Opal L. Artrip-Cook
Feb 20, 2023
Opal L. Artrip-Cook, 95, died early Monday, February 20, 2023 at Bucyrus Community Hospital following a recent illness.
She was born December 11, 1927 in Russell County, Virginia to the late John O. and Ada (Stinson) Harris. The primary schoolhouse was conveniently located next door to the family farm, and she began working as an in-home caregiver at age 16. One...
Ann M. Dyer Enders
Feb 18, 2023
Ann Marie Dyer Enders departed this world much too soon on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at OSU Wexner Medical Center following a hemorrhagic stroke. She was 53 when she died and throughout many of those years, she created an everlasting impact on countless lives. Ann was a great listener who learned from previous struggles not to judge anyone and she...
Virginia M. Cole
Feb 17, 2023
Virginia M. Cole, 92, formerly of Bucyrus and Fremont, passed peacefully at Kirtland Rehabilitation and Care Center.
Virginia was born December 1, 1930 in Bucyrus, Ohio to the late Leo and Bessie (Zaebst) Rittenhour. She graduated from Bucyrus High School and on January 4, 1949, married Robert L. Cole who preceded her in death on March 31, 2013. Soon after marriage,...
Carolyn Jane Ratz
Feb 15, 2023
Carolyn Jane (Chance) Ratz departed this earthy life on February 15, 2023 due to a recent and unexpected diagnosis of advanced lung cancer. On July 7, 1939 Carolyn was born at home one mile west of Nevada, Ohio in Antrim Township, Wyandot County. She was the first-born child to Wayne K. and Annetta F. (Disher) Chance. She lived in the...
Marty W. Brown
Feb 11, 2023
Marty W. Brown, 59, of Upper Sandusky and formerly of Bucyrus, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Wyandot Memorial Hospital.
Marty was born July 9, 1963 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Cecil and Elizabeth (Knell) Brown. Following the death of his mother, he moved to the area and attended Fairway School. Marty spent 30 plus years working at...
Terry E. Grau
Feb 10, 2023
Terry E. Grau, 53, died unexpectedly of natural causes early Friday, February 10, 2023 at home.
He was born in Bucyrus on February 17, 1969 to the late Donald E. Grau and Beverly J. (Rice) Grau who survives. Terry went to Wynford High School where he was in FFA and graduated in 1987. From a young age, he began to love...
Patricia Lee Wentz
Feb 6, 2023
Patricia Lee Wentz, 77 of Bucyrus, passed peacefully at home in the presence of many who loved her on Monday, February 6, 2023.
Pat was born March 20, 1945 in Mansfield to the late Paul D. and Geneva E. (Oney) Livingston. On April 20, 1974, she married Burton L. Wentz Sr. who survives. Pat and Burt were quite a pair for...
Mary K. Bolin
Feb 4, 2023
Mary Kay Bolin, 64, of Bucyrus, died Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Avita Hospital in Bucyrus following a brief illness.
She was born on May 2, 1958 in Bucyrus to the late Glenn E. and Esther (Ford) Saunders. On October 15, 1983, she married Paul H. “Bub” Bolin and they shared many wonderful times and much laughter until his passing on...
Robert D. Koons Jr.
Feb 3, 2023
Robert Donald Koons, 88, passed away February 3, 2023, surrounded by family in Wildwood, FL where he had resided for 23 years.
Bob, or Bus (short for Buster) as he was known by his family, was born July 18, 1934, in Crestline, Ohio. He was the son of the late Robert and Jeanette (Morton) Koons.
Bob married Betty Jean Ruehle on August...
Ryan J. Martin
Jan 29, 2023
Ryan John Martin, 43, of rural Bucyrus, died of natural causes on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at his home.
He was born January 21, 1980 in Bucyrus to John F. and Patty L. (Wright) Martin. Ryan was a 1998 graduate of Col. Crawford High School where he was active in FFA, 4-H and played football and baseball. He studied at Mount...
