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Patricia “Patti” Echelberry

Patricia “Patti” Echelberry

Oct 16, 2025

Patricia “Patti” Echelberry, age 74, passed away surrounded by family, Thursday, October 16th. Patti was born February 17th 1951, to Harry and Dorothy (Eulett) Bloomfield who preceded her in death, along with her infant sister Mary Katherine, sister Lillie (Everett) Gulley, and brother Roger.

Patti is survived by her daughter Jennifer (Tom) Atwood her grandchildren Nicholas Stuckert and Mariah (Levi) Spence,...

Mitzi Sue Wiggins

Mitzi Sue Wiggins

Oct 11, 2025

Mitzi Sue Wiggins, age 56, passed away at Galion Hospital October 11, 2025. Mitzi was born to the late Ogene and Nancy (Holwager) Seighman April 3, 1969 in Galion Ohio. Mitzi was adopted out at a young age, and she had bonus parents Harry and Diana Lange who helped raise her. Mitzi is preceded in death by all of her...

Richard Cantrell Allen

Richard Cantrell Allen

Oct 11, 2025

On Saturday, October 11, 2025, Richard Cantrell Allen, 48, unexpectedly took a breath and his next was in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Richard was born in Birmingham, Alabama on July 28,1977 to Leland and Vicki (Crane) Allen who survive.

Richie, known to many, and his beautiful wife Kelly (Burris), who survives, were married on April 17,...

Destiny Rathers

Destiny Rathers

Oct 10, 2025

Destiny Renee Rathers, 21, formerly of Bucyrus and most recently of Marion passed away on Friday October 10, 2025. Destiny was born August 19, 2004, in Galion, Ohio to the late Phillip Rathers and Misty Fletcher who resides in Galion. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by maternal grandfather John Fletcher, maternal great grandparents John and...

Brenda Sue Shepherd

Brenda Sue Shepherd

Oct 4, 2025

Brenda Sue Shepherd, 68 of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday October 4, 2025, at Unger Park Post Acute facility in Bucyrus. Brenda was born April 22, 1957, in Louisa, Kentucky to Ray Waller who survives in Bucyrus and the late Wilma (Ferguson) Waller. She was also preceded in death husband; William J. Shepherd; by sister Linda Nye; nephew Thomas Monk;...

Gladys J. Brown

Gladys J. Brown

Oct 2, 2025

Gladys J. Brown 92 of Bucyrus went to be with the Lord on Thursday October 2, 2025, at Altercare of Bucyrus following a brief illness. Gladys was born March 16, 1933, in Tiro, Ohio to the late Ralph Clemence and Flora Ella (Welty) Brown. She was also preceded in death by brothers and sister in laws Arlo and Carol Brown...

Beatrice D. (Sponseller) Martin

Beatrice D. (Sponseller) Martin

Oct 1, 2025

Beatrice D. (Sponseller) Martin, 86 of rural Bucyrus passed away on October 1, 2025. At her request there will be no formal services. The family suggests memorials be made in the form of contributions to the Crawford County Conservation League through the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy can be left at www.munzpirnstill.com

Karen Kay Swart

Karen Kay Swart

Sep 30, 2025

Karen Kay Swart, 82 of rural Nevada passed away on Tuesday September 30, 2025 at home. Karen was born June 13, 1943 in Bucyrus to the late William Woodrow and Virginia Catherine (Nelson) Hill. She was married January 1, 1962 to Howard Robert Swart who preceded her in death on March 6, 2011.

Karen is survived by children Ken Swart, Annette...

Danny Charles "Deege" Dunford Jr.

Danny Charles "Deege" Dunford Jr.

Sep 28, 2025

Danny Charles "Deege" Dunford, Jr., passed away unexpectedly on September 28, 2025. He had just celebrated his 42nd birthday on September 1. He graduated from Colonel Crawford High School and was employed at Nucor Steel Marion as a stir tech.

Danny will always be remembered for his sense of humor and love of food, heavy metal, and helping others. He would...

Avery Eugene Wiggins Jr.

Avery Eugene Wiggins Jr.

Sep 23, 2025

Avery Eugene Wiggins Jr., 43 of Bucyrus passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday September 23, 2025, at Bucyrus Community Hospital of an apparent heart attack. Avery was born on December 23, 1981, in Galion, Ohio to Avery Wiggins Sr. and Julie (Benedict) Wiggins who both survive in Bucyrus. He is also survived by wife Melinda (Williams) Wiggins; children Avery III, Jayden,...

