Obituaries

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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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Feb 7, 2023

Marie "Sue" (Teachout) Kajfasz-Brandon, age 95, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, after a long illness.

She was born February 26, 1927, in Toledo, and grew up with her family during the Great Depression and endured the hardships of WWII, the Korean War, the Cold War, and also the Vietnam War.  She married Raymond Kajfasz at a...

Feb 7, 2023

On the morning of Tuesday, February 7, 2023, Virginia Mae (Cheek) Odenweller, age 90, from Catawba Island, was called to her eternal home.

Jenny was born April 2, 1932, in South Webster, Ohio and moved to the Bellevue area prior to starting grade school.  She graduated from Margaretta High School in 1949 where she participated in volleyball,...

Jan 29, 2023

Brenda P. (Griffin) Smith, of Crystal Rock, passed away with loved ones by her side at the age of 75 on January 29, 2023, following a brief illness. She truly dedicated her life helping others in any way she could. She will be forever in our hearts.

Brenda had a big personality and welcomed everyone to her...

Jan 18, 2023

Diana Fay (Johnson) Keegan, age 68, of Matthews, NC, and formerly of Castalia, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday morning, January 18, 2023, at Novant Health Presbyterian, NC.

She was born June 19, 1954, in Monroe, MI, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1972.  She was a member of the Wayside Temple, Castalia. Diana...

Jan 17, 2023

Robert I. Coulon Sr., age 95, of Kelleys Island, passed away Tuesday morning, January 17, 2023, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born November 4, 1927, in Clinton Township, MI, and graduated from Lakeshore High School in St. Clair Shores, MI.  Robert completed his undergraduate work from Michigan State University and earned his...

Dec 31, 2022

Lois J. Paule, age 81, of Castalia, passed away Saturday night, December 31, 2022, at The Willows at Bellevue, following a brief illness.

She was born April 17, 1941, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1959. Lois was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Castalia; where she taught Sunday school and was in the...

Dec 19, 2022

Gerald C. "Gary" Koch, age 78, of Sandusky, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022, in Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.

He was born June 18, 1944, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1962.  He was a member of Pilgrim United Church of Christ, Cleveland, and retired from the Rocky River Schools in 2000.

Dec 13, 2022

Ronald "Mack" McCreery, 79, of Sandusky, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.

He was born July 28, 1943, in Sandusky, and was a 1961 graduate of Margaretta High School, a 40 year employee of Ford Motor Co. and a proud US Navy Veteran.

He was a member of the American...

Dec 7, 2022

Alvin L. Banks, age 90, of Ft. Ogden FL, and Sandusky, passed away Wednesday afternoon, December, 7, 2022, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, with his family by his side.

He was born August 17, 1932, in Dayton, OH, and worked for GM for 25 years and Asplundh Tree Service.  Alvin attended Sandhill Freewill Baptist Church, Sandusky....

Nov 9, 2022

Viola C. (Grahl) Liptok, age 106, a long time resident of Bay Bridge, peacefully passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 9, 2022, at Danbury Senior Living Center, North Ridgeville, surrounded by her family.

She was born December 9, 1915, in Venice, OH, and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Sandusky, where she was in the church's sewing...