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Daniel L. Dornbirer

Daniel L. Dornbirer

Apr 20, 2023

At 10:22 pm, Thursday, April 20, 2023, surrounded by his wife and children, Pastor Dan Dornbirer went HOME to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He was 56. He is finally able to completely rest, free of cancer and pain. With a new body, he is walking the streets of gold. With a restored voice, he is singing...

Dean V. White

Dean V. White

Apr 18, 2023

Dean V. White, 77, of Akron and formerly of Bucyrus, went home to be with the Lord April 18, 2023 after a lengthy illness.

Dean was born December 27, 1945 In Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Donald and Leona (Hall) White and was a 1964 Chillicothe High School graduate. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Poultry Science from Ohio State University...

Dennis L. Wright

Dennis L. Wright

Apr 17, 2023

Dennis L. “Denny” Wright 72, of Wharton, OH passed away peacefully on April 17,2023 at Blanchard Valley Hospital.

He was born March 2,1951 in Hardin County, to the late Mervin and Wanda (Lehman) Wright.

Denny is survived by his children, Ryan (Joanna) Wright of Forest, Jason Wright of Kenton, and Allison (Jay) Stittsworth of Marion. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren and multiple...

Paula J. Holdcraft

Paula J. Holdcraft

Apr 16, 2023

Paula J. Holdcraft, 76, died peacefully at home Sunday night, April 16, 2023 under the care of her family, caregivers, and Avita Hospice.

She was born April 2, 1947 in Marion to the late Harold E. and Elinor M. (Bracken) Messenger. She was the third of five children and their family was very close knit, especially after the death of Paula’s...

Roger L. Anthony

Roger L. Anthony

Apr 13, 2023

Roger L. Anthony, 60, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday night, April 13, 2023, at his home after years of failing health.

He was born in Bucyrus on July 15, 1962 to Albert Jr. and Beth (Streeter) Anthony. After graduating from Wynford High School in 1980, Roger began working in manufacturing. He was a manager in the wire assembly industry...

Howard A. Koons

Howard A. Koons

Apr 12, 2023

Howard A. Koons, 85, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully on Wednesday April 12, 2023 at Galion Community Hospital following a lengthy decline in health.

He was a lifelong Bucyrus resident where he was born on February 9, 1938 to the late Robert D. and Jeanette I. (Morton) Koons. At the early age of 12, Howard learned the value of hard work by...

Juanita R. Young

Juanita R. Young

Apr 11, 2023

Juanita Rose Young, 98, of Bucyrus, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Altercare of Bucyrus.

She was born November 10, 1924 in Bucyrus to the late James and Enid (Kidwell) Charleston and was a 1942 graduate of Bucyrus High School. She married Donald D. Knieriemen on July 24, 1949 in Galion and he preceded her in death. She worked...

Helen M. Ricker

Helen M. Ricker

Apr 6, 2023

Helen Marie Ricker, 96, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Carlisle Place, with her granddaughter and family by her side.

She was born June 21, 1926 in Bucyrus to the late Robert C. and Mildred I. (Bever) Ulmer and was a 1944 graduate of Bucyrus High School. On December 21, 1946 she married Lewis E. Ricker who...

Ellen Sue Davis

Ellen Sue Davis

Apr 5, 2023

Ellen Sue Davis, 71, of Bucyrus, went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 following a recent illness.

She was born December 23, 1951 in Bucyrus to the late David D. and Gladys (Ward) Denzer. On April 6, 1970, she married Jesse William Davis and he survives. Ellen had previously worked outside the home, but her main focus was...

Patricia Coons

Patricia Coons

Mar 30, 2023

Patricia Kaye Coons, 61, of Bucyrus, died Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Promedica of Bucyrus.

Patty was born June 21, 1961 in Bucyrus to the late William Armel “Spooney” and Elma Clorana (Morgan) Butler and was a 1980 graduate of Bucyrus High School. She worked at the L&K for a period of time before moving to Mansfield where she resided at...

Chuck Hepner

Chuck Hepner

Mar 29, 2023

Chuck Hepner, 80, died Wednesday night, March 29, 2023 at Altercare of Bucyrus where he resided.

