Obituaries

Heidi J. Leonhardt

Heidi J. Leonhardt

Oct 28, 2023

Heidi J. Leonhardt, 46, of Bucyrus, died unexpectedly, Saturday, October 28, 2023, following a brain aneurysm which occurred earlier this past week. She was a kind and selfless person who will live on through others because she chose to give life as an organ and tissue donor.

Heidi was born October 31, 1976, in Marion to Ralph L. and Deborah...

Pearl M. Harris

Pearl M. Harris

Oct 28, 2023

Pearl M. Harris, 91, died peacefully Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Carlisle Place in Bucyrus under the care of Gentiva Hospice.

She was born May 6, 1932 in Beallsville, Ohio to the late Lesley and Alta (Taylor) Mobley. After graduating from Beallsville High School in 1950, Pearl worked as a waitress and eventually made her way to Bucyrus where she...

Mona Lee Pentecost

Mona Lee Pentecost

Oct 24, 2023

Mona Lee Pentecost, 66 of Bucyrus, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

She was born August 16, 1957, in Marion, Ohio to the late Earsel and Rosalee (Banks) Reid. Mona’s family moved to Woodbridge, Virginia when she was a child. She graduated from Woodbridge High School in 1974.

Mona was employed by multiple companies throughout her career,...

Charlotte C. Smith

Charlotte C. Smith

Oct 23, 2023

Charlotte C. Smith, 78, of Tiffin died Monday, October 23, 2023, in the emergency room of Mercy Hospital, Tiffin, OH.

She was born October 11, 1945, in Bucyrus, to the late Delwyn and Helen (Farrell) Smith.  Charlotte is survived by many cousins and was extremely close to Becky (Greg) Leopold of Tiffin.

Charlotte was a 1963 graduate of Bucyrus High...

Gary E. Auck

Gary E. Auck

Oct 22, 2023

Gary Eugene Auck, 72, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, October 22, 2023.

He was born on June 18, 1951 in Bucyrus to Charles F. Auck who preceded him in death earlier this year and Marjorie L. (Bardon) Auck who survives. Gary learned how to keep busy at a young age. During his early teenage years, he...

Janet E. Snodgrass

Janet E. Snodgrass

Oct 14, 2023

Janet E. Snodgrass, 81, of Nevada, earned her wings as she passed peacefully Saturday afternoon, October 14, 2023 at Westbrook Assisted Living in Upper Sandusky following a lengthy progression of Alzheimer’s. 

She was born November 27, 1941 in Athens, Ohio and was loved by her adoptive parents, Rollie B. and Princess J. (Campbell) Hite. Janet was a 1960 graduate of...

Lloyd Eugene Burgin

Lloyd Eugene Burgin

Oct 6, 2023

Lloyd Eugene Burgin, 89, of Bucyrus, was surrounded by family as he passed peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Altercare of Bucyrus.

Lloyd was born at home in Leesville on May 2, 1934 to the late Lester Leroy and Lula Pearl (Rader) Burgin. He attended school in Crestline and North Robinson before graduating from Leesville High School in 1952....

Arlene Victoria Palenshus

Arlene Victoria Palenshus

Oct 2, 2023

Arlene Victoria (Walther) Palenshus, 78, a resident of Willow Brook Christian Village, Delaware, Ohio, passed away October 2, 2023, at The OSU Wexner Medical Center from complications of lifelong Type 1 Diabetes. She was born August 25, 1945, in Bucyrus, Ohio, to Arthur and Oleta (Kalb) Walther, who precede her in death.

Arlene graduated from Colonel Crawford High School in...

Ronald E. Auck

Ronald E. Auck

Sep 29, 2023

Ronald E. Auck, 81, died peacefully Friday evening, September 29, 2023 at Signature Healthcare of Galion, where he had resided since January, after years of being afflicted with Parkinson’s Disease.

Ron was born at home in Seneca County on January 23, 1942 to the late Willard and Aida (Miller) Auck. He was the oldest of six children and they grew...

Randy Patton

Randy Patton

Sep 26, 2023

Randy Patton, 63, of Dunkirk, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.

