Obituaries

Apr 24, 2022

Nancy L. Crum, 72, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully at her home on Sunday, April 24, 2022. She was born February 19, 1950 in Bluffton to the late Rev. Oliver J. and Virginia K. (Reese) Beach. Nancy spent much of her youth in Bluffton and following eighth grade, their family moved to Sulphur Springs. She was a 1968 graduate of Col....

Apr 24, 2022

Apr 17, 2022

It is with sadness and much love that the family of Harold L. Thompson, 81, of Bucyrus, announce his passing at his home on Sunday evening, April 17, 2022. Harold was born June 4, 1940 to the late Manford and Maxine (Dewey) Thompson in the city of Circleville. Harold was the second born and preceded in death by his siblings,...

Apr 9, 2022

Eugene L. Hunt Jr., 88, of Bucyrus, passed at his home Saturday, April 9, 2022. He was born September 12, 1933 in Caledonia to the late Eugene Sr. and Daisy Marie (Harrell) Hunt. While in high school, Gene loved playing football and was regarded as an all-around talented player. Following his high school graduation, Gene joined the Navy and had...

Apr 7, 2022

James D. Sullivan, 81, died Thursday evening, April 7, 2022 at Altercare of Bucyrus where he had been a resident for over five years. Jim was born in Bucyrus on November 19, 1940 to the late John G. and Ruth E. (Pfouts) Sullivan. He graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1958 and earned a bachelor's degree in business from Tiffin...

Apr 5, 2022

Gertrude Arlene Ruehle, known as “Trudy” to her beloved family and friends, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Willow Brook at Delaware Run in Delaware, Ohio. Throughout her final days on Earth, she was surrounded by family from near and far. Each of her daughters, Kathleen Jenney and Debbie Miller, were on her right and left sides...

Mar 30, 2022

Bonnie “Trudy” Norman, a spiritual being who lived many human experiences, slipped into eternity on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 in the comfort of her home. She was born September 11, 1942 in Bellevue to the late Bruce and Marie (Hedsel) Hart. Bonnie attended school in Bellevue, received her GED and went on to become an honor student while studying Art...

Mar 25, 2022

Raymond G. Patterson, 84, died early Friday, March 25, 2022 at Carlisle Place where he received great care in recent weeks after a few months of failing health. He was born in Galion on July 6, 1937 to the late Maurice and Flossy (Curren) Patterson. Ray grew up playing sports and causing mischief with his brothers on the family farm...

Mar 22, 2022

Kenneth D. Emerson died early Tuesday morning on his 85th birthday, March 22, 2022, at Altercare of Bucyrus. He was born March 22, 1937, in Lynchburg, Va., to the late Frank Emerson and Gail (Woodall) Emerson Grasley. The Emersons moved to Bucyrus when Ken was a freshman and he graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1955. Ken also met Dorothy...

Mar 22, 2022

Donna Marie Briggs, 94, of Marion, died Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida. She was born February 11, 1928 in Marion to the late Francis and Susie Trimmer. On July 18, 1948, she married Clarence E. Briggs and he preceded her in death on March 13, 1990. Donna worked at General Electric in Bucyrus for...

Mar 20, 2022

Autumn Jade Young 24, of Bucyrus, died Sunday, March 20, 2022. She was born January 24, 1998 in Galion and grew up in Bucyrus, graduating from TRECA Digital Academy in 2016. Autumn enjoyed any moments spent with her family and they include, her mom and stepdad, Carey Young and Tod Spurlock Sr.; dad, Robert E. Young Jr.; maternal grandparents, Anthony...

Mar 17, 2022

Larry A. Blubaugh, 86, died peacefully March 17, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family and under the care of OhioHeath Hospice. He was born, June 26, 1935 in Shelburn, Indiana to the late John C. and Fern E. (Grantham) Blubaugh. Larry’s family made their way to Ashland, Ohio when he was a teen and he graduated from Ashland...

Mar 14, 2022

Margaret “Peggy” Jane Sand, 84, of Bucyrus, died unexpectedly March 14, 2022 at Bucyrus Community Hospital. Peggy was born June 12, 1937 to the late Wayne Young and Margaret Young Seifert in Crawford County. She attended Holy Trinity School and Holmes-Liberty High School where she graduated in 1955. Peggy worked at K-Mart for nearly a decade before it closed. She...

Mar 13, 2022

Norman Joseph Egnor, 89, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Altercare of Bucyrus. Norman was born April 7, 1932 in Marion, Ohio to the late Victor Herbert and Ellen Virginia (Robinson) Egnor. He graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1950 and a short time later joined the Navy. Norman served his country for two years...

Mar 12, 2022

Priscilla Lane, 77 of Farmington, Michigan, passed peacefully Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Primrose of Findlay following several years of living with Parkinson’s Disease. She was born July 9, 1944 in Morristown, Tenn. to the late Holland R. and Charlsie M. (Bell) Lane. Priscilla’s family moved to the area following her sixth-grade school year and she was a 1962 graduate...

Mar 12, 2022

Valerie Ann Clinard, 48, of Bucyrus, died March 12, 2022 at Altercare where she resided for six years. Valerie was born February 22, 1974 to Roger Lee and Kathleen Valerie (McDaniel) Cotsmire in Bucyrus. She graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1993 and began working in the Dietary Department at Altercare and Bucyrus Community Hospital. Valerie then went on to...

Mar 7, 2022

Sylvia Kraft, 67, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Galion Community Hospital. She was born January 24, 1955 in Chalan Pago, Guam to the late Jose and Emperatriz (Ignacio) Aguon. She graduated from George Washington High School in Mangilao. Sylvia met a marine from New Washington named Andrew Kraft while he was stationed on the...

Mar 5, 2022

Raymond R. Ream, 86, died peacefully early Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Altercare of Bucyrus after two months of failing health. The middle child of the late Harold V. and Evelyn “Ada” (Downing) Ream, Ray was born in Bucyrus on June 27, 1935. He attended Whetstone School and worked as a mechanic for the Crawford County Highway Department for 30...

Feb 25, 2022

Elon E. Stadler, 83, of Bucyrus, died February 25, 2022 at her home after years of declining health. Elon was born January 27, 1939 to the late Sheldon and LaBerta (Shultz) Emery in Dayton. She graduated from Fairview High School where she did synchronized swimming, then went on to attend Wilmington College. Elon would transfer to the University of Dayton...

Feb 21, 2022

Jodi D. Young, 46, made her way to eternity with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, February 21, 2022 at her home under the care of her family and North Central Ohio Hospice. God’s love and peace has been with her through a grueling pancreatic cancer journey. She was born August 22, 1975 in Bucyrus to the late Chester E....