Obituaries

John W. Friend

John W. Friend

Jul 26, 2018

John Wayde Friend, 80, of Galion passed away peacefully, at Mill Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation, on Thursday, July 26, 2018. Born August 11, 1937 to Ransler W. and Agnes P. (Mizic/Mizich) Friend, in Allison, PA. John was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Kathryn M. (Sturtz). John is survived by his children; Brenda (Tim) Brown of...

Ernest G. Striker

Ernest G. Striker

Jul 26, 2018

Ernest G. Striker, 90, of Bucyrus died Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Altercare of Bucyrus after a series of health issues. Ernie was born January 11, 1928 in Cranberry Twp., Crawford County to the late George and Ruth (Scott) Striker. He grew up active, playing every sport he could. After losing his foot in a cider press accident at age...

Arden P. Miller

Arden P. Miller

Jul 19, 2018

Arden Paul Miller, 90, of Bucyrus, died Thursday, July 19, 2018 at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. He was born December 2, 1927 in Holmes Twp., Crawford County to the late Walter E. and Sylvia B. (Mutchler) Miller. Arden was a 1945 graduate of Holmes Liberty High School and shortly thereafter was drafted into the US Army and stationed...

Wayne E. Walterhouse

Wayne E. Walterhouse

Jul 17, 2018

Wayne E. Walterhouse, 90, of Bucyrus died peacefully Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Bucyrus Community Hospital where he was being treated for pneumonia. He was born in Bucyrus October 9, 1927 to the late Gerald and Florence (McKnight) Walterhouse. He attended Bucyrus Schools before graduating from Mount Vernon Academy in 1945. He went on to study education at Emmanuel Missionary...

Lois J. Schifer

Lois J. Schifer

Jul 13, 2018

Being involved in everything and anything possible, treating others as people rather than objects and all while having fun, keeps one’s mind sharp and the body feeling young. This is how Lois Jean Schifer lived her life, and this past Friday, July 13, 2018, at the young age of 97, her earthly life ended. She was born February 26, 1921,...

John W. Pfahler

John W. Pfahler

Jul 7, 2018

John Wester Pfahler, 93, died peacefully on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Orchard Park. He was born May 6, 1925 in Shelby, Ohio to the late Wester R. and Mae (Swartz) Pfahler. John spent much of his childhood in West Liberty, Ohio before moving to the area and graduating Tiro High School in 1943. John was drafted into the Army...

James E. Kent

James E. Kent

Jul 2, 2018

James Edward Kent, 88, of Bucyrus, died peacefully at his home on Monday, July 2, 2018. Jim was born May 22, 1930 in Bucyrus to the late Dewey M. and Alice (Rehm) Kent, Sr. He attended school at Bucyrus where he was active in the choir until becoming very sick his junior year, forcing him him to leave school. He...

Art Cover

Art Cover

Jun 30, 2018

Arthur W. Cover, 86, of rural Bucyrus died early Saturday, June 30, 2018 after months of failing health. He was born February 15, 1932 in Lykens, Twp. to the late John W. and Lena M. (Ruth) Cover. He graduated from Lykens High School in 1950. Art, an Army veteran, served from 1952-1954 and was stationed in Korea. Following his discharge,...

Richard G. Phelps

Richard G. Phelps

Jun 28, 2018

Richard G. Phelps, 88, of Bucyrus took his last breath on earth and his first in heaven Thursday, June 28, 2018. He was being cared for at Altercare of Bucyrus with assistance by Kindred Hospice. He was born in Shelby, Ohio on December 24, 1929 to the late Raymond G. and Mary L. (Ervin) Phelps. Dick was raised in rural...

Ralph E. Pritchard

Ralph E. Pritchard

Jun 21, 2018

Ralph Eugene Pritchard, 84, of Bucyrus died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Bucyrus Community Hospital after recent treatment for heart complications in Columbus. He was born in North Robinson, Ohio on July 19, 1933 to the late Wallace and Virginia (Stinehelfer) Pritchard. He graduated from North Robinson High School, where he was known as Gene, in 1951 after...

