Roger F. Miller
Jul 27, 2025
Roger Franklin Miller, 88, of rural Bucyrus, passed peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Altercare of Bucyrus.
Roger was born on September 19, 1936 in Lykens Twp., Crawford County, Ohio to the late Woodrow Alfus and Frieda Louise (Kline) Miller. On September 23, 1956, Roger married his neighbor and love, Catherine Louise Perkins. They shared nearly 69 years of marriage...
Margaret J. Walcutt
Jul 24, 2025
Margaret J. Walcutt, 95, died Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Altercare of Bucyrus where she had resided for nearly four years.
She was born July 16, 1930 in Oceola to the late Robert J. and Carol G. (Beach) Frost. Margaret grew up in rural Crawford County and graduated in 1948 from Holmes-Liberty where she was a cheerleader for the Pirates. Later...
Wilma P. Hallmark
Jul 23, 2025
Wilma P. Hallmark, 92, died Wednesday, July 23, 2025 surrounded by her family and loved ones.
She was born near Camp Dix, Kentucky on December 5, 1932 to the late Lawrence and Ruby (Bloomfield) Ash. She was raised to be a hard worker and enjoyed going fishing with her father and helping her Grandmother Ash with errands. Wilma graduated from Laurel...
Joe Ann Johns
Jul 22, 2025
Alice “Joe Ann” Johns, 100, died peacefully late Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Altercare of Bucyrus where she had resided for the past year as her health declined.
She was born January 21, 1925 in Bucyrus to the late Tony Gabriel and Phyllis (Marquis) Gabriel Kunkle. Joe Ann was raised by her maternal grandparents, the late Bert and Alice (King) Marquis...
Ronald D. Wells
Jul 14, 2025
Ronald Dee Wells, 63, of Skokie, Illinois, died accidently, on Monday, July 14, 2025 while paddleboarding in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Ron was born September 22, 1961 in St. Petersburg, Florida. He was the third of four children born to the late Ronald Dean and Geraldine Ruth (Jaroe) Wells. Ron grew up in Bucyrus and early in high school years was introduced to...
Roger W. Scott Sr.
Jul 14, 2025
Roger Wesley Scott, Sr., 87, died Monday afternoon, July 14, 2025 due to complications following a recent fall.
He was born in Gallipolis, Ohio, on November 3, 1937. He was the only child of the late Wesley W. and Christa B. (Hill) Scott. Roger grew up on the Ohio River and always had great respect for nature. He met Janice L....
Jack A. Dotson
Jul 14, 2025
Jack Allen Dotson, 89, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025 at OSU Wexner Medical Center after a short illness.
He was born at home in Carey, Ohio on January 31, 1936 to Monroe Walls “Bump” and Ruth Isabell (Montague) Dotson. The youngest of three boys, Jack enjoyed growing up in Carey. He looked up to and admired his older brothers. He...
Bill Barker
Jul 11, 2025
“Living the dream.”
If you ever asked Bill Barker how he was doing, that’s what he’d tell you — with a grin, a chuckle, and maybe even a twinkle in his eye. And if you knew Bill, you knew he meant it. That simple phrase, said thousands of times, wasn’t just a go-to response. It was a reflection of how he...
Donald E. Pfahler
Jul 11, 2025
Donald E. Pfahler, 82, of Bucyrus, died Friday, July 11, 2025 at Altercare of Bucyrus. He had been in failing health for the past year.
Don was born October 20, 1942 in Bucyrus to the late Ralph G. and Alice M. (Tobin) Pfahler and was a 1960 graduate of North Robinson High School. He was formerly married to Susan Pfahler and...
Bonnie S. Allen
Jul 9, 2025
Bonita Sue “Bonnie” Allen, 83, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 in the presence of loved ones.
Bonnie was born in Bucyrus on September 9, 1941 to the late Archie B. and Dorothy N. (Meyers) Cover. She graduated from Mt. Zion High School where she was a cheerleader and also active in both choir and band....
