Jason Everett Chapman
Jul 26, 2023
Jason E. Chapman, 51, of Galion passed away at home on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. He was born in Marion to Guy M. Chapman and Beverly Everett Chapman on November 13, 1971. On May 23, 1998 he married the love of his life, Karen Scheffler of Bucyrus, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
A 1990 graduate of Buckeye Central High School, Jason spent...
William J. "Bill" Martin
Jul 24, 2023
William J. “Bill” Martin, 95, formerly of Bucyrus and residing in Danville for the past seven years allowing him to be closer to family, passed peacefully Monday, July 24, 2023 at Sycamore Run Nursing Home.
He was born September 19, 1927 in Draper, NC to the late James G. and Josephine (Turner) Martin. Bill was also preceded in death by his...
John N. Schiefer
Jul 23, 2023
John N. Schiefer, 63, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, July 23, 2023 at Marion General Hospital from heart related complications.
He was born June 16, 1960 in Bucyrus to the late Norman and Ellie (Spiegel) Schiefer and raised on the family farm in Holmes Township. He graduated in 1978 from Wynford High School where he was active in FFA, band, theater productions,...
Gene A. Disbennett
Jul 22, 2023
Gene Disbennett, 81, of Bucyrus, died Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Marion General Hospital.
He was born at home in Radnor, Ohio on April 23, 1942 to the late Walter H. and Ruth A. (Weiss) Disbennett. Gene was a 1960 graduate of Sulphur Springs High School and considered a dominate outside shooting threat for their basketball team. Following high school, Gene...
Michael E. Chester
Jul 19, 2023
Michael E. Chester, 73, died Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at his home under the care of his family and OhioHealth Hospice.
“I'm a firm believer in the theory that people only do their best at things they truly enjoy. It is difficult to excel at something you don’t enjoy.” This was stated by Jack Nicklaus and it’s fair to say Mike...
Martin E. McMurray
Jul 13, 2023
Martin E. McMurray died of natural causes on July 13, 2023 in Bucyrus, Ohio at age 94.
Survivors include three sons, Brian R. McMurray, M. D. and wife Catherine, of Brentwood, Tennessee, Glen A. McMurray, D. D. S. and wife Nancy, of Bucyrus, Ohio, and Bruce H. McMurray and wife Julie, of Burton, Ohio; eight grandchildren Heather Hart (Emerson), Mary...
Kenny Cuffman
Jul 9, 2023
Kenny Cuffman, 64, died Sunday, July 9, 2023 in his home from complications of lung cancer.
He was born May 13, 1959 in Bucyrus to the late Anna J. (Dauchenbaugh) Cuffman and Thomas R. Cuffman Sr. who survives. Kenny attended Bucyrus Schools and worked various jobs earlier in his life.
He is remembered as a caring man who would help anyone. He...
Hazel M. Christman
Jul 9, 2023
Hazel M. Christman, 97, died peacefully early Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Altercare of Bucyrus after years of failing health.
She was born June 8, 1926 in Monroe County, Ohio to the late George W. and Clara G. (Bintz) Hines. She was a 1944 graduate of Lewisville High School and married Robert D. Christman on September 2, 1950. The Christmans moved...
Donald E. Shawk
Jul 7, 2023
Donald E. Shawk, 95, died peacefully early Friday, July 7, 2023 at Orchard Park Assisted Living under the care of Gentiva Hospice.
He was born on the family farm in Liberty Township on February 8, 1928 to the late Russell and Viola (Coe) Shawk. After graduating from Sulphur Springs High School in 1946, Don joined his father in the farming operation...
Larry Snyder
Jul 7, 2023
Larry Snyder, 87, of Whetstone Twp. died suddenly of natural causes at his home on Friday, July 7, 2023.
He was born June 20, 1936 in Bucyrus to the late Kenneth and Carolyn (Wagner) Snyder. After graduating from Whetstone High School in 1954, Larry enlisted in the US Navy where he worked as an Aviation Mechanic in Oklahoma, Tennessee, Kansas, and...
Michael Eugene Briggs
Jul 5, 2023
Mike Briggs, 74, of Marion, passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Marion General Hospital following a hard fought battle with liver cancer.
He was born June 22, 1949 in Marion to the late Clarence E. and Donna M. (Trimmer) Briggs and was a 1967 graduate of Bucyrus High School. Shortly thereafter, he was drafted to serve in the Army...
Rita Ann Lydick
Jul 2, 2023
Rita Lydick, 73, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family following a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
She was born August 6, 1949 in Ashland, Ohio to the late William W. and Lavaughn “Bonnie” (Johnson) Wilson. Rita spent her entire youth and early adulthood in Ashland and always considered it home. She...
Amber Marie Clark
Jun 25, 2023
Amber Clark, died Sunday, June 25, 2023 at her residence in Galion.
She was born December 9, 1993 in Marion Ohio to Aaron James Clark and the late Hazel Marie (Taylor) Clark. Throughout life, Amber faced her fair share of challenges, but she kept fighting and was proud of earning her GED. She was also proud of the support received from...
Billy R. Rush
Jun 24, 2023
Billy R. Rush, 69, of Hilliard and formerly of Bucyrus, died early Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus after weeks of failing health.
He was born June 7, 1954 in Bucyrus to the late Bill L. Rush and Janis M. (Orewiler) Rush who survives. Billy graduated from Col. Crawford High School in 1972 and studied machine trades...
Thomas P. Steinmetz
Jun 19, 2023
Thomas P. Steinmetz, 75, of Bucyrus died Monday, June 19, 2023, at his residence under the care of Avita Hospice. He was born May 22, 1948, in Tiffin to the late John and Donna (McGowan) Steinmetz. He graduated from Tiffin Calvert High School and worked at The Timken Company for many years.
Thomas is survived by his four children, Amy (David)...
Dolores M. Brown
Jun 17, 2023
Dolores Marcile Brown, 91, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully early Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Altercare of Bucyrus.
She was born July 17, 1931 in Holmes Twp. Crawford County to the late Perry W. and Florence C. (Green) Miller. Dolores was a 1949 graduate of Holmes Liberty High School and on May 30, 1953, married Donald M. Brown who she met through...
Betty M. Foulk
Jun 13, 2023
Betty Mae Foulk, 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at her home under the care of her family and friends.
Betty was born on August 31, 1923, the only child to Grace and Claude Watters. She grew up in the small northeastern town of Ravenna, Ohio, graduating from Ravenna High School. Betty left home to attend Kent State...
Gerald G. Crissinger
Jun 10, 2023
Gerald Glen Crissinger, 90, of Bucyrus passed away peacefully Saturday morning, June 10, 2023 at Galion Community Hospital. His health had been failing since a bad fall and broken hip occurred in early May.
He was a lifelong resident of Crawford County, born September 10, 1932 in Bucyrus to the late T.J. “Mike” and Ruth (Brinkman) Crissinger, and a graduate of...
Charles F. Auck
Jun 9, 2023
Charles F. Auck, 94 passed away peacefully on June 9, 2023 at home with loving family.
He was born on September 11, 1928 in Bucyrus to the late Paul C. and Freda M. Kocher Auck. He married Marjorie L. Bardon Auck on July 2, 1950. He graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1946 and begin working at General Hydraulics in his...
Ty Long
Jun 8, 2023
Ty Robert Long, 62, of Bucyrus, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Marion General Hospital following a three year battle with cancer.
Ty was born August 26, 1960 in Bucyrus to the late Robert E. and Beverley Y. (Heath) Long and was a 1978 graduate of Bucyrus High School. Soon afterwards, he met Wanda C. Groves whom he married on...
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