William "Bill" Eugene Ridgeway
Jun 4, 2026
William “Bill” Eugene Ridgeway, 71of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday June 4, 2026, at home, his death was unexpected. Bill was born December 17, 1954, to the late Lester E. and Hazel “Lil” (Eckstein) Ridgeway. Left to cherish his memories are his daughter Maribeth Ridgeway and his grandchildren Kadence, Blake, Carter, and Logan Booher; his close friends Michael, Jessica, Jeremy,...
Randy Wayne Smith
Jun 4, 2026
Randy Wayne Smith, 60 of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday June 4, 2026, at home. Randy was born April 2, 1966, in Bucyrus to the late Larry D. Smith and Helen J. (Dauchenbaugh) Stamper. He was also preceded in death by stepfather Talmadge Stamper, great niece Harly Shope, paternal grandparents Lawrence and Beulah Smith and Virginia Holt.
Randy is survived by...
Sherry D. Jordan
Jun 4, 2026
Sherry D. Jordan, age 61, went to be with the Lord June 4, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Sherry was born June 7, 1964 to Donald and Marie Jenkins in Orville, Ohio. She was later adopted into the Harper family by William and Cynthia Harper of Bucyrus, Ohio.
Sherry was a kind-hearted woman who loved being surrounded by those she...
Margaret F. Ditmars
Jun 1, 2026
Margaret F. Ditmars, age 84, joined her sons and husband Basil in their heavenly home, June 1, 2026. Margaret was born to the late Paris Gullett and Virgie (Harvey) Gullett October 27, 1941 in Willard Ohio. Margaret is preceded in death by her parents, 2 sons, and husband of 60 years Basil Earnest Ditmars.
Margaret is survived by 3 children, 3...
Carl Ray Massey
May 21, 2026
Carl Ray Massey, 64 of Bucyrus passed away unexpectedly on Thursday May 21, 2026 at Bucyrus Community Hospital. Carl was born May 5, 1962 in Bucyrus to the late Albert Massey Sr. and Joyce (Morrow) Massey. He was also preceded in death by infant brother Roy Allen.
Carl is survived by wife Michelle (Mardis) Massey; children Heather, Carl Jr., Joe, and...
Gregory John Heil
May 20, 2026
Gregory John Heil, 67 of Shelby Ohio passed away on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at the Hospice House in Columbus following a battle with cancer. Greg was born June 26, 1958 in Bucyrus to the late Kenneth and Mary (Teynor) Heil. He was also preceded in death by brother Kenneth Heil.
Greg is survived by sister Patty Hargis of Bucyrus and...
Thomas Edward "Wolfman" Shuster
May 18, 2026
Thomas Edward “Wolfman” Shuster, 67, of Brokensword, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 18, 2026, following a lengthy illness.
Tom was born on January 27, 1959, in Galion, Ohio, to the late Ken and Marion (Kurtz) Shuster. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Roger and Phil Shuster and his brother-in-law Tim...
James Franklin Copper
May 16, 2026
James Franklin Copper passed May 16, 2026. Jim was born March 13, 1936 in Bucyrus, Ohio to John W. Copper and Helen (Wenninger) Copper.
Jim married Naomi Dummitt, December 13, 1952. They have 3 children. Bob (Pam) Copper, Brian (Christine) Copper and Crystal (Sam) Thomas. His grandchildren are B.Kurt (Kelsey) Copper, Tristan Copper, Jenna (Kenny) Stacklin, Blake (Kaeli Schulte) Thomas and...
Jerry Lee Cooperider Jr.
May 16, 2026
Jerry Lee Cooperider Jr., age 42, passed away at home May 16, 2026. Jerry was born to Jerry Cooperider Sr. and Lori (Cole) Gekler January 19, 1984 in Galion Ohio. Jerry married Tamara (Miller) Cooperider August 29, 2017. Jerry is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lowell and Bonnie Cooperider and uncle, Stanley Cooperider; fur baby, Sofee.
Jerry is survived...
Marlene A. Clark
May 16, 2026
Marlene A. Clark, 84 of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday May 16, 2026, at the home of her daughter in Bucyrus. Marlene was born April 8, 1942, in Columbus, OH to the late William J. and Mary A. Clark. She was also preceded in death by son Brian Confere, grandson Donny Waller, brothers Ray and Dan Donahue, and sister Maxine...
