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Betty Sue Russell

Betty Sue Russell

Jul 13, 2017

Biography:  Betty Sue Russell, 67 of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday July 11, 2017 at home.  Sue was born January 24, 1950 in Welch, W.Virginia to the late James and Lettie (Lester) Wright.  She was married May 7, 2011 to Richard Russell who survives.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by grandchild Courtney Fisher; brother Dick...

David K. Spence

David K. Spence

Jul 13, 2017

Biography:  David K. Spence, 70 of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday July 13, 2017 at Altercare of Bucyrus. David was born July 11, 1947 in Twin Branch WV to the late Ransom and Erma (Bloomer) Spence.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Jimmie and Billy Spence as well as sister Nina Stafford.  David is...

David A. Looker

David A. Looker

Jul 9, 2017

Biography:  David A. Looker, 60 of Bucyrus passed away on Monday July 3, 2017 at home.  David was born April 29, 1957 in Galion to the late James and Pauline (Koschnick) Looker.  He was married July 20, 1985 to Lori (Pyles) Looker who survives.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brother James A. Looker Jr. and father and...

Bonnie L. Byers

Bonnie L. Byers

Jul 5, 2017

Biography:  Bonnie L. Byers, 85 of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday July 1, 2017 at Ohio Health Med Central Hospital, Mansfield.  Bonnie was born September 3, 1931 in Licking County to the late Charles H. and Theresa (Jordan) Hoskinson.  She was married May 15, 1949 to Ronald N. Byers Jr. who preceded her in death on Aug. 4, 1986.  She...

William J. Shepherd

William J. Shepherd

Jul 5, 2017

Biography:  William J. Shepherd, 77 of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday evening June 29, 2017.  Bill was born June 24, 1940 in Salyersville, KY to the late Daniel and Ella (Hale) Shepherd.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by son William J. Shepherd Jr. and brothers Ashland, Norman, James, Romain, and Lacey.Bill is survived by wife...

Claude A. Thompson Jr

Claude A. Thompson Jr

Jul 5, 2017

Biography: Claude A. Thompson Jr., 69 of Bucyrus went to be with the Lord on Monday July 3, 2017; his death was unexpected following an extended illness.  Claude was born October 19, 1947 in Raven VA to the late Claude Thompson and Loraine M. (Lowe) Smith.  He was married July 17, 1971 to Tex "Gwenn" (Gibson) Thompson, she survives along...

Ruth L. Shoemaker-Seits

Ruth L. Shoemaker-Seits

Jun 29, 2017

Biography:  Ruth L. Shoemaker-Seits, 86 of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday June 24, 2017 at Heartland of Bucyrus.  She was preceded in death by husbands Paul G. Shoemaker and William Seits  as well as children Stephen and Diana. No formal services are planned and memorial contributions may be made to the Crawford Co. Humane Society. The Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements...

Doris F. Smith

Doris F. Smith

Jun 29, 2017

Biography:  Doris F. Smith, 75 of Bucyrus passed away on Monday June 26, 2017 at Bucyrus Community Hospital, her death was unexpected.  Doris was born March 17, 1942 in Kentucky to the late Claude and Zeoli (Hess) Compton.  She was married June 2, 1960 to Larry Ronald “Ron” Smith who preceded her in death on Sept. 5, 2006.  She was...

Dorothy Irene Regula

Dorothy Irene Regula

Jun 21, 2017

Biography:  Dorothy Irene Regula, 98, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2017 at the Village of St. Edward in Akron,Ohio. Dorothy was born on February 19, 1919 in Sulphur Springs, Ohio to the late Otto and Erna (Klink) Hoffsis.  She was married July 6, 1941 to Elvin R. Regula who preceded her in death.  In addition to her husband, she was preceded in...

Ronald Dean Stollings Sr.

Ronald Dean Stollings Sr.

Jun 17, 2017

Biography:  Ronald Dean Stollings Sr., 58, of Bucyrus passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 11, 2017. Ron was born December 15, 1959 in Franklin County, Columbus Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Lee Stollings, daughter; Samantha Stollings, a sister, and grandson.Ron is survived by his mother, Beatrice Jane Stollings. His Partner of 16 years, Barbara Compton, as...

Dustin “Ryan” Schmidt

Dustin “Ryan” Schmidt

Jun 17, 2017

Biography:  Dustin “Ryan” Schmidt, age 36 of Mansfield, and formerly of Bucyrus died unexpectedly Saturday June 10, 2017.  Ryan was born November 11, 1980 in Shelby and was a 2000 graduate of Colonel Crawford High School where he played football and was a member of the Track Team.  He served in the U.S. Army from 2000-2003 which included one tour...

