Ruth E. Pfahler
Nov 19, 2021
Ruth E. Pfahler, 85, died peacefully Friday morning, November 19, 2021 at Altercare of Bucyrus where she was cared for as a resident for several months. Ruth was born in Bucyrus on September 29, 1936 to the late Frederick H. and Helen M. (Rehman) Keller. She attended school at Holy Trinity and graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1954. Ruth...
Harvey Earl Young
Nov 18, 2021
Harvey Young, 94, of Bucyrus passed away November 18, 2021 at Heartland of Bucyrus. Harvey was born June 1, 1927 to the late George Edgar and Mabel Viola (Campbell) Young in Bucyrus. He attended Bucyrus High School before serving in the U.S. Navy on the USS Hanson for two years during World War II. After his honorable service, he began...
Bob Nigh
Nov 18, 2021
Bob Nigh, 72, died unexpectedly of natural causes in the Bucyrus Hospital ER on Thursday, November 18, 2021. He was born in Bucyrus on September 18, 1949, to the late L.R. “Bob” and Naomi (Knecht) Nigh. Bob grew up around the family business and began working with his dad at age 12 for Bob Nigh Builders and continued to do...
Dylan Andrew Zehring
Nov 18, 2021
Dylan Andrew Zehring, 23, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, November 18, 2021 in the Bucyrus Community Hospital ER. He was born in Galion on April 25, 1998 to Josh and Stacey (Brown) Zehring. Dil was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at age 4 and confined to a wheelchair at 11. He went to Bucyrus Schools where he graduated in 2017 and...
Doug Hoover
Nov 17, 2021
Douglas K. Hoover, 79, died peacefully Wednesday morning, November 17, 2021 at his home under the care of his family and Kindred Hospice. He was born in Bucyrus on July 18, 1942 to the late Clifford and Helen (Lahr) Hoover and raised on the family farm in the Mt. Zion area where they raised dairy cows and sheep. Doug graduated...
George Roger Smith
Nov 17, 2021
George Roger Smith passed away on November 17, the year of our Lord 2021 with his hand on the Bible at his hospital bedside, leaving a loving and grateful family. He is survived by his devoted wife, Mildred Christine “Cricket”; his son, George, Jr. “Roger” (Janet); three daughters, Sherry Smith (Mary), Lisa Picou (Joel “Joe”) and Crystal Marks (Jeff); his...
Burnard Stewart
Nov 16, 2021
Burnard “Burnie” Stewart, 81, of Bucyrus, passed away November 16, 2021, after years of declining health. Burnie was born July 2, 1940, to the late Wright and Rosie Stewart in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. From a young age, he could always be found working to help support his family. After moving to Ohio, one night out dancing with his friends,...
Wanda May Garverick
Nov 11, 2021
Wanda M. Garverick, 65, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Galion Community Hospital’s ER. She was born in Port Clinton on July 19, 1956 to the late Lawrence and Betty (Brophy) Farley. Wanda was raised in Monroeville and, after graduating high school, moved with family to Florida before returning to Ohio and settling in Bucyrus. She married the...
Donald R. Dome
Nov 9, 2021
Donald Richard Dome, 83, of Bucyrus died Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Avita Bucyrus Hospital following complications from a recent heart attack. Donald was born February 13, 1938, in Mansfield to the late Glenn L. and Frances D. (Wilson) Dome. From 1958 to 1964 he served in the Army and was stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. He eventually made...
Alexander M. Nowalski
Nov 4, 2021
Alexander M. Nowalski, 73, of Mansfield, passed peacefully on November 4, 2021. He was born November 5, 1947 in France to the late Roman and Catherine Nowalski. Alexander retired from the US Navy following 20 years of service. He will be laid to rest at 1:30 pm Wednesday, November 10, 2021 in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, where Military Rites...
