LeRoy A. Fritz
May 17, 2025
LeRoy Albin Fritz, 85, formerly of Bucyrus, passed peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at his daughter’s home in Prattville, Alabama where he was being cared for during the past three years.
He was born February 16, 1940 in Bucyrus to the late Philip C. and Loretta A. (Hahler) Fritz and graduated from Bucyrus High School. On November 27, 1981, LeRoy...
Ricky Shelton
May 16, 2025
Ricky Lee Shelton, 65, died early Friday, May 16, 2025 at OSU East in Columbus after weeks of failing health.
He was born April 17, 1960 in Portsmouth to the late Dannie and Alice (Burke) Shelton. The Sheltons made their way to Bucyrus in 1966 and Ricky graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1978. A prolific athlete for the Redmen, Ricky...
Gaylene M. Weber
May 14, 2025
Gaylene M. Weber, 56, died unexpectedly in her home on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 after a recent progression of serious health issues.
She was born in Shelby on January 2, 1969 to the late Barb (Kohls) Winely. Gaylene grew up in Galion where she went to school at St. Joseph and graduated in 1988 from Galion High and Pioneer where she...
Dorothy M. Wood
May 13, 2025
Dorothy Wood, 97, of Bloomville, was called to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 and is now rejoicing with Jesus as well as those called home before her.
She was born in Bucyrus on January 7, 1928 to the late Wesley and Bessie (Durigg) Yaussy and was a 1946 graduate of Bucyrus High School. On August 20, 1950, she...
Michael J. Stineman
May 11, 2025
Michael J. Stineman, 64, most recently of Atlanta, GA and formerly of Bucyrus and Marion, died Sunday, May 11, 2025 at Grady Memorial Hospital following a decline in health. Though sadden by his passing, Mike’s family is grateful he was able to share the gift of life as an organ and tissue donor, helping others to live on.
Mike was born...
Chuck Shultz
May 10, 2025
Charles A. Shultz, 83, died peacefully Saturday, May 10, 2025 at his home under the care of his family and Avita Hospice.
He was born September 26, 1941 in Bucyrus to the late Victor and Helen (Hildebrand) Shultz. Chuck played football and baseball for Bucyrus High School and graduated in 1960. He played one year of football for Otero College in...
Dane Kennedy
Apr 23, 2025
Our family and community lost a wonderful son, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin, coach, and friend in William Dane Kennedy on April 23, 2025. He was born in Marion on June 18, 1982 and as a young boy he began playing basketball at the YMCA, then onto Holy Trinity Catholic School, and while at Bucyrus High School he decided he could...
Gilbert H. Ross Jr.
Apr 22, 2025
Gilbert H. Ross Jr., 84, died early Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Unger Park Post Acute under the care of SouthernCare Hospice.
He was born at his Lykens Twp. home on January 1, 1941 to the late Gibert Sr. and Delverda (Oberlander) Ross. Gilbert’s love of nature was fostered while growing up on the family farm. He also helped his dad...
William J. O'Rourke Jr.
Apr 18, 2025
William Joseph O’Rourke Jr., 81 of Bucyrus, passed peacefully at home on Friday, April 18, 2025 following a brief battle with cancer.
He was born January 14, 1944 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late William Sr. and Ethel Irene (Minnich) O’Rourke. Bill was a 1961 graduate of Cincinnati Elder High School and shortly thereafter, began working in fingerprint classification for the...
Margaret Jean "Peg" Lyon
Apr 15, 2025
Margaret Jean “Peg” Lyon, a beloved matriarch and pillar of her community, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, at Unger Park Acute Care in Bucyrus. She was 82.
Born on January 8, 1943, in Marion, Ohio, to the late George and Betty (Murphy) Holloway, Peg graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1961 before pursuing her calling in nursing at...
Charles G. Hartrum
Apr 9, 2025
Charles Hartrum, 71, of Bucyrus, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Avita Health System Bucyrus.
He was born in Bucyrus on September 23, 1953 and was a 1971 graduate of Bucyrus High School. On November 21, 1981 he married Darlene “Dot" Hensley and from that marriage came his only daughter, Holly. Charlie spent many years working at both Checkmate...
Sylvia J. Wingert
Apr 8, 2025
Sylvia J. Wingert, 82, died early Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at home after years of declining health.
She was born in Bucyrus on October 2, 1942 to the late Frank D. and Nina E. (Priebe) Lust and grew up on the family farm in Dallas Twp. After graduating from Mt. Zion High School, Sylvia began working at Ohio Mutual. She was...
Robert O. Potter
Apr 4, 2025
Robert “Bob” Potter, 78, of Bucyrus, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Unger Park Acute Care Center after a long and courageous battle with Lewy body dementia.
Bob was born on February 10, 1947, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Rex and Betty (Herman) Potter. He was a 1965 graduate of Ontario High School. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted...
Mary L. Dalton
Apr 3, 2025
Mary Lee Dalton, 87, died peacefully Thursday, April 3, 2025 under the care of her family and Southern Care Hospice.
She was born July 15, 1937 in Covington County, Alabama to the late Oliver and Ella (Johnson) Crittenden. Mary was raised in rural Alabama and made her way north after finishing high school. It was in Mansfield where she met Carl...
Myra G. Zornes
Mar 31, 2025
Myra G. Zornes, 80, died early Monday, March 31, 2025 at Altercare of Bucyrus.
She was born in Bucyrus on May 2, 1944 to the late Robert E. Miller Sr. and Constance R. (Topper) Miller. Myra was the firstborn and grew up on a family farm near Attica with four younger brothers who pestered her and her dolls to no end....
Gene F. Blair
Mar 27, 2025
Gene Blair, 78, of Bucyrus, died Thursday, March 27, 2025 from complications as result of house fire.
He was born April 9, 1946 in Nevada, Ohio to the late Glen and Louise (Brown) Blair. Gene attended school at Nevada through the 11th grade and graduated from the inaugural 1964 class of Wynford High School. He spent his entire adult life working...
David Baker
Mar 19, 2025
Charles David Baker, 80, of Bucyrus, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Avita Health System Bucyrus. Dave had a history of heart issues; however, his death was unexpected.
He was born December 30, 1944 in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Charles H. and Alice M. (Koontz) Baker and attended Bucyrus High School until joining the Navy in 1963. Dave felt...
Mike Pensinger
Mar 18, 2025
Mark Alan “Mike” Pensinger, 71, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at OhioHealth Marion following a hard-fought battle with cancer, surrounded by his children and eldest granddaughter. His determination to continue providing love for his family and the opportunity to spend more time on the golf course allowed him to persevere much longer than expected.
In Bucyrus, Ohio,...
Blade T. Zornes
Mar 17, 2025
Blade Trenton Zornes, 15, of Bucyrus, died, Monday, March 17, 2025.
Blade was born March 8, 2010 in Galion, the son of Shumana Zornes who loved and doted on him until her passing in 2013. He was currently a ninth-grade student at Bucyrus High School, where he enjoyed being part of the Pathway Program.
When not in school, Blade could often be...
Patricia J. Morral
Mar 14, 2025
Patricia J. Morral, 85, died peacefully with her daughters by her side on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Willows of Willard where she had been receiving care for several months of declining health.
She was born January 19, 1940 in Bucyrus, the only child of the late Fred and Mildred (McCance) Klein. Pat grew up in Upper Sandusky where she graduated...
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