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Tammi Lynn Riddlebarger

Tammi Lynn Riddlebarger

Jun 8, 2025

Tammi Lynn Riddlebarger, 60 of Lexington, Ohio passed away on Sunday June 8, 2025 at Avita Ontario. Tammi was born November 8, 1964 in Bucyrus to the late Kenneth Riddlebarger and Arlene (Mills) Logan. She is survived by children Tierra Eaton-Profanchik of Niles, OH, Thalia (Jason) Hoak of Lexington, OH, and Matthew Powell Jr. of Upper Sandusky, OH; grandchildren Kristian,...

Philip Michael Sponseller

Philip Michael Sponseller

Jun 5, 2025

Philip Michael Sponseller, also known as “Uncle Phil” and “Eup”, 67 of Saint Joseph, Michigan and Huron, Ohio fell asleep and woke up in heaven on Thursday June 5, 2025. 

Philip was born July 8, 1957 in Tiffin, Ohio to DeMont E. and Carol (Martin) Sponseller who reside in Huron, OH. He is also survived by sisters Julia A. (Douglas) Schiefer...

David J. Ash

David J. Ash

Jun 4, 2025

David J. Ash, age 32, went to be with the Lord on June 4, 2025. David was born to Tim and Linn (Schiefer) Ash July 1, 1992 in Marion, Ohio. David was preceded in death by his grandparents, David Ray Ash, Eva Ash, Allan Schiefer, Sandra Schiefer, beloved aunt Jennifer (Schiefer) Harris, and cousin Grace Harris.

David is survived by parents...

Ruth A. Fox

Ruth A. Fox

May 31, 2025

Ruth A. Fox, 81 of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday May 31, 2025 at Bucyrus Community Hospital. Ruth was born August 3, 1943 in Tiffin, Ohio to the late John “Jack” and Mary Alice (Rumschlag) Lambright. She was married June 25, 1966 to Don Fox who preceded her in death on May 20, 2019. Ruth was also preceded in death...

Walter Lee Mason

Walter Lee Mason

May 20, 2025

Walter Lee Mason, 75 of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday May 20, 2025, at the Kobacker House in Columbus. Walter was born on September 18, 1949, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was married July 23, 1995 to Deborah (Robertson) Mason who survives. He was preceded in death by one sister Sharon Gruener.

Walter is also survived by daughters Carrie (Grant) Nichelson of...

Alan Arthur Poe

Alan Arthur Poe

May 14, 2025

Alan Arthur Poe, 68 of Bucyrus passed away on Wednesday May 14, 2025, at home. Alan was born on December 19, 1956, in Marion, OH to the late Archie and Edna (Jackson) Poe. He was married March 29, 1983, to Fonda Diane (Hicks) Poe who survives. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister Linda Poe.

Alan...

Joan Frances Arn

Joan Frances Arn

May 13, 2025

Joan Frances Arn, 92 of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday May 13, 2025, at home. Joan was born August 17, 1932, in Buffalo, New York to the late Elmer and Frances (Schubert) Perry. She was married July 9, 1954, to Neal A. Arn who preceded her in death on July 14, 2000. She was also preceded in death by son...

Richard "Gino" Gregory Sr.

Richard "Gino" Gregory Sr.

May 12, 2025

Richard "Gino" Eugene Gregory Sr., age 76 of Maryville TN formerly of Bucyrus, Ohio passed away Monday May 12, 2025 at home peacefully in the arms of his family. Gino was born November 28, 1948 in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late Raymond E. and Mable May (Elste) Gregory. Gino was preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife, Deb...

Shiela Mae Peck

Shiela Mae Peck

May 9, 2025

Shiela Mae Peck, 64 of Bucyrus passed away on Friday May 9, 2025, at home following a battle with cancer. Shiela was born July 15, 1960, in Syracuse, NY to the late Arnold and Sally (Haywood) Bump. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by infant granddaughter Harper Peck.

Shiela is survived by longtime companion Tim Wilson; daughter...

Jason Lawson

Jason Lawson

May 5, 2025

Jason Lawson, 40, of Bucyrus, Ohio gained his angel wings on Monday May 5th, 2025 after a lifelong battle with his health. Jason was born on July 5th, 1984 in Galion, Ohio to the late Timothy Lawson and Karen (Hull) Lawson of Bucyrus. Jason is survived by his mother, Karen; sisters Tiffany (Joe) Powers and Michelle Lawson; brother Josh (Nicole)...

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 Lacey 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...