Sean R. Cassaro
Jan 22, 2023
Sean R. Cassaro, 46, took his last motorcycle ride to heaven early Sunday, January 22, 2023.
He was born September 30, 1976 in Bucyrus to the late Raymond F. Cassaro and Connie (Dicks) Cassaro who survives. He went to school at Holy Trinity School and Bucyrus High School where he was the captain of the football team and graduated in 1995....
Berlin L. Wilson Jr.
Jan 20, 2023
Berlin L. Wilson Jr., 90, died peacefully at his home on Friday, January 20, 2023 of Alzheimer’s Disease under the care of his daughter and Avita Hospice.
He was born in Indianapolis on October 5, 1932 to the late Berlin Sr. and Ethel I. (Dugan) Wilson. After graduating from Maxwell (Indiana) High School, Berlin and some friends visited Colorado where he...
Randall L. Hughes
Jan 20, 2023
Randall L. Hughes, 59, of Lancaster, died on Friday, January 20, 2023, at Fairfield Medical Center.
Randy was born July 28, 1963 to the late Harry and Betty Hughes in Bucyrus, Ohio. He graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1982 and then served in the Navy as a Radioman 3rd Class from 1982 to 1986, serving an additional two years in...
Teddy Burkes
Jan 2, 2023
Teddy A. Burkes, 72, died Monday, January 2, 2023 at Galion Community Hospital after several weeks of declining health.
He was born March 3, 1950 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to the late Frank “Bud” Burkes and Mary L. (Gilliland) Burkes Hakala. After graduating from Union High School in New Castle, Teddy worked in the steel industry before moving to Ohio in...
Kim Roe
Jan 1, 2023
Kimberly B. Roe, 64, passed into eternity with her Savior early Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Bucyrus Community Hospital after a few days of poor health.
Kim was born in Galion on May 26, 1958 to the late Kenneth W. Pry and Belle M. (Rowland) White. After graduating from Bucyrus High School in 1976, she began working at First Federal Savings...
Rox Ann Claus
Dec 30, 2022
Rox Ann Claus, 68 of Bucyrus, died Friday, December 30, 2022 at Promedica of Bucyrus following a recent decline in health. She had been a longtime resident and loved all the relationships she formed.
Rox Ann was born August 20, 1954 in Willard, Ohio to the late Ralph J. Claus Sr. and Maxine R. (Gillett) Claus Young and spent several years...
Rhonda E. Campbell
Dec 29, 2022
Rhonda E. Campbell had a smile that simply made everyone else smile and now her smile is shining bright in Heaven following her unexpectedly peaceful passing at her home on Thursday, December 29, 2022.
She was born April 24, 1952 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Francis M. Jr. and Vernice J. (Black) Mulready. Rhonda was a 1970 graduate of Barrington...
Manzo Surgener
Dec 27, 2022
Manzo Surgener, 88, of Bucyrus is now rejoicing with his Lord in Heaven following his passing on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Avita Hospital Bucyrus.
He was born August 18, 1934 in Cawood, Kentucky, and was the second oldest of ten children born to the late James and Maggie May (Beach) Surgener. As a young adult, Manzo moved to Bucyrus to...
Martha (Meckevic) Crall
Dec 27, 2022
Martha L. (Meckevic) Crall, 85, passed away December 27, 2022 under the care of her family and Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
Born to Catherine (Holda) and Roman Meckevic in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, Martha was one of seven children. She is survived by her husband Bill Crall, her sister, Clara Perez of Seattle, WA, and daughters Heidi (Russ) Blanchard of Oak Forest, Illinois...
Duane L. Davy
Dec 26, 2022
Duane Logan Davy, 68, of Galion, was found deceased on Monday, December 26, 2022.
Duane was born April 23, 1954 in Wooster, Ohio to the late Curtis R. Sr. and Isabelle Z. (Collins) Davy. At a young age, Duane’s family moved to North Robinson, and he went on to graduate from Colonel Crawford High School in 1972. He played for the...
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