Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Castalia, Ohio
Serving Castalia, Ohio and surrounding areas.
James B. Johnson
May 6, 2023
James B. "Jim" Johnson, 97, of Crystal Rock, died Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Admirals Point, Huron.
He was born Feb. 5, 1926, in Cranesnest, Virginia, to William and Myrtle Freeman Johnson. He enlisted in U.S. Navy in 1943 and proudly served on the LST 964 as a gunners mate until being discharged in 1946. He earned...
Eric S. Hughes
May 1, 2023
Eric S. Hughes, age 54, of Castalia, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic, Main Campus, following a lengthy battle with a lung condition.
He was born January 14, 1969, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1987; where he attended EHOVE. Eric was a delivery driver for UPS for 20 years; and...
Marjorie H. (Eisenhauer) Loroff
May 1, 2023
Marjorie H. Loroff, age 101, of Castalia, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at the Willows at Bellevue, following a brief illness.
She was born July 19, 1921, in Bloomingville, OH, to Lloyd and Helen (Burkin) Eisenhauer. She graduated from Margaretta High School in 1939, and was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Castalia. Marjorie was the...
Douglas R. Paule
Apr 24, 2023
Douglas R. Paule, age 58, of Castalia, passed away Monday morning, April 24, 2023, in his residence.
He was born November 19, 1964, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1983. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Castalia, and worked for Sandusky Machine and Tool for 39 years. Doug was the Margaretta Livestock...
Andrew Scott Parker
Apr 20, 2023
Andrew Scott Parker, age 48, of Columbus and formerly of Castalia, passed away Thursday April 20, 2023, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, Columbus.
He was born March 24, 1975, in Circleville's Berger Hospital to Cecil and Charlotte (Lutz) Parker. He attended Margaretta Schools and graduated from Lancaster High School, before earning a BS degree in Logistics from...
Sallie Matheney
Apr 18, 2023
Sallie H. (Halcomb) Matheney, age 96, of Castalia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.
She was born July 4, 1926, in Cornettsville, KY, daughter of French and Zola (Riddle) Halcomb. She moved to Lorain, where she met her beloved husband Encil L. Matheney Sr., whom she married on September...
Wanda F. (Cassel) Fannin
Apr 18, 2023
Wanda Fannin, 78, of Monroeville, passed away Tuesday morning, April 18, 2023, at Edgewood Manor Nursing Home, Port Clinton.
She was born April 8, 1945, in Inez, Kentucky, and graduated from Perkins High School in 1963. She was a member of Sand Hill Freewill Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Paul Fannin; daughter,...
Danny C. Sullivan Sr
Apr 14, 2023
Danny C. Sullivan Sr., age 68, of Castalia and formerly of North Fairfield, died Friday afternoon April 14, 2023, from injuries sustained from an automobile accident.
He was born November 20, 1954, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1974. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's witness, Norwalk. He worked for...
Ronald Dean Biglin
Apr 2, 2023
Ronald Dean Biglin, age 69, of Bakersfield, CA, and formerly of Castalia, passed away at his home on April 2, 2023.
Ron was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was born August 31, 1953, to Willard G. and P. Gloria Biglin who proceed in death.
He grew up in Castalia, and was...
John W. Lippert
Mar 28, 2023
John William Lippert, age 67, of Sandusky, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in his residence, following a recent decline in health due to COPD.
He was born January 4, 1956, in Sandusky, as the third child to Johnnie (Sparks) and Kenneth Lippert Sr. John was born and raised in the same home he passed away in. ...
Margaret F. (Mcauliffe) Tucker
Mar 23, 2023
SANDUSKY – Margaret F. (McAuliffe) Tucker, 89, of Sandusky, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Firelands Hospital, Sandusky. She was born Nov 29, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA and lived in the Sandusky area for most of her life. She worked for Eaton Plastics of Bellevue for many years until retiring. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and...
Sandra L. Conrad
Mar 18, 2023
Sandra L. Conrad, age 81, of Castalia, passed away Saturday evening, March 18, 2023, in her home, following a lengthy illness.
She was born September 28, 1941, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1959. Sandra was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, Sandusky, and worked for Clemons Boats, Bay View, for many years....
Barbara Ann Wiedenheft
Mar 17, 2023
Barbara Ann Wiedenheft, age 81, of Sandusky, passed away suddenly Friday morning, March 17, 2023, in her home.
She was born June 9, 1941, in Port Clinton, and graduated from Port Clinton High School in 1959, and from St. Luke's School of Nursing, Cleveland. Barbara was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Sandusky, where she and her...
Althea "Jean" (Rice) Swaney
Mar 10, 2023
Althea "Jean" Swaney, age 87, of Sandusky, passed away Friday morning, March 10, 2023, in the Commons of Providence, Sandusky, following a brief illness.
She was born August 28, 1935, in Wellington, OH, and graduated from Wellington High School in 1953. She worked as a personal secretary to the Judge of the Erie County Domestic Relations Court...
Rita J. Keller
Mar 5, 2023
Rita J. Keller, of Sandusky, passed away quietly Sunday morning, March 5, 2023, the day before her 85th birthday after a long illness.
She was born March 6, 1938, and graduated from Sandusky High School. Rita was a member of Holy Angels Parish, Sandusky. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt. Rita retired from the...
Dianne "Susie" (Yost) Haynes
Mar 1, 2023
Dianne "Susie" Haynes, age 67, of Castalia, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, March 1, 2023, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.
She was born July 3, 1955, in Sandusky, and graduated from St. Mary's Central Catholic, Sandusky, in 1973. She drove school bus for Margaretta Schools for 25 years. Her biggest joy in life was spending time...
Wendy L. Salyers
Feb 21, 2023
Wendy L. Salyers, age 71, of Sandusky, passed away Tuesday evening, February 21, 2023, at her residence following a brief illness.
She was born February 20, 1952, in Sandusky, and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1970. She was a member of The Chapel, Sandusky, and retired from Erie County Care Facility, Huron. Wendy enjoyed the outdoors...
Faye L. Walters
Feb 20, 2023
Faye L. Walters, age 101, of Castalia, passed away Monday afternoon, February 20, 2023, in Bellevue Care Center, Bellevue, following a brief illness.
She was born March 13, 1921, in Bloomville, OH, and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Sandusky. She enjoyed tending to her large garden every summer and picking vegetables, as she loved...
Clinton A. Wobser
Feb 16, 2023
Clinton A. Wobser, 59, of Castalia, sadly passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Firelands Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness.
He was an avid Cleveland Indians, Cavaliers, and Browns fan. When he was not watching a game, he could be found under the hood of a car, fishing, or spending time outdoors.
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Mary L. (Hauck) Zeck
Feb 11, 2023
Mary Louise (Hauck) Zeck, age 86, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023, at her home surrounded by family. Mary Lu was born April 7th, 1936, in Toledo, to the late Clarence and Louise (O'Donnell) Hauck. She took great pride in being born under the Cherry Street bridge on the Cleveland Cliffs lake freighter, captained by her father.
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