Sam Sabback
Feb 26, 2018
Julius Nickolas Sabback, better known as Sam, 86, of Bucyrus died quietly Monday morning, February 26, 2018 after years of declining health. Sam was Bucyrus’ town uncle, so to speak, a friend to everyone and a mentor to generations. He was born March 15, 1931 in Bucyrus to the late Nickolas E. and Pauline S. (Nelson) Sabback. Sam graduated from...
Kathryn M. Friend
Feb 22, 2018
Kathryn Mae Friend (Sturtz) of Galion passed away peacefully in the care of Hospice, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, on Thursday, February 22, 2018. Born July 27, 1940 to Fredrick (Fritz) and Jemima (Scott) Sturtz, in Sulphur Springs, Ohio. Kathy was 77 years old. Beloved wife of 57 years to John and cherished mother of Brenda (Tim) Brown, John (Kim) Friend...
Dorothy Rowles
Feb 15, 2018
Dorothy Rowles, 98, of Bucyrus died Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Altercare of Bucyrus where she had been a resident living with dementia for over two years. She was born March 8, 1919 in Bucyrus to the late Fred C. Beehner and Desta A. (Hancock) Beehner Smith. She graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1937 and worked at Heckert’s Grocery....
Bill Beebe
Feb 14, 2018
Bill was set free on February 14th, 2018 to pursue his next adventure. A man who prided himself on never having to wear a suit; Bill marched to the beat of his own drum. His uniform consisted on jeans, a t-shirt and flannel shirt and a trail from his dirty work boots. He could often be seen driving his orange...
Joel Lenavitt
Feb 12, 2018
Joel B. Lenavitt, 77, of Bucyrus, died Tuesday, February 12, 2018 in the presence of some of those who made his heart the happiest. He was a person who invested in people and placed their needs ahead of his own and he never met a stranger. Joel was born August 4, 1940 in Marion, Ohio to the late Ben and...
Carolyn M. McMurray
Feb 12, 2018
Carolyn Marne McMurray, 87, died Monday, February 12, 2018 at her home of the last four years surrounded by family. Carolyn was born September 18, 1930 in Glendale, California to the late Howard and Maxine (Lawrence) Haag. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, D.C. where she was captain of the cheerleading squad. After attending the University of...
Nancy S. Haag
Jan 30, 2018
Nancy S. Haag, 78, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at her home following a brief illness. She was born November 29, 1939 in Richland County to the late Robert and Blanche (Smith) Jacobs. On April 22, 1956 she married James Haag and he preceded her in death on August 13, 2015. Nancy was also preceded in death by one brother,...
Mary A. Wagenblast
Jan 27, 2018
Mary A. Wagenblast, 93, of Bucyrus died peacefully Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Maplecrest Assisted Living where she resided due to failing health. She was born December 9, 1924 to the late Harry and Ruth (Bailey) Chapman and raised in Tiffin where she attended Columbian High School. While visiting her sister in Fort Hood, Texas, she was introduced to Melvin...
Kate Burling
Jan 26, 2018
Catherine L. Burling, better known as Kate, 86, of Bucyrus died Friday, January 26, 2018 under the care of Homecare Matters Hospice at her niece’s home. She was born May 7, 1931 in Wyandot County to the late Oscar E. Cross and Julia Mae (Robertson) Cross Barber. Mr. Cross got a job building bridges with the WPA and the family...
Richard R. Cotsamire
Jan 25, 2018
Richard R. Cotsamire, 82, of Bucyrus died peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 25, 2018 after a courageous four-year battle with cancer. Dick was born in Bucyrus on March 24, 1935 and graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1953. He met Barbara Ann Carver at McCall’s Restaurant and convinced her to date him. They were married April 11, 1958...
Todd C. Leuthold
Jan 24, 2018
Todd Charles Leuthold, 54, fought a courageous year-long battle against cancer and on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 while in the presence of his parents, wife and children, passed at his residence. He was born May 28, 1963 in Bucyrus where he spent most of his life. He attended Lincoln Elementary School and graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1981. Todd...
William L. Mutchler
Jan 23, 2018
William L. Mutchler, 75, of Bucyrus died Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Altercare of Bucyrus from a recent bout with pneumonia and heart complications. He was born October 29, 1942 in Bucyrus to the late Dwight L. and Hazel O. (Wilson) Mutchler. Bill grew up attending Woodlawn EUB/UMC and graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1960. He married Judith A....
William C. Hancock
Jan 23, 2018
Bill Hancock, 77, of Bucyrus, died Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky following an extended illness. Bill was born March 7, 1940 to the late Harry J. and Eileen (Carle) Hancock. He was a 1959 graduate of Bucyrus High School and on September 3, 1961 he married Shirley A. Ten Eyck who survives. Bill worked at...
Oaklee Saige Chance
Jan 19, 2018
Plans were in place for Kelsey E. Dunford and Joshua W. Chance to welcome their beautiful ray of sunshine, Oaklee Saige Chance into this world on Friday, January 19, 2018. Her room was decorated in white, black and gold with letters spelling out her name hanging above her crib. Several outfits were in place, and all with matching headbands, to...
Louis E. Katona Jr.
Jan 14, 2018
Louis E. Katona, Jr., 79, of Bucyrus died Sunday evening, January 14, 2018 at Bucyrus Community Hospital after seven years of failing health. He was born in Bucyrus on April 21, 1938 to the late Louis E. Katona, Sr. and Betty I. (Ferrall) Katona. He attended Bucyrus and Mt. Zion schools before enlisting in the Navy three weeks before his...
John F. McDaniel
Jan 14, 2018
John F. McDaniel, 72, of Bucyrus, died Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Bucyrus Community Hospital. John was born July 26, 1945 in Tiffin, Ohio to the late James and Louise (Fritz) McDaniel and was raised in Lemert where he attended Holmes Liberty High School. On June 2, 1968 he married Sharon L. Motter whom he met on a blind date...
Carl A. Vanbuskirk
Jan 13, 2018
Carl A. VanBuskirk, 60, of North Robinson died Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Galion Community Hospital after several health issues in recent months. He was born in Bucyrus on April 19, 1957 to the late Norman D. VanBuskirk and Arvilla E. (Rothhaar) VanBuskirk. He grew up in Chatfield and Bucyrus and attended Bucyrus Schools. Carl worked as a mechanic and...
Robert W. Leathem
Jan 12, 2018
Robert W. Leathem, 90, of Bucyrus died of cardiac arrest on Friday, January 12, 2018 at Bucyrus Community Hospital. He was born in Martel, Ohio on August 20, 1927 to the late Charles R. and Hazel G. (Roesch) Leathem. The Leathem family made their way to Bucyrus and Bob graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1946. Bob loved cars and...
Gail A. Kozinski
Jan 10, 2018
Gail Ann Kozinski, 75, died, Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Orchard Park following an extended illness. She was born, June 10, 1942 in Canton to the late Harold A. and Geraldine I. (Fowler) Gussett. Gail attend school at Perry High School in Canton and on January 11, 1960, she married Lawrence L. Kozinski. The two-continued living in Canton where Gail...
Mildred Palenshus
Jan 7, 2018
Mildred Lillian Anna Palenshus, 97, longtime Bucyrus resident, died Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus. Millie was born October 29, 1920 in Reedsburg Twp., Wisconsin. Several years later, she moved to Bucyrus where in 1958, she and her former husband, Otto purchased the Best Western Motel, and later opened Otto’s Dining Room. She kept busy...
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