
John D. McFarland
Nov 28, 2016
Biography: John D. McFarland, Jr., 54 of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday Nov. 25, 2016 at home following a brief illness. John was born July 26, 1962 in Bucyrus to the John D. McFarland Sr. of Marion and the late Virginia “Ginny” (Loyer) McFarland. In addition to his mother he is preceded in death by maternal grandparents Grace and Virgil...
Kenneth R. Hamilton
Nov 22, 2016
Biography: Kenneth R. Hamilton, 62 passed away on Sunday November 20, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo. Kenneth was born Nov. 8, 1954 in Athens, OH to the late Stephen Hamilton Sr. and Maxine (Mayles) Hamilton. He was also preceded in death by brother in law Doug Wynn. Ken is survived by children Olivia (David) Brown, Michigan; Kenny (Leslie) Hamilton, Bucyrus; Nick...
Patricia E. Gallagher
Nov 18, 2016
Biography: Patricia E. Gallagher, 71 of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday Nov. 17, 2016 at Doctors Hospital in Columbus. Patricia was born Nov. 19, 1944 in Painesville, OH to the late Howard and Marion (Spangler) Lohiser. Patricia is survived by children Tammy (Jeff) Stroud of Dublin; Howard Gallaher of Bucyrus; Dawn Gallagher of Virginia; 2 grandchildren that she raised Matthew (Stephanie) Gallagher...

William L. Auck
Nov 12, 2016
Biography: William L. Auck, 73 of rural Bucyrus passed away on Thursday Nov. 10, 2016 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, he had been hospitalized for the past week. Bill was born June 22, 1943 in Crestline, OH to the late Calvin and Oma Jewel (Bard) Auck. He was first married in 1968 to Juanita (Dewiel) Auck who preceded him in...

Steven E. Powell
Nov 10, 2016
Biography: Steven E. Powell, 54 of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday Nov. 8, 2016 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. Steve was born May 28, 1962 to the late Michael Powell and Kathryn (Johansen) Powell who survives. He was also preceded in death by brother Chris; sister Theresa Smith; and brother in law Michael LaFrance.In addition to his mother, Steve is...
Polly (Bailey) Lacey
Nov 9, 2016
Biography: Polly (Bailey) Lacey, age 94, went to be with the Lord November 06, 2016. Polly was born December 8th 1921 in Salyersville, KY to the late Kendall and Rosa (Sheperd) Bailey. Polly is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Woodrow R. Lacey, son, Henry C. Lacey, infant son Kindle Lacey, brothers, Jim, Frank, Fred, and Bert Bailey, sister, Pearley Mize.Polly is...
Dulcie C. Motter
Nov 3, 2016
Biography: Dulcie C. Motter, 75 of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday Nov. 1, 2016 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. Dulcie was born May 16, 1941 in Bucyrus to the late Dale A. and Mabel M. (Patton) Grasley. She was also preceded in death by brothers Allen, Charles, Kenneth, and Harold Grasley as well as sisters Ruthie Tankersley and Carol Staiger.Dulcie is survived...
Betty Lou Howell Barrett
Oct 29, 2016
Biography: Betty Lou Howell Barrett, 85 of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday, October 27th, 2016. She was born November 12, 1930 in Carrs, Kentucky to Wesley and Maud (Cropper) Howell. She was number nine of eleven children and grew up along the Ohio River on a dairy and tobacco farm. Mrs. Barrett attended elementary school in Carrs and high school in Vanceburg, Kentucky. On...
Florin S. Wyeth
Oct 28, 2016
Biography: Florin S. Wyeth, age 83 of Nevada, Ohio, died October 26, 2016 at Heartland of Bucyrus, with his daughter at his side. It was often said of him, "There is nothing he can't do.” He was a particularly gifted carpenter and mechanic. Self-employed most of his life, he did not retire until he became ill at age 79. As Florin...

