Manzo Surgener
Dec 27, 2022
Manzo Surgener, 88, of Bucyrus is now rejoicing with his Lord in Heaven following his passing on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Avita Hospital Bucyrus.
He was born August 18, 1934 in Cawood, Kentucky, and was the second oldest of ten children born to the late James and Maggie May (Beach) Surgener. As a young adult, Manzo moved to Bucyrus to...
Martha (Meckevic) Crall
Dec 27, 2022
Martha L. (Meckevic) Crall, 85, passed away December 27, 2022 under the care of her family and Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
Born to Catherine (Holda) and Roman Meckevic in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, Martha was one of seven children. She is survived by her husband Bill Crall, her sister, Clara Perez of Seattle, WA, and daughters Heidi (Russ) Blanchard of Oak Forest, Illinois...
Duane L. Davy
Dec 26, 2022
Duane Logan Davy, 68, of Galion, was found deceased on Monday, December 26, 2022.
Duane was born April 23, 1954 in Wooster, Ohio to the late Curtis R. Sr. and Isabelle Z. (Collins) Davy. At a young age, Duane’s family moved to North Robinson, and he went on to graduate from Colonel Crawford High School in 1972. He played for the...
Ronald E. Wheeler
Dec 21, 2022
Ronald Eugene Wheeler, 72, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2022 at Knox Community hospital in Mount Vernon, Ohio. His son and daughter were by his side.
He was born November 20, 1950 to his late mother, Norma Jean Hazel and late father, Lawrence Jay Wheeler. Ron graduated from New Washington high school in New Washington, IN. After high school he...
K. Sue Dolin
Dec 21, 2022
Karolyn Sue Dolin, 76, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Marion General Hospital surrounded by her daughter and granddaughter. Her health had been failing over the past year.
Sue was born in Bucyrus December 8, 1946 to the late James Sloan and Eileen (Brady) Adams and shared her birthday with her father and son-in-law. She graduated from Bucyrus High in...
Ralph J. Kennedy
Dec 19, 2022
Ralph J. Kennedy, 92, of Holmes Twp. died Monday December 19, 2022 at his home after a recent bout of poor health.
He was born in Bucyrus on November 22, 1930 to the late Milford and Marie (Kimble) Kennedy. Ralph was raised on the family farm he would call home and work at his entire life. He graduated from Holmes-Liberty High...
Nelfred G. Kimerline
Dec 17, 2022
Nelfred G. Kimerline, 87, longtime Bucyrus resident and currently of Marblehead, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Otterbein Nursing Home in Lakeside Marblehead.
He was born March 23, 1935 in Bucyrus to the late Charles W. Sr. and Mary (Geiger) Kimerline. After graduating from Bucyrus High School in 1953, Nelfred served in the Air Force from 1954-58 in intelligence analyzing...
Sylvester "Ves" Johnson
Dec 15, 2022
Ves Johnson, 86, of Bucyrus, died Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Orchard Park following a decline in health.
He was born October 7, 1936 in Kenton, Ohio to the late William and Louise (Sheldon) Johnson and was a 1956 graduate of Hardin Northern High School. On April 13, 1958, he married Patricia M. Baker and in 1959, Ves’ job with the...
Norma Jean Hill
Dec 15, 2022
Norma Jean Hill, 87, of Bucyrus died Thursday, December 15th, 2022 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio from injuries sustained in a fall a few days earlier.
She was born March 4th, 1935 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Richard and Grace (Copley) Norton. Norma was a 1953 graduate of Lancaster High School, where she was a standout...
Lavonda J. Blevins
Dec 14, 2022
Lavonda J. Blevins, 55, died Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Bucyrus Community Hospital after a long fight with illness, with all her children by her side.
She was born August 21, 1967 in Billings, Montana to the late Jesse F. and Carol L. (Chambers) Cooley. After the untimely death of her father, Lavonda was raised in a Catholic orphanage in Helena...
Douglas E. Utz
Dec 13, 2022
Douglas E. Utz, 61, of rural New Washington, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.
Doug was born January 14, 1961 in Bucyrus, Ohio to the late Robert F. and Dona (Tarbutton) Utz. He was a 1978 graduate of Buckeye Central High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics from The Ohio State University in 1982.
Following college,...
Robert F. Echelberry
Dec 10, 2022
Robert Francis Echelberry Jr., 91, died peacefully Saturday, December 10, 2022 at his home under the care of his family and Southern Care Hospice.
He was born November 5, 1931 in Upper Sandusky to the late Robert Sr. and Alice Ann (Shawberry) Echelberry and raised in Plymouth where he graduated from high school in 1950. He served in the US Army...
Jaci Vaughn
Dec 9, 2022
Jacquelyn C. Vaughn, 57, died peacefully in her sleep Friday, December 9, 2022. Her health had been in decline for the past year.
Jaci was born September 1, 1965 in Bucyrus to Charles M. and Elizabeth A. (Brooks) Vaughn. She grew up in Galion, graduating with the GHS Class of 1983. She then served briefly in the armed forces and returned...
Jack B. Hewitt
Dec 3, 2022
Jack Hewitt, 83, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Altercare of Bucyrus.
He was born April 12, 1939 in Bucyrus to the late Earl B and Virginia E. (Frye) Hewitt. Jack was an athletically gifted individual who began playing fastpitch softball at the age of 15. He was a self-taught pitcher who played in both a church...
Art Long
Nov 27, 2022
Arthur E. Long, 93, died peacefully Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Carlisle Place with family nearby and under the care of Kindred Hospice.
He was born in Shelby on March 23, 1929 to the late Calvin D. and Helen E. (Brown) Long. During the hospital stay, he shared the nursery with L. Irene Cole who was born the day before. As...
Sherman R. Jarvis Sr.
Nov 22, 2022
Sherman Ray Jarvis Sr., 77, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at home in the presence of many who loved him. His family finished reciting the Lord’s Prayer and shortly after he enter Heaven.
Sherman was born October 11, 1945 in Jeffrey, WV to the late Steven “Otha” and Linda M. (Lowe) Jarvis. He grew up in Pomeroy,...
Rev. Steven E. Voelker
Nov 19, 2022
Reverend Steven Earl Voelker, 74, entered Heaven on November 19, 2022, peacefully passing at Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky.
He was born April 29, 1948 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Julius A. and Frances M. (Bernloehr) Voelker. Steven graduated from Emmerich Manual High School and went onto earn his bachelor’s degree in Religion from Heidelberg College. He then returned to...
Doris M. Frankenfield
Nov 18, 2022
Doris M. Frankenfield, 95, of Lykens Twp., passed peacefully Friday, November 18 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital.
She was born May 27, 1927 at home in Lykens Twp. to the late Russell C. and Edith M. (Beam) Shade. Doris graduated from Lykens High School and on July 6, 1947 married Harley E. Frankenfield. Doris was very supportive of Harley’s business, Frankenfield Trucking...
Carol L. Cory
Nov 17, 2022
Carol L. Cory, 93, died peacefully November 17, 2022 on the 6th anniversary of her husband’s death. Her health had been in decline for several months.
She was born November 4, 1929 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Chester and Gladys (Fricke) Gainey. She graduated from Washington High School in 1947 where she excelled in her love for music. Carol’s cousin...
John D. Stahl
Nov 13, 2022
John D. Stahl, 87, died late Sunday, November 13, 2022 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital after weeks of failing health.
He was born January 21, 1935 in Crawford County to the late Irvin and Mary (Kalb) Stahl and raised on the family farm near Sulphur Springs. While in school, John excelled on the basketball court for the Yellow Jackets, played baseball, and...
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