Winifred "Winnie" M. Sand

Winifred "Winnie" M. Sand

Sep 12, 2025

Winifred M. “Winnie” Sand, 101 years of age, peacefully passed away on Friday September 12, 2025 at Orchard Park in Bucyrus. Winnie was born March 5, 1924 in Bucyrus to the late Russell and Mayme (Williams) Beattie. She was married June 2, 1946 to Richard C. Sand who preceded her in death on February 15, 2016. Winnie was also preceded...

Joan M. Dunn

Joan M. Dunn

Sep 12, 2025

Joan M. Dunn, 89 of Bucyrus passed away on Friday September 12, 2025, at Altercare of Bucyrus. Joan was born November 16, 1935, in Green Springs, Ohio to the late Glenn and Eileen (Glick) Bordner. She was married by her uncle Rev. Myron Glick on July 31, 1955, to Paul T. Dunn who passed away on October 12, 2009. She...

L. Jeanette Parker

L. Jeanette Parker

Sep 9, 2025

L. Jeanette Parker, 78, of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from lung disease. Jeanette was born July 27, 1947, to the late Ira Burton Williamson and Ima Jean (Griffith) Williamson in Bucyrus. She married Gilbert “Dip” Parker Jr. on June 8, 1973, who proceeded her in death on April 26, 1997. In addition to her parents and...

Dana W. Griffith

Dana W. Griffith

Sep 4, 2025

Dana Wesley Griffith, 78, of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at home following a long battle with Parkinson’s. Dana was born on May 4, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Afton and Margaret (Lewis) Griffith. He was married July 15, 1972, to Carol (Blackburn) Griffith who survives. Dana is also survived by daughter Karen (Griffith) Gonzalez...

Eric Daniel Wagner

Eric Daniel Wagner

Aug 27, 2025

Eric Daniel Wagner, age 48, passed away at Riverside in Columbus August 27, 2025. Eric was born to Daniel Wagner and Linda (Cummings) Bricely March 27, 1977 in Marion Ohio. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Imogene Cummings.

Eric is survived by children, Avery Wagner, Emery Wagner, and Ellie Wagner; father, Daniel (Judy) Wagner; mother, Linda Bricely; special fur...

Chad James Armstrong

Chad James Armstrong

Aug 23, 2025

Chad James Armstrong, 54 of Wooster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Metro Health Center in Cleveland. Chad was born March 30, 1971, in Bucyrus to the late James Armstrong and Barbara (Hildenbrand) Higbie of Bucyrus. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Eric and Eunice Armstrong, maternal grandparents Albert and...

Bill Art Baker

Bill Art Baker

Aug 17, 2025

Bill Art Baker, 84 of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday August 17, 2025 at home following a battle with cancer. Bill was born April 8, 1941 in Xenia, Ohio to the late Ted and Gwen (Hess) Baker. Bill was married June 25, 1982 in Bucyrus to Mary Ann (Downing) Reiter who survives. He is also survived be three children from...

Ella L Myers

Ella L Myers

Aug 15, 2025

Ella Louise Myers , age 83, went to be with the lord on August 15, 2025. She was surrounded by family. Ella was born to the late Harry and Levolah (Sipe) Feight February 8, 1942. She was married to Paul D Myers Jr on March 18, 1961. Ella is processed in death by her parents, husband (2013) and siblings of...

Joan Marie Chamberlin

Joan Marie Chamberlin

Aug 12, 2025

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Joan Marie (McFadden) Chamberlin, of Bucyrus, on August 12, 2025. Joan passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Mansfield at the age of 88.

Joan was born July 21, 1937 in Barberton, Ohio to Donald and Mary (Clark) McFadden. She married Ralph Reed Chamberlin Sr. November 8, 1958...

Kevin Earl Cooper

Kevin Earl Cooper

Aug 9, 2025

Kevin Earl Cooper, 59 of Bloomville, Ohio passed away on Saturday August 9, 2025, at home. Kevin was born on April 5, 1966, in Bucyrus to Ezra Cooper who resides in Vanceburg, KY and the late Willa Kay (Lawson) Cooper. Kevin is also survived by daughter Katie (Geoff Perisic) Cooper of Bloomville; grandchildren Wiley, Isaac, and Maria; longtime companion Connie...