Obituaries

Margarete M. "Peggy" Amstutz

Margarete M. "Peggy" Amstutz

May 5, 2023

Margarete Marie “Peggy” Amstutz, 66, went home to her LORD on Friday, May 5, 2023 with her devoted, and loving husband by her side.

Peggy was born on March 28, 1957 in Galion, Ohio to Arthur James & Ruth Ann (Klingel) Stirm. She graduated of Col. Crawford High School in 1975 and married Gail David Amstutz on November 2, 1979. She...

Joe Adams

Joe Adams

May 3, 2023

Joe Adams believed that good times spent with good friends will lead to much happiness and up until his unexpected and recent passing, he shared many laughs and created some great memories with those he held close to his heart.

Joe was born December 27, 1969 in Bucyrus, graduating from Bucyrus High School and then earning his associates degree in music/video...

Samuel Winfield Howell

Samuel Winfield Howell

Apr 26, 2023

Helping family or friends in their time of need without them even asking, putting the needs of others before one’s own, and taking the time to do something right the first time are characteristics of a good man and a few of the many gifts God provided Samuel W. Howell.

Samuel Winfield Howell, 24, is resting in his eternal home with...

Trenton "Bud" Cornell

Trenton "Bud" Cornell

Apr 24, 2023

Trenton M. “Bud” Cornell, 74, of Bucyrus, died Monday, April 24,2023 at Magnolia Terrace in Galion under the care of his family and Gentiva Hospice.

He was born August 28, 1948 in Lancaster to the late John and Ethel (Evener) Cornell and was a 1967 graduate of Bucyrus High School. He received his bachelor’s degree from Tiffin University. On March 7,...

Terri L. Samples

Terri L. Samples

Apr 22, 2023

Terri L. Samples, 61, died late Saturday, April 22, 2023 at The James Cancer Hospital in Columbus.

She was born in Bucyrus on September 3, 1961 to the late Jack B. Stewart and Shirley E. (Kirby) Hess. After attending Bucyrus Schools through 10th grade, Terri moved with her family to Delaware, graduating from Hayes High School in 1979. She lived in...

Eugene S. Farmer

Eugene S. Farmer

Apr 21, 2023

Eugene Stuart Farmer, 71, of Bucyrus, died Friday, April 21, 2023 at The OSU James Cancer Hospital.

He was born March 15, 1952 in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Oather James and Freda Louise (Candel) Farmer and was a 1970 graduate of Col. Crawford High School. Gene worked at Shelby Tubing for several years, and also tended bar at The Rail...

Daniel L. Dornbirer

Daniel L. Dornbirer

Apr 20, 2023

At 10:22 pm, Thursday, April 20, 2023, surrounded by his wife and children, Pastor Dan Dornbirer went HOME to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He was 56. He is finally able to completely rest, free of cancer and pain. With a new body, he is walking the streets of gold. With a restored voice, he is singing...

Dean V. White

Dean V. White

Apr 18, 2023

Dean V. White, 77, of Akron and formerly of Bucyrus, went home to be with the Lord April 18, 2023 after a lengthy illness.

Dean was born December 27, 1945 In Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Donald and Leona (Hall) White and was a 1964 Chillicothe High School graduate. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Poultry Science from Ohio State University...

Dennis L. Wright

Dennis L. Wright

Apr 17, 2023

Dennis L. “Denny” Wright 72, of Wharton, OH passed away peacefully on April 17,2023 at Blanchard Valley Hospital.

He was born March 2,1951 in Hardin County, to the late Mervin and Wanda (Lehman) Wright.

Denny is survived by his children, Ryan (Joanna) Wright of Forest, Jason Wright of Kenton, and Allison (Jay) Stittsworth of Marion. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren and multiple...

Paula J. Holdcraft

Paula J. Holdcraft

Apr 16, 2023

Paula J. Holdcraft, 76, died peacefully at home Sunday night, April 16, 2023 under the care of her family, caregivers, and Avita Hospice.

She was born April 2, 1947 in Marion to the late Harold E. and Elinor M. (Bracken) Messenger. She was the third of five children and their family was very close knit, especially after the death of Paula’s...

