Obituaries

May 27, 2022

Rick Beck, 63, of Bucyrus, died Friday, May 27, 2022 at Galion Community Hospital following recent health issues. Rick was born December 14, 1958 in Bucyrus and attended Wynford High School. Shortly thereafter, he moved to Texas where he worked in the oil fields for a number of years before returning to Bucyrus. Upon his return, he worked at Checkmate...

May 18, 2022

Jennifer Marie Burge was the name given to her by her parents John and Sheila (Bopp) Burge when she was born on September 26, 1972 in Crestline, Ohio. She died on May 18, 2022 and there are many heavy hearts at this time. Jennifer grew up in Bucyrus and graduated from Bucyrus High School. Her life can be summed up...

May 18, 2022

George David Spraggins, 94, of Bucyrus, died May 18, 2022 at his residence after a sudden decline in health. George was born May 14, 1928 to the late Victor and Sylvia (Baker) Spraggins in Richmond, Indiana. During the winters, his father would take the family to Texas. After many visits, George decided to finish his high school years at Harlingen...

May 12, 2022

Marlin E. Schifer, 94, of Bucyrus, died Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Bucyrus Community Hospital. He was born January 12, 1928 in Bucyrus to the late Albert E. and Lena M. (Ruth) Schifer and was a 1946 graduate of Holmes Liberty High School. On August 27, 1950, Marlin married Barbara J. Charleston and she survives. Marlin worked for a short...

May 10, 2022

Michael Lee Schnabel 74, of Bucyrus died Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Marion General Hospital following a recent diagnosis of esophageal cancer. He was born May 5, 1948 in Bucyrus to the late Donald G. and Patricia R. (Shaw) Schnabel. In 1966, Mike enlisted and served in the Marine Corps. Following his service time, he returned home and worked at...

May 5, 2022

Mabel Alice Kirby, 102, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Carlisle Place. She was born at home in rural Bucyrus on October 23, 1919 to the late William and Nellie (Miller) Daiber. She attended Mt. Zion School and then worked at General Electric for a number of years. On April 12, 1952 she married Richard F. Kirby...

Apr 24, 2022

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 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...