fought battle with leukemia.

She was born December 15, 1942, in Dayton, the daughter of Lloyd (Heinie) and Ruth Kress. Connie attended The Ohio State University where she met her husband of 62 years, Mel Knapp. She fulfilled her lifelong dream...

James "Jamie" Rausch

James "Jamie" Rausch

Jun 11, 2024

James "Jamie" Rausch, age 75, of Huron, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, June 11th, 2024.

Jamie was a great man who had many friends beyond his family and enjoyed sitting back to have a beer to discuss life. He was a very skilled and talented mechanical fabricator who could fix anything and created magical artwork...

Robert F. Bertsch

Robert F. Bertsch

Jun 9, 2024

Robert F. Bertsch, age 100, of Sandusky, passed away Sunday afternoon June 9, 2024, in his residence, following a brief battle with cancer.

He was born February 27, 1924, in Venice, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1942.  He married Alice Sessler on February 18, 1947, in Trinity Lutheran Church, and together they celebrated their 77th...

Merrill "Bud" Frische

Merrill "Bud" Frische

Jun 7, 2024

Merrill E. "Bud" Frische, age 97, of Castalia, passed away Friday afternoon, June 7, 2024, at Admiral's Point Nursing and Rehabilitation, Huron.

He was born July 22, 1926, in Ironton, OH, and graduated from Ironton High School.  Merrill proudly served in the U.S. Army and was member of the American Legion.  He worked and retired from New...

Ronda K. (Schoenegge)  Hartley

Ronda K. (Schoenegge) Hartley

Jun 3, 2024

Ronda K. Hartley, age 59, of Sandusky, passed away Monday morning, June 3, 2024, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness.

She was born February 18, 1965, in Sandusky, and graduated from both Huron High School and EHOVE Joint Vocational School in 1983.  Ronda worked numerous retail jobs over many years including Wal-Mart. She...

Marie C. Severance

Marie C. Severance

May 10, 2024

Marie C. Severance, age 102, of Sandusky, passed away Friday morning, May 10, 2024, at Providence Care Center, Sandusky.

She was born March 14, 1922, in Sandusky, to Peter and Emily (Olemacher) Peterson.  They moved to Avon Lake, where she graduated from Avon Lake High School in 1940.  She married her husband Joseph Severance in 1951, and...

Melvin J. Knapp

Melvin J. Knapp

May 3, 2024

Melvin James Knapp, BS, MA, PhD, age 84, of Castalia, and son of Jim and Bea Knapp, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024.

He was born February 23, 1940, in Sandusky.  Mel received his BS, and MA degrees from The Ohio State University, and his PhD from Penn State University. He and his young family headed to...

Lucas I. Miller

Lucas I. Miller

May 1, 2024

Lucas I. Miller, age 40, of Sandusky, and formerly of Castalia, passed away May 1, 2024, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.

He was born April 20, 1984, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 2002.  Lucas had worked at Mickey Mart for over 21 years, with the last 15 years as a supervisor.  He...

Linda S. Huff

Linda S. Huff

Apr 29, 2024

Linda S. Huff, age 70, of Castalia, passed away Monday morning, April 29, 2024, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness.

She was born February 5, 1954, in Sandusky, and attended Margaretta High School.  She was a dental bookkeeper for over 20 years.  She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Sandusky, American Legion...

Robert C. Krogh

Robert C. Krogh

Apr 22, 2024

Robert C. Krogh, age 48, of Sandusky, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 22, 2024, in his residence.

He was born April 4, 1976, in Sewickley, PA, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1995; then received his associate's degree from Terra State Community College.  He worked for Decko Products, Sandusky.  Robert was baptized and confirmed from Grace...

Donald Lewis

Donald Lewis

Apr 16, 2024

Donald W. Lewis, age 99, of Sandusky, passed away Tuesday evening, April 16, 2024, at Otterbein SeniorLife Marblehead in the loving embrace and care of his family.

He was born February 8, 1925, in Beaverdam, OH, and graduated from Lima Shawnee High School. Donald proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, stationed at Vero...

Robert A. Thompson

Robert A. Thompson

Apr 15, 2024

Robert Alan Thompson of Castalia, Ohio, (Sept. 16, 1952 - April 15, 2024) was born in Marion, Ohio, to James "Bud" Marion Thompson and Louise French Thompson.

He spent 53 wonderful years married to his high school sweetheart Portia (Malone) Thompson of Marion, Ohio. They had two boys, Robert Daniel Thompson of Medina and James Marion Thompson...