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Michele D. Welge

Michele D. Welge

Aug 11, 2020

Michele D. Welge, 53, of Bucyrus, died Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus following an extended illness. She was born August 14, 1966 in Bucyrus, Ohio and was a 1984 graduate of Col. Crawford High School. On April 19, 1986, she married, Timothy F. Welge and he survives. Following high School Shelli earned her LPN from...

Bobby Johnson

Bobby Johnson

Aug 8, 2020

Bobby Johnson, 74, of Bucyrus died Saturday, August 8, 2020 at his home after years of failing heath under the loving care of his family and Avita Hospice. He was born August 22, 1945 in Vanceburg, Kentucky to the late Leslie “Whitey” and Maggie (Hobbs) Johnson and attended Lewis County Schools. Bobby made his way to Bucyrus in the 1960s...

Betty M. Martin

Betty M. Martin

Aug 5, 2020

Betty Marie Martin, 86, formerly of Bucyrus and residing in Danville for the past four years allowing her to be closer to family, died peacefully Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Knox Community Hospital. She was born January 10, 1934 in Tazewell County, Virginia to the late Robert Bentley Vencill Sr. and Dixie Dyer (McNew) Vencill. Betty was a 1952 graduate...

Ruth M. Adams

Ruth M. Adams

Jul 28, 2020

Ruth M. Adams, 94, of Bucyrus died early Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo. She was born October 24, 1925 in Bucyrus to the late George and Una (Hertzer) Heckler and graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1943. She married Willard H. Adams on November 24, 1946 and they shared 51 years of love, travel, and...

Charles E. McCallister

Charles E. McCallister

Jul 23, 2020

Charles Edward McCallister, 81, of Sulphur Springs, died, after a long illness, on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Avita Health System Bucyrus Hospital. Charles was born on August 13,1938 in Apple Grove, West Virginia to the late Harold and Mollie Mae (Nance) McCallister. Charles attended Holmes Liberty School and graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1956. After serving in...

Sherry L. Paxon

Sherry L. Paxon

Jul 21, 2020

Sherry L. Paxon, 72, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Altercare of Bucyrus where she had resided for several years since her Alzheimer’s diagnosis. She was born in Galion on January 30, 1948 to the late Thomas Junior and Gladys Ruth (Mefford) Teets. The family made their way to Bucyrus where Sherry graduated from Bucyrus High in 1966 and enjoyed...

Keith H. Watts

Keith H. Watts

Jul 14, 2020

Keith Hartman Watts, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Kingston Assisted Living in Marion where he resided over 5 1/2 years. He was born September 18, 1931 to the late Harold and Helen (Hartman) Watts. He married Judith Lohr on October 12, 1957 and she survives. Keith is also survived by his two sons, Kyle H....

Christine M. Cook

Christine M. Cook

Jul 12, 2020

A cheerful nature and a “can do” attitude can take you places in life. This may be why Christine Mae Cook lived to be 102. On Sunday, July 12, 2020 she passed peacefully at her son’s home where she was cared for, but her impactful life will carry on in those who loved her. She was born September 20, 1917...

Lawrence D. Higginbotham

Lawrence D. Higginbotham

Jul 12, 2020

Lawrence Darrell Higginbotham, 79, of Sycamore, died July 12, 2020 at Avita Health System Bucyrus Hospital after a long battle with dementia. Lawrence was born November 23, 1940 to the late Delbert Higginbotham and Avalee (Mallet) Meadows in Robertsburg, West Virginia. He attended Buffalo High School in West Virginia. Once he moved to the area, he started working at the...

Jeanette A. Neeld

Jeanette A. Neeld

Jul 11, 2020

Jeanette A. Neeld, 88, of rural Crestline died early Saturday, July 11, 2020 at her home under the care of her family and OhioHealth Hospice. She was born near Lexington on July 22, 1931 to the late James L. and Julia I. (Carpenter) Gibbons. She attended Lexington schools and married Lewis A. Neeld Jr. on September 7, 1948, sharing 48...

