Obituaries

Connie Cassaro

Connie Cassaro

Jan 15, 2024

Connie Cassaro, age 75, passed away January 15, 2024 at her home after a battle with cancer.

Connie was born in Bucyrus to the late Doris (Winck) and Fred Dicks on May 24, 1948. Connie was also preceded in death by her husband Ray Cassaro; her daughter Yvonne Renee Newcome; and her son Sean Cassaro.

Connie is survived by children, Charlie Frazier,...

Jane Ann Nichols

Jane Ann Nichols

Jan 15, 2024

Jane Ann (Schieber) Nichols, 80, died peacefully Monday morning, January 15, 2024 at Central Parke Memory Care in Mason, Ohio where she had resided since October.

She was born in Bucyrus on February 9, 1943 to the late Virgil A. and Mary P. (Caldwell) Schieber. Jane grew up on the family farm on Ridgeton Road which is now owned by...

Judith A. Trader

Judith A. Trader

Jan 12, 2024

Judith Ann Trader, 82, of Bucyrus, passed away peacefully in her home on January 12, 2024, surrounded by family.

Judie was born in Bucyrus on June 17, 1941 to the late Iven C. and Mabel A. (Carpenter) Clady. Her positive attitude impacted many lives of others who she encountered. Judie graduated from the Ohio School for the Deaf in Columbus...

Donald E. Gibson

Donald E. Gibson

Jan 5, 2024

Donald Eugene Gibson, 74, of Bucyrus, died Friday, January 5, 2024 at Altercare of Bucyrus.

Don was born November 15, 1949 in Bucyrus to the late Russel E. and Florence W. (Ast) Gibson. He attended Col. Crawford Schools and in 1969, enlisted in the Navy, serving on the USS Conserver during Vietnam. In 1973, Don returned home and worked briefly...

Betty Jean Rex

Betty Jean Rex

Dec 30, 2023

Betty Jean Rex, 99, of Bucyrus passed peacefully at home on Saturday, December 30, 2023.

She was born September 2, 1924 in Bucyrus to the late Robert J. and Minnie E. (Nickler) Fegley. She graduated from Bucyrus High School and on December 21, 1947, married Morris A. Rex who preceded her in death on March 13, 1984. Betty worked in...

June A. Mackling

June A. Mackling

Dec 28, 2023

June Mackling, 87, formerly of Bucyrus, died Thursday at her home in Marion.

June was born July 1, 1936 in Bucyrus to the late Lester and Clara (Myers) Patton and was a 1954 graduate of Bucyrus High School. She married Don Mackling in 1957 and they shared 59 years of creating memories by traveling, golfing, playing cards and spending quality...

Richard L. "Sid" Szydlyk

Richard L. "Sid" Szydlyk

Dec 26, 2023

Richard Szydlyk, 74, a longtime Bucyrus resident, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Grant Medical Center as result of multiple health issues.

He was born September 4, 1949 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Leonard S. and Florence M. (Sodolski) Szydlyk. Richard was a 1967 graduate of Pulaski High School and in October of that year, entered the Coast Guard,...

Richard D. Makeever

Richard D. Makeever

Dec 22, 2023

Richard D. Makeever, 92, died Friday, December 22, 2023 at Marion General Hospital where he was under hospice care after months of failing health.

Dick was born November 9, 1931 in Morrow County, the youngest of 12 children of the late Seth and Blanche (Moats) Makeever. He grew up in the community of Climax, where he learned a strong work...

Jeanette M. Auchard

Jeanette M. Auchard

Dec 20, 2023

Jeanette Marie Auchard, 94, died peacefully Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Legacy Bucyrus, where she had resided for a number of years, under the care of Gentiva Hospice.

She was born February 12, 1929 in Douglas County, Kansas to the late Vitus and Fern (French) Hadl, the youngest of Hadl girls. Jeanette went to Liberty Memorial High School in Lawrence,...

Mary B. Snyder

Mary B. Snyder

Dec 20, 2023

Mary Snyder, 88, of rural Bucyrus, passed peacefully at Mill Creek in Galion following a recent stroke.

She was born September 7, 1935 at home in Columbus, Ohio to the late Frank and Irene (Knowles) Baumgardner. A few years later, their family moved to the Marion area and Mary graduated from Claridon High School in 1954. On May 28, 1961,...