Donavan Preston Harper

Donavan Preston Harper

Jun 13, 2017

Biography:  Donavan Preston Harper Age 46 of Bucyrus passed away peacefully at home on Sunday June 11, 2017.  Donavan was born October 6 1970 In Bucyrus, Ohio to the late William A. Harper and Cynthia Diane Harper.  In addition to his mother he is survived by sons Donavan Preston Harper II and wife Brittany; Dylan J. Harper; Dustin M. Harper; and Dekon...

James Earl Mullins

James Earl Mullins

Jun 13, 2017

Biography: James Earl Mullins, age 96, passed away surrounded by family June 10, 2017. James was born to the late William D. and Lucille "Lucy" (Todd) Mullins January 25, 1921 in Wildie Kentucky. James married Bessie Mae (Dewiel) Mullins September 15, 1950. James is preceded in death by parents, loving wife Bessie Mae Mullins, 5 brothers, 3 sisters, and great...

Marcia Lynn Metzger

Marcia Lynn Metzger

Jun 13, 2017

Biography: Marcia Lynn Metzger, age 60, passed away peacefully surrounded by family June 12, 2017. Marcia was born to Lawrence Ash Jr. and Louella C. Ash in Bucyrus Ohio November 16, 1956. Marcia married Dean Metzger on March 19, 1982. They had just celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary.  Marcia is preceded in death by infant sister Patricia Ash, along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Marcia is survived...

Noel A. “Willie” Williams

Noel A. “Willie” Williams

Jun 13, 2017

Biography: Noel A. “Willie” Williams, 81 of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday June 11, 2017 at Heartland of Bucyrus.  He was a resident at Heartland for the past year and a half and made many new friends.Willie was born Nov. 8, 1935 at his home in Nevada, OH to the late Harold and Velma (Kissling) Williams.  He married Donna Edwards...

Darrell Grayson

Darrell Grayson

Jun 9, 2017

Biography:  Darrell Grayson, age 61, passed away surrounded by family June 8, 2017. Darrell was born to the late Kelly O. Grayson and Ruby (Stegall) Fultz October 7, 1955 in Portsmouth, Oh. Darrell is preceded in death by parents, siblings Ellen Ruth Ann, David, Randy, John, Patricia, and Martha. Darrell is survived by children, Aaron (Kimberly) Grayson and Allison (Benjamen) Combs;...

Robert P. Riedlinger

Robert P. Riedlinger

Jun 8, 2017

Biography: Robert P. Riedlinger 64 of Phoenix, AZ passed away on May 25, 2017 at the St. Joseph’s Hospice Center in Phoenix following a two year battle with cancer.  Robert was born Sept. 24, 1952 to the late Paul A. and Barbara (Bardon) Riedlinger.  He was also preceded in death by infant brother Charles. Bob is survived by his partner of...

Donald E. “Beagle” Palm

Donald E. “Beagle” Palm

Jun 8, 2017

Biography:  Donald E. “Beagle” Palm, 79 of Sulphur Springs went to his heavenly home on Tuesday June 6, 2017.  He had been in failing health for the past 3 years.  Donald was born January 16, 1938 at his home on Wooster Rd. in Mansfield to the late Roy and Sedda (Ten Eyck) Palm.  On June 19, 1960, he married a girl he met...

Carrie Ruth Strouth

Carrie Ruth Strouth

Jun 5, 2017

Biography:  Carrie Ruth Strouth, 82 of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday June 4, 2017 at Bucyrus Community Hospital.  Ruth was born April 26, 1935 in Swords Creek, VA to the late Pled and Callie B. (Vance) Pinion.  She was married in 1963 to Eugene Strouth who preceded her in death on Aug. 24, 2015.  In addition to her husband and parents she was...

Jared P. Clinard

Jared P. Clinard

Jun 1, 2017

Biography:  Jared P. Clinard, 32 of Bucyrus passed away on Monday May 29, 2017 at home, his death was unexpected.  Jared was born October 27, 1984 in Marion to Robert P. and Cindy (Traxler) Clinard who survive.  He is also survived by brother Justin (Lauren Kibler) Clinard of Bucyrus; very special nephews Jayce and Cole; paternal grandmother Eulanda Clinard of Bucyrus; as...