Obituaries

Randall L. Hughes

Randall L. Hughes

Jan 20, 2023

Randall L. Hughes, 59, of Lancaster, died on Friday, January 20, 2023, at Fairfield Medical Center.

Randy was born July 28, 1963 to the late Harry and Betty Hughes in Bucyrus, Ohio. He graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1982 and then served in the Navy as a Radioman 3rd Class from 1982 to 1986, serving an additional two years in...

Berlin L. Wilson Jr.

Berlin L. Wilson Jr.

Jan 20, 2023

Berlin L. Wilson Jr., 90, died peacefully at his home on Friday, January 20, 2023 of Alzheimer’s Disease under the care of his daughter and Avita Hospice.

He was born in Indianapolis on October 5, 1932 to the late Berlin Sr. and Ethel I. (Dugan) Wilson. After graduating from Maxwell (Indiana) High School, Berlin and some friends visited Colorado where he...

Teddy Burkes

Teddy Burkes

Jan 2, 2023

Teddy A. Burkes, 72, died Monday, January 2, 2023 at Galion Community Hospital after several weeks of declining health.

He was born March 3, 1950 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to the late Frank “Bud” Burkes and Mary L. (Gilliland) Burkes Hakala. After graduating from Union High School in New Castle, Teddy worked in the steel industry before moving to Ohio in...

Kim Roe

Kim Roe

Jan 1, 2023

Kimberly B. Roe, 64, passed into eternity with her Savior early Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Bucyrus Community Hospital after a few days of poor health.

Kim was born in Galion on May 26, 1958 to the late Kenneth W. Pry and Belle M. (Rowland) White. After graduating from Bucyrus High School in 1976, she began working at First Federal Savings...

Rox Ann Claus

Rox Ann Claus

Dec 30, 2022

Rox Ann Claus, 68 of Bucyrus, died Friday, December 30, 2022 at Promedica of Bucyrus following a recent decline in health. She had been a longtime resident and loved all the relationships she formed.

Rox Ann was born August 20, 1954 in Willard, Ohio to the late Ralph J. Claus Sr. and Maxine R. (Gillett) Claus Young and spent several years...

Rhonda E. Campbell

Rhonda E. Campbell

Dec 29, 2022

Rhonda E. Campbell had a smile that simply made everyone else smile and now her smile is shining bright in Heaven following her unexpectedly peaceful passing at her home on Thursday, December 29, 2022.

She was born April 24, 1952 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Francis M. Jr. and Vernice J. (Black) Mulready. Rhonda was a 1970 graduate of Barrington...

Manzo Surgener

Manzo Surgener

Dec 27, 2022

Manzo Surgener, 88, of Bucyrus is now rejoicing with his Lord in Heaven following his passing on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Avita Hospital Bucyrus.

He was born August 18, 1934 in Cawood, Kentucky, and was the second oldest of ten children born to the late James and Maggie May (Beach) Surgener. As a young adult, Manzo moved to Bucyrus to...

Martha (Meckevic) Crall

Martha (Meckevic) Crall

Dec 27, 2022

Martha L. (Meckevic) Crall, 85, passed away December 27, 2022 under the care of her family and Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

Born to Catherine (Holda) and Roman Meckevic in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, Martha was one of seven children. She is survived by her husband Bill Crall, her sister, Clara Perez of Seattle, WA, and daughters Heidi (Russ) Blanchard of Oak Forest, Illinois...

Duane L. Davy

Duane L. Davy

Dec 26, 2022

Duane Logan Davy, 68, of Galion, was found deceased on Monday, December 26, 2022.

Duane was born April 23, 1954 in Wooster, Ohio to the late Curtis R. Sr. and Isabelle Z. (Collins) Davy. At a young age, Duane’s family moved to North Robinson, and he went on to graduate from Colonel Crawford High School in 1972. He played for the...

Ronald E. Wheeler

Ronald E. Wheeler

Dec 21, 2022

Ronald Eugene Wheeler, 72, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2022 at Knox Community hospital in Mount Vernon, Ohio. His son and daughter were by his side.

He was born November 20, 1950 to his late mother, Norma Jean Hazel and late father, Lawrence Jay Wheeler. Ron graduated from New Washington high school in New Washington, IN. After high school he...

