Obituaries

Donald A. Baker

Donald A. Baker

Jan 22, 2025

Donald A Baker, 77, a longtime resident of Bucyrus passed away from a brief illness on January 22, 2025 at Akron City Hospital. The Baker family would like to thank Summa Hospice for their great care of Donald. 

Donald was born in Bucyrus on December 19, 1947 to the late Robert and Lucille (Hayes) Baker and graduated from Bucyrus High School...

Mildred Christine "Cricket" Smith

Mildred Christine "Cricket" Smith

Jan 21, 2025

Mildred Christine Smith “Cricket” passed away on January 21, the year of our Lord 2025 in the comfort of her home. She is survived by her son, George "Roger" Jr. (Janet) Smith, three daughters, Sherry Smith (Mary Stepnick), Lisa (Joel "Joe") Picou and Crystal (Jeff) Marks, her grandchildren, Sean and Kevin Smith, Caleb (Molly), Zach (Ali) and Tyler (Loarel) Picou,...

James S. Ruttmann

James S. Ruttmann

Jan 20, 2025

James Scott Ruttmann, 67, of Bucyrus, died Monday, January 20, 2025 at Avita Health System Bucyrus. He had been in failing health, however his death was unexpected.

Jim was born February 16, 1957 in Upper Sandusky to the late Schuyler Sydney and Mary Elaine (Amacher) Ruttmann. He was a 1975 graduate of Upper Sandusky High School where he enjoyed being on...

Joshua D. Thompson

Joshua D. Thompson

Jan 19, 2025

Joshua Dewayne Thompson, 24, of Bucyrus, faithfully passed into eternity on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

Josh was a twin, son, brother, uncle, friend and team player at both Champion Foods and for the Special Olympics (Crawford County Chargers). He was a 2019 graduate of Goal Digital Academy and prior attendance of ECOT and also a 4-H member (Bucyrus Kilbourne Klovers).

 Those who...

Pat Combs

Pat Combs

Jan 19, 2025

Patricia Ann Combs, 93, died late Sunday, January 19, 2025 at her home under the care of her family and Avita Hospice.

She was born in Bucyrus on January 8, 1932 to the late Glen and Velma (Treisch) Batton. Pat was the oldest of the four Batton girls and graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1950. She was a homemaker and...

Carole A. Holt

Carole A. Holt

Jan 12, 2025

Carole Ann (Schell) Holt, 84, of Bucyrus, died Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Avita Health System in Bucyrus. She had been in failing health.

Carole was born September 14, 1940 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Margaret (Riddlebaugh) and Robert Schell. Her family moved to New Mexico for a brief period before moving back to Bucyrus. In 1958 she graduated from...

Alice I. Whaley

Alice I. Whaley

Jan 12, 2025

Alice I. Whaley, 91, died Sunday evening, January 12, 2025 at Bucyrus Community Hospital.

She was born in Bucyrus on March 12, 1933 to the late Floyd and Clara (Lohr) Orewiler and graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1951. That summer, she married Jack Whaley and they shared 48 years of marriage when he preceded her in death in 1999. Alice...

Robert L. Makeever

Robert L. Makeever

Jan 12, 2025

Robert L. Makeever, 96, died January 12, 2025 at Altercare of Bucyrus under the care of Avita Hospice after weeks of failing health.

He was born in Morrow County on December 30, 1928 to the late Seth and Blanche (Moats) Makeever. He was raised near the community of Climax and attended Caledonia High School. While in school, Bob excelled in sports...

David R. Kendrick Sr.

David R. Kendrick Sr.

Jan 11, 2025

David Raymond Kendrick Sr., 82, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Shelby Pointe Nursing Home in Shelby, Ohio, due to failing health.

David was born June 17, 1942, in Huntington, West Virginia; however, Ronnie Kendrick, as he was referred to during his younger years, spent much of his youth growing up in Hamilton, Ohio. He entered the...

Linda L. Coffman

Linda L. Coffman

Jan 5, 2025

Linda Lee Coffman, 75, of Bucyrus, passed on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Riverside Hospital. She had been battling lung cancer; however her death was unexpected.

She was born May 14, 1949 in Bucyrus to the late Wilbur J. and Sabria Jane (Rush) Moser. Linda was an honor student who graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1967 and went on to...

