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Otto Richard "Dick" Steiger

Otto Richard "Dick" Steiger

Mar 25, 2024

Otto Richard “Dick” Steiger, 92, passed away at his home early March 25, 2024.

Mr. Steiger was born on November 6, 1931 in Bucyrus where he lived most of his life. He was the only child of Otto Franklin and Freda (McPeak) Steiger who preceded him in death, along with his sons, Michael Lee Steiger, Ritchie Alan Steiger, and Steven Ray...

Dorothy I. Cassaro

Dorothy I. Cassaro

Mar 20, 2024

Dorothy Ilene Cassaro, 85, formerly of Bucyrus, died, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Otterbein SeniorLife Community in Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio.

Dorothy was born on April 20, 1938 at home in Chatfield to the late Clifford J. and Doyle V. (Sponseller) Gerhart and was one of ten children.  She was a 1956 graduate of Chatfield High School where she was a cheerleader,...

Charles J. Miller

Charles J. Miller

Mar 20, 2024

Charles J. Miller, 94, died early Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at The Inn at Bear Trail in Lewis Center under hospice care.

He was born August 1, 1929 in Toledo to the late Edwin and Marcella (Pauken) Miller and graduated from Whitmer High School. He attended the University of Toledo, the first of his family to do so, earning a bachelor’s...

James H. Guinther

James H. Guinther

Mar 15, 2024

James Harold Guinther, 79, of Bucyrus, died Friday, March 15, 2024 at OhioHealth Mansfield as result of a stroke.

Jim was born on the family farm in Bucyrus on June 26, 1944 to the late Harold E. and Dorothy L. (Kiess) Guinther. He spent 11 years attending school at North Robinson and was in the first graduating class at Col. Crawford...

Vincent L. Ponziani

Vincent L. Ponziani

Mar 14, 2024

Vincent Louis Ponziani, 56, of Bucyrus, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 14, 2024 in the presence of many who loved him.

He was born May 22, 1967 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Nello Louis and Veronica Ann (Gmutza) Ponziani. Vince was a 1985 graduate of Bucyrus High School where played football and was proud to have received...

G. Marc Schell

G. Marc Schell

Mar 14, 2024

Gregory Marc Schell, who was born September 8, 1953 to the late Jim Schell and Ruth (Dintaman) Kibler, passed away on Thursday March 14, 2024 after a life well lived and a battle with Multiple Myeloma. He is survived by the love of his life, Michelle (Lawson) Schell; their daughter, Mackenzie (Matt) McComb and his granddaughters, Lena, Ayla, and Maddie.

Marc...

Donna M. Cronin

Donna M. Cronin

Mar 11, 2024

Donna Mae Cronin, 85, passed peacefully at Millcreek in Galion.

She was born April 21, 1938 in Pecos, Texas to the late Archie and Bonita (Stroud) Hart. Donna was a graduate of Loretta Academy in El Paso, Texas and later went on to earn her associate degree from Marion Tech. On March 2, 1957, she married Gerald E. “Jerry” Cronin who...

Thomas R. Young

Thomas R. Young

Mar 7, 2024

Thomas R. Young, 70, of Bucyrus passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Altercare of Bucyrus, knowing many prayers were uplifted on his behalf.  Tom was appreciative of the caring cards he received.

Tom was born December 27, 1953 in Bucyrus, Ohio, to his late parents, William R. Young (Darlene) and Jo Ann Powell (Samuel).

Tom was raised with siblings, Mike Young...

Linn Waring

Linn Waring

Mar 4, 2024

Linn Waring, 76, passed away early Monday, March 4, 2024 at his home under the care of Avita Hospice.

Linn was born on January 13, 1948 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Joseph and LeMonne (Phillips) Waring. He was raised on a farm near Garrison, Kentucky and graduated from the Lewis County High School. After completing school, he proudly served in...

Adelaide E. Campbell

Adelaide E. Campbell

Mar 3, 2024

Adelaide Campbell, 89, of Bucyrus, died Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Avita Health System of Bucyrus.

She was born September 22, 1934, in Panama to the late Joseph and Mary (Clemens) Haynes. On December 24, 1958, she married James M. Campbell who was serving in the Air Force. He went on to become an officer and they enjoyed time spent living...

