Lela Marie Noblit
Dec 27, 2017
Lela Marie (Gearhart) Noblit, 90, of Bucyrus, died December 27, 2017 in Centerburg, Ohio. Mrs. Noblit was born February 20, 1927 in North Robinson to the late Frederick and Ollie (Kaler) Gearhart. She was a 1945 graduate of North Robinson High School and on April 17, 1949, she married Cleo Elmer Noblit who preceded her in death on September 23,...
Carl F. Dunaway Sr.
Dec 26, 2017
Carl Franklin Dunaway, Sr., 62, of Bucyrus, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Altercare of Bucyrus following a brief battle of cancer. Carl was born July 30, 1955 in Cleveland to the late Frank Lionel Dunaway, Sr. and Mildred “Maxine” (Mechling) Dunaway. He is survived by two children, Carl F. Dunaway Jr. and Ambra Payne, several grandchildren; three brothers, Frank,...
Joyce L. Locker
Dec 21, 2017
Joyce LaVerne Locker, 74, of Bucyrus died peacefully Thursday, December 21, 2017 at her home under the care of her family and hospice. She was born October 24, 1943 in Tennessee to the late Milton and Lena Mae (Craven) Amons. Her family made their way to Ohio where Joyce attended school in Attica. She married Ray Locker on June 12,...
David N. Cooper
Dec 19, 2017
David Neil Cooper, 76, of Bucyrus died late Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus from complications after a recent fall. He was born November 11, 1941 in Bucyrus to the late Marvin and Bertha (Heckert) Cooper. He went to Holmes-Liberty High School where he participated in FFA and, with his brother, displayed entrepreneurial spirit by selling...
Gloria E. Burkett
Dec 15, 2017
Gloria E. Burkett, 82, of Galion, died, Friday, December 15, 2017 at her home where she was surrounded by many who loved her dearly. She was born May 28, 1935 in Bucyrus to the late James M. and Gertrude E. (Tallman) McDougle. On December 31, 1955 she married Charles F. Burkett and following his death on March 17, 1985 a...
Dale H. Shawk
Dec 11, 2017
Dale Herman Shawk, 57, of rural Bucyrus died Monday evening, December 11, 2017 at his farm from injuries sustained in a work accident. He was born in Bucyrus on January 18, 1960 to Donald and Nancy (Wolf) Shawk. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Colonel Crawford High School in 1978. He was active in 4-H and...
Marla J. Young
Dec 10, 2017
Heaven welcomed another beautiful soul with the unexpected passing of Marla J. Young, 72, of Bucyrus, on Sunday, December 10, while temporarily residing at Mill Creek Nursing and Rehab in Galion after a brief, yet, brave battle with lung cancer. She was born on June 20, 1945, in Carey, Ohio. Her beloved parents, Gerald V. and Phyllis R. (Ostby) Presler,...
Jennifer L. Irby
Dec 8, 2017
Jennifer Lynn Irby, 63, of Bucyrus died Friday, December 8, 2017 at her home after recent health concerns. She was born July 9, 1954 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Hardy and Dolores (Campion) Irby, both of whom preceded her in death earlier this year. The Irby family moved to Bucyrus in 1959 and Jennifer graduated from Bucyrus High School. She...
Gary A. Schifer
Dec 7, 2017
Gary A. Schifer, 68, of Sycamore passed away Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, from a short illness. Gary was born Jan. 17, 1949, at Bucyrus Hospital to Paul L. and Janet M. (Winch) Schifer, who preceded him in death. He is survived by one sister, Linda K. (Wayne) Spiegel of Ostrander; three brothers, Ronald D. Schifer, Dennis L. Schifer and Curtis...
June A. Berry
Dec 2, 2017
June A. Berry, 87, longtime Bucyrus resident, died peacefully Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Kingston Residence of Marion after several years of failing health. She was born June 6, 1930 in Bucyrus to the late Hobart “Whitey” and Marie (Smith) Kurtz. She graduated in 1948 from Bucyrus High School where her beautiful smile caught the eye of Edward G. Berry....
