Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Castalia, Ohio

Serving Castalia, Ohio and surrounding areas.

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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Marie (Teachout)  Kajfasz-Brandon

Marie (Teachout) Kajfasz-Brandon

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...

Virginia M. Odenweller

Virginia M. Odenweller

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,...

Brenda P. (Griffin)  Smith

Brenda P. (Griffin) Smith

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...

Diana F. (Johnson)  Keegan

Diana F. (Johnson) Keegan

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...

Robert I. Coulon Sr.

Robert I. Coulon Sr.

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...

Lois J. Paule

Lois J. Paule

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...

Gerald "Gary" Koch

Gerald "Gary" Koch

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.

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Ronald "Mack" Mccreery

Ronald "Mack" Mccreery

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...

Alvin L. Banks

Alvin L. Banks

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....

Viola C. (Grahl)  Liptok

Viola C. (Grahl) Liptok

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...

Luetta (Andrews)  Prout

Luetta (Andrews) Prout

Nov 7, 2022

Luetta Elsa (Andrews) Prout, age 93 January 13, 1929-November 7, 2022.

Luetta E. (Andrews) Prout, 93, of Castalia, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, Nov. 7, 2022 at the Willows at Bellevue.

Luetta was born Jan. 13, 1929 in Groton Twp., Erie County, Ohio. She graduated from Bellevue High School in 1946, and was a homemaker...

Harold White

Harold White

Nov 5, 2022

Harold White, age 89, of Castalia, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 5, 2022, in his residence.

He was born June 21, 1933, in Louisa, KY, and proudly served in the U. S. Army.  Harold was a member of the Wayside Temple, where he was the minister of the church for many years.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles and...

Bonita K. (Cress)  Galindo

Bonita K. (Cress) Galindo

Nov 4, 2022

Bonita K. Galindo, age 82, of Sandusky, passed away Friday morning, November 4, 2022, in her residence.  Ransom Funeral & Cremation Service, Castalia, is in charge of the arrangements.

Pauline M. (Maldonado)  Ramon

Pauline M. (Maldonado) Ramon

Nov 2, 2022

Pauline M. (Maldonado) Ramon, 94, of Sandusky, passed away Wednesday morning, Nov. 2, 2022, following a brief illness.

She was born Jan. 8, 1928, in Fremont, Ohio, and attended St. Joseph School, Fremont, and Townsend Township School. She was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, Sandusky, where she was on the bereavement team. Pauline worked in...

Sheila K. (Martin)  Dewey

Sheila K. (Martin) Dewey

Oct 16, 2022

Sheila K. Dewey, age 83, of Sandusky, passed away Sunday morning, October 16, 2022, at The Willows at Bellevue, following a lengthy illness.

She was born October 29, 1938, in Sandusky, and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1956.  Sheila loved to spend time with her children and grand children; and loved to go shopping.

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Raymond M. Pryor

Raymond M. Pryor

Oct 15, 2022

Raymond M. Pryor, age 81, of Sandusky, passed away Saturday evening, October 15, 2022, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.

He was born December 30, 1940, in Akron, and graduated from Garfield High School.  Raymond proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1970.  He worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber in Akron for 14 years,...