John Himler
May 23, 2011
John A. Himler, 75, of Bucyrus, died Monday, May 23, 2011 at his residence following a brief battle with cancer. He was born April 15, 1936 in Bucyrus to the late Erma Gertrude (Shull) Himler and Harold John Himler. He was married September 6, 1956 to Susan Miller who also preceded him in death on November 19, 1957. John graduated...
Eldon B. Cleland
May 19, 2011
Eldon B. Cleland, 76, of rural Tiro, died Thursday, May 19, 2011 at Triumph Hospital in Mansfield. He was born May 16, 1935 in Tiro to the late Harry B. "H.B." and Esther (Green) Cleland. Eldon graduated from New Washington High School in 1954 and on August 24, 1955 he married Geneva Neff who survives him. Eldon began farming in...

David M. Oberlander
May 15, 2011
David Michael Oberlander, age 73, formerly of Bucyrus, surrendered his earthly cares for a heavenly home May 15, 2011 at The Woodlands Assisted Living Facility in Columbus. He was preceded in death by his loving father, James E. Oberlander. Survived by his wife of 34 years, Odessa M. Oberlander; his mother, Frances L. Oberlander, age 95; son, Michael David (Teresa);...
Richard W. Schifer
May 14, 2011
Richard W. Schifer, 91, of Bucyrus died Saturday morning, May 14, 2011 at Bucyrus Community Hospital. He was born February 8, 1920 at the family home in Bucyrus Twp. to the late William and Agnes (Brose) Schifer and graduated from Mt. Zion High School in 1938. Richard married the former Virginia Sheaffer on September 18, 1940 and she preceded him...
Robert S. Rarick
Apr 30, 2011
Robert S. Rarick, 88, of Bucyrus died Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Altercare of Bucyrus following a recent illness. He was born in Bucyrus January 8, 1923 to the late Frank and Cora (Sawyer) Rarick. He played basketball for Bucyrus High School, from which he graduated in 1940. Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He...
Betty L. Wolford
Apr 27, 2011
Betty L. Wolford, 68 of Columbus died Wednesday afternoon, April 27, 2011 following a long illness. She was born in West Virginia on May 31, 1942 to Andrew and Cleo Vance who reside in Bucyrus. In addition to her parents, Betty is survived by a stepdaughter, Debbie (Chuck) McGrady and step grandchildren, Ryan and Tara McGrady of Greenwood, Ind.; sister,...
Rita Patricia France
Apr 20, 2011
Rita P. (Smith) France, 85, of Bucyrus, died Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Bucyrus Community Hospital following an extended illness. She was born March 21, 1926 in Vincennes, Indiana to the late Charles H. and Gertrude C. (Farrell) Smith. Rita was a 1944 graduate of what is now St. Vincent/St. Mary's High School. Following graduation, Rita worked at Firestone in...
James H. Kehres
Apr 20, 2011
James H. Kehres, 70, of Bucyrus went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ Wednesday morning, April 20, 2011. He was born December 4, 1940 in Huron County to the late Isadore and Eleanor (Smith) Kehres. Jim graduated from New Washington High School in 1958. He served in the U.S. Army from 1958 until 1960 and married the former Rose...
Charles Richard "Rick" Luke II
Apr 14, 2011
Charles Richard "Rick" Luke II, 68 of Bucyrus, died Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Galion Community Hospital.He was born December 6, 1942 in Bucyrus and graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1961. On March 2, 1968 he married Cheryl Burgin who survives. Rick worked at Timken for 36 years before retirement. In addition to his wife of 43 years, Rick...
Mary E. Dowler
Apr 11, 2011
Mary E. Dowler, 93, of Bucyrus died Monday afternoon, April 11, 2011 at The Inn at Orchard Park where she was the facility's first resident. She was born July 10, 1917 in Marion to the late Harrison and Ethel (Uncapher) Shaffstall. She graduated from Nevada High School in 1935 and married Carl Etzinger on January 10, 1937. He preceded her...

