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Willie Josephine Powers

Willie Josephine Powers

Apr 24, 2020

Biography: Willie Josephine Powers, 84 of Bucyrus passed away on Friday April 24, 2020 at Bucyrus Community Hospital.  Josephine was born January 18, 1936 in Cedar Bluff, VA to the late Fred and Ella (Vencill) Witt.  She was also preceded in death by grandson Ryan Seevers; daughter Linda Gail Powers Hurst; and brothers Dewey, Clarence, and Clint Witt.Josephine is survived by children...

Kitty "Kepley" Homan Hook

Kitty "Kepley" Homan Hook

Apr 23, 2020

Biography: Kitty "Kepley" Homan Hook, age 44, passed away at Bucyrus Hospital April 23. Kitty was born to the late John and Sandy "Klingenberger" Kepley March 15, 1976 in Denver Colorado. Kitty was preceded in death by parents, father to her children, Mitchell Homan, and sister Theresa Leigh Orcena.Kitty is survived by husband, Joe Hook; children, Theresa Homan, Shy Homan,...

Ethlyn Mae Beal

Ethlyn Mae Beal

Apr 18, 2020

Biography: Ethlyn Mae Beal, 88 of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday April 18, 2020 at Altercare of Bucyrus.  Ethlyn was born October 29, 1931 in Bucyrus to the late Vernon and Mildred Frances (Gardner) Crawford.  She was married July 6, 1952 to Richard Frederick Beal who preceded her in death along with brothers Paul,  Jim, and Robert Crawford.Ethlyn is survived by sons Duane...

Dorsey L. Leonhardt

Dorsey L. Leonhardt

Apr 17, 2020

Biography: Dorsey L. Leonhardt, 82, passed away on April 17, 2020 from complications following a stroke on October 15, 2019 at Ohio Health Mansfield.  Dorsey was born January 28, 1938 in Bucyrus to the late Virgil E. and Lura G. (Ziegler) Leonhardt.  He is survived by his wife of 61 years Shirley (Reiter) Leonhardt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Gale F. Ruth

Gale F. Ruth

Apr 13, 2020

Biography: Gale F. Ruth, 87 of Bucyrus passed away on Monday April 13, 2020 at Maplecrest Assisted Living.  Gale was born October 19, 1932 in Crawford County to the late Oscar Carl and Marguerite Lucile( Kelly) Ruth.  He was married July 17, 1954 to Mary Ann (Graetz) Ruth who preceded him in death on July 12, 2019.  He was also preceded in death...

Mary Gretchen Rice

Mary Gretchen Rice

Apr 8, 2020

Biography: Mary Gretchen Rice, 87 of Columbus passed away on Wednesday April 8, 2020 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital . Mary was born March 31, 1933 in Johnstown, PA to the late William and Anne (Allen) Strehler.  She was married March 17, 1956 to Robert Rice who survives.  Gretchen was preceded in death by daughter Ann Marie Rice in 2012.Gretchen retired in...

Charles "Wayne" Nash

Charles "Wayne" Nash

Apr 7, 2020

Biography: Charles "Wayne" Nash, 62 formerly of Bucyrus passed away unexpectedly of natural causes in Ladson S.C. on April 7, 2020.  Charles was born December 22, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Charles Urban Nash and Vickie Ann (Cooperider) Nash who survives in Upper Sandusky.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by brothers Michael Allen and Jeffery Allen Nash.Charles...

Paul M. Brown

Paul M. Brown

Apr 6, 2020

Biography: Paul M. Brown, 69 of Bucyrus passed away on Monday April 6, 2020 at Heartland of Bucyrus.  Paul was born in Bucyrus September 2, 1950 to the late Robert Cecil and Bernice (Cross) Brown.  He is survived by sister Marlene Malone of Bucyrus; niece and nephews Beth Striker, Matt Striker, Ted Skidmore, Teresa, Jennifer, and Mike Brown; as well as numerous...

Todd Lawrence Cady

Todd Lawrence Cady

Apr 4, 2020

Biography: Todd Lawrence Cady 61 of Bucyrus, Ohio passed away in Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio on April 4th at 9:38 pm with his son and daughter at his bedside. Todd was born on November 8th, 1958 to the late Roger Cady and Rosaline (Vaughn) Cady.He is survived by a special friend Mary Stahl; children, James Cady Sr. (Susie), Christina...

Patricia Ann Powell

Patricia Ann Powell

Apr 2, 2020

Biography: Patricia Ann Powell was born in Port Clinton, Ohio on 2 December 1943 to Anna M (Kraft) and Frank Lambert. She met her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ face-to-face on 2 April 2020.Pat lived in Bucyrus and the surrounding area the majority of her life. She graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1961 then went on to graduate from...