The late Charles Alfred and Bernice “Bee” (Steiger) Hepner welcomed their firstborn child, Charles Arthur Hepner, on October 10, 1942 in Adrian, Michigan. The family moved around the Detroit area where Chuck graduated from Denby High School in 1960 before enlisting in the US Navy....

Anthony D. Love

Anthony D. Love

Mar 25, 2023

Anthony D. Love, 51, died peacefully in his sleep Saturday morning, March 25, 2023.

He was born in Galion to the late Willis “Buddy” Cochran and Vicki (Knieriemen) Webb who survives in Bucyrus. Anthony attended Bucyrus schools and worked in appliance repair and factories throughout his life.

He will be remembered for his outgoing, fun-loving, and kind nature. He was a talker...

Myron D. Campbell

Myron D. Campbell

Mar 22, 2023

Myron Dwight Campbell, 90, died peacefully Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Altercare of Bucyrus where he was being cared for since the death of his wife in December.

He was born June 2, 1932 in Bucyrus to the late Wayne and Carrie (Bauer) Campbell and raised in the home he would grow to love and tend to his entire life. He...

Eva M. Rupe

Eva M. Rupe

Mar 18, 2023

Eva M. Rupe, 72, died early Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Bucyrus Community Hospital where she was being cared for after years of failing health.

She was born in Portsmouth on February 19, 1951 to the late Selby and Alma (Lane) Goddard. As the oldest girl in a large family, she took on the role of caretaker early in life and...

Karen S.  Morris

Karen S. Morris

Mar 18, 2023

Karen Sue Morris, 64, of Bucyrus, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

She was born July 16, 1958 in Bucyrus to the late James Edward Sr. and Ruby Leona (Holland) Gray. She was a 1976 graduate of Bucyrus High School, where she excelled in volleyball, track and played trombone in the band. While running track, Karen was proud to have...

Rita Boyhan

Rita Boyhan

Mar 16, 2023

M. Rita Boyhan, 97, longtime resident of Marion, Ohio, passed peacefully at Westbrook Assisted Living in Upper Sandusky.

Rita was born September 26, 1925 in Columbus to the late Clyde and Margaret (Snyder) Neiswander. She attended catholic schools and graduated from Holy Family High School. On June 2, 1948, she married Jack Boyhan who preceded her in death on February 24,...

Marv Hauenstein

Marv Hauenstein

Mar 10, 2023

Marvin Lawrence Hauenstein, more commonly referred to as, Marv, passed away at the age of 89 on Friday, March 10, 2023 at Avita of Bucyrus Hospital.

Marv was born April 27, 1933 in Ashland, Ohio to the late Marion C. and Marjorie (Hartzel) Hauenstein. He was a 1951 graduate of Polk High School and received his associate degree in accounting from...

Judy A. Etter

Judy A. Etter

Mar 9, 2023

Judith Ann Etter, 80, longtime Bucyrus area resident, went to be with Jesus Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Kingston of Ashland.

She was born March 9, 1943 in Bucyrus to the late Paul F. and Margaret E. (Kurtz) Kuehnle. Judy graduated from Col. Crawford High School in 1961 and went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Floriculture from The Ohio...

Darlene A. Cady

Darlene A. Cady

Mar 6, 2023

Darlene A. Cady, 75, died Monday, March 6, 2023 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital after several weeks of failing health.

She was born in Marion on May 30, 1947 to the late Glenn E. and Reba Darlene (Converse) Aust. After graduating from Wynford High School in 1965, she met Roger Cady at either Greter’s Lake near Mansfield, or at a mixer in...

Nancy L. Weaver

Nancy L. Weaver

Mar 6, 2023

Nancy Lorraine Weaver, 92, of Bucyrus passed peacefully on Monday March 6, 2023 at Orchard Park.

Nancy was born on August 10, 1930 in Canfield, Ohio to parents Jacob W. and Mary (Bare) Ziegler and graduated from North Lima High School. She married Doyle Dean Weaver in July of 1954 and they lived together in Bucyrus, OH where Nancy cared for...

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