Grover Lee Blankenship
Oct 31, 2021
Grover Lee Blankenship, 69, died Sunday, October 31, 2021 under the care of his family and Avita Hospice after a seven-year battle with cancer. He was born February 7, 1952 in Argo, Kentucky, the youngest child of the late Claude and Stella (Baker) Blankenship. After graduating from Phelps High School in 1970, Grover made his way to Crawford County and...
Jack Starcher
Oct 29, 2021
Jack Starcher, 86, died peacefully Friday morning, October 29, 2021 at his son’s home. The youngest child of the late Roy F. and Mina M. (Workman) Starcher was born Dale Jackson Starcher on April 24, 1935 in Barberton. Jack graduated from Norton High School in 1953 where he excelled in sports, being selected to the All-Metropolitan League football team as...
Linda M. Stewart
Oct 28, 2021
Linda Mae Stewart, 74, of rural Bucyrus, passed peacefully on October 28, 2021, at her home following a recent decline in health. Linda was born May 23, 1947, in Bucyrus to the late James W. and E. Martha (Dunn) Pyles. She was a 1965 graduate of Bucyrus High School and on January 23, 1971, married “her man” Burnard Stewart. Linda...
Vicki Lynn Crabaugh
Oct 24, 2021
Vicki Lynn Crabaugh, 71, of Crestline, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2021 after a brief illness. Vicki was born March 17, 1950 to the late Henry and Shirley (Liles) Suttles in Cawood, Kentucky. The Suttles family moved to Bucyrus in 1954. She graduated from Wynford High School in 1968. After graduation, Vicki met the love of her life, Gene...
Dawn M. Fike Chamberlain
Oct 22, 2021
Dawn M. Fike Chamberlain, 70, died Friday, October 22, 2021 at Winchester Terrace in Mansfield after a lengthy cancer battle. She was born December 3, 1950 in Shelby to the late Irwin and Jane (Leonhart) Fike and raised in the Tiro area. After graduating from Buckeye Central High School in 1968, Dawn went to Capital University in Columbus where she...
Linda L. Greenick
Oct 21, 2021
Linda L. Greenick, 71, died peacefully Thursday night, October 21, 2021 in her home under the care of her family and Kindred Hospice. She was born August 5, 1950 in Tiffin to the late Thomas E. and Mary K. (Dunlap) Tompkins. Linda grew up in Bucyrus and graduated from Bucyrus High in 1968. The city girl met a country boy...
Anna J. Cuffman
Oct 21, 2021
Anna J. Cuffman, 84, died peacefully Thursday morning, October 21, 2021 at her home under the care of her family and Avita Hospice. She was born in Bucyrus on March 4, 1937 to the late George and Virginia (Greenich) Dauchenbaugh and attended Bucyrus Schools. Her first job was at the former Freddie’s Restaurant, but most will remember her as a...
Jack Keller
Oct 19, 2021
John R. “Jack” Keller Jr., 84, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 following a recent decline in health. Jack was born December 30, 1936 in Bucyrus to the late John R. Sr. and Edna V. (Wilt) Keller. He was a 1954 graduate of Bucyrus High School and shortly thereafter began a four-year machinist...
Grace Jeannette Harris-Nichols
Oct 18, 2021
Grace Jeannette Harris-Nichols was called to Heaven Monday evening, October 18, 2021 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. Grace was born July 1, 1993 to Scott and Jennifer (Schiefer) Harris. Jennifer was called to heaven October 27, 1996. A short time later Grace was blessed with a new Mother, Anita (Smith) Harris, who has loved and claimed her as her own...
Everett D. McManaway
Oct 16, 2021
Everett D. McManaway, 74, died suddenly of natural causes Saturday, October 16, 2021 at his home. He was born December 19, 1946 in Gallipolis to the late Everett L. and Carmen R. (Jackson) McManaway. Everett went to Col. Crawford High School where he played basketball, graduated in 1966, and then joined the U.S. Air Force. He married Beverly ‘Jeannie’ Cole...