Eileen Ruth Clady
Oct 19, 2016
Biography: Eileen Ruth Clady, 73 of Galion passed away on Saturday Oct. 15, 2016. Eileen was born April 30, 1943 in Johnstown PA to the late Orval Boyer and Bertha (Berkey) Boyer who survives in Johnstown. She was also preceded in death by husband Donald Clady in 2010.Eileen is survived by children Brenda (Mike) Crider, Columbus; Cindy (Mike) Spiess, Elkhart,...
Penny Linn Collins
Oct 19, 2016
Biography: Penny Linn Collins, age 60, passed away after battling cancer for 4 and a half years surrounded by family Oct 14th 2016. Penny was born November 23, 1955 to the late Rolla and Grace Perman in Crestline Ohio. She is preceded in death by parents and sisters, Sandy, Cynthia, Wave, and 1 brother.Penny is survived by children, Tony (Lindsey Smith)...

Gloria Whitaker-Shafer-Smith
Oct 17, 2016
Biography: Gloria Whitaker-Shafer-Smith, 67 of Sherer Rd., Galion passed away on Friday Oct. 14, 2016 at Wyandot Memorial Hospital. Gloria was born July 4, 1949 in Bucyrus to the late Frank and Neoma (Patton) Whitaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son Chris Whitaker and sister Jean Whitaker.Gloria is survived by grandchildren Deseree, Legacy, Drake,...

Esther Marie Ross
Oct 15, 2016
Biography: Esther Marie Ross, 87 of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday October 13, 2016 at The Inn at Orchard Park. Esther was born June 14, 1929 in Crawford County to the late Edwin and Edith (Frey) Grau. She was married Sept. 5, 1954 to William R. Ross who survives. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by infant son Mark...

Donna K. Harriger
Oct 15, 2016
Biography: Donna K. Harriger, 71 of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday October 13, 2016 at home. Donna was born July 2, 1945 in Akron OH to the late Carl and Joan (Wilson) Allegra. She was married Oct. 13, 1973 to John “Jack” Harriger who preceded her in death on Nov. 1, 2015.Donna is survived by children; Brian (Melonee) Harriger of Mansfield; Pamela...
Wayne D. Auck
Oct 12, 2016
Biography: Wayne D. Auck, 78 of rural Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday October 11, 2016 at home, his death was unexpected. Wayne was born May 4, 1938 in Crawford Co. to the late Charles and Clara (Knieriemen) Auck. He was married Dec. 14, 1958 to Naomi E. (Luidhardt) Auck who preceded him in death on Jan. 3, 1997. He was...
Theresa Marie (Powell) Smith
Oct 4, 2016
Biography: Theresa Marie (Powell) Smith, 48 of Bucyrus passed away on Monday Oct. 3, 2016 at Heartland of Bucyrus following a brief illness. Theresa was born Nov. 28, 1967 to the late Michael Powell and Kathryn Powell of Bucyrus. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by brother Chris and brother in law Michael LaFrance. Theresa is also survived by...
Brenda Kay Vanichek
Oct 4, 2016
Biography: Brenda Kay Vanichek, age 65, passed away unexpectedly at Bucyrus Community Hospital on October 3, 2016. Brenda was born to the late Gene D. Young and Violet Marie (Smith) Roeback May 17, 1951 in Galion Ohio. Brenda and James Vanichek were married June 22, 1987. Brenda is preceded in death by both parents, grandchild Angel Joan Patterson, and brother...

David R. Hayes
Oct 3, 2016
Biography: David R. Hayes, 66 of Crestline passed away on Saturday October 1, 2016 at Galion Community Hospital following an extended illness. David was born Dec. 28, 1949 in Galion to the late Harry R. and Eileen (Woolensnider) Hayes. He was married Jan. 16, 1971 to Gladys (Fannin) Hayes who survives. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Richard I. Long
Oct 2, 2016
Biography: Richard I. Long, 84 of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday October 1, 2016 at Kindred Health Care in Mansfield. Richard was born July 13, 1932 two miles north of Sulphur Springs in Liberty Twp. to the late John P. and Hulda (Green) Long. He was first married to Lois M. (Eickel) Long on April 21, 1956, she preceded him...
Ralph A. Zornes
Sep 29, 2016
Biography: Ralph A. Zornes, 74 of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday Sept. 27, 2016 at home. Ralph was born Feb. 1, 1942 in Lewis Co. KY to the late Leslie and Pheba (Creswell) Zornes. He was married July 25, 1964 to Mollie (Nelson) Zornes who survives. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother Paul Kenneth...