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Lloyd Eugene Burgin

Lloyd Eugene Burgin

Oct 6, 2023

Lloyd Eugene Burgin, 89, of Bucyrus, was surrounded by family as he passed peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Altercare of Bucyrus.

Lloyd was born at home in Leesville on May 2, 1934 to the late Lester Leroy and Lula Pearl (Rader) Burgin. He attended school in Crestline and North Robinson before graduating from Leesville High School in 1952....

Arlene Victoria Palenshus

Arlene Victoria Palenshus

Oct 2, 2023

Arlene Victoria (Walther) Palenshus, 78, a resident of Willow Brook Christian Village, Delaware, Ohio, passed away October 2, 2023, at The OSU Wexner Medical Center from complications of lifelong Type 1 Diabetes. She was born August 25, 1945, in Bucyrus, Ohio, to Arthur and Oleta (Kalb) Walther, who precede her in death.

Arlene graduated from Colonel Crawford High School in...

Ronald E. Auck

Ronald E. Auck

Sep 29, 2023

Ronald E. Auck, 81, died peacefully Friday evening, September 29, 2023 at Signature Healthcare of Galion, where he had resided since January, after years of being afflicted with Parkinson’s Disease.

Ron was born at home in Seneca County on January 23, 1942 to the late Willard and Aida (Miller) Auck. He was the oldest of six children and they grew...

Randy Patton

Randy Patton

Sep 26, 2023

Randy Patton, 63, of Dunkirk, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.

He was born March 3, 1960, in Bucyrus to the late John Wilbert and Katherine Grace (Scheerer) Patton.  On November 3, 2001, he married Rita (VanScoy) Lawrence, and she survives in Dunkirk.

Family was very important to Randy, and he had a gentle heart.  He...

Brett Steven Erwin

Brett Steven Erwin

Sep 22, 2023

Brett Steven Erwin, 58, a lifelong resident of Bucyrus, passed away unexpectedly on September 22, 2023.

He was born on April 27, 1965, to Anya E. (Cook) Schell and Gary M. Erwin, who both survive. Brett was a 1983 graduate of Bucyrus High School and went on to earn his associate degree in business from the University of Cincinnati. He worked...

LaVonne Moore

LaVonne Moore

Sep 22, 2023

J. LaVonne (Sather) Moore now rejoices with her Savior Jesus Christ who freed her from Alzheimer’s on September 22, 2023.  She is a hero who bore the disease for over 15 years after volunteering for experimental treatment that might help save others from its isolation.

LaVonne went from farm girl to celebrity in her life.  She was born on May...

Mitchell W. Light

Mitchell W. Light

Sep 21, 2023

Mitch Light, 67 of rural Bucyrus, gained his wings on September 21, 2023 following his peaceful passing at home after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

Mitch was born March 18, 1956 in Bucyrus to William W. Light who survives and G. Jeannine (Hiteshaw) Light who preceded him in death. He was a 1974 graduate of Wynford High School and...

John G. Ehmann

John G. Ehmann

Sep 19, 2023

John Ehmann, 86, of Bucyrus, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

John was born April 8, 1937 in Bucyrus to the late William F. and Edith L. (Sand) Ehmann and was a 1955 graduate of Whetstone High School. Shortly thereafter, he was drafted into the Army and was stationed in Alaska. Following his time in the Army, John returned...

Rob Jones Jr.

Rob Jones Jr.

Sep 16, 2023

Robert "Rob" Jones Jr., 57, of Bucyrus, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic - Medina Hospital.

He was born July 26, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio, to Robert Jones Sr. and Eva (Hofke) Clarke.  On June 25, 2022, he married Milagros Santander, and she survives in Bucyrus.

Family was very important to Rob, and he would always take...

Joshua Eastmann

Joshua Eastmann

Sep 12, 2023

Joshua Scott Eastmann, 43, of Tiffin died peacefully with his family present with him on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at MetroHealth Cleveland after succumbing to burn injuries from a tragic accident.

Joshua and his twin brother were born in Bucyrus on December 1, 1979. He grew up in Grand Rapids, Ohio and attended Liberty Center High School. He worked in...

