Obituaries

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...

Beverly Grace Clark

Beverly Grace Clark

Aug 17, 2023

Beverly G. Clark, 88, died Thursday, August 17, 2023 at home after two years of failing health.

She was born June 27, 1935 in Crawford County to the late Roy D. and Beulah F. (Cress) Johnson. She was the oldest of five, grew up as a tomboy on the family farm in Whetstone Twp., and attended Whetstone School. The Johnsons were...

Everardo Naveja

Everardo Naveja

Aug 12, 2023

Everardo Naveja, 68, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully at home on Saturday, August 12, 2023 in the presence of many who loved him.

Also known as Ed or Eddie, Everardo was born March 15, 1955 in Texas to the late Ernesto and Socorro (Morales) Naveja. His family moved to Bucyrus when he was a freshman in high school and this was the...

Danny L. Horsley

Danny L. Horsley

Aug 4, 2023

Danny L. Horsley, 63, died naturally and peacefully in his sleep Friday morning, August 4, 2023.

He was born in Bucyrus on January 10, 1960 to the late Alfred Donald Horsley Sr. and Brenda (Mustard) Hill who survives. Danny went to Bucyrus Schools and briefly lived near Ashtabula before returning. He met his sister’s friend, Carol Hayes, when they discovered they...

Charles F. Martin

Charles F. Martin

Aug 1, 2023

Charles F. Martin, 92, died Tuesday morning, August 1, 2023 at Heritage of Hudson where he had resided for six years.

He was born in Bucyrus on September 1, 1930 to the late George C. and Carol (Neff) Martin. After moving to Liberty Twp. in fifth grade, Charles set his eyes on classmate Jannetta Stahl and never loved another. They graduated...

Joseph Allen Armbruster

Joseph Allen Armbruster

Jul 31, 2023

If everyone had the mindset to make something better than it was, individuals would be inspired for generations to come. This is how Joe Armbruster lived his life, and he bettered many lives around him because of this mentality. On July 31, 2023, at the age of 87, Joe passed peacefully at home under the care of his family and...

Kenneth Ulrich Bell

Kenneth Ulrich Bell

Jul 27, 2023

Kenneth (Ken / Kenny) Bell, age 82, died Thursday, July 27, 2023. He was born December 27, 1940, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Bertram Ulrich Bell and Helen (Klinger) Bell. He is survived by wife, Carol (Rehm); son, Eric (Ashley) Bell, and daughter, Lori (Gary) Chandler.

He met Carol, the love of his life, 65 years ago while sneaking over the...

Jason Everett Chapman

Jason Everett Chapman

Jul 26, 2023

Jason E. Chapman, 51, of Galion passed away at home on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. He was born in Marion to Guy M. Chapman and Beverly Everett Chapman on November 13, 1971. On May 23, 1998 he married the love of his life, Karen Scheffler of Bucyrus, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

A 1990 graduate of Buckeye Central High School, Jason spent...

William J. "Bill" Martin

William J. "Bill" Martin

Jul 24, 2023

William J. “Bill” Martin, 95, formerly of Bucyrus and residing in Danville for the past seven years allowing him to be closer to family, passed peacefully Monday, July 24, 2023 at Sycamore Run Nursing Home.

He was born September 19, 1927 in Draper, NC to the late James G. and Josephine (Turner) Martin. Bill was also preceded in death by his...

John N. Schiefer

John N. Schiefer

Jul 23, 2023

John N. Schiefer, 63, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, July 23, 2023 at Marion General Hospital from heart related complications.

He was born June 16, 1960 in Bucyrus to the late Norman and Ellie (Spiegel) Schiefer and raised on the family farm in Holmes Township. He graduated in 1978 from Wynford High School where he was active in FFA, band, theater productions,...

Gene A. Disbennett

Gene A. Disbennett

Jul 22, 2023

Gene Disbennett, 81, of Bucyrus, died Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Marion General Hospital.

He was born at home in Radnor, Ohio on April 23, 1942 to the late Walter H. and Ruth A. (Weiss) Disbennett. Gene was a 1960 graduate of Sulphur Springs High School and considered a dominate outside shooting threat for their basketball team. Following high school, Gene...

Michael E. Chester

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

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

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

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

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

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...