Obituaries

 Margaret A. (Schrier) Del

Margaret A. (Schrier) Del

Aug 1, 2011

Margaret A. Del, 86, of Bucyrus, died Monday, August 1, 2011 at MedCentral Health System in Mansfield.   She was born November 2, 1924 in Bunker Hill, Ohio to the late Alfred F. and Louise F. (Fahrni) Schrier. Margaret graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1942 and from Bliss College in 1943. She worked for a while at Camp Millard for...

 Betty J. Brown

Betty J. Brown

Jul 30, 2011

Betty Jane Brown, 89, of Bucyrus died Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Altercare of Bucyrus following a recent illness.   She was born September 16, 1921 in Bucyrus to the late Albert and Carrie (Laughbaum) Gerstenslager. After graduating from Bucyrus High School in 1939, Betty went to the Robinwood School of Nursing and became a R.N. in 1942. She worked at...

 Dorothy Mae Sipe

Dorothy Mae Sipe

Jul 29, 2011

Dorothy Mae Sipe, 82, formerly of Oceola, passed away Friday afternoon, July 29, 2011 at Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky.   She was born September 22, 1928 in Middleport to the late Stanley and Katherine (Williams) Ralph. She graduated from Holmes-Liberty in 1946 and later attended Tiffin Beauty Academy. She married Earl "Rusty" Sipe on December 29, 1949 and he preceded...

 Clinton F. Loy

Clinton F. Loy

Jul 25, 2011

Clinton F. Loy, 92, of rural Bucyrus died early Monday morning, July 25, 2011 at Bucyrus Community Hospital. He was born August 9, 1918 in New Washington to the late John and Amanda (Hoss) Loy. Clinton graduated from Chatfield High School in 1937. He was confirmed at St. John's Lutheran in New Washington and currently a member of Martin Luther...

 Thomas E. Tudor

Thomas E. Tudor

Jul 20, 2011

Thomas E. Tudor, 80, of Bucyrus died Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born November 17, 1930 in Springfield to the late Lesley and Ruth (Sadler) Tudor. After graduating from Springfield Catholic Central High School in 1948, Thomas served in the U.S. Air Force. He worked in telecommunications during a service career that took...

 Donald E. Crum

Donald E. Crum

Jul 18, 2011

Donald E. Crum, 91, of New Washington, died Monday, July 18, 2011 at The Inn at Orchard Park. He was born July 5, 1920 at home in New Washington to the late Wilson and Irene (Ledman) Crum. Donald graduated from Tiro High School in 1938 and on January 18, 1942 he married Helen Schimpf who preceded him in death on...

 Daniel Routzahn

Daniel Routzahn

Jul 14, 2011

Daniel S. Routzahn, 47, passed away peacefully July 14, 2011 at his parents, Robert V. and Sandra J. (Miller) Routzahn's home. He was born in Tiffin June 24, 1964, graduated from Wynford High School in 1982 and the University of Toledo in 1986. In addition to his parents, Dan is survived by his brothers, Doug (Mary) of Perry, Ohio and...

 Emma Jean 'Jeanie' Rutter

Emma Jean 'Jeanie' Rutter

Jul 13, 2011

Emma J. 'Jeanie' Rutter, 80 of Bucyrus, died peacefully Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Carlisle House after a courageous 18 month battle with colon cancer.She was born October 2, 1930 in Crestline to the late Roy and Erma (Sheckler) Rhodes. Jeanie attended Crestline High School and on December 14, 1946 married Corliss L. 'Cordie' Rutter who preceded her in death...

Melba McDowell

Melba McDowell

Jul 10, 2011

Melba E. McDowell, 77, of Bucyrus died Sunday morning, July 10, 2011 at Heartland of Marysville. She was born in Bucyrus June 20, 1934 to the late Mearl and Naomi (Ahlefeld) Wilt. She graduated from Holmes-Liberty in 1953 and married Robert McDowell on September 25, 1954. They shared nearly 49 years of marriage before his death in August 2003. Melba...

 D. Earl Lewis

D. Earl Lewis

Jul 3, 2011

D. Earl Lewis, 74, of Bucyrus, died Sunday, July, 3, 2011 at his residence following a battle with cancer. He was born April 9, 1937 in Garrison, Kentucky to the late Bliss and Della Mae (Hicks) Lewis. He attended school in Bucyrus until joining the US Navy and served from 1954 – 1958. One of Earl's greatest accomplishments in life...

 Ruth M. Johnson

Ruth M. Johnson

Jun 28, 2011

Ruth M. Johnson, 89, of Bucyrus, died Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born September 29, 1921 in Pulaski County, Kentucky to the late Marshall and Edna E. (Grammer) Ard. She attended school in Kentucky and on August 26, 1938 she married Rufus W. Johnson who preceded her in death on December 22, 1965....

 Lillian Miller Bunn

Lillian Miller Bunn

Jun 2, 2011

Lillian Miller Bunn, 94, formerly of 121 South East St., Galion, and a resident of Olentangy Woods, passed away Thursday morning, June 2, 2011. She was born February 22, 1917 near Harpster to the late Leslie and Sarah Miller. Lillian married Dale Bunn on August 27, 1935 and he preceded her in death June 16, 1987. Lillian was feisty and...

 Dorothy Hoch

Dorothy Hoch

Jun 2, 2011

Dorothy Hoch, 82, of Bucyrus died Thursday, June 2, 2011 at Mill Creek Nursing Home in Galion. She was born September 6, 1928 in Crawford County near Glenville to the late Elmer and Ruth (Simpson) Kent. Dorothy attended a number of area schools, graduating from Holmes Liberty in 1947. She married Robert Hoch on June 17, 1971 and he preceded...

 Warren E. 'Tony' Smith

Warren E. 'Tony' Smith

May 26, 2011

Warren E. 'Tony' Smith, a sinner who was saved by God'™s grace was welcomed home Thursday, May 26, 2011. His death occurred at Bucyrus Community Hospital where he was surrounded by family. He was born at his family'™s farmhouse in Bucyrus on February 26, 1921 to the late E. Earl and Amanda Elizabeth (Bonen) Smith. Tony was a 1939 graduate...

 Thomas J. Blue

Thomas J. Blue

May 24, 2011

Thomas J. Blue, 51, of Bucyrus, went to Heaven to catch bigger fish on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. He died at Heartland of Bucyrus following a battle with cancer. He was born January 7, 1960, in Bucyrus to the late John R. and Jane Ann (Ranson) Blue. Tom was a 1978 graduate of Bucyrus High School and also attended Marion...

 John Himler

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

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

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

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

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...