Obituaries

Roger W. Scott Sr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Paul E. Garvin II

Paul E. Garvin II

May 26, 2025

Paul E. Garvin II, 73, walked in hand with Jesus into the golden gates of Heaven on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025 after a recent decline in health.

God broke the mold with Paul, who was so special from the very beginning that he had two birthdays — a mix-up at the hospital led to his birthdate being declared July 21,...

Michael E. Schreck

Michael E. Schreck

May 20, 2025

Michael E. Schreck, 78, died peacefully Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at his home under the care of his family and Avita Hospice.

He was born on May 23, 1946 to the late Ralph Jr. and Bernice (Walker) Schreck in Hobbs, New Mexico where his father was stationed with the Army Air Corps. They returned to Crawford County where his parents operated...

LeRoy A. Fritz

LeRoy A. Fritz

May 17, 2025

LeRoy Albin Fritz, 85, formerly of Bucyrus, passed peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at his daughter’s home in Prattville, Alabama where he was being cared for during the past three years.

He was born February 16, 1940 in Bucyrus to the late Philip C. and Loretta A. (Hahler) Fritz and graduated from Bucyrus High School. On November 27, 1981, LeRoy...

Ricky Shelton

Ricky Shelton

May 16, 2025

Ricky Lee Shelton, 65, died early Friday, May 16, 2025 at OSU East in Columbus after weeks of failing health.

He was born April 17, 1960 in Portsmouth to the late Dannie and Alice (Burke) Shelton. The Sheltons made their way to Bucyrus in 1966 and Ricky graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1978. A prolific athlete for the Redmen, Ricky...

Gaylene M. Weber

Gaylene M. Weber

May 14, 2025

Gaylene M. Weber, 56, died unexpectedly in her home on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 after a recent progression of serious health issues.

She was born in Shelby on January 2, 1969 to the late Barb (Kohls) Winely. Gaylene grew up in Galion where she went to school at St. Joseph and graduated in 1988 from Galion High and Pioneer where she...