Obituaries

Patricia E. Myers

Patricia E. Myers

Feb 13, 2021

Patricia Ellen Myers, 75, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Altercare of Bucyrus. She was born July 7, 1945 in Bucyrus to the late Paul C. and Virginia M. (Crall) Kennedy. Pat was a 1963 graduate of Bucyrus High School where she was proud to have been part of the marching band. She studied for a...

Janie Villasana

Janie Villasana

Feb 12, 2021

Janie Villasana, 95, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully on Friday, February 12, 2021 at her home. She was born July 9, 1925 in Shelby, Ohio, daughter of the late Glen and Mary (Stiving) Matthews and her adoptive parents, Earl and Florence Stiving. Janie is now with her family who preceded her in death, including her sister, Geneva McEwen and brother, Earl...

George M. Stipes

George M. Stipes

Feb 11, 2021

George M. Stipes, 58, of Bucyrus, died February 11, 2021 at his residence after his battle with cancer. George was born September 28, 1962 to the late William “Billy” and Ona Jean (Goodwin) Stipes in Redondo Beach, California. His family moved to Ohio in his teens and he was raised in Lima most of his life. George graduated Shawnee High...

Esther M. Vanhorne

Esther M. Vanhorne

Feb 10, 2021

Esther May VanHorne, 88, longtime North Robinson resident died Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Orchard Park Assisted Living in Bucyrus. She was born October 15, 1932 in Cincinnati to the late Peter and Flora (Burden) Wagner. After her mother’s untimely death and her father’s service in the Marines, the Wagner family relocated to Crawford County and Esther attended Galion Schools....

Floyd D. Grau

Floyd D. Grau

Feb 10, 2021

Floyd Daryl Grau, 82, of Bucyrus, died peacefully at home in his recliner on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. He was born on April 20, 1938 in Bucyrus to the late William and Pearl (Roesch) Grau. Floyd grew up on family farms and helped with farming duties until lining up a position at Ohio Locomotive Crane Company, where he would work...

Rita J. Schnabel

Rita J. Schnabel

Feb 7, 2021

Rita Jane Schnabel, 91, of Bucyrus, now resides in Glory with her Lord and Savior following her earthly death on February 7, 2021. Rita was born June 4, 1929 in Tiffin to the late Robert and Etta (Daughenbaugh) Turner. She graduated from Columbian High School and went on to complete her real estate training through the Marion Branch of The...

June Maxine Baker

June Maxine Baker

Feb 4, 2021

June Maxine Baker, 91, died early Thursday, February 4, 2021 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital from complications after heart surgery. She was born in Crawford County on October 27, 1929 to the late Henry Jr. and Margie L. (Kheune) Baker. June graduated in 1947 from Holmes-Liberty High School where she was known as “Max,” then furthered her education earning a bachelor’s...

George A. Iiams

George A. Iiams

Jan 28, 2021

George A. Iiams, 80, of Bucyrus, died Thursday, January 28, 2021 at home following a short illness. He was born in Crestline on July 8, 1940 to the late Merald and Madelyn Foreman Iiams. At 17, he enlisted in the Army and proudly served his country for three years until his honorable discharge. Upon his return from service, he met...

Robert "Bob" W. Whitmeyer

Robert "Bob" W. Whitmeyer

Jan 27, 2021

Robert “Bob” W. Whitmeyer, 90, of Bucyrus, died on January 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. Bob was born November 20, 1930 in Bucyrus to the late Arthur W. and Louida U. (Cox) Whitmeyer. He lived in Bucyrus all his life and graduated from Holmes Liberty High School in 1948 before serving in the Air Force from 1950...

Karen Veronica

Karen Veronica

Jan 25, 2021

Karen Veronica passed away in the early morning hours of January 25, 2021 at her home in Mount Gilead, Ohio with her youngest daughter and oldest grandson Shea present. She had the soul of a gypsy, fire of a lioness, heart of a hippie, and mouth of a sailor. KV was born November 18, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio. Karen was...