J. Michael Cauley

J. Michael Cauley

Sep 12, 2023

Mike Cauley lived his life to better those around him. He did this by teaching and coaching with basic principles such as instilling hard work and respect into everyone around him. On Tuesday, September 12, 2023, Mike passed peacefully at home in the presence of those nearest and dearest to him following complications of Covid vaccinations resulting in long-haul Covid.

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Michael E. Schifer

Michael E. Schifer

Sep 10, 2023

Mike Schifer, 71, of Bucyrus, received his new eternal body following his peaceful passing on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Summa Health System of Akron.

Mike was born on January 26, 1952 in Bucyrus to Marlin E. and Barbara J. (Charleston) Schifer and was a 1970 graduate of Bucyrus High School.  That summer, while attending an event at Good Hope...

Darlene M. Groves

Darlene M. Groves

Aug 27, 2023

Darlene Groves, 70, of Bucyrus, died unexpectedly Sunday, August 27, 2023 at OSU Wexner Medical Center as result of an aneurysm and stroke.She was born July 22, 1953 in Crestline to the late Leo E. and Doris E. (Smalley) Krichbaum and was a 1971 graduate of Crestline High School. Shortly thereafter, she was hired as a teller at the Second...

Joseph H. Powers

Joseph H. Powers

Aug 23, 2023

Joseph H. Powers passed away on August 23, 2023. He was 87 years old. Joe was born May 13, 1936 to Doris Vaughan in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and his birth name was Albert Vaughan (he later found out that his birth father was Albert Silveira). He lived with his aunt before being adopted by Francis and Dorothy Powers Masselink at...

Beverly Grace Clark

Beverly Grace Clark

Aug 17, 2023

Beverly G. Clark, 88, died Thursday, August 17, 2023 at home after two years of failing health.

She was born June 27, 1935 in Crawford County to the late Roy D. and Beulah F. (Cress) Johnson. She was the oldest of five, grew up as a tomboy on the family farm in Whetstone Twp., and attended Whetstone School. The Johnsons were...

Everardo Naveja

Everardo Naveja

Aug 12, 2023

Everardo Naveja, 68, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully at home on Saturday, August 12, 2023 in the presence of many who loved him.

Also known as Ed or Eddie, Everardo was born March 15, 1955 in Texas to the late Ernesto and Socorro (Morales) Naveja. His family moved to Bucyrus when he was a freshman in high school and this was the...

Danny L. Horsley

Danny L. Horsley

Aug 4, 2023

Danny L. Horsley, 63, died naturally and peacefully in his sleep Friday morning, August 4, 2023.

He was born in Bucyrus on January 10, 1960 to the late Alfred Donald Horsley Sr. and Brenda (Mustard) Hill who survives. Danny went to Bucyrus Schools and briefly lived near Ashtabula before returning. He met his sister’s friend, Carol Hayes, when they discovered they...

Charles F. Martin

Charles F. Martin

Aug 1, 2023

Charles F. Martin, 92, died Tuesday morning, August 1, 2023 at Heritage of Hudson where he had resided for six years.

He was born in Bucyrus on September 1, 1930 to the late George C. and Carol (Neff) Martin. After moving to Liberty Twp. in fifth grade, Charles set his eyes on classmate Jannetta Stahl and never loved another. They graduated...

Joseph Allen Armbruster

Joseph Allen Armbruster

Jul 31, 2023

If everyone had the mindset to make something better than it was, individuals would be inspired for generations to come. This is how Joe Armbruster lived his life, and he bettered many lives around him because of this mentality. On July 31, 2023, at the age of 87, Joe passed peacefully at home under the care of his family and...

Kenneth Ulrich Bell

Kenneth Ulrich Bell

Jul 27, 2023

Kenneth (Ken / Kenny) Bell, age 82, died Thursday, July 27, 2023. He was born December 27, 1940, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Bertram Ulrich Bell and Helen (Klinger) Bell. He is survived by wife, Carol (Rehm); son, Eric (Ashley) Bell, and daughter, Lori (Gary) Chandler.

He met Carol, the love of his life, 65 years ago while sneaking over the...

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