Arlos "Frank" Franklin Casto

It is with heavy hearts and the deepest feelings of loss that the Casto family shares the cheerless news of the passing of Arlos Franklin Casto Sr. on Nov 12, 2026 after his final valiant battle against cancer.

If you were lucky enough to have known or even have met this man, then you might have some idea of the hole his passing has created in the lives of those who loved him.

Born in Webster Springs, West Virginia in 1945, Frank is survived by his wife of 59 years, Maria, his eldest son Arlos Franklin Jr, younger son David Arthur, his sister Norma, and first cousin Charles.

He was proceeded in death by his father Jake, his mother. Retha, and his younger brother, Ray.

Frank’s life was full, to say the least. Frank loved hunting and fishing and the outdoors. He was a capable handyman who designed and built his own home on the family farm in Oak Grove.

Frank had a lifelong career in law enforcement, beginning with his 4 years in the United States Air Force at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Washington. Honorably discharged July 19, 1968 with the rank of Sergeant. Frank then served briefly as deputy jailer in Upshur County West Virginia. Frank had been a resident of the mid Ohio Valley area since being transferred to the Marietta post of the Ohio State Highway patrol in 1976. After 26 years in the OSHP 1969-1994, he served as part time deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office 1995-2004. After retiring his deputy, he continued his work with the sheriffs office in the capacity of doing appraisals until recently. Frank was also a licensed realtor, and even drove the Community Action Bus Line for several years.

Frank had a huge smile and could -and often would- strike up a conversation with anyone he met. Most anyone who met him would more than likely remember him, and those who met him more than once would more than likely have considered him a friend. He was of rare character; an honest, hardworking welcoming man that welcomed company, lived with compassion, and created community wherever he went. He loved his coffee, never missed a meal, and learned to make some fine holiday baked goods and fudges and candies on his own. He loved his classic country and bluegrass music and enjoyed old Westerns and true crime tv shows. There wasn’t a flannel shirt or cap that didn’t look good on him. He was an excellent farmer and enjoyed his time in his garden. Frank was a loving and providing husband and a proud and caring father that taught his sons to be resilient resourceful and responsible.

There will be a visitation Friday November 20th from 11 AM to 2 PM at Roberts Funeral Home, 27880 St. Rt. 7, Marietta, OH 45750. Funeral service will follow at 2 PM. Interment will follow at East Lawn Memorial Park where military honors will be held.

In lieu of flowers, mourners are encouraged to send cards to the funeral home, and a short message of how you knew Frank in the card would be appreciated. Donations could be made in Frank’s behalf to the Cancer Research Institute or the American Cancer Society.