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Harold L. Thompson

Harold L. Thompson

Apr 17, 2022

It is with sadness and much love that the family of Harold L. Thompson, 81, of Bucyrus, announce his passing at his home on Sunday evening, April 17, 2022. Harold was born June 4, 1940 to the late Manford and Maxine (Dewey) Thompson in the city of Circleville. Harold was the second born and preceded in death by his siblings,...

Eugene L. Hunt

Eugene L. Hunt

Apr 9, 2022

Eugene L. Hunt Jr., 88, of Bucyrus, passed at his home Saturday, April 9, 2022. He was born September 12, 1933 in Caledonia to the late Eugene Sr. and Daisy Marie (Harrell) Hunt. While in high school, Gene loved playing football and was regarded as an all-around talented player. Following his high school graduation, Gene joined the Navy and had...

James D. Sullivan

James D. Sullivan

Apr 7, 2022

James D. Sullivan, 81, died Thursday evening, April 7, 2022 at Altercare of Bucyrus where he had been a resident for over five years. Jim was born in Bucyrus on November 19, 1940 to the late John G. and Ruth E. (Pfouts) Sullivan. He graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1958 and earned a bachelor's degree in business from Tiffin...

Gertrude "Trudy" Ruehle

Gertrude "Trudy" Ruehle

Apr 5, 2022

Gertrude Arlene Ruehle, known as “Trudy” to her beloved family and friends, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Willow Brook at Delaware Run in Delaware, Ohio. Throughout her final days on Earth, she was surrounded by family from near and far. Each of her daughters, Kathleen Jenney and Debbie Miller, were on her right and left sides...

Bonnie Norman

Bonnie Norman

Mar 30, 2022

Bonnie “Trudy” Norman, a spiritual being who lived many human experiences, slipped into eternity on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 in the comfort of her home. She was born September 11, 1942 in Bellevue to the late Bruce and Marie (Hedsel) Hart. Bonnie attended school in Bellevue, received her GED and went on to become an honor student while studying Art...

Raymond G. Patterson

Raymond G. Patterson

Mar 25, 2022

Raymond G. Patterson, 84, died early Friday, March 25, 2022 at Carlisle Place where he received great care in recent weeks after a few months of failing health. He was born in Galion on July 6, 1937 to the late Maurice and Flossy (Curren) Patterson. Ray grew up playing sports and causing mischief with his brothers on the family farm...

Kenneth D. Emerson

Kenneth D. Emerson

Mar 22, 2022

Kenneth D. Emerson died early Tuesday morning on his 85th birthday, March 22, 2022, at Altercare of Bucyrus. He was born March 22, 1937, in Lynchburg, Va., to the late Frank Emerson and Gail (Woodall) Emerson Grasley. The Emersons moved to Bucyrus when Ken was a freshman and he graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1955. Ken also met Dorothy...

Donna M. Briggs

Donna M. Briggs

Mar 22, 2022

Donna Marie Briggs, 94, of Marion, died Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida. She was born February 11, 1928 in Marion to the late Francis and Susie Trimmer. On July 18, 1948, she married Clarence E. Briggs and he preceded her in death on March 13, 1990. Donna worked at General Electric in Bucyrus for...

Autumn J. Young

Autumn J. Young

Mar 20, 2022

Autumn Jade Young 24, of Bucyrus, died Sunday, March 20, 2022. She was born January 24, 1998 in Galion and grew up in Bucyrus, graduating from TRECA Digital Academy in 2016. Autumn enjoyed any moments spent with her family and they include, her mom and stepdad, Carey Young and Tod Spurlock Sr.; dad, Robert E. Young Jr.; maternal grandparents, Anthony...

Larry A. Blubaugh

Larry A. Blubaugh

Mar 17, 2022

Larry A. Blubaugh, 86, died peacefully March 17, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family and under the care of OhioHeath Hospice. He was born, June 26, 1935 in Shelburn, Indiana to the late John C. and Fern E. (Grantham) Blubaugh. Larry’s family made their way to Ashland, Ohio when he was a teen and he graduated from Ashland...

