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Barbara S. Krantz

Barbara S. Krantz

Jan 30, 2025

Barbara S. Krantz

Barbara Sue Krantz, 73, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Altercare of Bucyrus. She struggled with Alzheimer’s disease for several years but Tom, her husband was by her side daily and helped to keep their memories of one another strong.

Barbie was born March 12, 1951 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Dallis P. and...

Shirley Rehm

Shirley Rehm

Jan 30, 2025

Shirley A. Rehm, 91, died Thursday afternoon, January 30, 2025 at Westbrook Assisted Living in Upper Sandusky, where she had been a resident for six years, under the care of Tranquility Hospice.

She was born October 4, 1933 to the late Lester and Mary (Myers) Rehm in Bucyrus, where she attended Bucyrus Schools. Shirley always did her best considering the difficult...

Carson A. Walters

Carson A. Walters

Jan 26, 2025

Carson Allyn Walters, 24, formerly of Ontario, and currently of Delaware, Ohio, passed on January 26, 2025. Though his death was unexpected he had been dealing with complications related to Type 1 Diabetes. 

Carson was born October 19, 2000 in Troy, Michigan to Sean and Vicki (Erwin) Walters and through their eyes, was the only great thing to come out of...

Phil A. Joseph

Phil A. Joseph

Jan 26, 2025

Philip Azar Joseph, 77, passed away on January 26, 2025 at Altercare of Bucyrus. 

He was born on May 20th,1947 in Zanesville, Ohio to Rosalie and Philip N. Joseph. He grew up alongside his younger siblings, Mike and MaryAnn, above The East End Cafe, a Zanesville landmark owned by his parents. He was a cherished part of a loving, Lebanese family...

Bill Williams

Bill Williams

Jan 24, 2025

William “Bill” Charles Williams, 91, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Avita Health System in Bucyrus, where he was surrounded by many who loved and admired him. 

Bill was born August 17, 1933 in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late Howard W. Williams and Mary (Hart) Williams who tragically died during his birth. He was also preceded in...

Nancy Anne Cooper

Nancy Anne Cooper

Jan 24, 2025

Nancy A. Cooper, 72, died early Friday, January 24, 2025 at Marion General Hospital after over a year of failing health.

She was born in Toledo on August 20, 1952 to the late Kenneth and Ethel (Christen) Hulme. Nancy graduated in 1970 from Springfield High School where she played trombone in the marching band and was on the yearbook staff. She...

Donald A. Baker

Donald A. Baker

Jan 22, 2025

Donald A Baker, 77, a longtime resident of Bucyrus passed away from a brief illness on January 22, 2025 at Akron City Hospital. The Baker family would like to thank Summa Hospice for their great care of Donald. 

Donald was born in Bucyrus on December 19, 1947 to the late Robert and Lucille (Hayes) Baker and graduated from Bucyrus High School...

Mildred Christine "Cricket" Smith

Mildred Christine "Cricket" Smith

Jan 21, 2025

Mildred Christine Smith “Cricket” passed away on January 21, the year of our Lord 2025 in the comfort of her home. She is survived by her son, George "Roger" Jr. (Janet) Smith, three daughters, Sherry Smith (Mary Stepnick), Lisa (Joel "Joe") Picou and Crystal (Jeff) Marks, her grandchildren, Sean and Kevin Smith, Caleb (Molly), Zach (Ali) and Tyler (Loarel) Picou,...

James S. Ruttmann

James S. Ruttmann

Jan 20, 2025

James Scott Ruttmann, 67, of Bucyrus, died Monday, January 20, 2025 at Avita Health System Bucyrus. He had been in failing health, however his death was unexpected.

Jim was born February 16, 1957 in Upper Sandusky to the late Schuyler Sydney and Mary Elaine (Amacher) Ruttmann. He was a 1975 graduate of Upper Sandusky High School where he enjoyed being on...

Joshua D. Thompson

Joshua D. Thompson

Jan 19, 2025

Joshua Dewayne Thompson, 24, of Bucyrus, faithfully passed into eternity on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

Josh was a twin, son, brother, uncle, friend and team player at both Champion Foods and for the Special Olympics (Crawford County Chargers). He was a 2019 graduate of Goal Digital Academy and prior attendance of ECOT and also a 4-H member (Bucyrus Kilbourne Klovers).