Richard L. Noblit
Apr 4, 2011
Richard L. Noblit, 87, of Bucyrus died early Monday morning, April 4, 2011 at Bucyrus Community Hospital following a brief, unexpected illness. He was born September 26, 1923 in Crawford County to the late Elmer R. and Myrtle (Green) Noblit and lived his entire life near Bucyrus. Richard graduated from Mt. Zion High School in 1943 and served in the...

Donald Gestenslager
Apr 3, 2011
Donald L. Gestenslager, 98, formerly of Mansfield and recently residing in Bucyrus, died Sunday evening, April 3, 2011 at Altercare of Bucyrus. He was born in Bucyrus July 2, 1912 to the late Albert and Carrie (Laughbaum) Gerstenslager. Donald graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1930 and married Ruth Flexser in 1937. They were married 50 years when she preceded...

Michael Floyd Cartwright
Apr 1, 2011
Michael F. Cartwright, 69, of Bucyrus, Ohio, died at his residence of natural causes Friday, April 1, 2011. He was born February 7, 1942 in Bucyrus to the late Floyd E. and Kathryn E (Winemiller) Cartwright. Mike graduated from North Robinson High School and then served for four years in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. Upon his return...

Emma C. Mulvain
Mar 27, 2011
Emma C. Mulvain, 77, of Bucyrus died Sunday, March 27, 2011 at Bucyrus Community Hospital. She was born August 5, 1933 in Bucyrus to the late Harry and Gladys (Solze) Reece. Emma graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1951 and worked at Economy Grocery until retirement. She married Darold "Dugan" Mulvain on August 30, 1965 and he preceded her in...
Arlene M. Clayton
Mar 16, 2011
Arlene M. Clayton, 88, of Bucyrus died Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Heartland of Bucyrus after failing health for two years. She was born May 3, 1922 in Bucyrus to the late Arnold and Edna (Cover) Keplinger. Arlene graduated from Holmes-Liberty and married John Clayton, Jr. on December 14, 1941. He preceded her in death. Arlene worked as a secretary...
Warren A. Bussard
Mar 16, 2011
Warren Arno Bussard, of Columbia, SC, died March 16, 2011. He was born June 27, 1923, to the late William and Clementine Bussard. He married Phyllis Jean Allen on September 18, 1943. She preceded him in death in September of 1992. He was also preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters. Warren was a graduate of Morris-Harvey College and...
Jennie R. (Shumaker) Thomas
Mar 13, 2011
Jennie R. (Shumaker) Thomas, 39, of Marion, died Sunday, March 13, 2011 at Partners of Marion Nursing Center following a lengthy illness. She was born January 6, 1972 in Bucyrus and graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1990. Jennie then went on to receive her associate degree in social work from NCTC in Mansfield. On May 10, 2008 she married...
Bonnie L. Jerew
Mar 13, 2011
Bonnie L. Jerew, 80, of Bucyrus, died Sunday, March 13, 2011 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born November 7, 1930 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Roy F. and Mary J. (Baker) Anderson. Bonnie attended Springfield High School and on November 13, 1948 she married Jerry L. Jerew who survives. Bonnie spent 26 years working as a dental assistant...
Marian E. Albright
Mar 8, 2011
Marian E. Albright, 102, of Bucyrus, died Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Carlisle House where she resided for the past ten years. She was born July 14, 1908 in Whetstone Township to the late Reba (Neff) and Vern Kiess and lived all of her life in Crawford County. Marian was a 1925 graduate of North Robinson High School and a...

Jeremy D. Schifer
Mar 2, 2011
Jeremy D. Schifer, 30, of Bucyrus died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at his home. Jeremy was born in Bucyrus on December 8, 1980 to Michael and Joyce (Rainey) Schifer who survive. He graduated from Bucyrus High School in 2000 and held various jobs in the area. He was baptized and raised in faith at Good Hope Lutheran Church....