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James F. Croneis

James F. Croneis

Nov 13, 2024

James Frederick Croneis, 87, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Altercare of Bucyrus.

Jim was born August 20, 1937 in Bucyrus to Olan F. and Evelyn C. (Feighner) Croneis, who preceded him in death and was a 1955 graduate of Bucyrus High School. He proudly served in the Ohio National Guard for eight years and went through...

Della K. Hildebrand

Della K. Hildebrand

Nov 10, 2024

Della K. Hildebrand, 75, a Bucyrus resident up until the past few years, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Lexington Court Care Center following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.

She was born August 15, 1949, in Bucyrus to the late Frederick F. and Delloris M. (Snavely) Kelley and was a graduate of Bucyrus High School. Later in life, she was...

Dorothy P. Russell

Dorothy P. Russell

Nov 4, 2024

Dorothy P. Russell, 105, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at Altercare of Bucyrus where their staff, with Gentiva Hospice, had taken great care of her for two weeks.

Dorothy saw many changes in her lifetime of nearly 106 years. She was born in 1918 on Christmas Eve in her 654 Hopley Ave. home, the only child of the late Claude...

Sherry Panaccione

Sherry Panaccione

Oct 27, 2024

Sherry Panaccione, 81, passed peacefully on Sunday morning, October 27, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at Bucyrus Community Hospital in Bucyrus, Ohio.Born Gloria Sherran Meekins on December 2, 1942, in Tampa, Florida, to Thomas Hilton and Gloria (D'Amato) Meekins, Sherry graduated from HB Plant High School, where she was a proud Panther cheerleader. A vibrant entrepreneur, Sherry raised her children...

Shirley A. Schieber

Shirley A. Schieber

Oct 20, 2024

Shirley Ann Schieber, 79, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully at home on Sunday, October 20, 2024 surrounded by many who loved her dearly.

She was born April 19, 1945 in Garrison, Kentucky to the late Walter “Tom” and Goldie (Sexton) Dummitt. She grew up very poor but being a strong and hard-working woman, she persevered and made a good life for her...

Arvel O. "Brad" Bradford Jr.

Arvel O. "Brad" Bradford Jr.

Oct 19, 2024

Arvel Olin “Brad” Bradford Jr., 91, of Bucyrus passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024 at Orchard Park Assisted Living. His family is very thankful to the entire staff who loved and cared for Brad during his time there.

He was born February 3, 1933 in Imperial, Pennsylvania to the late Arvel and Amelia Bradford. Arvel was a 1950 graduate of...

Marilyn I. Thomas

Marilyn I. Thomas

Oct 18, 2024

Marilyn Irene Thomas, 85, of Bucyrus, died Friday, October 18, 2024 at Orchard Park surrounded by her daughters after an 18 month battle with cancer.

She was born July 24, 1939 in Marion, Ohio to the late Harry C. and Dorothy I. (Boyer) Lee and graduated from LaRue High School where she enjoyed being a majorette. On July 22, 1960, she...

Brent D. Green

Brent D. Green

Oct 17, 2024

Brent Green, 61, of Bucyrus, died Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Hospice of Central Ohio in Columbus.

Brent was born June 3, 1963 in Bucyrus to the late Darrel F. Green who preceded him in death in 2016 and Janet E. (Volkmer) Green who survives in Bucyrus. He graduated from Wynford High School and spent several years working at Southland Drive...

Alan L. Griebling

Alan L. Griebling

Oct 9, 2024

Alan Griebling, 71, longtime Lexington resident and formerly of Bucyrus, died Wednesday, October 9, 2024 under the care of OhioHealth Hospice in Mansfield.

Alan was born June 7, 1953 in Mansfield to the late Lester C. and Eleanor (Piper) Griebling. He was a 1971 graduate of Lexington High School, serving as class president and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree...

Howard E. Williams

Howard E. Williams

Oct 8, 2024

Howard Earl “Hobbie” Williams, 93, of Bucyrus, died Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Carlisle Place.

Howard was born on September 18, 1931 in Smiths Creek, Carter County, Kentucky to the late Claude L. and Mabel I. (Lee) Williams. He learned hard work at a young age by helping on the family farm and around age 16, he and his brother, Sam...