 Those who...

Pat Combs

Pat Combs

Jan 19, 2025

Patricia Ann Combs, 93, died late Sunday, January 19, 2025 at her home under the care of her family and Avita Hospice.

She was born in Bucyrus on January 8, 1932 to the late Glen and Velma (Treisch) Batton. Pat was the oldest of the four Batton girls and graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1950. She was a homemaker and...

Carole A. Holt

Carole A. Holt

Jan 12, 2025

Carole Ann (Schell) Holt, 84, of Bucyrus, died Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Avita Health System in Bucyrus. She had been in failing health.

Carole was born September 14, 1940 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Margaret (Riddlebaugh) and Robert Schell. Her family moved to New Mexico for a brief period before moving back to Bucyrus. In 1958 she graduated from...

Alice I. Whaley

Alice I. Whaley

Jan 12, 2025

Alice I. Whaley, 91, died Sunday evening, January 12, 2025 at Bucyrus Community Hospital.

She was born in Bucyrus on March 12, 1933 to the late Floyd and Clara (Lohr) Orewiler and graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1951. That summer, she married Jack Whaley and they shared 48 years of marriage when he preceded her in death in 1999. Alice...

Robert L. Makeever

Robert L. Makeever

Jan 12, 2025

Robert L. Makeever, 96, died January 12, 2025 at Altercare of Bucyrus under the care of Avita Hospice after weeks of failing health.

He was born in Morrow County on December 30, 1928 to the late Seth and Blanche (Moats) Makeever. He was raised near the community of Climax and attended Caledonia High School. While in school, Bob excelled in sports...

David R. Kendrick Sr.

David R. Kendrick Sr.

Jan 11, 2025

David Raymond Kendrick Sr., 82, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Shelby Pointe Nursing Home in Shelby, Ohio, due to failing health.

David was born June 17, 1942, in Huntington, West Virginia; however, Ronnie Kendrick, as he was referred to during his younger years, spent much of his youth growing up in Hamilton, Ohio. He entered the...

Linda L. Coffman

Linda L. Coffman

Jan 5, 2025

Linda Lee Coffman, 75, of Bucyrus, passed on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Riverside Hospital. She had been battling lung cancer; however her death was unexpected.

She was born May 14, 1949 in Bucyrus to the late Wilbur J. and Sabria Jane (Rush) Moser. Linda was an honor student who graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1967 and went on to...

Fred Gardner

Fred Gardner

Jan 2, 2025

Fred Gardner, 98, died peacefully January 2nd, 2025 at Carlisle Place where he was cared for by his family and the dedicated and caring staff at Carlisle and Avita Hospice.

He was born Alfred I. Gardner on November 4th, 1926 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Harry I. and Betty Mae (Pierce) Gardner and grew up on North High Street. At...

Claude Ivan Gibson

Claude Ivan Gibson

Dec 29, 2024

Claude “Ivan” Gibson, 77, died early Sunday, December 29, 2024 at OSU Wexner Medical Center after months of failing health.

He was born March 14, 1947 in Tennessee to the late Claude L. and Irma M. (Helms) Gibson. The Gibson family made their way to Bucyrus in 1955 and Ivan graduated from Bucyrus High School. He joined the US Army in...

John Poland

John Poland

Dec 24, 2024

John Poland, 88, died Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at his home under the care of his family and Avita Hospice.

He was born in Galion on May 12, 1936 to the late Hiram and Mary (Leonard) Poland. John graduated from North Robinson High School in 1954. He and Virginia L. Smith, whom he had known from school, began dating in 1957...

Brady W. Sinnes

Brady W. Sinnes

Dec 24, 2024

Brady W. Sinnes, 59, of Bucyrus, passed away from this life on Christmas Eve 2024 with family and loved ones at his side after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born April 30, 1965, Brady was the son of William J. and Ruth (Squires) Sinnes, Jr., of Arcanum, Ohio. 

Brady graduated from Colonel Crawford High School in 1984 and joined the US Marine...

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