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Jacklyn Renee "Jackie" Perkins

Jacklyn Renee "Jackie" Perkins

Dec 2, 2020

Biography: Jacklyn Renee "Jackie" Perkins, 60 of Bucyrus passed away on Wednesday December 2, 2020 at Bucyrus Community Hospital.  Jackie was born December 10, 1959 in Memphis TN to the late Leno and Geneva (Snelling) Perkins.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother Jimmy Mass.  Jackie is survived by sons Kevin (Angie) Mass and Devin (Ashley) Mass...

Willie E. Hill

Willie E. Hill

Dec 2, 2020

Biography: Willie E. Hill, 77 of Marion, gained his heavenly wings on December 2, 2020 .  He was born February 21, 1943 in Magoffin County, KY to the late James A. and Virginia A. (Helton) Gibbs. Willie moved to Marion as a young adult to work at Tecumseh Products, where he worked his way to a Foreman.  Once in Marion, he...

​Pamela Sue Spears

​Pamela Sue Spears

Nov 26, 2020

Biography: Pamela Sue Spears. 72 of Bucyrus, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Pam was born June 22, 1948 in Bucyrus to  the late Edgar V. and Thelma (Miller) Zellner. She was married November 4, 1972 to James P. Spears who preceded her in death on October 5,...

Nathan Lee Banks

Nathan Lee Banks

Nov 26, 2020

Biography: Nathan Lee Banks, 14 of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday November 26, 2020 at Bucyrus Community Hospital.  Nathan had been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 since he was 1 year old. He was born November 27, 2005 in Galion to Robert Lee Ison Sr. and Jessica Ann Banks.   In addition to his parents, he is survived by maternal...

Edna Mae Grasley

Edna Mae Grasley

Nov 24, 2020

Biography: Edna Mae Grasley, 89 of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday November 24, 2020 at Altercare of Bucyrus.  Edna was born February 25, 1931 in Hamler OH to the late Harold and Nellie (Risner) Grasley.  She was also preceded in death by brother Ronald Grasley and sister Esther Young and nephew Ricky Grasley.  Edna is survived by sister in law Patricia Grasley...

Leona Mae (Geissman) Berger

Leona Mae (Geissman) Berger

Nov 24, 2020

Biography: Leona Mae (Geissman) Berger 90, of Bucyrus passed away Tuesday November 24,2020 at Bucyrus Community Hospital. Leona was born September 6, 1930 in Chatfield Ohio to the late Reuben and Inez (Huffman) Geissman. Leona is preceded in death by her husband Rudolph Berger, sister Wilma Podbielniak and numerous brothers and sisters in law. Leona graduated in 1948 from Chatfield...

Bruce A. Betz

Bruce A. Betz

Nov 23, 2020

Biography: Bruce A. Betz, 70 of Bucyrus passed away on Monday November 23, 2020 at Avita Bucyrus Hospital.  Bruce was born March 28, 1950 in Marion to the late Jack and June (Obenour) Betz.  He was married in 2002 to Bonnie S. (Whited) Betz who preceded him in death on June 9, 2008.  He was also preceded in death by brother Greg and...

Barbara R. Bedson

Barbara R. Bedson

Nov 22, 2020

Biography: Barbara R. Bedson, age 84, passed away unexpectedly, November 22, at Bucyrus Hospital. Barbara was born to the late Homer L. and Melinda "Ruth" (Burwell) Smith August 27, 1936 in Bucyrus Ohio. Barbara is preceded in death by parents, her husband Milleard "Junior" Bedson, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Barbara is survived by brother Harry "Allen" (Christine) Smith; sister, Carol...

David J. Gibson

David J. Gibson

Nov 20, 2020

Biography: David J. Gibson, 64 of Colorado Springs, CO passed away from heart complications following a very brief illness on Wednesday November 18, 2020.  Dave was born December 13, 1955 in Bucyrus to the late Leo and Marilyn (Fackler) Gibson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother Daniel J. "Hoot" Gibson.    Dave is survived by brothers Donald...

Barbara Mae Hancock

Barbara Mae Hancock

Nov 19, 2020

Biography: Barbara Mae Hancock, age 73, passed away at Stein Hospice of Sandusky November 19. Barbara was born to the late Chester and Lucille (Grasley) Graham January 12, 1947 in Bucyrus Ohio. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, husband of 53 years David Hancock, and sister, Gloria Liles.  Barbara is survived by children, Angie Hancock and Christa (Alvin)...