K. Sue Dolin

K. Sue Dolin

Dec 21, 2022

Karolyn Sue Dolin, 76, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Marion General Hospital surrounded by her daughter and granddaughter. Her health had been failing over the past year.

Sue was born in Bucyrus December 8, 1946 to the late James Sloan and Eileen (Brady) Adams and shared her birthday with her father and son-in-law. She graduated from Bucyrus High in...

Ralph J. Kennedy

Ralph J. Kennedy

Dec 19, 2022

Ralph J. Kennedy, 92, of Holmes Twp. died Monday December 19, 2022 at his home after a recent bout of poor health.

He was born in Bucyrus on November 22, 1930 to the late Milford and Marie (Kimble) Kennedy. Ralph was raised on the family farm he would call home and work at his entire life. He graduated from Holmes-Liberty High...

Nelfred G. Kimerline

Nelfred G. Kimerline

Dec 17, 2022

Nelfred G. Kimerline, 87, longtime Bucyrus resident and currently of Marblehead, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Otterbein Nursing Home in Lakeside Marblehead.

He was born March 23, 1935 in Bucyrus to the late Charles W. Sr. and Mary (Geiger) Kimerline. After graduating from Bucyrus High School in 1953, Nelfred served in the Air Force from 1954-58 in intelligence analyzing...

Sylvester "Ves" Johnson

Sylvester "Ves" Johnson

Dec 15, 2022

Ves Johnson, 86, of Bucyrus, died Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Orchard Park following a decline in health.

He was born October 7, 1936 in Kenton, Ohio to the late William and Louise (Sheldon) Johnson and was a 1956 graduate of Hardin Northern High School. On April 13, 1958, he married Patricia M. Baker and in 1959, Ves’ job with the...

Norma Jean Hill

Norma Jean Hill

Dec 15, 2022

Norma Jean Hill, 87, of Bucyrus died Thursday, December 15th, 2022 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio from injuries sustained in a fall a few days earlier.

She was born March 4th, 1935 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Richard and Grace (Copley) Norton. Norma was a 1953 graduate of Lancaster High School, where she was a standout...

Lavonda J. Blevins

Lavonda J. Blevins

Dec 14, 2022

Lavonda J. Blevins, 55, died Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Bucyrus Community Hospital after a long fight with illness, with all her children by her side.

She was born August 21, 1967 in Billings, Montana to the late Jesse F. and Carol L. (Chambers) Cooley. After the untimely death of her father, Lavonda was raised in a Catholic orphanage in Helena...

Douglas E. Utz

Douglas E. Utz

Dec 13, 2022

Douglas E. Utz, 61, of rural New Washington, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

Doug was born January 14, 1961 in Bucyrus, Ohio to the late Robert F. and Dona (Tarbutton) Utz. He was a 1978 graduate of Buckeye Central High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics from The Ohio State University in 1982.

Following college,...

Robert F. Echelberry

Robert F. Echelberry

Dec 10, 2022

Robert Francis Echelberry Jr., 91, died peacefully Saturday, December 10, 2022 at his home under the care of his family and Southern Care Hospice.

He was born November 5, 1931 in Upper Sandusky to the late Robert Sr. and Alice Ann (Shawberry) Echelberry and raised in Plymouth where he graduated from high school in 1950. He served in the US Army...

Jaci Vaughn

Jaci Vaughn

Dec 9, 2022

Jacquelyn C. Vaughn, 57, died peacefully in her sleep Friday, December 9, 2022. Her health had been in decline for the past year.

Jaci was born September 1, 1965 in Bucyrus to Charles M. and Elizabeth A. (Brooks) Vaughn. She grew up in Galion, graduating with the GHS Class of 1983. She then served briefly in the armed forces and returned...

Jack B. Hewitt

Jack B. Hewitt

Dec 3, 2022

Jack Hewitt, 83, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Altercare of Bucyrus.

He was born April 12, 1939 in Bucyrus to the late Earl B and Virginia E. (Frye) Hewitt. Jack was an athletically gifted individual who began playing fastpitch softball at the age of 15. He was a self-taught pitcher who played in both a church...