Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Castalia, Ohio

Serving Castalia, Ohio and surrounding areas.

William E. Minshall Iii

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Marilyn (Schoenegge)  Verbiar

Marilyn (Schoenegge) Verbiar

Jul 10, 2023

Marilyn (Schoenegge) Verbiar, age 62, of Clyde, passed away Monday July 10, 2023, at Heritage Village, Clyde.

She was born August 16, 1960, in Bedford, and grew up in Macedonia, Ohio and attended Lumen Cordium High School.  To say that she loved life doesn't encompass her heartfelt kindness and unending devotion to all people (and all animals,...

Kathleen (Callan)  Hilton

Kathleen (Callan) Hilton

Jul 10, 2023

Kathleen S. Hilton, 79, of Castalia, died Monday morning, July 10, 2023, in the Willows at Bellevue, following a lengthy illness.

She was born February 10, 1944, in Sandusky and was a 1962 graduate of Sandusky High School. She was a graduate of Providence School of Nursing and was a registered nurse for almost 40 years, retiring...

Herman Clayton Daniels

Herman Clayton Daniels

Jul 8, 2023

Herman C. Daniels, 85, of Bellevue, died Saturday morning, July 8, 2023, at his residence.

He was born November 7, 1937, in Welch, WV, and was a 1956 graduate of Sandusky High School. He was a supervisor at Ford Motor Co. He attended Wayside Temple in Castalia, and First Freewill Baptist Church in Clyde. He enjoyed wood...

Karen Leigh Johnson

Karen Leigh Johnson

Jul 1, 2023

Karen Leigh Johnson, age 69, of Sandusky, died Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Admiral's Pointe, Huron, after a long battle with diabetes and affects of DKA.

She was born May 5, 1954, in Sandusky, and was a 1972 graduate of Margaretta High School.  Being the oldest child in the family, Karen took great care of her younger...

Steven D. Sidoti

Steven D. Sidoti

Jun 27, 2023

Steven D. Sidoti, 73, of Sandusky, was called to heaven on June 27, 2023, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Steve was born on December 2, 1949 in Sandusky, OH, and was a 1968 graduate of Perkins High School, where he set the school's long jump record of 22 feet and 10 3/4 inches — a record that...

Charles Henry House

Charles Henry House

Jun 26, 2023

Charles Henry House, age 46, of Sandusky, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 26, 2023, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.

He was born April 14, 1977, in Sandusky, and graduated from Heath High School in 1995.  He worked as a tool and die maker at US Tsubaki, Sandusky.  Charles enjoyed spending time with his children and watching...

Norma J. (Hartley)  Ryan

Norma J. (Hartley) Ryan

Jun 25, 2023

Norma J. (Hartley) Ryan, age 88, of Sandusky, passed away Sunday evening, June 25, 2023, in her residence following a lengthy illness.

She was born December 11, 1934, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School.  She retired from Decko Products, Sandusky.  Norma was a member of the Firelands Tractor Club and she enjoyed reading, knitting, watching...

Darlene A. Hartley

Darlene A. Hartley

Jun 19, 2023

Darlene A. Hartley, age 80, of Sandusky, passed away Monday evening, June 19, 2023, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.

She was born November 7, 1942, in Castalia, and graduated from Margaretta High School.  Darlene attended the Congregational U.C.C., Castalia and was a ballroom dancer and instructor for many years.

She is survived by her...

Lynnette M. Galloway

Lynnette M. Galloway

Jun 15, 2023

Lynnette M. Galloway, of Sandusky, went home to be with her Lord on June 15, 2023, at the age of 93.  She was born July 6, 1929, to Lynn J. and Marion (Riemenschneider) Geiser in Sandusky, OH.

She was an active member of Emmanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church for 65 years and was an active member of...

Patricia Denslow

Patricia Denslow

Jun 9, 2023

Patricia Denslow, 78, of Castalia, died Friday, June 9, 2023, in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.

She was born March 28, 1945, in Sandusky, and was a 1963 graduate of Margaretta High School. She was member of Zion Lutheran Church, loved her Ipad, watching the Cleveland Guardians, and spending time with her granddaughter Luna.

Patty...

Elizabeth "Penny" Kyle

Elizabeth "Penny" Kyle

Jun 3, 2023

Elizabeth "Penny" Kyle, age 83, of Kelleys Island, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023.

She was born August 1, 1939, in Lakewood, OH, the daughter of the late Edwin R. Kyle and Frances Jane (nee Stewart) Kyle.  She grew up in Bay Village and attended Colby-Sawyer College in New Hampshire before her marriage to her now former...