Michael E. Chester
Jul 19, 2023
Michael E. Chester, 73, died Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at his home under the care of his family and OhioHealth Hospice.
“I'm a firm believer in the theory that people only do their best at things they truly enjoy. It is difficult to excel at something you don’t enjoy.” This was stated by Jack Nicklaus and it’s fair to say Mike...
Martin E. McMurray
Jul 13, 2023
Martin E. McMurray died of natural causes on July 13, 2023 in Bucyrus, Ohio at age 94.
Survivors include three sons, Brian R. McMurray, M. D. and wife Catherine, of Brentwood, Tennessee, Glen A. McMurray, D. D. S. and wife Nancy, of Bucyrus, Ohio, and Bruce H. McMurray and wife Julie, of Burton, Ohio; eight grandchildren Heather Hart (Emerson), Mary...
Kenny Cuffman
Jul 9, 2023
Kenny Cuffman, 64, died Sunday, July 9, 2023 in his home from complications of lung cancer.
He was born May 13, 1959 in Bucyrus to the late Anna J. (Dauchenbaugh) Cuffman and Thomas R. Cuffman Sr. who survives. Kenny attended Bucyrus Schools and worked various jobs earlier in his life.
He is remembered as a caring man who would help anyone. He...
Hazel M. Christman
Jul 9, 2023
Hazel M. Christman, 97, died peacefully early Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Altercare of Bucyrus after years of failing health.
She was born June 8, 1926 in Monroe County, Ohio to the late George W. and Clara G. (Bintz) Hines. She was a 1944 graduate of Lewisville High School and married Robert D. Christman on September 2, 1950. The Christmans moved...
Donald E. Shawk
Jul 7, 2023
Donald E. Shawk, 95, died peacefully early Friday, July 7, 2023 at Orchard Park Assisted Living under the care of Gentiva Hospice.
He was born on the family farm in Liberty Township on February 8, 1928 to the late Russell and Viola (Coe) Shawk. After graduating from Sulphur Springs High School in 1946, Don joined his father in the farming operation...
Larry Snyder
Jul 7, 2023
Larry Snyder, 87, of Whetstone Twp. died suddenly of natural causes at his home on Friday, July 7, 2023.
He was born June 20, 1936 in Bucyrus to the late Kenneth and Carolyn (Wagner) Snyder. After graduating from Whetstone High School in 1954, Larry enlisted in the US Navy where he worked as an Aviation Mechanic in Oklahoma, Tennessee, Kansas, and...
Michael Eugene Briggs
Jul 5, 2023
Mike Briggs, 74, of Marion, passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Marion General Hospital following a hard fought battle with liver cancer.
He was born June 22, 1949 in Marion to the late Clarence E. and Donna M. (Trimmer) Briggs and was a 1967 graduate of Bucyrus High School. Shortly thereafter, he was drafted to serve in the Army...
Rita Ann Lydick
Jul 2, 2023
Rita Lydick, 73, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family following a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
She was born August 6, 1949 in Ashland, Ohio to the late William W. and Lavaughn “Bonnie” (Johnson) Wilson. Rita spent her entire youth and early adulthood in Ashland and always considered it home. She...
Amber Marie Clark
Jun 25, 2023
Amber Clark, died Sunday, June 25, 2023 at her residence in Galion.
She was born December 9, 1993 in Marion Ohio to Aaron James Clark and the late Hazel Marie (Taylor) Clark. Throughout life, Amber faced her fair share of challenges, but she kept fighting and was proud of earning her GED. She was also proud of the support received from...
Billy R. Rush
Jun 24, 2023
Billy R. Rush, 69, of Hilliard and formerly of Bucyrus, died early Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus after weeks of failing health.
He was born June 7, 1954 in Bucyrus to the late Bill L. Rush and Janis M. (Orewiler) Rush who survives. Billy graduated from Col. Crawford High School in 1972 and studied machine trades...
Thomas P. Steinmetz
Jun 19, 2023
Thomas P. Steinmetz, 75, of Bucyrus died Monday, June 19, 2023, at his residence under the care of Avita Hospice. He was born May 22, 1948, in Tiffin to the late John and Donna (McGowan) Steinmetz. He graduated from Tiffin Calvert High School and worked at The Timken Company for many years.
Thomas is survived by his four children, Amy (David)...
Dolores M. Brown
Jun 17, 2023
Dolores Marcile Brown, 91, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully early Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Altercare of Bucyrus.
She was born July 17, 1931 in Holmes Twp. Crawford County to the late Perry W. and Florence C. (Green) Miller. Dolores was a 1949 graduate of Holmes Liberty High School and on May 30, 1953, married Donald M. Brown who she met through...
Betty M. Foulk
Jun 13, 2023
Betty Mae Foulk, 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at her home under the care of her family and friends.
Betty was born on August 31, 1923, the only child to Grace and Claude Watters. She grew up in the small northeastern town of Ravenna, Ohio, graduating from Ravenna High School. Betty left home to attend Kent State...
Gerald G. Crissinger
Jun 10, 2023
Gerald Glen Crissinger, 90, of Bucyrus passed away peacefully Saturday morning, June 10, 2023 at Galion Community Hospital. His health had been failing since a bad fall and broken hip occurred in early May.
He was a lifelong resident of Crawford County, born September 10, 1932 in Bucyrus to the late T.J. “Mike” and Ruth (Brinkman) Crissinger, and a graduate of...
Charles F. Auck
Jun 9, 2023
Charles F. Auck, 94 passed away peacefully on June 9, 2023 at home with loving family.
He was born on September 11, 1928 in Bucyrus to the late Paul C. and Freda M. Kocher Auck. He married Marjorie L. Bardon Auck on July 2, 1950. He graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1946 and begin working at General Hydraulics in his...
Ty Long
Jun 8, 2023
Ty Robert Long, 62, of Bucyrus, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Marion General Hospital following a three year battle with cancer.
Ty was born August 26, 1960 in Bucyrus to the late Robert E. and Beverley Y. (Heath) Long and was a 1978 graduate of Bucyrus High School. Soon afterwards, he met Wanda C. Groves whom he married on...
Ann Dotson
Jun 7, 2023
Annabelle L. Dotson, 85, died peacefully Wednesday morning, June 7, 2023 at home under the care of Southern Care Hospice.
She was born July 25, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Leo F. and Ethel L. (Moore) Beagle. Her family moved to Carey, Ohio in August of 1944 and Ann graduated from Carey High School in 1955. While in school,...
Patricia J. Drew
Jun 5, 2023
Patricia J. Drew, 68, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday, June 5, 2023 in the Bucyrus Community Hospital ER.
She was born May 20, 1955 in Sandusky to the late Earl Guisinger and Dorothy Hiles. Pat grew up in Tiffin where she attended school and met Michael Drew when they were in kindergarten. They later began dating and were married...
Xander Fauser
Jun 5, 2023
Xander Wayne Fauser, 16, of Bucyrus is and will be deeply missed by many friends and loved ones following his death on Monday, June 5, 2023.
He was born on June 27, 2006 in Galion, the son of Steve Fauser and Nyoka S. “Nikki” (Kegley) Fauser. From an early age, Xander had quite a love for animals and, over the years,...
Richard D. Michalek
Jun 4, 2023
Richard D. Michalek, 87, of Bucyrus died peacefully on June 4, 2023 at Kobacker House in Columbus. He was born January 13, 1936, in Belding, Michigan to Joseph and Josephine (Kristina) Michalek. On November 25, 1961, he married Helen Mary Matthews and she survives.
Richard was a 1953 graduate of Belding High School and received an Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Drafting...