Michael R. "Mike" Sessler, age 71, of Castalia, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026. He was born on July 22, 1954, in Sandusky, Ohio, to Robert and Nancy Sessler. Michael was a devoted son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, known for the simple joys of life. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, farming, NASCAR, and found his greatest happiness in spending time with his grandchildren, who meant the world to him. In accordance with his wishes, no visitation or ...

Carole A. Schiefley, 79, of Sandusky passed away peacefully Saturday morning April 11, 2026, in the Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, after a brief illness. Prior to her passing, she received excellent care from the medical professionals of the Intensive Care Unit at Firelands Hospital, Sandusky. She was born on April 26, 1946, in Sandusky and was a 1964 graduate of Sandusky St. Mary’s Central Catholic High School. Carole married her high school sweetheart, Dale A. Schiefley on ...

Nanciann (Nancy) Beck Riedel Kobler, age 91, of Huron, Ohio, passed away on April 24, 2026. She was born on August 1, 1934, in Sandusky, Ohio to Mildred and Ray Beck. Nancy graduated from Sandusky High School in 1952. She worked as a switchboard operator at Ohio Bell, as a secretary at Mantey Vineyards, and a bookkeeper and occasional laborer for her first husband Karlheinz (Karl) Riedel’s local construction company. She also was the proprietor of The Collection Agency a craft and ...

William Everett (Bill) Clemens left this earth on April 8, 2026, at the age of 92. He was a proud Navy veteran who served his country during the Korean War. Bill was an avid reader, loved to ride his motorcycle and traveled the country extensively. He touched many people throughout his life. He was loved and will be missed. Bill is survived by his son, Bill (Sue) Clemens and his daughter, Linda Clemens; six grandchildren, James Sulek, Theresa Sulek, Joe Sulek, Rose Meckley, Dakota Yeaw, ...

David “Curly” Behrendsen passed away peacefully at home on January 23, 2026. He was born on August 20, 1937, to Winnifred and Edgar Behrendsen in Sandusky, Ohio. David attended several schools, primarily in Sandusky, and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1955. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving on active duty from September 1955 through September 1959. After his discharge, he explored several career paths before settling into ...

On March 29, 2026, our Uncle Gary went home to be with family and friends. Gary was born to Harry and Gertrude Livingston July 5, 1942. Gary served in the US Army, stationed in Berlin during the 1950’s. Uncle Gary worked several jobs over the years including Loader, operator at Kelleys Island Quarry, where he also helped form Boy Scouts Troop 88 in the early 1970’s. Later in years Gary and his mother lived a quiet life outside Vermilion and they both had many friends. Uncle ...

Luetta Marie Fox, 83, of Huron and formerly of Castalia passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026. She was born to Howard and Sue (Hamlin) Barnett, in Wadsworth, Ohio on April 18, 1942. She graduated from Milan High School in 1960 and worked as a photographer’s model and car hop at the local Dairy Queen.  On July 21, 1962, Luetta married Larry Adam Fox of Milan, Ohio.  They moved to Castalia in 1965 and enjoyed nearly 50 years together.  During that time, ...

Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Fuchs of  Put-in-Bay passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Stein Hospice in Sandusky. Debbie was born in Lima, Ohio on September 11, 1952, to Robert and Dorothy Gehr. She graduated from Lima Senior High School. She married John Fuchs on September 8th, 1984. Debbie worked for Nationwide Insurance Co. as a claims examiner. When she retired about ten years ago, she moved to the island and ran the Sleepy Fox B&B at the Fuchs home on Bayview Ave. ...

F. W. “Toney” Zahel, 98, of Castalia passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026, in the Providence Care Center, one month after his 98th birthday. He was born on February 13, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio to Frank & Magdalena (Luntzer) Zahel. In his early childhood he lived in Golva, North Dakota.  He continued to stay in touch with his relatives in North Dakota. This experience shaped his love for that part of the country and his storytelling. Toney and Kathryn ...

Joyce Ann Fitzpatrick passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026, after a lengthy illness. Joyce was born in Sandusky and was a graduate of Sandusky High School. She completed an apprenticeship program and worked in the skilled trades department at General Motors Plant in Mansfield and retired from there after thirty-one years of service. Joyce is survived by her husband, Alan Fitzpatrick; three sons, Peter (Darlene) Palmison, Vijay (Angela) Fitzpatrick, and John (Heather) ...