Vera Kruse
Nov 11, 2017
Veronica M. Kruse, better known as Vera, 96, of Bucyrus died peacefully on Sabbath Day, November 11, 2017 at Altercare of Bucyrus after weeks of failing health. She was born December 14, 1920 in Worcester, Massachusetts to the late Charles and Frances (Karuzas) Taparauskas, first generation Lithuanian immigrants. After her school years, Vera worked in a shoe factory and a...
Ernestine M. Heinlen
Oct 30, 2017
Ernestine M. Heinlen, 93, of Bucyrus, died Monday, October 30, 2017 at Altercare of Bucyrus. She was born August 26, 1924 in Kemnath, Germany to the late Hans and Theresa (Kruger) Lehner. Ernestine completed her schooling and shortly thereafter was drafted into the Hitler Youth Army; working for Arbidienst, Kriegshilf dienst and with the Criminal Police towards the end of...
Tony Fortner
Oct 28, 2017
Dwight Anthony “Tony” Fortner, 62, of Columbia, SC, died Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, SC. He was born March 23, 1955 in Grundy, VA to the late Everett, Sr. and Ida (Mays) Fortner. Tony graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1973 and then spent a couple of years working at Ryder Heil Bronze...
Sherry L. Lohr
Oct 26, 2017
Sherry L. Lohr, 42, of Mansfield and originally from Bucyrus passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital after recently falling ill. She was born December 13, 1974 in Galion to Carl Lohr Sr. and Barbara (Aurand) Lohr who both survive. Sherry graduated from Wynford High School and, after working in daycare for a few years, she enlisted...
Brady K. Schifer
Oct 24, 2017
Brannon K. “Brady” Schifer, 57, of Bucyrus, left this planet on October 24, 2017 following a brief illness. He was born January 27, 1960 to Edwin E. and Margaret A. (Stawser) Schifer who both survive. Brady married his dear wife, Vikki D. Stineman on September 14, 1985 and she survives along with their son Austin. Also surviving are sisters, Kim...
Teresa M. Dagher
Oct 21, 2017
Teresa Marie Dagher, 40, of Bucyrus, died Saturday, October 21, 2017. She was born February 8, 1977 in Bucyrus to Sleiman and Nawal Dagher who both survive. Teresa was a 1994 graduate of Bucyrus High School where she was active in volleyball, cheerleading and track. She attended college at OSU, Columbus State and most recently at North Central State College....
Carol (Kent-Shealy) Scheffler
Oct 20, 2017
Carol M. Scheffler, 81, of Bucyrus died early Friday, October 20, 2017 at Bucyrus Community Hospital. She was born December 4, 1935 in Crawford County to the late Ernest and Iva (Garton) Kent and graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1953. She was married to Weldon Shealy, with whom she had four children, for 17 years and she married Wayne...
Evelyn E. Miller
Oct 13, 2017
Evelyn E. Miller, 84, of Bucyrus, died Friday, October 13, 2017 at Orchard Park. She was born October 19, 1932 in rural Bucyrus the second oldest of 11 children to the late Perry W. and Florence C. (Green) Miller. She was a 1950 graduate of Holmes Liberty High School and finished her education at Transylvania Bible School aspiring to do...
Joyce A. Nelson
Oct 10, 2017
Joyce Ann Nelson, 75, was called Home, Tuesday, October 10, 2017 following her death at Altercare of Bucyrus. She was born March 30, 1942 in Buckhannon, WV to the late Robert Lindsey and Ethel Ovella (Gillespie) Taylor. Soon thereafter, her family moved to Ohio where Joyce lived a majority of her life especially in the Crawford and Richland County areas....
Marvin D. Kent
Sep 24, 2017
Marvin D. Kent, 75, of Bucyrus died Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital after a recent heart attack. He was born October 28, 1941 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the late Russell and Mae (Mee) Kent. The Kent family then made their way back to Ohio and Marvin graduated from Bloomville High School in 1959. He served in...