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Harold "Harry" R. Rittenour

Harold "Harry" R. Rittenour

Apr 29, 2025

Harold “Harry” R. Rittenour, age 68, of Bucyrus passed away at his home April 29, 2025. Harry was born to the late Arthur “Jim” and Carol (Reinhard) Rittenour on June 17, 1956 in Bucyrus.

Harry is survived by his wife, Tammy (Bryant) Rittenour; children, Gail (Marty Lutz) Rittenour, Neil Rittenour both of Bucyrus, Ohio; step-children, Jason and Amy Lacy of Gahanna,...

Martha Putman

Martha Putman

Apr 24, 2025

Martha L. “Mart” Putman, 77 of Crawford County, Ohio passed away on Thursday April 24, 2025 at Jag Healthcare in Galion surrounded by her loved ones. Martha was born May 2, 1947 in Marion, Ohio and was never married. She was preceded in death by her mother Juanita “Ruby” Harris and her adopted parents Howard and Florence (Harris) Putman.

Martha will...

Gary Carr

Gary Carr

Apr 22, 2025

Gary Carr, 62 of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday April 22, 2025, at home. Gary was born July 22, 1962, in Upper Sandusky to the late Donald Carr and Shirley A. (Shellhouse) Carr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Michael and Steven Carr.

Gary is survived by sisters Dian Hufford of Tiffin and Debra Carr...

Jack Edward Webb

Jack Edward Webb

Apr 20, 2025

Jack Edward Webb, 66 of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday April 20, 2025, at Grant Hospital in Columbus following a short illness. Jack was born on August 10, 1958 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Samuel R. Webb and Carol (Myers) Shatzer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son Donnie E. Webb.

Jack is survived by...

Wanda Grace Johnson

Wanda Grace Johnson

Apr 19, 2025

Wanda Grace Johnson, age 79, passed away at home surrounded by family, April 19, 2025. Wanda was born to the late Mary (Nearhood) Singer on October 30, 1945 in Everett PA, and was raised by adoptive parents Phillip Benna and Lydie Benna. Wanda is preceded in death by her parents; husband Henry Johnson; and son, Mark Beach.

Wanda is survived by...

Lisa Watson Schott

Lisa Watson Schott

Apr 14, 2025

Lisa Watson Schott, 57, of New Washington, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 21, 1967, to Julia Kendall and Loren Watson, Lisa spent most of her life in Bucyrus, Ohio. She was well known in the community for managing several local convenience stores and gas stations, and for her passion...

Julia "Judy" Kendall

Julia "Judy" Kendall

Apr 12, 2025

Julia “Judy” Kendall, age 77, passed away April 12, 2025 at Jags Healthcare of Galion. Judy was born to the late Lewis Mayes and Betty (Wade) Bonham January 12, 1948 in Willard Ohio. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Lisa Schott, sister Linda (Chuck) Coulter; and brother, David Mayes.

Judy was survived by children, Ron (Traci) Watson; Cristy...

Robert (Bob) Reid Groves

Robert (Bob) Reid Groves

Apr 10, 2025

Robert (Bob) Reid Groves, 88 of Bucyrus, passed away at his home, Thursday, April 10, 2025. He was born October 15, 1936, in Orlinda, Tennessee, to the late Thomas Jefferson Groves and Mary Ellen (Reid) Groves. On November 21, 1956, he married Carol Jean (Barton) Groves, who preceded him in death September 12, 2008.

It is not how he passed that...

Christopher Michael Groves

Christopher Michael Groves

Apr 8, 2025

Christopher Michael Groves, age 55, passed away at The James Cancer Hospital on April 8, 2025. Chris was born to the late Harold R. Groves and Tressa (Downing) and Ron Constance of Mansfield on October 3, 1969 in Bucyrus, Ohio. Chris is preceded in death by his father and both maternal and paternal grandparents Claude Groves and Daisy (Hewitt) and...

Shirley Jane Brown

Shirley Jane Brown

Mar 27, 2025

Shirley Jane Brown, age 89, passed away at home surrounded by family March 27, 2025. Shirley was born to the late Harold and Getrude “Rodey” Boehler January 21, 1936 in Monroeville Ohio. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charlie Brown; sons, Chuck Brown, Chris Brown, and Craig Brown; sisters, Dorothy Truman and Arnita Myers; brother, Richard Boehler.

Shirley...

