Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Castalia, Ohio
Serving Castalia, Ohio and surrounding areas.
Louise K Ash
Jan 13, 2024
Louise K. Ash, age 94, of Milan, passed away peacefully Saturday night, January 13, 2024, at the Norwalk Memorial Home, Norwalk.
She was born December 18, 1929, in Prichard W.V., to Allen and Ada (Hall) Burris. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and playing guitar while listening to county music.
She is survived by her daughter Debra...
Sondra S. (Tutchings) Schoenegge
Dec 26, 2023
Sondra (Tutchings) Schoenegge, age 87, of Norwalk, passed away December 26, 2023, at the Willows at Bellevue, after several bouts with pneumonia.
Sandy was born November 8, 1936, in Norwalk, and graduated in 1954 from Norwalk High School. She attended Ohio University, where she met her husband, "Doc" Schoenegge. When he was offered a teaching position in...
Dorothy M. Smith
Dec 10, 2023
Dorothy M. Smith, age 93, of Castalia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 10, 2023.
She was born April 4, 1930, to Theodore and Nellie (Wood) Beighley in New Castle, PA. She moved to Castalia in 1957, where she remained until residing in the Willows of Bellevue in 2022. She was a member...
Paul C. Wiedenheft
Dec 6, 2023
Paul C. Wiedenheft, age 84, of Sandusky, passed away Wednesday evening, December 6, 2023, at Providence Care Center, Sandusky, with his daughter and son at his bedside; after being under hospice care for the entire year.
He was born October 11, 1939, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1957, where he was the class...
Jason E. Heishman
Dec 3, 2023
Jason E. Heishman, 53, of Vickery, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, Dec. 3, 2023, at his residence.
He was born November 12, 1970, in Fremont, and was a 1989 graduate of Margaretta High School. He was a mechanic and maintenance technician for the Heinz Company for 8 years. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his family....
Robert L. Hartley
Nov 30, 2023
Robert L. Hartley, age 74, of Sandusky, passed away Wednesday October 9, 2024, in his residence following a brief illness.
He was born July 30, 1950, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1970. He was a contractor in the construction field for many years and was a member of the Sandusky Elks. Robert was...
Darwin D. Moore
Nov 30, 2023
Darwin D. Moore, age 80, of Clyde, passed away Thursday afternoon, November 30, 2023, in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.
He was born February 21, 1943, in Sandusky, and attending Townsend School and Margaretta High School. Darwin was a retired heavy equipment operator from Sandusky Crushed Stone, Sandusky. He attended Wayside Temple, Castalia, and Sandhill Freewill Baptist...
Richard C. Wuertz
Nov 29, 2023
Richard "Dick" Wuertz, 82, of Sandusky, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, at his residence following a brief illness.
He was born Jan. 26, 1941, in Sandusky, and was a 1959 graduate of Margaretta High School. He was a supervisor at Ford Motor Company, Sandusky, for over 30 years.
He was a member of the Huron...
Margaret "Maggie" Loroff
Nov 26, 2023
Margaret E. "Maggie" Loroff, age 96, of Castalia, passed away Sunday afternoon, November 26, 2023, after a brief illness.
She was born November 7, 1927, in Castalia, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1945. Maggie was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Castalia, and lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary.
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Carolyn Sue (Carr) Gibbs
Nov 11, 2023
Carolyn Sue Gibbs, age 80, of Vickery, went to be with our Lord and Savior on November 11, 2023.
Carolyn was born May 24, 1943, in Gypsum, OH, to Bruce and Ada (Sater) Carr. She married Ronald "Ronnie" Gibbs on November 23, 1963, and he preceded her in death on September 30, 2017. Carolyn was a homemaker...
Raymond Turinsky
Oct 21, 2023
Raymond Turinsky, age 63, of Sandusky, passed away Saturday morning, October 21, 2023, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness.
He was born November 19, 1959, in Port Clinton, and graduated from Danbury High School in 1978, and BGSU Firelands with a degree in Technology. He worked as a copier technician for many years...
William E. Minshall Iii
Oct 11, 2023
William E. Minshall III, age 74, of Kelleys Island and Sandusky, passed away Wednesday morning, October 11, 2023.
He was born April 10, 1949, in Cleveland, and graduated from St. Albans High School and Boston University. Bill worked at Alex Brown & Sons for 20 years in Boston as a stockbroker. He then was the mayor of...
Sondra J. (Brunow) Vancauwenbergh
Oct 7, 2023
Sondra J. VanCauwenbergh, age 84, of Castalia, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 7, 2023, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness.
She was born May 5, 1939, in Sandusky, and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1957. She was a devoted member of Grace Lutheran Church, Castalia, where she sang in the choir. Sondra...
Shirley (Ward) Miller
Oct 4, 2023
Shirley J. (Ward) Miller, 89, of Castalia, died Wednesday, October 4, 2023, in The Meadows at Osborn Park, Sandusky.
She was born April 3, 1934, in Sandusky, attended Sandusky High School, and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Sandusky. She enjoyed sewing, canning, and spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren.
Shirley...
Lois Jane Palmucci
Sep 23, 2023
Lois "Jane" Palmucci, age 84, of Sandusky, passed away Saturday morning, September 23, 2023, at the Commons of Providence, Sandusky.
She was born April 22, 1939, in New Castle, PA, and graduated from Sandusky High School. She was a loving mother and grandmother; and her favorite activity was watching her grandchildren. Jane was a member of the...
Edith J. (Winebarger) Salyers
Aug 22, 2023
Edith J. Salyers, age 90, of Castalia, passed away Tuesday evening, August 22, 2023, at the Bellevue Care Center, following a lengthy illness.
She was born July 22, 1933, in Pound, VA., and was a member of The Church of God, Castalia. Edith worked for American Crayon, Good Samaritan Hospital, and was a housekeeper for Margaretta Schools. ...
David T. Moloney
Aug 19, 2023
David T. Moloney, age 64, of Castalia, peacefully passed away Saturday night, August 19, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born December 1, 1958, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1978. David worked at Ford Motor Company for 30 years and was a member of the UAW Local 1216 and 2000. He...
Robin P. Diebold
Aug 14, 2023
Robin P. Diebold, age 60, of Castalia, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, in his residence.
He was born May 12, 1963, in Sandusky, and attended Margaretta High School. Robin proudly joined the U.S. Navy when he was 17, and served on the U.S.S. John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier for 4 years. He worked for the Sandusky...
Daniel L. Miller
Aug 3, 2023
Daniel L. Miller, 71, of Castalia, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, August 3, 2023, after a lingering time of ill health.
He was born May 24, 1952, in Sandusky, and was a Margaretta High School graduate. Dan graduated with a teaching degree from the University of Toledo and also was a college athlete in both football and...
Paul D. Mesenburg
Aug 1, 2023
Paul D. Mesenburg, age 78, of Castalia, passed away Tuesday evening, August 1, 2023, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness.
He was born March 22, 1945, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1963. He was a banker for many years, working at Citizens Bank, Sandusky. Paul was a member of...