Marlene L. Crall

Marlene L. Crall

Jun 18, 2018

Marlene L. Crall, 82, died Monday, June 18, 2018 at Galion Community Hospital, where she was surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 23, 1935 in Marion, Ohio to the late Ralph L. and Pauline C. (Cochran) Hinaman. Marlene was a 1953 graduate of Holmes Liberty High School and graduated from Capital University in 1957 with a Bachelor...

Janet C. Kimerline

Janet C. Kimerline

Jun 16, 2018

Janet C. (Fowler) Kimerline, 81, died Saturday, June 16, 2018, after a prolonged illness. Janet was born January 7, 1937 in Los Angeles, California to the late Russell and Eleanor (Cummins) Fowler. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt. She was married to Nelfred Kimerline on May 1, 1955. He survives along with four children, Mary...

Marvel M. Cover

Marvel M. Cover

Jun 14, 2018

Marvel Maxine Cover, 98, died Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Altercare of Bucyrus where she had been a resident for several years, becoming a staff favorite. They provided her with exemplary care for which her family will always be grateful. She was born October 5, 1919 in Forest, Ohio to the late Harry and Eva (Hopkins) Smith. Marvel graduated from...

Rev. Earl E. Jordan

Rev. Earl E. Jordan

Jun 10, 2018

There will be a celebration of life and ministry for Rev. Earl Jordan, age 86, who went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June 10, 2018 at his home. Rev. Jordan will be lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend of 64 years, Mildred (Bosma) Jordan and his children, Jennifer Potvin, Dan (Pam) Jordan, Teresa...

Connie P. Beckley

Connie P. Beckley

Jun 7, 2018

Connie P. Beckley, 65, of Bucyrus died Thursday, June 7, 2018 at her home after a yearlong battle with a blood disorder under the care of her loving family and OhioHealth Hospice. She was born in Bucyrus on May 21, 1953 to the late Harry T. and Eva Nell (Taylor) Munday and graduated from Col. Crawford High School in 1971....

Rufus Hensley

Rufus Hensley

May 29, 2018

Rufus Hensley, 84, of Bucyrus died Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at his home. His death was unexpected of natural causes. He was born April 15, 1934 in Cardinal, Kentucky, located in Bell County, to the late Harmon John and Jossie (Scott) Hensley. At the age of 18, Rufus left Kentucky and he arrived in Bucyrus in 1953 where he worked...

Ginny L. Neighbor

Ginny L. Neighbor

May 28, 2018

Ginny Lee Neighbor, 67, of Bucyrus, died on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Bucyrus Community Hospital. While her death was unexpected of natural causes, Ginny would be proud to know that she assisted others as an organ and tissue donor. She was born December 3, 1950 in Bucyrus to the late Robert and Winona (Stewart) McClain and was a 1969...

Martha E. Gosch

Martha E. Gosch

May 21, 2018

Martha E. Gosch, 80, of Bucyrus, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018 at home. She was born August 8, 1937 in Freeburn, Kentucky to the late Peyton and Eunice (Mounts) Chapman. In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her husbands, Gene Gosch and Earl Robinett; eight siblings; grandson, Trent Blankenship; granddaughter, Amanda Dolen; great grandson,...

Virginia "Teddy" Esler

Virginia "Teddy" Esler

May 11, 2018

Virginia Helen “Teddy” Esler, 94, formerly of Glenshaw, Pennsylvania, died Friday, May 11, 2018 at Orchard Park in Bucyrus where she’s lived since 2014, when she and her husband Bob moved to be closer to family. She was born May 4, 1924 on Millcreek Farm which was owned by family and located in Romney, West Virginia. Teddy, a nickname earned...

Betty J. Wagner

Betty J. Wagner

May 7, 2018

Betty June Wagner, 68, of Bucyrus, died peacefully Monday, May 7, 2018 at Bucyrus Community Hospital following a lengthy heart-related illness. She was born January 6, 1950 in Marion, Ohio to the late Nathan R. and Eva E. (Travis) Walter. Betty’s dad died when she was 11 and shortly thereafter, she and mom moved to Bucyrus where she attended school...