Jane E. Parker
Oct 26, 2026
Jane E. (Sessler) Parker, age 90, of Castalia, passed away Monday evening, October 26, 2026, at The Willows in Bellevue, following a brief illness.
She was born March 18, 1936, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School. She worked for Holzaepfel Brothers Sporting Goods store after high school and then worked for Margaretta Schools for 24 years as an aide....
Amy L. Miller
Oct 22, 2026
Amy L. Miller, age 62, of Vickery, passed away Thursday morning, October 22, 2026, in her residence following a lengthy illness.
She was born March 31, 1964, in Fremont, and graduated from Fremont Ross High School in 1984. Amy worked for Materion Brush Beryllium & Composites, Elmore, for 41 years as the production planner. She loved to go on cruises with...
Sharon Gay Hamilton
Oct 19, 2026
Sharon Gay (Mullins) Hamilton, age 79, of Castalia, passed away Monday morning, October 19, 2026, in Providence Care Center, Sandusky, following a battle with cancer.
She was born October 21, 1946, in Clintwood, VA, and graduated from Coeburn High School in 1963. She married the love of her life, Bobby Hamilton, on July 3, 1964. They were happily married until his...
Barry W. Brunner
Oct 19, 2026
Barry W. Brunner, age 78, of Castalia, passed away Monday morning, October 19, 2026, in the presence of his family, following a battle with cancer.
He was born October 20, 1947, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1966. He was a teacher at Margaretta High School for several years, worked for the Castalia Trout Club, and was Fire...
Marvin P. Schnell
Oct 14, 2026
Marvin P. Schnell, age 81, of Bay View, passed away Wednesday morning, October 14, 2026, at The Willows at Bellevue.
He was born September 9, 1945, in Sandusky, and graduated from Huron High School in 1963. After high school, Marvin joined the U.S. Navy and served four years as a Seabee. Following the service, Marvin became an electrician and was in...
Jaden M. Acheson
Oct 10, 2026
Jaden M. Acheson, age 15, of Castalia, passed away Saturday night, October 10, 2026, following an ATV accident.
He was born March 23, 2011, in Tiffin, and was a sophomore at Margaretta High School. He loved playing basketball, fishing, going to the gym, and hanging with friends. He had a great sense of humor and loved making people laugh.
He is survived...
Patty June Swartz
Sep 14, 2026
Patty June (Selke) Swartz, age 91, passed away Monday morning, September 14, 2026, at Providence Care Center, Sandusky.
She was a beloved mother, sister, and friend to all who knew her. Patty service 18 years at Margaretta Schools as an aide (her dream job). She also worked patient care at the Lutheran Memorial Home, and then returned to work clerical at...
William Whitt
Sep 10, 2026
William J. Whitt, age 82, of Perkins Twp, Sandusky, passed away Thursday morning, September 10, 2026, at Firelands Health, Sandusky, after a brief illness.
He was born in Morgan, KY, on October 13, 1943, the son of Sanford and Lorine (Stanley) Whitt. Bill proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1964 as a cook. He married his beloved wife,...
Linda S. Barnette
Sep 4, 2026
Linda S. Barnette, age 64, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2026, surrounded by family at the Cleveland Clinic due to complications from Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Linda was a lifelong resident of Castalia, OH. She was a graduate of Margaretta High School in 1980; where she played the drums and cymbals as part of the Polar Bear marching band. One of...
Jason E. Bolyard
Aug 19, 2026
Jason E. Bolyard, age 75, of Oberlin, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 19, 2026, in his residence, following a lengthy illness.
He was born January 11, 1951, in Newburg, WV., and retired from Johnson Control, Oberlin. Jason was a member of The Church of God, Castalia, and loved studying his Bible and talking about the Lord.
He is survived by his wife...
JoAnne Krawetzki
Aug 3, 2026
JoAnne Krawetzki, age 82, of Castalia, passed away Monday morning, August 3, 2026, at Firelands Health, Sandusky, following a brief illness.
She was born August 17, 1943, in Corning, OH, and attended Holy Angels, Sandusky, and Margaretta High School. She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She enjoyed doll making, sewing and her dogs.
She is survived by her...
Larry A. Wuertz
Jun 27, 2026
Larry Allen Wuertz, age 82, of Castalia, passed away Saturday evening June 27, 2026, in his residence.
He was born December 11, 1943, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1962. Larry was a meat cutter for over 30 years at the former Mark’s Pick n Pay, Sandusky, and he was Captain for the Margaretta Fire Dept. for many...
David Joseph Fitz
Jun 19, 2026
David Joseph Fitz, age 68, of Sandusky, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, June 19, 2026, on his family farm.
He was born March 25, 1958, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1976. After High School, David went to work full time on the Fitz family farm and was a lifelong farmer. When he wasn’t farming, Dave enjoyed spending...
Samuel E. Wilcox
Jun 15, 2026
Samuel E. Wilcox, age 86, of Port Clinton, passed away Monday afternoon, June 15, 2026, at Admiral’s Pointe Nursing Home, Huron.
He was born November 2, 1939, in Denver, CO. He received his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from St. Louis University and worked for the University City, MO, Police Department for over 37 years, where he was a Police Captain....
Betty L. Moltz
Jun 6, 2026
Betty L. Moltz, 96, of Castalia, died Saturday morning, June 6, 2026, in the Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, surrounded by her family members.
She was born June 15, 1929 in Port Clinton, and was a 1948 graduate of Port Clinton High School where she played in the marching band. She worked at the former Philco Co. following high school, where...
Betty J. Bohn
Apr 1, 2026
Betty Jayne (Williams) Bohn, of Castalia, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
She was born in Sandusky on October 9, 1932, to the late Cleota (Schnell) and Robert J. Williams. Betty was a proud 1950 graduate of Margaretta High School where she participated in Journalism Club and was also a cheerleader. After graduation, Betty worked for a...
Susan Kay (Gowitzka) Rinner
Mar 21, 2026
Susan Kay Gowitzka-Rinner, 69, of Bellevue, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 21, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on March 7, 1957, in Sandusky, Ohio. She grew up in Vickery, Ohio, and graduated from Fremont Ross High School. Susan spent her life surrounded by family, creativity, and the simple joys...
Cecil B. Parker Jr.
Mar 19, 2026
Cecil B. Parker Jr., age 80, of Medina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026, following a brief illness.
He was born on August 15, 1945, in Bedford, Indiana, to Cecil and Hattie Parker Sr. Cecil graduated from Margaretta High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from The Ohio State University....
Timothy L. Moots
Mar 10, 2026
Timothy L. Moots, age 67, of Castalia, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, March 10, 2026, in his residence.
He was born September 25, 1959, in Sandusky, and graduated from St. Mary's Central Catholic, Sandusky, in 1977. Tim was a mechanic for Country Imported Motors, Sandusky, for over 40 years. After retirement, he enjoyed his RC car collection...
Ernie L. Trapp
Mar 5, 2026
Ernie L. Trapp, age 76, of Castalia, passed away Thursday night, March 5, 2026, at the Bellevue Hospital following a lengthy heart condition.
He was born in Oak Hill, OH, on March 3, 1950, to Ernest and Mary (Evans) Trapp. He graduated from Margaretta High School in 1968, and was a conductor for Norfolk & Western Railroad,...
