Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Castalia, Ohio

Serving Castalia, Ohio and surrounding areas.

James B. Johnson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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