Margie R. Zornes

Margie R. Zornes

Mar 18, 2025

Margie Ruth (Mullins) Zornes, affectionately known as Ruthie, passed away peacefully in her home in Nevada on March 18, 2025, at the age of 76. Born to the late Ray and Ida (Wilmot) Mullins on May 22, 1949, in Bucyrus Community Hospital, Ruthie is now blissfully reunited with her two beloved sons, Lewis Wayne and Billy Ray Zornes, who tragically...

Thomas C. Oberlander

Thomas C. Oberlander

Mar 17, 2025

Thomas Clinton Oberlander “OB”, age 65, passed away at Bucyrus Community Hospital March 17, 2025. OB was born to the late Lloyd and Wilma (Coulter) Oberlander March 18, 1959 in Fort Wayne Indiana. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, and infant sister Shirley.

OB was survived by children, Thomas (Tiffany Riles) Oberlander II, Jeremiah Oberlander, and Jolene (Roy) Joan;...

Patsy Fern Sykes

Patsy Fern Sykes

Mar 15, 2025

Patsy Fern Sykes, 83 of Bucyrus passed away Saturday March 15, 2025, at home. Patsy was born July 22, 1941, in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Chill and Rosie (Long) Shackelford. She was married November 13, 1957, to Arthur G. Sykes who preceded her in death on July 6, 2007. She was also preceded in death by son Arthur G....

Louella "Blue" (Click) Ash

Louella "Blue" (Click) Ash

Mar 10, 2025

Louella “Blue” (Click) Ash passed away peacefully Monday, March 10, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Blue was born December 1, 1934- but don’t tell her I told you the year- in Thor, KY, to William Harmon and Inez Opal (Stone) Click who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by infant daughter, Patricia Dawn, daughter Marcia...

Mary Thelma Ream

Mary Thelma Ream

Mar 6, 2025

Mary Thelma Ream, age 85, passed away at Bucyrus Community Hospital March 6, 2025. Mary was born to the late Fred and Opal (Stevens) Kimbler April 23, 1939 in Vanceburg Kentucky. Mary is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Ream and her children, David Ream and Karen Ream.

Mary is survived by sons, Phillip (Christina) Ream and Rob (Heather...

Linda M. Swartz

Linda M. Swartz

Mar 3, 2025

With deep sorrow and endless love, we share the passing of Linda Swartz (born July 29th 1971) , who left this world on March 3rd 2025. She was the heart of her little family, a woman whose kindness, warmth, and unwavering love made life more beautiful for everyone who knew her. 

 Linda had a soul meant for creating—whether through her art...

Ronnie M. Green

Ronnie M. Green

Mar 2, 2025

Ronnie M. Green, 77 of Galion passed away on Sunday March 2, 2025, at home following an extended illness. Ronnie was born August 5, 1947, in Twin Branch, West Virginia to the late Leonard W. and Virgie L. (Foley) Green. He was married November 28, 1993, to Debra (Hall) Green who survives. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Flemon L. Stone Jr.

Flemon L. Stone Jr.

Mar 2, 2025

Flemon L. Stone Jr., 75 of Bucyrus went to be with the Lord on Sunday March 2, 2025, at home following a brief illness. Flemon was born July 15, 1949, in Annarnold, Maryland to the late Flemon L. Stone Sr. and Mary M. (Smith) Stone. He married December 24, 1967, to Cora (Fultz) Stone who survives. In addition to his...

Joan K. Bloomfield

Joan K. Bloomfield

Feb 28, 2025

Joan K. Bloomfield, 88 of Bucyrus Ohio passed away on Friday February 28, 2025, at Unger Park Nursing Home (Heartland of Bucyrus). She was born April 2nd, 1936, in Shelby, Ohio to the late William and Fern (Keiser) Fry. Joan was married December 5th, 1954, to Lloyd Bloomfield Sr. who preceded her in death on December 17, 2005. She was...

Mark Allen Morgan

Mark Allen Morgan

Feb 23, 2025

Mark Allen Morgan, age 62, passed away at Ohio Health Kenton Hospital, February 23, 2025. Mark was born to the late Ivan Morgan and Linda Smith (Thomas) August 24, 1962, in Galion Ohio. Mark was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Kevin Morgan and Melvin Morgan; sister, Kay Nickler; and grandson Cayden Oney.

Mark is survived by children, Amber Morgan,...