West Virginia Pioneers

Lois E Casto

Female 1929 - 2015  (85 years)


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  • Name Lois E Casto 
    Born 28 Dec 1929  Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Gender Female 
    Died 24 Feb 2015  Delaware County, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Buried Delaware County, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 

    • Lois E Casto Finkel
      Birth: Dec. 28, 1929
      West Virginia, USA
      Death: Feb. 24, 2015
      Ohio, USA
      Lois E. Finkel, age 85, of Gahanna, Ohio, passed on to be with her Lord on Tuesday morning, February 24, 2015. Lois was born December 28, 1929 in Charleston, West Virginia but raised in Marietta, Ohio.
      She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Robert J. Finkel, her brother Orvie O. Casto Jr. (Air Force, WWII), and parents Orvie and Lydia (Howard) Casto. She is survived by her son Chris (Mary); daughter Connie (Stephen) Bird; son Rob (Lori); daughter Jan (Bob) Paynter; son, Tom (Karla); daughter Sue O’Sail; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, along with many dear friends.
      Lois graduated from Marietta High School and the Bustin School of Cosmetology. She then started her career at Ohio Bell Telephone Company. Lois met the love of her life and relocated to Columbus, until they outgrew their home and moved to Gahanna, Ohio where she has resided since 1964. After 28 years of service she retired from Ohio Bell and was proud to be a Telephone Pioneer. Lois’ life was characterized by her Christian faith, love for others and sweet disposition.
      She was a lovely and gracious woman who cherished her family above all else. She served faithfully beside her husband in helping those less fortunate.
      They were devoted to volunteering at various organizations including St. Vincent DePaul Society, St. Matthews Food Pantry and Ohio Food Bank, just to name a few. Lois was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 4719 Ladies Auxiliary and a dedicated member of St. Matthew The Apostle Church in Gahanna.
      Arrangements are being handled by the SHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 Johnstown Rd Gahanna, Ohio, where visitation will be Thursday, February 26, at 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, February 27, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Matthew The Apostle Church, 807 Havens Corners Rd., Gahanna, Ohio, Fr. Ryan Schmit Celebrant.
      Lois’ entombment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery Chapel, 9571 N. High St., Lewis Center, Ohio. All are welcome, following the entombment, at St. Matthews Church for fellowship and a luncheon to celebrate Lois’ life.
      Should anyone like to make a donation on Lois’ behalf, please do so to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, c/o St. Matthew Church, 807 Havens Corners Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230.
      Family links:
      Spouse:
      Robert John Finkel (1923 - 2014)
      Burial:
      Resurrection Cemetery
      Lewis Center
      Delaware County
      Ohio, USA
      Created by: GraveHunter
      Record added: Feb 25, 2015
      Find A Grave Memorial# 143063205
    Person ID I109230  WVPioneers
    Last Modified 12 Jul 2017 

    Father Orville Odell Casto,   b. 10 Oct 1900, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Oct 1976, Franklin County, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Mother Lydia Isabelle Howard,   b. 11 Aug 1902, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Jan 1979, Delaware County, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Married CA 1923 
    Notes 

    • 1930 Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia Dec 14, 1930
      Casto, Orvil 29 md age 22 WV WV WV garage mechanic
      Isabelle wife 26 md age 19 WV WV WV
      Orvil son 6 WV WV WV
      Lois E da 4/12 WV WV WV

      1940 Marietta, Washington, Ohio
      Casto, Orvie 39 WV 1935: Marietta, Washington, OH mechanic - WPA
      Isabel wife 35 WV 1935: Marietta, Washington, OH mechanic - WPA
      Orvie son 16 OH 1935: lived same place
      Lois da 10 WV 1935: Marietta, Washington, OH mechanic - WPA
      Moore, Herman lodger 21 s OH 1935: Marietta, Washington, OH mechanic - WPA
    Family ID F27746  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Robert John Finkel,   b. 9 Dec 1923, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 May 2014, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years) 
    Married CA 1952  [2] 
    Family ID F27748  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S1205] Census.

    2. [S21] Obit.