Obituaries

Leroy D. Eidson

Leroy D. Eidson

Jun 5, 2017

“It’s been a lovely cruise. I’m sorry it’s ending, oh it’s sad, but it’s true.” LeRoy D. Eidson’s lovely cruise came to an end Monday afternoon, June 5, 2017 at his home where he received friends and family all weekend. He aggressively battled cancer since being diagnosed in December 2014. He was born in Bucyrus on February 6, 1954 to...

Ann M. Metzger

Ann M. Metzger

Jun 5, 2017

Ann Marie Metzger, 102, died quietly Monday, June 5, 2017 in her residence at Orchard Park Assisted living in Bucyrus. She was born October 9, 1914 in Cleveland to the late Abdo and Hessna Dagher. She attended school in Cleveland and was proud to have earned her diploma from Bucyrus Schools at the age of 90. In 1948, she made...

Roland "Ron" France

Roland "Ron" France

Jun 4, 2017

Roland D. France, better known as Ron, 61, of Bucyrus passed early Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Bucyrus Community Hospital, ending a long battle with COPD and other illnesses. He was born in Bucyrus on September 27, 1955 to the late Robert C. and Rita P. (Smith) France. Childhood was spent helping at the family’s roller-skating rink and trying to...

Eloise J. Barrows

Eloise J. Barrows

May 30, 2017

Eloise J. Barrows, 74, of Bucyrus died Tuesday evening, May 30, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital after suffering an aneurysm one month ago. She was born in Bucyrus on July 11, 1942 to the late Earl and Violet (Naufzinger) Shutt. Eloise was an ornery youngster who enjoyed pestering her older sister, Girl Scouts, and accompanying her dad on fishing excursions...

Jackie G. Scott

Jackie G. Scott

May 26, 2017

Jackie Ginn Scott, 81, died Friday, May 26, 2017 at his home in Bucyrus where he was surrounded by family. He was the first born of triplets on April 13, 1936 in Stricklett, Kentucky to the late Elmer R. and Mayme (Stamm) Scott. Jack attended school in Kentucky and served a short time in the Army before being honorably discharged...

Barbara Ann Clayton

Barbara Ann Clayton

May 25, 2017

Barbara Ann Clayton, 78, of Bucyrus died Wednesday, May 25, 2017 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital after becoming gravely ill for the past month. She was born March 18, 1939 in Bucyrus to the late Clarence and Bertha (Finical) Flock. She was a fun-loving girl who hung out with her brothers and loved her neighborhood dogs. She enjoyed being a car-hop...

Craig A. Rarick

Craig A. Rarick

May 23, 2017

Craig A. Rarick, 60, died Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Galion Community Hospital. Though he had some recent health issues, his death was unexpected. He was born July 21, 1956 in Bucyrus to the late Robert S. and Eileen (O’Keefe) Rarick. A lifelong area resident, Craig grew up in the old Holmes-Liberty area sharing countless adventures with fellow neighborhood children....

Verna Johnson

Verna Johnson

May 22, 2017

Verna Johnson, 89, joined her husband Wallace in Heaven on May 22, 2017 following her death at Altercare of Bucyrus. He had waited for her since May 9, 2012 along with their infant daughter, Hazel who was stillborn August 16, 1950. Verna was born September 2, 1927 in Missouri Branch, West Virginia to the late Thomas David and Fannie Mae...

Hank E. Hessey

Hank E. Hessey

May 12, 2017

Hank Hessey, 80, of Fredericktown and formerly of Bucyrus, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. Hank was born June 20, 1936 in Marion County to the late George and Edna (Bodey) Hessey. “Hammerin Hank” known by many, loved playing baseball and if not for an automobile accident injury he might have made it big. Life...

Dorothy M. Winch

Dorothy M. Winch

May 11, 2017

Dorothy Mae Winch, 92, of Bucyrus died Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Orchard Park. She was born November 16, 1924 in Dallas Twp., Crawford County, Ohio to the late Ralph D. and Dimmie M. (Scott) Winch. Dorothy was a 1942 graduate of Mt. Zion High School and completed her formal education at Marion Business School. Dorothy spent 49 years working...

