Christine M. Cook
Jul 12, 2020
A cheerful nature and a “can do” attitude can take you places in life. This may be why Christine Mae Cook lived to be 102. On Sunday, July 12, 2020 she passed peacefully at her son’s home where she was cared for, but her impactful life will carry on in those who loved her. She was born September 20, 1917...
Lawrence D. Higginbotham
Jul 12, 2020
Lawrence Darrell Higginbotham, 79, of Sycamore, died July 12, 2020 at Avita Health System Bucyrus Hospital after a long battle with dementia. Lawrence was born November 23, 1940 to the late Delbert Higginbotham and Avalee (Mallet) Meadows in Robertsburg, West Virginia. He attended Buffalo High School in West Virginia. Once he moved to the area, he started working at the...
Jeanette A. Neeld
Jul 11, 2020
Jeanette A. Neeld, 88, of rural Crestline died early Saturday, July 11, 2020 at her home under the care of her family and OhioHealth Hospice. She was born near Lexington on July 22, 1931 to the late James L. and Julia I. (Carpenter) Gibbons. She attended Lexington schools and married Lewis A. Neeld Jr. on September 7, 1948, sharing 48...
Jean Ann (Bowers) Kottyan
Jul 7, 2020
Jean Ann (Bowers) Kottyan, born July 1, 1932 in Bucyrus to the late Richard M. and Evelyn V. (Siebanoller) Bowers, died early Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Marion General Hospital from complications after recent surgery. Jean married Robert G. Slayton in 1951, later divorced. James F. Bender married Jean in 1955 and they had four children, twin daughters Judy A....
Harold "Dave" Stanhope Jr.
Jul 7, 2020
Harold “Dave” Stanhope Jr., 76, of Bucyrus, died July 7, 2020 at his residence. Dave was born September 28, 1943 to Harold Sr. and Martha Ann (Cohagen) Stanhope in Blytheville, Arkansas. During his childhood, he lived many places due to his father’s military career. He had even lived in Germany for a short time before returning to the states. After...
Col. Phillip A. Richardson
Jul 4, 2020
Col. Phillip A. Richardson, 69, was called home for eternal duty on Independence Day, July 4, 2020 following his death at the Ohio Veteran’s Home in Sandusky. He was born December 5, 1950 in Martinsville, Virginia to the late James L. Sr. and Mildred (Donovant) Richardson. Phillip’s brilliant mind enabled him to graduate from Martinsville High School in 1969 and...
Alyssa K. Pine
Jun 30, 2020
Alyssa K. Pine, 18, of Chatfield, died Tuesday, June 30, 2020 as result of a car accident on her way home from a trip with close friends. Alyssa was born in Delaware on August 3, 2001 and her parents are Joe Pine and Christy (Bauer) and Jeremy Dunn. She was a 2019 graduate of Buckeye Central High School. During high...
Sheila A. Will
Jun 24, 2020
Sheila Ann Will, 74, of Bucyrus, died June 24, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. Sheila was born September 25, 1945 to Franklin and Freida (Swartz) Rarick in Chatfield, Ohio. She was a ’66 graduate of River Valley High School then became a Certified Nursing Assistant and worked at Wintersong Village Nursing. Sheila also worked as a...
Will M. Pifer
Jun 24, 2020
Will Pifer, the youngest of five children passed away too soon, at the age of 16, on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Those who truly knew him quickly realized he was wise beyond his years. Will was a kind soul with a big heart, had an extra-large personality, and the most beautiful voice you have ever heard. He always brought joy...
Carol I. Reed
Jun 23, 2020
Carol Irene Reed, 75, of Nevada, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus following a brief illness. She was born July 24, 1944 in Bucyrus to the late Virgil and Pauline (Caldwell) Schieber and was a 1962 graduate of Holmes Liberty High School. A mutual friend introduced Carol to Donald F. Reed Jr. and on July...
Karen A. Bartley
Jun 18, 2020
Karen Ann Bartley, 78, of Bucyrus, died Thursday, June 18, 2020 at the James Cancer Hospital. She was born the eldest of five on September 19, 1941 in Shelby to the late Bruce R. and Edna L. (Crum) Shull. Karen grew up on the family farm where she learned what hard work and responsibilities meant. She was a 1959 graduate...
John Michael Slate
Jun 7, 2020
John Michael Slate, 57, died late Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Bucyrus Community Hospital. He had been a resident of Heartland of Bucyrus for two years after several health issues. He was born March 20, 1963 in Bucyrus to the late John D. and Minnie M. (Sawyer) Slate. Mike graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1981 and studied Auto Services...
Edwin E. Smith
Jun 2, 2020
Edwin E. Smith, 77, of Antrim Twp. died Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Wyandot Memorial Hospital. He was born June 10, 1942 to the late Kenneth and Ruth (Sheaffer) Smith in Little Rock, Arkansas. Edwin was a 1960 graduate of Harpster High School and in 1962 married Geraldine “Gerry” Truka. Together they raised three sons and worked on the family...
Thomas C. Cory II
May 24, 2020
Thomas Cantwell Cory II, 60, of Bucyrus, died Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center following multiple health issues. He was born October 30, 1959 in Bucyrus to the late Richard L. Cory and Carol L. (Gainey) Cory who resides in Bucyrus. Tom was a 1978 graduate of Bucyrus High School, where he excelled in the...
Daryl J. Brewer
May 20, 2020
Daryl J. Brewer, 64, of Sycamore died Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Heartland of Bucyrus where he had resided since February and was being treated for cancer. He was born July 10, 1955 in Bucyrus to the late Harold and Lois (Stetzer) Brewer. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Wynford High School in 1973. He worked...
Edwin G. Dotson
May 19, 2020
Edwin G. Dotson, 88, of Bucyrus died early Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Bucyrus Community Hospital after a month of failing health. He was born March 14, 1932 in Carey, Ohio to the late Monroe and Ruth (Montague) Dotson. He and his classmate, Pat Ritter, began dating in 7th grade. In 1951, Ed and Pat graduated from Carey High School...
Arlene M. Neumann
May 19, 2020
Arlene Marie Neumann, 80, of Bucyrus, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 in the presence of many who loved her. She was born December 4, 1939 in rural Bucyrus to the late Birt and Nellie (Beamer) Clark and was a 1957 graduate of Mt. Zion High School. Arlene spent her early adulthood as a homemaker caring...
Jerry L. Rettig
May 18, 2020
Jerry L. Rettig, age 73, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2020 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Jerry was born on May 1, 1947 to the late Glenn and Ruth (Morgan) Rettig. He graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1965 where he was an avid basketball player and class comedian. He was a proud veteran of the United States...
Jean A. Stroble
May 16, 2020
Jean Ann Stroble, 79, a former resident of both Bucyrus and the Akron area, died Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Ohio Health Hospital in Mansfield following an extended illness. Jean was born June 24, 1940 in Ostrander, Ohio to the late A.J. “Jack” and Pearl Eileen (Brewer) Stroble. She grew up in Scioto UMC, where she had many fond memories...
Chase D. Neubacher
May 14, 2020
With a smile that could light up a room and a big heart shown to others. These are just two ways that family and friends will remember Chase Devon Neubacher. He was born February 27, 1995 in Marion to Matt Neubacher and Rana (Myers) Davis. Chase was raised in Bucyrus and at a young age, showed to be a very...
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