Margaret "Peggy" J. Sand

Margaret "Peggy" J. Sand

Mar 14, 2022

Margaret “Peggy” Jane Sand, 84, of Bucyrus, died unexpectedly March 14, 2022 at Bucyrus Community Hospital. Peggy was born June 12, 1937 to the late Wayne Young and Margaret Young Seifert in Crawford County. She attended Holy Trinity School and Holmes-Liberty High School where she graduated in 1955. Peggy worked at K-Mart for nearly a decade before it closed. She...

Norman J. Egnor

Norman J. Egnor

Mar 13, 2022

Norman Joseph Egnor, 89, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Altercare of Bucyrus. Norman was born April 7, 1932 in Marion, Ohio to the late Victor Herbert and Ellen Virginia (Robinson) Egnor. He graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1950 and a short time later joined the Navy. Norman served his country for two years...

Priscilla I. Lane

Priscilla I. Lane

Mar 12, 2022

Priscilla Lane, 77 of Farmington, Michigan, passed peacefully Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Primrose of Findlay following several years of living with Parkinson’s Disease. She was born July 9, 1944 in Morristown, Tenn. to the late Holland R. and Charlsie M. (Bell) Lane. Priscilla’s family moved to the area following her sixth-grade school year and she was a 1962 graduate...

Valerie Ann Clinard

Valerie Ann Clinard

Mar 12, 2022

Valerie Ann Clinard, 48, of Bucyrus, died March 12, 2022 at Altercare where she resided for six years. Valerie was born February 22, 1974 to Roger Lee and Kathleen Valerie (McDaniel) Cotsmire in Bucyrus. She graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1993 and began working in the Dietary Department at Altercare and Bucyrus Community Hospital. Valerie then went on to...

Sylvia Kraft

Sylvia Kraft

Mar 7, 2022

Sylvia Kraft, 67, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Galion Community Hospital. She was born January 24, 1955 in Chalan Pago, Guam to the late Jose and Emperatriz (Ignacio) Aguon. She graduated from George Washington High School in Mangilao. Sylvia met a marine from New Washington named Andrew Kraft while he was stationed on the...

Raymond R. Ream

Raymond R. Ream

Mar 5, 2022

Raymond R. Ream, 86, died peacefully early Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Altercare of Bucyrus after two months of failing health. The middle child of the late Harold V. and Evelyn “Ada” (Downing) Ream, Ray was born in Bucyrus on June 27, 1935. He attended Whetstone School and worked as a mechanic for the Crawford County Highway Department for 30...

Elon E. Stadler

Elon E. Stadler

Feb 25, 2022

Elon E. Stadler, 83, of Bucyrus, died February 25, 2022 at her home after years of declining health. Elon was born January 27, 1939 to the late Sheldon and LaBerta (Shultz) Emery in Dayton. She graduated from Fairview High School where she did synchronized swimming, then went on to attend Wilmington College. Elon would transfer to the University of Dayton...

Jodi Young

Jodi Young

Feb 21, 2022

Jodi D. Young, 46, made her way to eternity with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, February 21, 2022 at her home under the care of her family and North Central Ohio Hospice. God’s love and peace has been with her through a grueling pancreatic cancer journey. She was born August 22, 1975 in Bucyrus to the late Chester E....

Dale K. Brause

Dale K. Brause

Feb 19, 2022

Dale K. Brause, 92, of rural Sycamore died unexpectedly in the Bucyrus Community Hospital ER on Saturday, February 19, 2022. He and his twin sister were born September 1, 1929 to the late Clarence A. and Anna M. (Schimpf) Brause. He grew up on the family farm and went to Lykens School where he played basketball and graduated in 1947....

Thomas E. Harley

Thomas E. Harley

Feb 13, 2022

Thomas E. Harley, 71, of Nevada died Sunday evening, February 13, 2022 at Bucyrus Community Hospital from complications of mesothelioma. He was born July 18, 1950 in Shelby to the late Robert Sr. and Sara (Stiteler) Harley and raised in Sulphur Springs. He attended Col. Crawford High School until enlisting in the US Navy in 1968. He served aboard four...

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