Obituaries

Jun 7, 2022

Ann Elizabeth Swisher, 80, of Marion, passed peacefully Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Kingston of Marion following a lengthy battle with Dementia. She was born February 8, 1942 in Bucyrus to the late Earl and Marabelle (Maurice) Wert and was a 1960 graduate of Mt. Zion High School. Ann went on to earn her associates degree in business from The...

Jun 5, 2022

Mary Lurie Schuler, 102, of Bucyrus died June 5, 2022 at Altercare of Bucyrus. Lurie was born April 16, 1920 to the late Clair Cecil and Nettie Rose (Sneeringer) Corfman in Wyandot County. She was a graduate of Eden High School and married the late Gerald James Schuler. The family traveled across the country and world with their church. Lurie...

Jun 4, 2022

Patrick Raymond McCall, 90, died Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Altercare of Bucyrus after months of failing health. He was born August 31, 1931 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Harold W. and Veronica A. (Drajna) McCall. After graduating from Central High School in Minneapolis in 1949, Ray worked for The Dayton Co. (parent company of Target Stores) until 1958...

Jun 3, 2022

Sandra J. Miller, 83, of Bucyrus, but most recently Fairhaven of Upper Sandusky, passed away peacefully at Marion General Hospital, surrounded by family on June 3rd, 2022 Sandy was born in Danville, IL on April 4th, 1939 to Robert and Inez Caldwell. She grew up in Bucyrus and married John R. Miller on April, 28, 1962. They were happily married...

May 29, 2022

James Harold Frankart, 84, of Bucyrus, died Sunday May 29, 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born February 21, 1938 in Fostoria to the late Harold John “Shorty” and Anna Barbara (Haaser) Frankart. Jim graduated from Fostoria High School and was a semi-truck driver for 40 plus years. Jim spent much of his time behind the wheel...

May 28, 2022

Martha M. Smith was welcomed to her Heavenly home on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Martha was born on May 2, 1921, to the late Charles and Camilla (Yaussy) Kocher. She was a 1939 graduate of Holmes-Liberty High School and was the last remaining member of her graduating class. On May 17, 1942, she married Warren E. Smith. Martha was a...

May 28, 2022

Marjorie E. Brooks, 92, of Sulphur Springs entered into Eternity with her Savior on Saturday, May 28, 2022. She was born in Bucyrus on September 20, 1929 to the late Wesley and Bessie (Durigg) Yaussy. She was Valedictorian of the Bucyrus High School Class of 1947. Marge became a born-again Christian in her late teens and enrolled at Bob Jones...

May 27, 2022

Rick Beck, 63, of Bucyrus, died Friday, May 27, 2022 at Galion Community Hospital following recent health issues. Rick was born December 14, 1958 in Bucyrus and attended Wynford High School. Shortly thereafter, he moved to Texas where he worked in the oil fields for a number of years before returning to Bucyrus. Upon his return, he worked at Checkmate...

May 18, 2022

Jennifer Marie Burge was the name given to her by her parents John and Sheila (Bopp) Burge when she was born on September 26, 1972 in Crestline, Ohio. She died on May 18, 2022 and there are many heavy hearts at this time. Jennifer grew up in Bucyrus and graduated from Bucyrus High School. Her life can be summed up...

May 18, 2022

George David Spraggins, 94, of Bucyrus, died May 18, 2022 at his residence after a sudden decline in health. George was born May 14, 1928 to the late Victor and Sylvia (Baker) Spraggins in Richmond, Indiana. During the winters, his father would take the family to Texas. After many visits, George decided to finish his high school years at Harlingen...

May 12, 2022

Marlin E. Schifer, 94, of Bucyrus, died Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Bucyrus Community Hospital. He was born January 12, 1928 in Bucyrus to the late Albert E. and Lena M. (Ruth) Schifer and was a 1946 graduate of Holmes Liberty High School. On August 27, 1950, Marlin married Barbara J. Charleston and she survives. Marlin worked for a short...

May 10, 2022

Michael Lee Schnabel 74, of Bucyrus died Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Marion General Hospital following a recent diagnosis of esophageal cancer. He was born May 5, 1948 in Bucyrus to the late Donald G. and Patricia R. (Shaw) Schnabel. In 1966, Mike enlisted and served in the Marine Corps. Following his service time, he returned home and worked at...

May 5, 2022

Mabel Alice Kirby, 102, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Carlisle Place. She was born at home in rural Bucyrus on October 23, 1919 to the late William and Nellie (Miller) Daiber. She attended Mt. Zion School and then worked at General Electric for a number of years. On April 12, 1952 she married Richard F. Kirby...

Apr 24, 2022

Nancy L. Crum, 72, of Bucyrus, passed peacefully at her home on Sunday, April 24, 2022. She was born February 19, 1950 in Bluffton to the late Rev. Oliver J. and Virginia K. (Reese) Beach. Nancy spent much of her youth in Bluffton and following eighth grade, their family moved to Sulphur Springs. She was a 1968 graduate of Col....

Apr 24, 2022

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...