Stan "Gonzo" Dyer
Aug 8, 2013
Stanley A. Dyer, 58, died peacefully in the presence of his family Thursday afternoon, August 8, 2013 after fighting a fierce battle with cancer. He was born in Bucyrus September 2, 1954 to the late Otha Dyer and Pauline (Butler) Dyer who survives in Bucyrus. He attended Bucyrus Schools and worked locally at a number of places including Swan Rubber...
Timothy A. Johns
Aug 6, 2013
Aaaarrrrgggghhhh! The pirate at heart, Tim Johns, 40, set sail on August 6, 2013 following his unexpected death at his home in Rhode Island. The Buccaneer was born April 26, 1973 in Lafayette, Indiana to Ira R. and Linda D. (Nichols) Johns and from early childhood he had a grin which many times saved him from the hempen halter. Tim...
Viola Landman
Aug 3, 2013
Viola M. Landman, 79, of Bucyrus and formerly of Cleveland died Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Bucyrus Community Hospital of complications from a recent illness. She was born December 24, 1933 in Detroit, Mich. to the late Walter and Mary (Kozian) Landman. After high school, Vi attended secretarial school and embarked on a successful career, working for a number of...
Freda J. Meade
Aug 1, 2013
Freda J. Meade, 61, fought a long, hard and courageous battle with cancer and was called home August 1, 2013. Her death occurred in Nashville, Tenn. where she was being cared for by her son. Freda was born December 19, 1951 in Bucyrus to the late Robert H. and Cora J. (Grogan) Rittenberry. She lived most of her life in...
Robert Wise
Jul 15, 2013
Robert A. Wise, 82, of Bucyrus passed to his eternal rest on July 15, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Bob was born October 12, 1930 in Crestline to the late John and Alice (Shoemaker) Wise. He graduated from Crestline High School in 1948 and then graduated from Western Pennsylvania Horological, Jewelry & Watchmakers Institute in Pittsburgh. Bob entered...
John E. Smith Sr.
Jul 12, 2013
John E. Smith, Sr., 81, of Bucyrus, died Friday, July 12, 2013 at Heartland of Bucyrus following an extended illness. John was born December 14, 1931 in Kirby, Ohio to the late Virgil and Lucille (Aungst) Smith. John learned the value of hard work at a young age by spending many long days working on the farm. In 1950 he...
Betty Weaver
Jul 7, 2013
Betty J. Weaver, 90, died Sunday, July 7, 2013 at Maplecrest in Bucyrus where she has resided since returning to the area from Florida. Betty was born May 8, 1923 in Bucyrus to the late Harrison and Lela (Mapes) Robinson. She attended Mount Zion School and, after graduating in 1941, attended The Ohio State University. She earned her Bachelor's Degree...
Margaret Ann Anslow
Jul 7, 2013
Margaret Ann Anslow, 86, of Bucyrus, passed away at 1:40pm on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at The Inn at Orchard Park. She was preceded in death by her husband Ben Anslow Jr. and son David Reese Anslow. She was surrounded by family members and their unconditional love as they guided her to the next step in her journey. Margaret (Peg...
Libby Hensley
Jul 7, 2013
Elizabeth Marie "Libby" Hensley, 71, formerly of Bucyrus and residing in Crestline, slipped on her heavenly wings Sunday, July 7, 2013 after passing away peacefully in her home with her loving family all around her. She was born May 28, 1942 in Sandusky Twp., Crawford County to the late Boyd and Sada (Gregory) Ginter. She attended Bucyrus City Schools before...
James Lee Charleston
Jul 5, 2013
James L. Charleston, 46, of Bucyrus, died unexpectedly at his residence Friday, July 5, 2013. He was born February 1, 1967 in Bucyrus to the late James Earl and Patricia A. (Lynch) Charleston and was a graduate of Bucyrus High School. Jim was a simple guy who loved spending time with his children; whether going on a camping trip, enjoying...