Fred Gardner

Fred Gardner

Jan 2, 2025

Fred Gardner, 98, died peacefully January 2nd, 2025 at Carlisle Place where he was cared for by his family and the dedicated and caring staff at Carlisle and Avita Hospice.

He was born Alfred I. Gardner on November 4th, 1926 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Harry I. and Betty Mae (Pierce) Gardner and grew up on North High Street. At...

Claude Ivan Gibson

Claude Ivan Gibson

Dec 29, 2024

Claude “Ivan” Gibson, 77, died early Sunday, December 29, 2024 at OSU Wexner Medical Center after months of failing health.

He was born March 14, 1947 in Tennessee to the late Claude L. and Irma M. (Helms) Gibson. The Gibson family made their way to Bucyrus in 1955 and Ivan graduated from Bucyrus High School. He joined the US Army in...

John Poland

John Poland

Dec 24, 2024

John Poland, 88, died Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at his home under the care of his family and Avita Hospice.

He was born in Galion on May 12, 1936 to the late Hiram and Mary (Leonard) Poland. John graduated from North Robinson High School in 1954. He and Virginia L. Smith, whom he had known from school, began dating in 1957...

Brady W. Sinnes

Brady W. Sinnes

Dec 24, 2024

Brady W. Sinnes, 59, of Bucyrus, passed away from this life on Christmas Eve 2024 with family and loved ones at his side after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born April 30, 1965, Brady was the son of William J. and Ruth (Squires) Sinnes, Jr., of Arcanum, Ohio. 

Brady graduated from Colonel Crawford High School in 1984 and joined the US Marine...

Todd H. Kennedy

Todd H. Kennedy

Dec 23, 2024

Todd H. Kennedy, 63, died Monday, December 23, 2024 at Marion General Hospital from Kidney Cancer.

He was born in Bucyrus on August 1, 1961 to the late Joseph G. and Pat (Heath) Kennedy. Todd grew up in Chatfield and went to Buckeye Central High School where he played football, wrestled, and graduated in 1979. He also studied diesel mechanics at...

Williadean "Billie" Kingery

Williadean "Billie" Kingery

Dec 22, 2024

Williadean “Billie” Kingery, 100, died Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Altercare of Bucyrus where she was also being cared for by Pathways Hospice.

Daughter of the late Dalta M. and Exie R. (Allen) Myer, Billie was born in Carroll County, Indiana on July 10, 1924. She grew up on the family farm, attended Delphi High School, and graduated from Burlington High...

Pamela Sue Hull

Pamela Sue Hull

Dec 20, 2024

Pamela Sue Hull, 77, died peacefully Friday morning, December 20, 2024 at Legacy of Bucyrus under the care of Southern Care Hospice.

She was born in Marion on March 17, 1947 to the late Paul Bristley and Gladys (Lybarger) Bristley. Pam grew up in Bucyrus and attended Bucyrus Schools before moving to Atlanta, Georgia. There, she worked 36 years as the...

Keith A. Young

Keith A. Young

Dec 19, 2024

Keith Alan Young, 59, of Bucyrus, died early Thursday, December 19, 2024 at his home following a lengthy battle with glioblastoma.

He was born November 20, 1965 in Bucyrus to the late Robert Eugene Young and Juanita Rose (Charleston) Knieriemen Young and attended Bucyrus High School. Keith went on to complete his GED as well as earn his associate degree in...

Shirley Ann Stover

Shirley Ann Stover

Dec 13, 2024

Shirley Ann Stover, 85, was called home by the Lord on December 13, 2024. She was born on June 9, 1939, in Bucyrus, Ohio to Marvin C. Beach, Jr. and Madalyn E. (Metz) Beach. She was the eldest of three children.

Shirley graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1958 and went on to work for The Timken Company for over thirty...

Cindy A. Smith

Cindy A. Smith

Dec 4, 2024

Cindy Ann Smith, 64, of Bucyrus entered her eternal home in Heaven following her passing on December 4, 2024. She had her loving husband by her side and was under the care of Avita Hospice.

Cindy was born February 27, 1960 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Jack W. and J. Maxine (Hayes) Miller. When she was nine years old, her...