Obituaries

Stanley G. Rupinski

Stanley G. Rupinski

Sep 3, 2025

Stan Rupinski, 78, of Bucyrus, passed unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Altercare of Bucyrus following a recent intestinal issue.

He was born March 29, 1947 in Versailles, Pennsylvania to the late Stanley and Helen (Pusi) Rupinski, and was a 1965 graduate of Bucyrus High School. Stan worked for a few years at Walther’s Hardware, Fischer Hardware and at WBCO...

Anna Marie Chandler

Anna Marie Chandler

Sep 2, 2025

Anna Marie Chandler, 84, of Bucyrus, passed away peacefully at home on September 2, 2025, following a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Born September 15, 1940, in Bucyrus to the late Lawrence L. and Cleora I. (Tupps) Campbell, Ann was a 1958 graduate of Whetstone High School, where she proudly served as Class Valedictorian.

A strong and business-minded woman, Ann’s...

Ted Guinther

Ted Guinther

Aug 31, 2025

With heavy hearts, the family of Theodore L. Guinther announces his peaceful passing on August 31, 2025, at home with his wife of 57 years.

Born on March 12, 1946 in Galion, Ohio, Ted was the eldest son of the late Cecil and Evelyn (Ruckman) raised on their family farm near Caledonia. A 1964 graduate of River Valley High School (Marion),...

Jean L. Wagner

Jean L. Wagner

Aug 28, 2025

Jean Wagner, 94, passed peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Trustwell Living at Carlisle Place in Bucyrus.

She was born May 28, 1931 in Bucyrus to the late Leo S. and Mabel (Kent) McClintock and was a 1949 graduate of Bucyrus High School. Jean was blessed to have been married to three wonderful men. Clifford E. Young, the father of...

James R. Etzinger

James R. Etzinger

Aug 27, 2025

Jim Etzinger had a significant impact on many lives over his 83 years on this earth as he was a great teacher, a man of much patience and an incredible role model. He passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, and was blessed to have those he loved by his side throughout his battle with pancreatic cancer.

Jim was...

Sherry J. Messerschmidt

Sherry J. Messerschmidt

Aug 25, 2025

Sherry Jean Messerschmidt, 73, died unexpectedly in an accident early Monday, August 25, 2025, near her home in Bucyrus.

She was born March 6, 1952, in Benton Harbor, Michigan to the late Robert C. Riemland and Jeanne R. (Rizzo) Riemland Feltner. She was involved in choir and theater at Benton Harbor High School through 10th grade when her family moved to...

Ralph E. Coffman

Ralph E. Coffman

Aug 22, 2025

“God is good!” This is the statement that Ralph Coffman shared with many folks over the years. Yes, God is good, as he gave Ralph 85 years on this earth before his Homecoming on Friday, August 22, 2025. Ralph's passing occurred at home on “his farm,” the place that made him happiest, and he was in the presence of loved...

Mary Jane Kelley

Mary Jane Kelley

Aug 21, 2025

Mary Jane Kelley, 86, was welcomed into eternity with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 21, 2025 after an onset of recent health complications.

She was born in Whitman, West Virginia on August 25, 1938 to the late William W. Click and Julie Ann (Adkins) Click Conn. Some time after her father’s tragic death, Mary Jane’s mother married the late...

Dorcas Y. Denham

Dorcas Y. Denham

Aug 15, 2025

Dorcas Yvonne Dawson Denham, 90, of Bucyrus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15,2025, surrounded by her family.

Born in Newcomerstown, Ohio to the late Arthur and Eva (Lacey) Dawson, Dorcas graduated from Newcomerstown High School with the class of 1953. Dorcas lived a life marked by quiet strength, deep faith, and heartfelt service. She was known for her gentle...

Emily L. Prince

Emily L. Prince

Aug 3, 2025

Emily Lorraine Prince, 31, died Sunday, August 3, 2025 as a result of Huntington’s Disease while under the excellent care of Hospice of the Western Reserve in the inpatient unit at Hospice of Medina County.

She was born April 18, 1994 in Shelby to Kelly (Coleman) Prince and the late Derrick J. Prince. Emily grew up in Galion and graduated from...

Steve Wengerd

Steve Wengerd

Jul 29, 2025

Steve Wengerd, 68, of Bucyrus went to spend eternity with Jesus on July 29, 2025.

Steve was born to Henry and Nancy (Stutzman) Wengerd in Canton, Ohio on July 8, 1957. He married Debbie (Seiler) Wengerd on July 24, 1976, and they have two sons, Tim (Lisa) Wengerd and Russell (Hana) Wengerd; grandson, Robbie, and granddaughter, Madison, all of Upper Sandusky,...

Roger F. Miller

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

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

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

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

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.

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...