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...
Ken Whitmeyer
Mar 10, 2025
Kenneth W. Whitmeyer, 71, died early Monday, March 10, 2025 at his home under the care of his family and Pathways Hospice after three years of failing health.
He was born April 16, 1953 in the hospital of Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho to Norma J. (Stone) Whitmeyer and the late Robert W. Whitmeyer. After his father’s discharge, the family...
Sue Ellen Flower
Mar 9, 2025
Sue Flower, 82, of Bucyrus, died unexpectedly at her residence on Sunday, March 9, 2025 as result of failing health.
She was born December 1, 1942 in Wichita, Kansas to the late Claude Edwin and Lavora Lucille (Burke) Foltz. Sue graduated from North High School in Wichita and attended Kansas University where she excelled at playing the violin and performed in...
Shane V. Zaborszki
Feb 27, 2025
Shane V. Zaborszki, 59, died unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on February 27, 2025.
He and his twin brother (Steve) were born on December 1,1965 in Amherst, Ohio to Sally (Wisniewski) Zaborszki Gibaldi and the late Stephen Zaborszki Jr. While at Westlake High School, Shane was a prolific cross-country runner, track star, and basketball player. He had eight varsity...
Vicky VanHouten
Feb 26, 2025
Vicky L. VanHouten, 69 of Bucyrus, passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, while under the care of Southern Care Hospice.
She was born June 9, 1955 in Bucyrus to the late Charlie and Barbara (Soulier) Shelton. Vicky worked at Swan Rubber for 34 years until her retirement and in her free time, she enjoyed tending to various plants...
Samuel L. Benedict
Feb 24, 2025
Samuel L. Benedict, 88, died Monday, February 24, 2025.
He was born in Bucyrus on March 6, 1936 to the late Frank R. Benedict and Annabelle (Jaroe) Benedict Deisler. After graduating from Bucyrus High School in 1954, he was in the Navy from 1955-1959. While in the service, he studied Aviation Electronics and served on the aircraft carrier USS Kearsarge. Upon...
Charles E. Watts
Feb 22, 2025
Charles Watts, 79, of Bucyrus and a former longtime resident of Rittman, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2025 in the presence of those nearest and dearest to his heart.
Charlie was born on March 2, 1945 at home in Wayne County, West Virginia, son of the late Rev. Shiloh and Lucy (Casteel) Watts. When he was 13, his...
Clifford E. Young
Feb 21, 2025
Clifford E. Young, 96, died Friday, February 21, 2025 at Altercare of Bucyrus where he was being cared for after recent illness and years of failing health.
He was born February 23, 1928 in Lewis County, Kentucky to the late Earl and Nora (Blankenship) Young. The Youngs made their way to Crawford County in 1936 and Cliff graduated from Mt. Zion...
Jean Freeman
Feb 21, 2025
Jean Freeman, 80, of Bucyrus, passed away peacefully at Legacy of Bucyrus after declining health due to Alzheimer’s.
Jean was born on January 17, 1945 in Bucyrus to the late James D. and Lola L. (Bryant) Denton. She spent a number of years working at Swan, Timken and enjoyed conversing with customers at the Rail, where she worked as a bartender.
Jean...
Ardene N. Steiger
Feb 20, 2025
Ardene Steiger, 87, lifelong resident of Bucyrus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20. Living, laughing, loving were the epitome of Ardene’s time on earth. Even with declining health in her last years due to Alzheimers and heart issues, she never wavered in her love of family, while times of living and laughing became more difficult to achieve.
Ardene Nan...
Patricia A. Bishop
Feb 20, 2025
Patricia Bishop, a beloved friend, wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 77 in the early evening hours of February 20, 2025. She was blessed to pass peacefully, at home, surrounded by her children and her loving husband, Gary. Their presence is a testament to the love and warmth that surrounded her throughout her life.
Born Patricia...
Carol Ann Lohr
Feb 19, 2025
Carol Ann Lohr, age 78, of Bucyrus passed away on February 19, 2025 surrounded by her family at Westbrook Assisted Living under the care of Heartland Hospice.
Carol was born at Bucyrus Community Hospital, on May 12, 1946, to the late James and Lena (Walker) Mayes. On September 28, 1968, Carol married Ronald Tischer. They lived in Galion before his passing...
Roxanne R. Palenshus
Feb 17, 2025
Roxanne Palenshus, 79, of Bucyrus and a former resident of both Hilton Head and Summerville, SC, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, February 17, 2025 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. She started feeling ill a few days earlier, was diagnosed on Friday with a very rare and aggressive disease, plasma cell leukemia, and was with her Lord and...
Charles F. Sturtz
Feb 17, 2025
Charles F. Sturtz, 88, died February 17, 2025 in Ashton, Maryland. Chuck, as he was known to family and friends, was born in the small town of Bucyrus, Ohio on August 26, 1936. He was the oldest of 6 children born to Fredrick F. and Jemima (Scott) Sturtz. He graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1954 with just 9...
James W. Graetz
Feb 13, 2025
James W. Graetz, 82, of Granbury, Texas died unexpectedly at home of a heart attack on Thursday, February 13, 2025.
He was born January 15, 1943 in Bucyrus to the late William F. and Pauline E. (Taylor) Graetz. After graduating from Bucyrus High School in 1960 and The Ohio State University, Jim served in the US Air Force from 1967-1971 where...
Carrie Robertson
Feb 13, 2025
Carrie Ann Robertson, 43, died unexpectedly on February 13, 2025 after a recent illness.
She was born August 28, 1981 in Bucyrus to David and Beverly “Brandy” (Hildenbrand) Robertson. Carrie graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1999, Ohio Northern University in 2003, and earned her master’s degree from Ashland University.
From an early age, Carrie never shied away from a conversation. She...
Angie M. Lepp
Feb 9, 2025
Angie Marie Lepp, 50, of Bucyrus, died Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Bucyrus Community Hospital.
She was born January 10, 1975 in Bucyrus to Dennis E. and Penny J. (Rudd) Lepp. Angie grew up attending school at Holy Trinity before graduating from Bucyrus High School in 1994. While in high School, Angie ran track and enjoyed being a member of the...
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