Obituaries

George Roger Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Dustin L. Burge

Dustin L. Burge

Oct 15, 2021

Dustin L. Burge, 41, died unexpectedly on Friday, October 15, 2021 at the Bucyrus Community Hospital E.R. He was born in Marion on October 8, 1980 and raised in Monnett where he loved playing ball, being outdoors, and growing up with his cousins. He graduated from Wynford High School in 1999 and later joined the US Army where he served...

Jerry A. Price

Jerry A. Price

Oct 13, 2021

Jerry Price, 59, of Appling, Georgia, died Wednesday, October 13, 2021 following a three year battle with lung cancer. Jerry was born August 23, 1962 in Bucyrus to the late Larry Eugene Price and Betty Naomi (Spence) Welge who survives. Most of his education occurred in Bucyrus City Schools but closer to graduation, he moved to Galion and graduated in...

Jack L. Pollock

Jack L. Pollock

Oct 12, 2021

Jack LeRoy Pollock, 75, of Bucyrus, died Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at his residence following a recent bout with pneumonia. He was born April 28, 1946 in Crestline to the late Wilbur “Bill” and Dawn (Baker) Pollock. Jack was a 1964 graduate of Crestline High School and in May of 1965, enlisted with the Air Force. He spent much of...

Allen J. Williams

Allen J. Williams

Oct 12, 2021

Allen J. Williams, 68, of Bucyrus, also known as “Officer Al” to the thousands of Bucyrus residents that he vowed to serve and protect for 31 years of his life as a Bucyrus Police Officer, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Allen was born March 23, 1953 on the USAFB in Wiltshire, England to Howard E and Thelma J....

Harry Clifford Cassidy Jr.

Harry Clifford Cassidy Jr.

Oct 10, 2021

Harry “Cliff” Cassidy Jr., 62 of Bucyrus, died Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Altercare of Bucyrus after dealing with COPD for a number of years. Harry was born January 1, 1959 in Bucyrus to the late Harry C. Sr. and Ruth V. (Adams) Cassidy. Cliff, as referred to by many during his younger years, attended Bucyrus High School. He worked...