Karen Sue Knapp
May 13, 2026
Karen S. Knapp, 78 years of age, passed away on Wednesday May 13, 2026, at Altercare of Bucyrus. Karen was born October 8, 1947, in Galion to the late Hiram and Mary (Leonard) Poland. She was married to Richard Knapp who preceded her in death in 1993. She was also preceded in death by daughters Michele Welge and Karrie Knapp.
Karen...
LeeAnn C. Dalton
May 13, 2026
LeeAnn C. Dalton, 47, of Bucyrus, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mansfield Ohio Health from complications due to the stage four lung and bone cancer diagnosis she received almost two years ago. LeeAnn fought this devastating diagnosis with everything she had, until her last breath. LeeAnn had so many hopes and dreams for the future. One dream...
Linda I. Wade
May 13, 2026
Linda I. Wade, age 74, went to be with the Lord May 13, 2026. Linda was born to the late Thomas and Irma (Natale) Dunn June 26, 1951 in Offenbach, Germany. Linda was preceded in death by her parents; husband, David Wade; sister, Renatta Roman.
Linda is survived by children, Amy Wade, David “Bub” (Laurie Cox) Wade, and Joshua (Kailee) Wade;...
Robert Towne
May 11, 2026
Robert Towne, 77 of Bucyrus passed away on Monday May 11, 2026 at home. Robert was born May 28, 1948 in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Robert Charles and Mary (Hoepf) Towne. He was also preceded in death by brothers David Towne and Kenny Towne.
Robert is survived by daughter Diana (John) Moore of Olive Hill Kentucky and grandson Cody Ison,...
Ruth Evelyn (Geiger) Knappenberger
Apr 30, 2026
Ruth Evelyn (Geiger) Knappenberger, 93 of rural Bucyrus passed away peacefully early Thursday April 30, 2026, surrounded by her family. Ruth was born July 14, 1932, in Bellevue to the late Bertis K. and Helen B. (Shealy) Geiger. She was married March 16, 1951, to James O. Ulmer who preceded her in death on January 29, 1982. She married Donald...
James "Jim" A. Bennett
Apr 29, 2026
James “Jim” Alton Bennett, 66, passed away April 29, 2026 in Galion Ohio. Jim was born to the late Eugene John Bennett and Willa May Lester, May 26, 1959 in Bucyrus Ohio. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Jamie Shaffer; brothers, John Bennett and Ernie Bennett; sister, Beverly Bennett.
Jim is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Bennett; brother,...
Miranda Sue Bloomfield
Apr 28, 2026
Miranda Sue Bloomfield, 47, passed away April 28, 2026 in Galion Ohio. Miranda was born to the late Bernice Bloomfield November 27, 1978 in Vanceburg Kentucky. Miranda was preceded in death by her mother, and step father Lloyd Kepheart.
Miranda is survived by children, Shalena (Brent Gibson) Gullion, Michael (Nasya Riddle) Hodge III, and Breanna Hodge; brothers, Travis (Rebecca) Kepheart and...
James "Mike" Michael Clark
Apr 26, 2026
James “Mike” Michael Clark, age 75, passed away April 26th, 2026, at Avita Ontario Hospital. Mike was born to the late James Melvin and Della Mae (Akers) Clark June 25, 1950 in Portsmouth Ohio. Mike was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Lou Clark; sisters, Mary Jane (Danny) Thomas, Doris (Galen D.) Ratliff; grandson, Logan Bayless; brother-in-laws, Edward...
Joyce Ann Durigg
Apr 25, 2026
Joyce Ann Durigg, 73 of Galion passed away on Saturday April 25, 2026 at Galion Avita Hospital. Joyce was born September 12, 1952 in Crestline, Ohio to the late Delvin and Virginia (Priess) Rader. She was married July 10, 1993 to Ramon Durigg who survives. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by grandson Trahvon Royal Davis,...
Carol E. Keller
Apr 15, 2026
Carol E. (Lahman) Keller, 100 years of age, passed away on Wednesday April 15, 2026, at Carlisle Place in Bucyrus. Carol was born on December 18, 1925, in Brokensword, OH to the late George Charles Lahman and Floy Lahman. She was married September 2, 1944 to Richard D. Keller who preceded her in death on September 29, 1994. She was...
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