Roger L. Anthony

Roger L. Anthony

Apr 13, 2023

Roger L. Anthony, 60, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday night, April 13, 2023, at his home after years of failing health.

He was born in Bucyrus on July 15, 1962 to Albert Jr. and Beth (Streeter) Anthony. After graduating from Wynford High School in 1980, Roger began working in manufacturing. He was a manager in the wire assembly industry...

Howard A. Koons

Howard A. Koons

Apr 12, 2023

Howard A. Koons, 85, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully on Wednesday April 12, 2023 at Galion Community Hospital following a lengthy decline in health.

He was a lifelong Bucyrus resident where he was born on February 9, 1938 to the late Robert D. and Jeanette I. (Morton) Koons. At the early age of 12, Howard learned the value of hard work by...

Juanita R. Young

Juanita R. Young

Apr 11, 2023

Juanita Rose Young, 98, of Bucyrus, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Altercare of Bucyrus.

She was born November 10, 1924 in Bucyrus to the late James and Enid (Kidwell) Charleston and was a 1942 graduate of Bucyrus High School. She married Donald D. Knieriemen on July 24, 1949 in Galion and he preceded her in death. She worked...

Helen M. Ricker

Helen M. Ricker

Apr 6, 2023

Helen Marie Ricker, 96, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Carlisle Place, with her granddaughter and family by her side.

She was born June 21, 1926 in Bucyrus to the late Robert C. and Mildred I. (Bever) Ulmer and was a 1944 graduate of Bucyrus High School. On December 21, 1946 she married Lewis E. Ricker who...

Ellen Sue Davis

Ellen Sue Davis

Apr 5, 2023

Ellen Sue Davis, 71, of Bucyrus, went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 following a recent illness.

She was born December 23, 1951 in Bucyrus to the late David D. and Gladys (Ward) Denzer. On April 6, 1970, she married Jesse William Davis and he survives. Ellen had previously worked outside the home, but her main focus was...

Patricia Coons

Patricia Coons

Mar 30, 2023

Patricia Kaye Coons, 61, of Bucyrus, died Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Promedica of Bucyrus.

Patty was born June 21, 1961 in Bucyrus to the late William Armel “Spooney” and Elma Clorana (Morgan) Butler and was a 1980 graduate of Bucyrus High School. She worked at the L&K for a period of time before moving to Mansfield where she resided at...

Chuck Hepner

Chuck Hepner

Mar 29, 2023

Chuck Hepner, 80, died Wednesday night, March 29, 2023 at Altercare of Bucyrus where he resided.

The late Charles Alfred and Bernice “Bee” (Steiger) Hepner welcomed their firstborn child, Charles Arthur Hepner, on October 10, 1942 in Adrian, Michigan. The family moved around the Detroit area where Chuck graduated from Denby High School in 1960 before enlisting in the US Navy....

Anthony D. Love

Anthony D. Love

Mar 25, 2023

Anthony D. Love, 51, died peacefully in his sleep Saturday morning, March 25, 2023.

He was born in Galion to the late Willis “Buddy” Cochran and Vicki (Knieriemen) Webb who survives in Bucyrus. Anthony attended Bucyrus schools and worked in appliance repair and factories throughout his life.

He will be remembered for his outgoing, fun-loving, and kind nature. He was a talker...

Myron D. Campbell

Myron D. Campbell

Mar 22, 2023

Myron Dwight Campbell, 90, died peacefully Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Altercare of Bucyrus where he was being cared for since the death of his wife in December.

He was born June 2, 1932 in Bucyrus to the late Wayne and Carrie (Bauer) Campbell and raised in the home he would grow to love and tend to his entire life. He...

Karen S.  Morris

Karen S. Morris

Mar 18, 2023

Karen Sue Morris, 64, of Bucyrus, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

She was born July 16, 1958 in Bucyrus to the late James Edward Sr. and Ruby Leona (Holland) Gray. She was a 1976 graduate of Bucyrus High School, where she excelled in volleyball, track and played trombone in the band. While running track, Karen was proud to have...