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
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
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
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...
Art Long
Nov 27, 2022
Arthur E. Long, 93, died peacefully Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Carlisle Place with family nearby and under the care of Kindred Hospice.
He was born in Shelby on March 23, 1929 to the late Calvin D. and Helen E. (Brown) Long. During the hospital stay, he shared the nursery with L. Irene Cole who was born the day before. As...
Sherman R. Jarvis Sr.
Nov 22, 2022
Sherman Ray Jarvis Sr., 77, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at home in the presence of many who loved him. His family finished reciting the Lord’s Prayer and shortly after he enter Heaven.
Sherman was born October 11, 1945 in Jeffrey, WV to the late Steven “Otha” and Linda M. (Lowe) Jarvis. He grew up in Pomeroy,...
Rev. Steven E. Voelker
Nov 19, 2022
Reverend Steven Earl Voelker, 74, entered Heaven on November 19, 2022, peacefully passing at Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky.
He was born April 29, 1948 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Julius A. and Frances M. (Bernloehr) Voelker. Steven graduated from Emmerich Manual High School and went onto earn his bachelor’s degree in Religion from Heidelberg College. He then returned to...
Doris M. Frankenfield
Nov 18, 2022
Doris M. Frankenfield, 95, of Lykens Twp., passed peacefully Friday, November 18 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital.
She was born May 27, 1927 at home in Lykens Twp. to the late Russell C. and Edith M. (Beam) Shade. Doris graduated from Lykens High School and on July 6, 1947 married Harley E. Frankenfield. Doris was very supportive of Harley’s business, Frankenfield Trucking...
Carol L. Cory
Nov 17, 2022
Carol L. Cory, 93, died peacefully November 17, 2022 on the 6th anniversary of her husband’s death. Her health had been in decline for several months.
She was born November 4, 1929 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Chester and Gladys (Fricke) Gainey. She graduated from Washington High School in 1947 where she excelled in her love for music. Carol’s cousin...
John D. Stahl
Nov 13, 2022
John D. Stahl, 87, died late Sunday, November 13, 2022 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital after weeks of failing health.
He was born January 21, 1935 in Crawford County to the late Irvin and Mary (Kalb) Stahl and raised on the family farm near Sulphur Springs. While in school, John excelled on the basketball court for the Yellow Jackets, played baseball, and...
Joy Alice McClarren
Nov 4, 2022
Joy Alice Lysinger McClarren, 69, entered heaven on November 4, 2022 after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
She was a selfless, generous, resilient, fiercely loving, and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend.
She was born in Shelby, Ohio to William Lysinger and Ada Snyder Lysinger on October 28, 1953. She graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1972 and over...
Nancy L. Cook
Nov 1, 2022
Nancy L. Cook, 85, a former longtime resident of Tiffin, passed on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at Bucyrus Community Hospital. She had resided in Bucyrus for the past six years.
Nancy was born September 9, 1937 in Tiffin to the late Louis P. and Dorothy L. (Kirchner) Squeo and was a graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School. A short while thereafter,...
James L. Warren
Oct 31, 2022
James Lee Warren, 70, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully at his home in the presence of many who loved him dearly on Monday, October 31, 2022.
Jim was born February 6, 1952 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late James C. and Jeanine M. (Stewart) Warren. He attended Niles McKinley High School and during those years he enjoyed being a member of the...
Larry J. Young
Oct 27, 2022
Larry J. Young, 81, of Bucyrus, was welcomed to his Heavenly home on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Bucyrus Community Hospital following a recent decline in health.
Larry was born August 18, 1941 in Bucyrus to the late James W. and Aldine B. (Beach) Young. He was a 1959 graduate of Holmes Liberty High School and was a proud member of...
Robert L. Sand
Oct 24, 2022
Robert Sand, 90, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully on Monday, October 24, 2022.
He was born January 19, 1932 at home in Jefferson Twp, Crawford County, Ohio to the late Milton L. and Garnet (Smith) Sand. Bob was a 1950 graduate of Holmes Liberty High School and the following year enlisted with the US Air Force. He proudly served his country in...
John E. Stiefel Jr.
Oct 12, 2022
John Elwood Stiefel Jr., 78, died Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Altercare of Bucyrus after becoming ill in recent weeks.
He was born in Bucyrus on March 22, 1944 to the late John Sr. and Martha (Yost) Stiefel. He grew up in Sulphur Springs, attending school there and graduated from Col. Crawford High School in 1962. His long career at PPG...
Judy A. Howard Rhode
Oct 9, 2022
Judy Ann Blicke Howard Rhode, 91, of Bucyrus, died October 9, 2022 at the OSU Medical Center in Columbus following a short period of declining health.
Judy was born in Bucyrus on September 8, 1931 to Juilliard Hall and Evalyn Quay Blicke. Growing up, she was known to be a hardworking tomboy, having held jobs as a janitor and filling station...
Harold W. "Curly" Siefert
Oct 7, 2022
Harold “Curly” Siefert, 81, of Nevada, passed peacefully at Altercare of Bucyrus on Friday, October 7, 2022.
He was born August 27, 1941 in Bucyrus to the late Floyd “Flip” and Lucy (Frisch) Siefert. He completed his schooling at Bucyrus High School and worked 36 years at Timken. Following his retirement he worked on motorcycles, cars, trucks and tractors for friends...
Iona Foght
Oct 6, 2022
S. Iona Foght, 91, died Thursday evening, October 6, 2022 at her home under the care of her daughter Patty and Avita Hospice.
She was born January 11, 1931 in Marion County to the late Francis E. and Sara (Struthers) Patten. After attending school in Claridon through 9th grade, the Pattens made their way to Sulphur Springs where Iona graduated from...
Fred E. Eggelston
Oct 1, 2022
Fred E. Eggelston, 71, of Galion passed away early Saturday, October 1, 2022 at his home under the care of his family and Hospice of North Central Ohio.
He was born in Bucyrus on November 12, 1950 to the late Fred F. and Ruth H. (Nickelson) Eggelston. Fred was a Vietnam veteran who served a 14-month tour with the 1st Battalion...