Edwin R. Shroll

Edwin R. Shroll

Jan 25, 2021

Edwin Ray Shroll, 80, of Oceola, died Monday, January 25, 2021 at OSU Ross Heart Hospital following a brief illness. Ed was born on November 27, 1940 in Bucyrus to the late Carl and Iva (Wages) Shroll. He graduated from Holmes Liberty High School and then went onto earn his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Ohio University. He spent...

Helen A. Rike

Helen A. Rike

Jan 24, 2021

Helen A. Rike, 98, formerly of rural New Washington, died peacefully Sunday morning, January 24, 2021 at Altercare of Bucyrus after a few years of failing health. She was born May 19, 1922 in Sandusky Twp. to the late Gilbert and Emma (Shumaker) Shuck. Helen was a 1941 graduate of Sulphur Springs High School and married John H. Rike on...

Jeffrey H. Freeman

Jeffrey H. Freeman

Jan 22, 2021

Jeffrey Howard Freeman, 59, of Bucyrus died Friday, January 22, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic after a long battle with heart complications. He was born September 29, 1961 in Bucyrus to the late Willis P. and Elizabeth (Smith) Freeman and was in Bucyrus High School’s 1980 class. Jeff worked as a truck driver for Lucas Oil products. Jeff will be remembered...

Barbara S. Watson

Barbara S. Watson

Jan 20, 2021

Barb Watson, 85, of Bucyrus died Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at her home. She was born in Bucyrus on June 28, 1935 to the late Lawrence and Opal (Crum) Welch. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Gus Vallas who played an active role in her life. Barb was a 1953 graduate of Bucyrus High School and on...

Rosella Mae Fetter

Rosella Mae Fetter

Jan 20, 2021

Rosella “Rosie” Mae Fetter, 96, died on January 20, 2021 after a brief illness. Rosie was born July 1, 1924, the second daughter of Clyde and Julia (Christman) Winch and resided in Crawford County her entire life. She graduated from North Robinson High School in 1942 and on June 15, 1944, she married Eldon “Red” Fetter, who died in an...

Donald E. Crall

Donald E. Crall

Jan 19, 2021

Donald E. Crall, 84, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. He had a fun and adventurous life with his family and friends. By the grace of God, many of those loved ones were present with him during his passing. Don was born November 10, 1936 in Bucyrus to the late Richard and Mabel (Spiegel) Crall...

Mary A. Miller

Mary A. Miller

Jan 18, 2021

Mary Ann Miller, 83, of Oceola, passed peacefully at her home on Monday, January 18, 2021. She was born July 26, 1937 in Fostoria to the late George and Ella D. (Harrison) Moore and was a 1956 graduate of Sulphur Springs High School. Later that year, she married Alex R. Miller Sr., whom she met during her senior year of...

Lawrence C. Linn

Lawrence C. Linn

Jan 17, 2021

Larry Linn, 83, of Mansfield, died at home on Sunday, January 17, 2021 with both his wife and daughter by his side. He had battled pneumonia, sepsis, and cancer of the blood. Larry was born January 22, 1937 in Galion to the late Otto and Stella (Flynn) Linn. He graduated from Crestline High School and shortly thereafter, served in the...

Brenda K. Walsh

Brenda K. Walsh

Jan 17, 2021

Brenda K. (Fox) Walsh, 59, of rural Chatfield, died January 17, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Brenda was born October 27, 1961 in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Walter J. and Ruth O. (Hoepf) Fox. Brenda attended St. Bernard Grade School, Buckeye Central High School and graduated from the University of Akron in 1984. She later earned her...

Stephen A. Hoover

Stephen A. Hoover

Jan 14, 2021

Stephen Alan Hoover, 71, of Bucyrus, died, Thursday, January 14, 2021 following a courageous five-year battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. He was born September 6, 1949 in Bucyrus to the late Eugene F. and Ruth E. (Rothhaar) Hoover. Growing up in Nevada, OH, Steve was a 1967 graduate of Wynford High School. He was employed by General Electric Lighting for 40...