Mr. Audrey H. Smith,

Mr. Audrey H. Smith,

Nov 19, 2020

Biography: Mr. Audrey H. Smith, 92 of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday November 19, 2020 at home.  Audrey was born March 24, 1928 in Raven Virginia to the late Paul and Trulia Smith.  He was married July 27, 1955 to Lucy (Pinion) Smith who preceded him in death on February 5, 2018.  Audrey was also preceded in death by son Donald Smith; brothers...

Carol  I. Van Meter

Carol I. Van Meter

Nov 16, 2020

Biography: Carol  I. Van Meter, 81 of Bucyrus passed away on Monday November 16, 2020 at Westbrook Assisted Living in Upper Sandusky.  Carol was born April 21, 1939 in Chatfield Twp, Crawford Co. to the late Chester and Fern (Geissman) Gottfried.  She was married March 30, 1963 to Charles "Red" Van Meter who preceded her in death on August 7, 1996.  She was also...

Lysle G. Hill

Lysle G. Hill

Nov 15, 2020

Biography: Lysle G. Hill, 57 of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday November 15, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.  Lysle was born June 2, 1963 in Bucyrus.  He is survived by his mother Betty S. (Perdue) Hill of Bucyrus; son Ian G. Hill of Bucyrus; longtime companion Kathy Lawhorn of Bucyrus; brother Lanny (Karen) Hill, Bucyrus; nieces and nephews Tabitha (Jamie)...

Betty Virginia Weaver

Betty Virginia Weaver

Nov 14, 2020

Biography: Betty Virginia Weaver, 83, of Bucyrus was peacefully called to be with our Lord and join her loving husband of 62 years, Ferdinand, Nov. 14, 2020 while residing in Altercare of Bucyrus.  Betty was a sweet southern girl from Alabama and met her future husband, Ferdinand, while visiting her cousin in Bucyrus. Betty loved being a homemaker, and she...

Pastor Danny Jay Jackson

Pastor Danny Jay Jackson

Nov 14, 2020

Biography: Pastor Danny Jay Jackson, 50,  most recently of Galion and a longtime Bucyrus resident, passed away on Saturday November 14, 2020 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus.  Danny was born September 11, 1970 in Warsaw Indiana to the late Stanley Franklin Jackson and Patty Marie (Lambert) Spurlock of Bucyrus.  He was married August 18, 2010 to Kimberle (Atwell) Jackson who also survives along...

Donald L. Aker

Donald L. Aker

Nov 13, 2020

Biography: Donald L. Aker, 75 of Howard OH passed away on Friday November 13, 2020 at his home.  Donald was born May 26, 1945 in Sioux Falls SD to the late Oscar and Vivian Marjorie (Stockwell) Aker.  He is survived by his wife Terry (Brown) Aker; children Ryan (Erin) Aker of Mansfield, Allison (Dan) Dadoun and Adam Aker both of California; and...

James A. Nickler

James A. Nickler

Nov 13, 2020

Biography: James A. Nickler, 60 of Bucyrus passed away on Friday November 13, 2020 at Marion General Hospital following a brief illness.  James was born September 25, 1960 in Bucyrus to the late Grover and Madyln (DePiazza) Nickler.  He was married June 19, 1982 to Diana Lynn (Sparks) Nickler who survives.  James is also survived by daughters Amy (Chad Young) Mullins of Marion,...

Marianne S. Jocha,

Marianne S. Jocha,

Nov 12, 2020

Biography: Marianne S. Jocha, 62 of Galion passed away on Thursday Nov. 12, 2020 at Galion Avita Hospital.  Marianne was born February 11, 1958 in Mansfield to the late John and Anna (Belosky) Jocha, she was never married and is survived by nieces and a nephew.  Marianne graduated from Mansfield Malabar H.S. and graduated from Ohio State University.    At Marianne's request...

Marianne S. Jocha

Marianne S. Jocha

Nov 12, 2020

Biography: Marianne S. Jocha, 62 of Galion passed away on Thursday Nov. 12, 2020 at Galion Avita Hospital.  Marianne was born February 11, 1958 in Mansfield to the late John and Anna (Belosky) Jocha, she was never married and is survived by nieces and nephews. Marianne graduated from Mansfield Malabar H.S. in 1976 and graduated from Ohio State University.  She worked in...

​David Scott Lohr

​David Scott Lohr

Nov 10, 2020

Biography: David Scott Lohr, age 26, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 10th, 2020 after a lifetime battle with a congenital heart defect. David was born September 28th, 1994 in Mt. Gilead, Ohio. David is preceded in death by brother, Steven V. Lohr; grandfather, David J. Lohr; grandmother, Sandra G. Sexton; great-grandfather Vance E. Edington; uncles, Jeffrey Nash and Wayne Rodgers. ...