Mary E. Burton

Mary E. Burton

Mar 2, 2024

Mary Ellen Burton, 88, died unexpectedly Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Bucyrus Community Hospital after recent health issues.

She was born in Crawford County on September 17, 1935 to the late Asa and Edna (Brown) Starlin. She graduated from Lykens High School in 1953 and met Cleon Burton in 1956 while lapping in Bucyrus. They were married November 4, 1956 and...

Maxine C. Warner

Maxine C. Warner

Feb 28, 2024

Maxine C. Warner, 69, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully at home early Wednesday, February 28, 2024, but not before all her grandchildren and some special friends got to say goodbye and reciprocate the love shown to them. 

Maxine was born November 11, 1954 in Marion to the late Daniel M. and Frances L. (Stanley) Lust. She spent much of her youth in...

Betty J. Makeever

Betty J. Makeever

Feb 24, 2024

Betty Jean Makeever, 93, died peacefully Saturday, February 24, 2024 at her home under the care of her family and Avita Hospice.

She was born December 21, 1930 in Marion to the late Robert and Mabel (Bilger) Noggle. The Noggles moved to Caledonia when Betty was a junior in high school. She was a cheerleader, played drums in the band, and...

Paul J. Denzer

Paul J. Denzer

Feb 23, 2024

Paul J. Denzer passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at Altercare of Bucyrus.   He was born January 15, 1944 in Bucyrus, Ohio to the late David D. and Gladys (Ward) Denzer.  On December 30, 1963 he married Stella Louise Davey, the love of his life, who survives.

He is also survived by his daughters Dawn M. Clark (David) of Monnett,...

Bonnie Jean Henry

Bonnie Jean Henry

Feb 19, 2024

Bonnie Henry, 86, of Bucyrus, died early Monday, February 19, 2024 at Orchard Park.

She was born April 18, 1937 in Gibsonburg, Ohio to the late Edward and Gladys (Humphrey) Felkey. On May 28 1955, she married William T. “Bill” Henry and he preceded her in death on June 18, 2019. 

Bonnie cared for her family as a homemaker and will be...

Sylvia P. Adams

Sylvia P. Adams

Feb 18, 2024

Sylvia P. Adams, 91, walked into the presence of her Lord and Savior early Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Altercare of Bucyrus after years of failing health.

She was born September 22, 1932 in Beaver, Ohio. Sylvia was 1 of 15 children born to the late Glen and Jessie (Blevins) Mulkey and grew up near Cannonsburg, Kentucky where she attended school....

Betty Sue Hill

Betty Sue Hill

Feb 15, 2024

Betty Hill, 81, of Bucyrus, died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at home with family.

She was born December 23, 1942 in Franklin, Kentucky to the late S. Leon and Jewel D. (Jones) Perdue. A short time later, they moved to the area, and she eventually got married. From that marriage came two sons, who she devoted her life to,...

Joseph A. Wagner I

Joseph A. Wagner I

Feb 11, 2024

Joseph Anthony Wagner I, 83, formerly of Bucyrus, passed peacefully Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Traditions of Lebanon in Lebanon, Ohio. He will be privately laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery. If desired, donations can be made payable to a charity of the donor’s choice and will be accepted through the funeral home.

Pat Hammontree

Pat Hammontree

Feb 10, 2024

Patrick A. Hammontree, 74, died peacefully Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Arbors at Mifflin Nursing Home under the care of SouthernCare Hospice.

He was born March 4, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Leonard and Ida (Layman) Hammontree. Pat was raised in rural Jefferson County and graduated from DeSoto High School in 1967. That fall, he enlisted in the...

Elmer J. Kafer

Elmer J. Kafer

Feb 9, 2024

Elmer Junior Kafer, 100, died peacefully Friday, February 9, 2024 under the care of Gentiva Hospice at Orchard Park Assisted Living where he had resided for four years.

He was born October 12, 1923 in Sulphur Springs, Ohio, to the late Elmer Jacob and Cora (Welty) Kafer. He graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1941. In 1942, Elmer married Sarah...

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