William F. Vanhorne

William F. Vanhorne

May 8, 2017

William F. VanHorne, 92, longtime North Robinson resident died early Monday, May 8, 2017 at Orchard Park Assisted Living in Bucyrus. He was born February 2, 1925 in the family home in Jefferson Twp. After graduating from North Robinson High School in 1943, he worked as a farmhand before being drafted into the US Army, serving as a tank crewman...

Suzanne E. Hildebrand

Suzanne E. Hildebrand

May 7, 2017

Suzanne E. Hildebrand, 87, of Bucyrus died Sunday morning, May 7, 2017 at Orchard Park Assisted Living where she has resided for the past two years. She was born February 7, 1930 in Bucyrus to the late Richard H.F. Sprow and Arlene E. (Lohr) Sprow. She graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1948 and was married to Robert E. Hildebrand...

Debbie E. Wilson

Debbie E. Wilson

May 4, 2017

Debbie Wilson, 58, died Thursday, May 4, 2017 at OSU Wexner Medical Center following recent health issues. She was born November 14, 1958 in Bucyrus to the late Delmar “Willie” and Lucille “Lucy” (Dewiel) Wilson. Debbie grew up in rural New Washington and graduated from Buckeye Central in 1977. She will be remembered as a loving babysitter and a gifted...

Toma M. Harigle

Toma M. Harigle

May 1, 2017

Toma M. Harigle, 55, died Monday, May 1, 2017 in the Galion Community Hospital E.R. after months of failing health. She was born April 17, 1962 to the late Arlene (Rothhaar) Sheehan and Tom Sheehan who survives. She grew up in Bucyrus and graduated from Col. Crawford High School in 1980. Toma married Gary Harigle on May 4, 1985 and...

Annabelle L. Edgington

Annabelle L. Edgington

Apr 29, 2017

Annabelle Louise Edgington, 86, died Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Bucyrus Community Hospital. She was born January 25, 1931 in Bucyrus to the late Carl and Cora (Wilson) Briggs. Annabelle attended Mt. Zion School and on September 4, 1948 married Wilbur W. “Bill” Edgington. He died shortly thereafter on August 5, 1950 as result of an automobile accident and she...

Marsha R. Shumaker

Marsha R. Shumaker

Apr 15, 2017

Marsha Renee Shumaker, 62, died peacefully, Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Signature Healthcare of Galion following a brief battle with cancer. She was born March 10, 1955 in Bucyrus to Lloyd D. Daiber who resides in Bucyrus and Bonnie L. (Cox) Daiber who preceded her in death. Marsha graduated from Wynford High School and attended Mount Vernon Nazarene College for...

Ruth E. Hoover-Smith

Ruth E. Hoover-Smith

Apr 13, 2017

Ruth E. Hoover-Smith, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Carlisle Place in Bucyrus. She was born March 22, 1933 in Chatfield to the late Nelson and Alverda (Candel) Rothhaar. A member of the Bucyrus High School class of 1951, Ruth lived her entire life in Bucyrus and Nevada areas. On October 3, 1948, she married Eugene...

E. Larry Sauselen

E. Larry Sauselen

Apr 6, 2017

E. Larry Sauselen, 74, of rural Marion and formerly of Bucyrus died early Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Marion General Hospital after years of poor health. He was born November 19, 1942 in Springfield to the late Elwood R. and Bernardine M. (Garlough) Sauselen and raised in Bucyrus. Larry was proud to have played football and competed as a high...

Dorothy M. Leuthold

Dorothy M. Leuthold

Apr 2, 2017

Dorothy Mae Leuthold, 96, of Bucyrus passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Heartland of Bucyrus. She was born on January 31, 1921 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Harvey and Lenora (Link) Ayres. She shared this birthday with a twin sister, Lucille Smith. When Dorothy's mother passed away at an early age; Dorothy and Lucille were raised by her...

Boyd E. Long

Boyd E. Long

Mar 31, 2017

Boyd E. Long, 87, of Bucyrus, died Friday March 31, 2017 at Fischer Titus Medical Center in Norwalk. He was born June 29, 1929 in Bowling Green, Ohio to the late Mabelle (Haas) Robertson and Claren Long. Boyd graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1947 and soon thereafter enlisted to serve in the US Navy. He proudly served his country...