Mary Lou Hastings
Jun 30, 2025
Mary Lou Blicke Hastings, 91, died peacefully Monday, June 30, 2025 at home under the care of Avita Hospice.
She was born in Bucyrus on April 15, 1934 to the late Juilliard H. and Evalyn (Quay) Blicke. After graduating from Bucyrus High School in 1952, Mary Lou worked with her family at Bucyrus City Bank before stepping away to raise her...
Sally Ann Hall
Jun 23, 2025
Sally Ann Hall, 82, of Bucyrus, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on October 21, 1942, to the late Edward and Ruth Longanbach Frost, she married her husband, Larry E. Hall, on July 11, 1959. Together, they built a life centered on faith and family. Larry survives her.
Sally was the cherished mother...
David A. Kidder
Jun 20, 2025
David Alan Kidder, 86, of Canfield, Ohio, passed peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Altercare of Bucyrus. Until recently, he had been able to live in his home; this was, primarily, due to the assistance of his friend, Gail Ray. When his decline in health became more serious, David came to Bucyrus, which allowed his daughter and son-in-law to...
Conner Chavatzas
Jun 15, 2025
Constantinos Charles “Conner” Chavatzas, 20, of Bucyrus, died Sunday, June 15, 2025 as result of an automobile accident.
Conner was born on February 5, 2005 in Pittsburgh, PA to Anthony “Tony” and Erin (Roszman) Chavatzas. He was a 2023 graduate of Bucyrus High School, earning three State Certification “SEALS”. One in, OhioMeansJobs Readiness, Science, and Industry-Recognized. While in high school, Conner...
Dale W. Miller
Jun 8, 2025
Dale W. Miller, 91 of Bucyrus, died Sunday, June 8, 2025 at his home.
He was born on December 30, 1933 at home in Holmes Twp. to the late Perry W. and Florence C. (Green) Miller. Dale attended school until his father hurt himself. It was around this time; he learned the value of hard work and would spend the next...
Cecil E. Woodruff
Jun 4, 2025
Cecil Edgar Woodruff, 99, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 with his loving family by his side.
He was born February 26, 1926 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Mack and Minnie (Winebarger) Woodruff and attended Mount Pleasant (NC) Schools. Cecil married Christine Spears on June 7, 1953 and they made their way to Cleveland,...
Hank W. Rupe
Jun 1, 2025
Hank William Rupe, 61, Nevada, died unexpectedly at his home following an apparent heart attack on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
He was born July 9, 1963 in Bucyrus to the late Harold A. Davis and Betty Lou (Rupe) Davis Johnson. Hank attended Bucyrus High School and was currently employed at Longview Steel in Mansfield where he primarily worked as a steel...
Joyce E. Graham
May 29, 2025
Joyce E. Graham, 83, died early Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Altercare of Bucyrus where she had been a resident of the memory care unit for six years.
Born on Christmas Eve in 1941 to the late Lester and Dorothy (Rodey) Briegel, Joyce grew up on the family farm with her brother and graduated from Chatfield High School in 1960. She...
Christine Malone Short
May 28, 2025
Christine Ann (Malone) Short, 59, died unexpectedly in her sleep Wednesday morning, May 28, 2025 after years of poor health.
She was born in Bucyrus on October 11, 1965 to the late Ben and Ruth (Terry) Malone. Chris graduated from Bucyrus High School and studied early childhood education in college. Though she never had children herself, she loved the kids she...
Harlan V. Williamson
May 27, 2025
Harlan V. Williamson, 90, died unexpectedly May 27, 2025 on his way home after a family gathering.
He was born September 22, 1934 in Fly, Ohio to the late Arthur V. and Burles J. (Minger) Williamson. The family made their way to Alliance, Ohio and Harlan graduated from Sebring High School. While at Sebring, he met Shirley Marshall and they fell...