Lester Underwood
Jul 2, 2013
Lester E. Underwood, Jr., 87, of rural Bucyrus died peacefully with family near him Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at his home on the farm where he was born. He had been in failing health in recent weeks. A lifelong Dallas Twp. resident, he was born August 7, 1925 to the late Lester and Maude (Jury) Underwood. He went to Mt....
Marilyn Peterman
Jul 2, 2013
Marilyn E. Peterman, 77, of Bucyrus died Tuesday morning, July 2, 2013 at her residence in Carlisle House. She was born April 16, 1936 in Bucyrus City Hospital to the late Richard and Julia (Deisler) Hollenbaugh. She was a lifelong member of Good Hope Lutheran Church where she was baptized July 5, 1936 and confirmed April 2, 1950. Marilyn graduated...
Helen M. Powers
Jun 30, 2013
Helen M. Powers, 70, of Bucyrus, died Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Bucyrus Community Hospital. She had been in failing health for the past year. Helen was born January 2, 1943 in Bucyrus to the late Roy M. and Thelma A. (Thompson) Fackler. She was a 1960 graduate of Bucyrus High School and on December 31, 1964 she married her...
Wayne E. Frost
Jun 24, 2013
Wayne E. Frost, 79, of Bucyrus, died Monday, June 24, 2013 at Heartland of Bucyrus. He was born June 12, 1934 in Sulphur Springs to the late Lester and Lucille (Stephenson) Frost. Wayne spent many years working janitorial services at various locations for Waycraft Industires and was a member of the Bucyrus Salvation Army. He was an easy going individual...
Hanna Dager
Jun 18, 2013
Hanna Dager, 94, of Bucyrus, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at her home with her family by her side. Hanna was born in Lorain, Ohio in 1919 to the late Taufie and Mehaba (Zegiob) Faroh. She was a devoted Christian who lived each day fulfilling the Lord's commandment of love. She is survived by her brothers, George Faroh of...
Doris Ruth Johnson
Jun 16, 2013
Doris R. Johnson, 88, of Bucyrus, died Sunday, June 16, 2013 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born April 10, 1925 in Nevada to the late Arthur and Inez (Rech) Snodgrass. Doris graduated at the top of the Nevada class of 1943 of which she was president. On March 4, 1944 she married Ray R. Johnson and he...
J D Nauman
Jun 15, 2013
Joseph David Nauman, 34, of Galion died Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Galion Community Hospital. He was born January 16, 1979 in Marion to Joseph A. Nauman and Alison L. (Spraggins) Allonas. Growing up, JD played baseball and basketball and was active in 4-H, showing his Sheltie at the State Fair. He went to Colonel Crawford and Pioneer JVS where...
Dr. V. Allen Auchard
Jun 12, 2013
Dr. Virgil Allen Auchard went to meet his Creator early Wednesday morning, June 12, 2013 at age 86 at Altercare of Bucyrus. He was born March 13, 1927, at his home in Lawrence, Kan. to the late Dr. Virgil Marion Auchard and Mildred (Coker) Auchard. On September 5, 1947, he married Jeanette (Hadl) Auchard in Trinity Lutheran Church in Lawrence...
Mary Williams Quesinberry Leeson
Jun 9, 2013
Mary Leeson, 89, of Leesburg, Fla. and longtime Bucyrus resident died Sunday night, June 9, 2013 in the Bucyrus Community Hospital E.R. after being in failing health the past few years. She was born August 28, 1923 in Racine, W.Va. to the late Ezra and Lidia (Roe) Halstead. After her mother's death when Mary was seven, she was raised by...
Craig Alan Rittenour
Jun 3, 2013
Craig A. Rittenour, 40, of Nevada, died unexpectedly from natural causes Monday, June 3, 2013. He was born July 24, 1972 in Bucyrus to Mark E and Joyce M. (Edgington) Rittenour who both survive and reside in Bucyrus. Craig graduated from Wynford High School in 1990 and spent several years working for the Village Woodcrafters in Bucyrus learning the proper...