Barbara A. Jones

Barbara A. Jones

Dec 18, 2023

Barbara A. Jones, 94, formerly of Bucyrus and Marion, passed peacefully in Ft. Myers, Florida on December 18, 2023. 

Barb was born September 21, 1929 in Marion, Ohio to the late Kenneth R. and Grace B. (Bricker) Albert and was a 1947 graduate of Marion Harding High School. She went on to complete her certified training from the Ohio State...

Steven M. Stoltz

Steven M. Stoltz

Dec 18, 2023

Steven M. Stoltz, 61, died Monday, December 18, 2023 at Autumn Court Nursing Home in Ottawa, Ohio after years of struggling with dementia.

He was born August 25, 1962 in Bucyrus to A.G. “Nick” Stoltz and Jeanette (Creeger) Stoltz. Steve graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1980 and, after a brief time at Timken, went on to drive trucks for...

Derrick J. Prince

Derrick J. Prince

Dec 16, 2023

Derrick James Prince, 54, died Saturday, December 16, 2023, leaving behind the earthly body that caused him a lot of pain during his 20-year battle with Huntington’s Disease.

He was born February 25, 1969 in Galion to the late James H. and Linda C. (Hessey) Prince. He had a fun-loving childhood and graduated from Col. Crawford High School in 1987....

John D. Spaid

John D. Spaid

Dec 13, 2023

John D. Spaid, 56, died Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital of complications from recently discovered heart issues.

He was born in Bucyrus on October 6, 1967 to the late John F. and Sharon K. (Sheaffer) Spaid. After his mother’s untimely death, he was warmly welcomed by his loving stepmother, Barbara (Sparr) Spaid, who survives. John graduated from...

Benjamin L. Rush

Benjamin L. Rush

Dec 12, 2023

Benjamin Rush, 44 of Nevada, entered Heaven on December 12, 2023 following his passing at Wyandot Memorial Hospital. He had endured esophageal cancer and is now pain free and resting in his eternal home.  

Benjamin was born May 14, 1979 in Bucyrus to Roger L. and Phyllis D. (Emory) Rush who both survive. He was a 1997 graduate of...

William W. Light

William W. Light

Dec 11, 2023

William W. Light, 95, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Woodside Village Care Center in Mt. Gilead after months of failing health.

He was born in Bellevue on April 20, 1928 to the late WC Ward and Geneva E. (McHenry) Light. The second of seven children, “Billy” was one of the ornery Light boys...

Donald L. Matthews

Donald L. Matthews

Dec 7, 2023

Donald L. Matthews, 91, died late Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Bucyrus Community Hospital after months of failing health.

He was born August 25, 1932, the only child of the late Charles and Susie Matthews, and raised in Wyandot County. He met a young lady from Bucyrus named Ruth Briggs and they corresponded during his two years in the US...

Scott R. Hastings

Scott R. Hastings

Dec 4, 2023

Scott R. Hastings, 99, of Bucyrus died Monday, December 4, 2023 at home under the care of his family and SouthernCare Hospice.

Mr. Hastings was born in Redondo Beach, California on January 20, 1924 to the late Scott and Pearl (Shreve) Hastings. The family moved to Eugene, Oregon when Scott Jr. was six years old. Scott is survived by his...

Joe Farley

Joe Farley

Dec 3, 2023

Joe Farley, 86, of Iberia, entered his Heavenly home early Sunday, December 3, 2023 following his passing at Marion General Hospital.

Joe was born February 20, 1937 in Keith, Kentucky to the late Richard and Zelphie (Caldwell) Farley. He moved to Galion in the early 1960s and married Helen C. Ringley on July 18, 1963. She survives and they’ve experienced...

Jeffrey Boyd Michael

Jeffrey Boyd Michael

Nov 29, 2023

Jeffrey Boyd Michael, age 73, of Bucyrus, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023. He was born on March 11, 1950, to Beverly Boyd Michael Ruhl and Walter R. Michael, both deceased. He is survived by his sister, Jean (Timothy) Eagan, of Spring Lake, Michigan, and two nephews, Patrick M. Eagan and William J. Eagan, of North Carolina. Other surviving...