Linda Zoa Ann Grasley

Linda Zoa Ann Grasley

Apr 1, 2020

Biography: Linda Zoa Ann Grasley, age 71, passed away at home April 1, 2020. Linda was born  March 31, 1949 to the late Rolland and Gladys "Feick" Eusey in Crestline Ohio. Linda is preceded in death by parents, husband, Kenny Grasley, and son, Greg Grasley.Linda is survived by daughter, Renee Hendrickson, 3 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; brothers, Richard and Lowell Eusey;...

Richard E. "Speedy" Evans

Richard E. "Speedy" Evans

Mar 30, 2020

Biography: Richard E. "Speedy" Evans, 74 of Bucyrus passed away on Monday March 30, 2020 at home.  Dick was born February 20, 1946 in Akron, OH to the late Daniel and Evelyn (Poole) Evans.  He was married December 28, 1998 to Karen (Nye) Evans who survives.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers George and Jim Evans.Dick is...

Jerry Lee McCleese

Jerry Lee McCleese

Mar 27, 2020

Biography:  Jerry Lee McCleese finished the race on March 27, 2020 at OSU hospital. He was born March 18, 1946 in Maysville Kentucky to the late Annie Jordan Bloomfield and Ora McCleese. He is survived by “The Old Man” Marvin Bloomfield. He married Debbie Bussell on Feb. 9 1973 in Maysville Kentucky.Jerry was an Avid Nascar and Jeff Gordan fan....

Lonnie R. Patton

Lonnie R. Patton

Mar 25, 2020

Biography: Lonnie R. Patton, 74 of Bucyrus passed away on Wednesday March 25, 2020 at home.  Lonnie was born September 2, 1945 to the late John W. and Catherine Grace (Scherer) Patton. He was married May 4, 1974 to Bonnie (Bartz) Patton who preceded him in death on May 28, 1999. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded...

Betty Sue Taylor

Betty Sue Taylor

Mar 23, 2020

Biography: Betty Sue Taylor, 84 of Bucyrus passed away on Monday March 23, 2020 at Heartland of Bucyrus.  Betty Sue was born July 24, 1935 in Franklin, KY to the late Ernest Hershel and Cora Ethel (Henson) Taylor.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers James B. Taylor, Harold Taylor and sisters Beatrice Brown, Pauline Barnard, Artice...

Robert M. Howell

Robert M. Howell

Mar 23, 2020

Biography: Robert M. Howell, 75 of Bucyrus passed away surrounded by his family on Monday March 23, 2020 at Bucyrus Community Hospital following a year and a half battle with cancer.  Robert was born November 20, 1944 in Bucyrus to the late Harry and Rita (Nedolist) Howell.  He was married June 12, 1965 to the love of his life, Jane (Hendrickson) Howell...

Starlena Kaye Barth

Starlena Kaye Barth

Mar 21, 2020

Biography: Starlena Kaye Barth (49 years old), affectionately known to friends and family as “Bubba”, of Madison, TN and formally of Bucyrus, OH, peacefully passed away early March 21, 2020 at Creekside Health Center. Starlena had resided at Creekside for the past several months.Starlena was born December 13, 1970 in Upper Sandusky, OH to Edward F. Barth and the late...

Evelyn M. (Bantzhaff Myers) Kieffer

Evelyn M. (Bantzhaff Myers) Kieffer

Mar 18, 2020

Biography: Evelyn M. (Bantzhaff Myers) Kieffer, 95 of Bucyrus passed away Wednesday March 18, 2020 at Carlisle Place where she had been a resident for the past 10 years.  Evelyn was born July 4, 1924 at home in Wyandot County to the late Victor and Dessie (Jump) Bantzhaff.  She was also preceded in death by husbands Harold Myers and Arden Kieffer; son...

Mary R. Buckner

Mary R. Buckner

Mar 16, 2020

Biography: Mary R. Buckner, 68 of Oceola passed away on Monday March 16, 2020 at Signature of Galion.  Mary was born October 29, 1951 in Vanceburg, KY to the late Cecil and Lona (Bloomfield) Burton.  She was married October 27, 1978 to Gilbert Buckner who survives.  She is also survived by children Chris (April) Martin of Indiana; Amy (Kevin) Brewster...

Mike "Tic Toc" McClintock

Mike "Tic Toc" McClintock

Mar 14, 2020

Biography: Mike "Tic Toc" McClintock, 57 formerly of Bucyrus and most recently of Sevierville TN, passed away on Saturday March 14, 2020 in Sevierville.  He had been in failing health since December.  Mike was born June 11, 1963 in Bucyrus to Ernest and Lora Jane (McDowell) McClintock who survive in Bucyrus.  Mike is also survived by girlfriend Susan Lynn Wren; brother Mark McClintock;...