Norman E. Weinandy

Norman E. Weinandy

Oct 7, 2024

Norman E. Weinandy, 92, died early Monday, October 7, 2024 at Magnolia Terrace Assisted Living in Galion where he had been a resident for the past year.

He was born in Tiffin on April 8, 1932 to the late Edward A. and Florence E. (Hoerig) Weinandy. He graduated from Calvert High School in 1950. Norman served in the 223rd Infantry Regiment,...

George H. Metzger

George H. Metzger

Oct 2, 2024

George Metzger, 89, of Bucyrus, died Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Altercare of Bucyrus. 

George was born November 27, 1934 at home in rural Bucyrus to the late Ray and Mary (Fritz) Metzger. He was a 1954 graduate of Bucyrus High School and proudly served in the Army National Guard. George began working with the Norfolk & Western Railroad for a...

Suzanne E. Hawkins

Suzanne E. Hawkins

Oct 2, 2024

Suzanne E. Hawkins, 88, died peacefully Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at her home under hospice care. She had also received exemplary care from Dr. Luu and his staff, for which her family will be forever grateful.

She was born July 29, 1936 to the late Marvin and Barbara (Crall) Linn and raised on the family farm in Holmes Twp. where she...

Judith D. Leonhart

Judith D. Leonhart

Oct 1, 2024

Judith D. Leonhart, 83, died early October 1, 2024 at Legacy Bucyrus where she resided after being a long-time resident of the former Maplecrest Assisted Living.

She was born July 1, 1941 in Columbus, daughter of the late Herbert and Roma (Shaffstall) Stuckman. Judith was raised on the family farm in Bucyrus Twp. where she learned the value of hard work....

Joyce E. Himler

Joyce E. Himler

Sep 29, 2024

Joyce E. Himler, 87, of Bucyrus, died Sunday, September 29, 2024 at home under the care of Avita Home Health and Hospice following an extended illness. 

She was born November 4, 1936 in Bucyrus, Ohio to the late Harold A. “Tim” and Nina E. (Leonard) Taylor. Joyce was a 1954 graduate of Bucyrus High School and attended The Ohio State University...

Donald Brewington

Donald Brewington

Sep 28, 2024

Don Brewington, 77, of Bucyrus, died in his sleep Saturday, September 28, 2024 at his home. His death was unexpected; however, he had been in failing health.

Don was born May 23, 1947 in Lakeland, Florida to the late Robert L. and Manda Lou (Mainer) Brewington. His family moved to Bucyrus when he was young. Don graduated from Bucyrus High School...

Janet L. Schiefer

Janet L. Schiefer

Sep 28, 2024

Janet L. Schiefer, 83, died Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Marion General Hospital after several months of failing health.

She was the oldest of three daughters, born May 18, 1941 to the late James and Mildred (Shroll) Schifer. She learned the role of caregiver and farmhand from an early age. The values and responsibilities she took on as a youngster continued...

Chelsie Painter

Chelsie Painter

Sep 27, 2024

Chelsie Marie Painter, 36, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by family & friends after battling a brief terminal illness.

She was born on March 17, 1988 in Marion, Ohio to Diane (Hill) Agin and Thomas E. Painter. Chelsie grew up in North Robinson, Ohio and as a young girl she developed a love for gymnastics,...

David W. Horsley

David W. Horsley

Sep 23, 2024

David W. Horsley, 53, died Monday, September 23, 2024 at his home under the care of his family and Pathways Hospice. He had battled two types of cancer over the past year.

He was born February 4, 1971 in Bucyrus to Carl W. Horsley and Ruth L. (Alt) Kouns who both survive him. Most of David’s childhood was spent riding his...

Donald L. Striker

Donald L. Striker

Sep 22, 2024

Donald L. Striker, 86, died peacefully Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Mill Creek Nursing in Galion after months of failing health.

He was born in Crawford County on December 20, 1937 to the late George and Ruth (Scott) Striker. He grew up making mischief with his siblings on the family farm and graduated in 1956 from Sulphur Springs High School where...

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