Jean Ann (Bowers) Kottyan

Jean Ann (Bowers) Kottyan

Jul 7, 2020

Jean Ann (Bowers) Kottyan, born July 1, 1932 in Bucyrus to the late Richard M. and Evelyn V. (Siebanoller) Bowers, died early Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Marion General Hospital from complications after recent surgery. Jean married Robert G. Slayton in 1951, later divorced. James F. Bender married Jean in 1955 and they had four children, twin daughters Judy A....

Harold "Dave" Stanhope Jr.

Harold "Dave" Stanhope Jr.

Jul 7, 2020

Harold “Dave” Stanhope Jr., 76, of Bucyrus, died July 7, 2020 at his residence. Dave was born September 28, 1943 to Harold Sr. and Martha Ann (Cohagen) Stanhope in Blytheville, Arkansas. During his childhood, he lived many places due to his father’s military career. He had even lived in Germany for a short time before returning to the states. After...

Col. Phillip A. Richardson

Col. Phillip A. Richardson

Jul 4, 2020

Col. Phillip A. Richardson, 69, was called home for eternal duty on Independence Day, July 4, 2020 following his death at the Ohio Veteran’s Home in Sandusky. He was born December 5, 1950 in Martinsville, Virginia to the late James L. Sr. and Mildred (Donovant) Richardson. Phillip’s brilliant mind enabled him to graduate from Martinsville High School in 1969 and...

Alyssa K. Pine

Alyssa K. Pine

Jun 30, 2020

Alyssa K. Pine, 18, of Chatfield, died Tuesday, June 30, 2020 as result of a car accident on her way home from a trip with close friends. Alyssa was born in Delaware on August 3, 2001 and her parents are Joe Pine and Christy (Bauer) and Jeremy Dunn. She was a 2019 graduate of Buckeye Central High School. During high...

Sheila A. Will

Sheila A. Will

Jun 24, 2020

Sheila Ann Will, 74, of Bucyrus, died June 24, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. Sheila was born September 25, 1945 to Franklin and Freida (Swartz) Rarick in Chatfield, Ohio. She was a ’66 graduate of River Valley High School then became a Certified Nursing Assistant and worked at Wintersong Village Nursing. Sheila also worked as a...

Will M. Pifer

Will M. Pifer

Jun 24, 2020

Will Pifer, the youngest of five children passed away too soon, at the age of 16, on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Those who truly knew him quickly realized he was wise beyond his years. Will was a kind soul with a big heart, had an extra-large personality, and the most beautiful voice you have ever heard. He always brought joy...

Carol I. Reed

Carol I. Reed

Jun 23, 2020

Carol Irene Reed, 75, of Nevada, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus following a brief illness. She was born July 24, 1944 in Bucyrus to the late Virgil and Pauline (Caldwell) Schieber and was a 1962 graduate of Holmes Liberty High School. A mutual friend introduced Carol to Donald F. Reed Jr. and on July...

Karen A. Bartley

Karen A. Bartley

Jun 18, 2020

Karen Ann Bartley, 78, of Bucyrus, died Thursday, June 18, 2020 at the James Cancer Hospital. She was born the eldest of five on September 19, 1941 in Shelby to the late Bruce R. and Edna L. (Crum) Shull. Karen grew up on the family farm where she learned what hard work and responsibilities meant. She was a 1959 graduate...

John Michael Slate

John Michael Slate

Jun 7, 2020

John Michael Slate, 57, died late Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Bucyrus Community Hospital. He had been a resident of Heartland of Bucyrus for two years after several health issues. He was born March 20, 1963 in Bucyrus to the late John D. and Minnie M. (Sawyer) Slate. Mike graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1981 and studied Auto Services...

Edwin E. Smith

Edwin E. Smith

Jun 2, 2020

Edwin E. Smith, 77, of Antrim Twp. died Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Wyandot Memorial Hospital. He was born June 10, 1942 to the late Kenneth and Ruth (Sheaffer) Smith in Little Rock, Arkansas. Edwin was a 1960 graduate of Harpster High School and in 1962 married Geraldine “Gerry” Truka. Together they raised three sons and worked on the family...

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