He was born March 3, 1960, in Bucyrus to the late John Wilbert and Katherine Grace (Scheerer) Patton.  On November 3, 2001, he married Rita (VanScoy) Lawrence, and she survives in Dunkirk.

Family was very important to Randy, and he had a gentle heart.  He...

Brett Steven Erwin

Brett Steven Erwin

Sep 22, 2023

Brett Steven Erwin, 58, a lifelong resident of Bucyrus, passed away unexpectedly on September 22, 2023.

He was born on April 27, 1965, to Anya E. (Cook) Schell and Gary M. Erwin, who both survive. Brett was a 1983 graduate of Bucyrus High School and went on to earn his associate degree in business from the University of Cincinnati. He worked...

LaVonne Moore

LaVonne Moore

Sep 22, 2023

J. LaVonne (Sather) Moore now rejoices with her Savior Jesus Christ who freed her from Alzheimer’s on September 22, 2023.  She is a hero who bore the disease for over 15 years after volunteering for experimental treatment that might help save others from its isolation.

LaVonne went from farm girl to celebrity in her life.  She was born on May...

Mitchell W. Light

Mitchell W. Light

Sep 21, 2023

Mitch Light, 67 of rural Bucyrus, gained his wings on September 21, 2023 following his peaceful passing at home after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

Mitch was born March 18, 1956 in Bucyrus to William W. Light who survives and G. Jeannine (Hiteshaw) Light who preceded him in death. He was a 1974 graduate of Wynford High School and...

John G. Ehmann

John G. Ehmann

Sep 19, 2023

John Ehmann, 86, of Bucyrus, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

John was born April 8, 1937 in Bucyrus to the late William F. and Edith L. (Sand) Ehmann and was a 1955 graduate of Whetstone High School. Shortly thereafter, he was drafted into the Army and was stationed in Alaska. Following his time in the Army, John returned...

Rob Jones Jr.

Rob Jones Jr.

Sep 16, 2023

Robert "Rob" Jones Jr., 57, of Bucyrus, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic - Medina Hospital.

He was born July 26, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio, to Robert Jones Sr. and Eva (Hofke) Clarke.  On June 25, 2022, he married Milagros Santander, and she survives in Bucyrus.

Family was very important to Rob, and he would always take...

Joshua Eastmann

Joshua Eastmann

Sep 12, 2023

Joshua Scott Eastmann, 43, of Tiffin died peacefully with his family present with him on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at MetroHealth Cleveland after succumbing to burn injuries from a tragic accident.

Joshua and his twin brother were born in Bucyrus on December 1, 1979. He grew up in Grand Rapids, Ohio and attended Liberty Center High School. He worked in...

J. Michael Cauley

J. Michael Cauley

Sep 12, 2023

Mike Cauley lived his life to better those around him. He did this by teaching and coaching with basic principles such as instilling hard work and respect into everyone around him. On Tuesday, September 12, 2023, Mike passed peacefully at home in the presence of those nearest and dearest to him following complications of Covid vaccinations resulting in long-haul Covid.

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Michael E. Schifer

Michael E. Schifer

Sep 10, 2023

Mike Schifer, 71, of Bucyrus, received his new eternal body following his peaceful passing on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Summa Health System of Akron.

Mike was born on January 26, 1952 in Bucyrus to Marlin E. and Barbara J. (Charleston) Schifer and was a 1970 graduate of Bucyrus High School.  That summer, while attending an event at Good Hope...

Darlene M. Groves

Darlene M. Groves

Aug 27, 2023

Darlene Groves, 70, of Bucyrus, died unexpectedly Sunday, August 27, 2023 at OSU Wexner Medical Center as result of an aneurysm and stroke.She was born July 22, 1953 in Crestline to the late Leo E. and Doris E. (Smalley) Krichbaum and was a 1971 graduate of Crestline High School. Shortly thereafter, she was hired as a teller at the Second...

Joseph H. Powers

Joseph H. Powers

Aug 23, 2023

Joseph H. Powers passed away on August 23, 2023. He was 87 years old. Joe was born May 13, 1936 to Doris Vaughan in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and his birth name was Albert Vaughan (he later found out that his birth father was Albert Silveira). He lived with his aunt before being adopted by Francis and Dorothy Powers Masselink at...