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Janfrey "Jan" Byron Knisely

Janfrey "Jan" Byron Knisely

Jun 18, 2016

Biography:  Janfrey “Jan” Byron Knisely, 69, passed away unexpectedly June 17, 2016. Jan was born to the late Robert and Helen (Spaide) Knisely November 8, 1946 in Bucyrus Ohio. Jan is preceded in death by parents and half sister Betty Jones.Jan is survived by daughter, Amanda M. Knisely; brother, Dennis C. Knisely; sister, Roberta (John) Bender; half-sister, Rita Koprowski; and...

Helen E. Hieber

Helen E. Hieber

Jun 15, 2016

Biography:  Helen E. Hieber, 94, of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Carlisle Place.  Helen was born February 25, 1922 in Lykens Township to Edwin and Edna (Kalb) Ross.  She was married July 24, 1943 to Chester Arlo Hieber who preceded her in death on February 14, 2000.  She was also preceded in death by her brother...

Mark Massie

Mark Massie

Jun 5, 2016

Biography:  Mark Massie (1964-2016) On June 4, 2016 Mark lost his earthly battle with Pancreatic Cancer, and is now in Heaven rejoicing with his mother. He passed away at Heartland of Bucyrus and had been in failing health since February.  Mark was born October 6, 1964 in Bucyrus to the late Carroll C. and Anna (Hendrickson) Massie.  In addition to his...

Hobert L. "Lee" Smith

Hobert L. "Lee" Smith

Jun 5, 2016

Biography:  Hobert  L. “Lee” Smith, 64 of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday June 4, 2016 at Signature Health Care in Galion following an extended illness.  Lee was born April 27, 1952 in Richlands, VA to the late Roger L. and Frances E. (Pinion) Smith. Lee is survived by brother Hubert Smith and his wife Sharon of Bucyrus; niece and nephew Christy...

Shawn D. Higginbotham

Shawn D. Higginbotham

Jun 3, 2016

Biography:  Shawn D. Higginbotham, 36 of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday June 2, 2016 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, his death was unexpected.  Shawn was born Oct. 26, 1979 in Galion to David and Deb (Rodgers) Higginbotham who survive in Bucyrus.  He was married June 10, 2004 to Danielle Lynn (Belcher) Higginbotham who preceded him in death on Oct. 30, 2008.  He was...

Michael D. Lintz

Michael D. Lintz

Jun 3, 2016

Biography:  Michael D. Lintz, 66 of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday May 22, 2016 at Bucyrus Community Hospital following a brief illness.  Michael was born August 28, 1949 to the late Albert W. and Margaret “Peggy” (Childers) Lintz.  He was married Jan. 2, 1985 to Linda D. (Ramey) Lintz who preceded him in death on Dec. 26, 2015.  In addition to his parents...

Gene Blankenship

Gene Blankenship

May 31, 2016

Biography:  Gene Blankenship, 67 of Bucyrus passed early Sunday at Bucyrus Community Hospital of an apparent heart attack, his death was unexpected.  Gene was born Nov. 19, 1948 in Stopover KY to the late Eugene Blankenship and Polly (Mullins) Blankenship.  He was married 47 years ago to Penny (Rex) Blankenship who survives.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Pauline "Polly" R. Pettus

Pauline "Polly" R. Pettus

May 27, 2016

Biography:  Pauline “Polly” R. Pettus, 78, passed away May 26, 2016. Pauline was born August 31, 1937 to the late James and Lettie (Greene) Wright in Welch West Virginia. She is preceded in death by parents; husband Garnett Pettus; brother, James Wright; sisters, Joann Rosenblatt, Margaret Patsy, and Martha Ann Wright. Pauline is survived by son, Stewart Howlett; sisters, Ruth Brewer,...

Dorothy Mae Shaw

Dorothy Mae Shaw

May 24, 2016

Biography:  Dorothy Mae Shaw, 84, went to be with the Lord May 23, 2016. Dorothy was born October 4, 1931 to the late Will and Willie Susan (Centers) Hoskins in Allen County Kentucky. Dorothy is preceded in death by husband Jewell Shaw, parents, brothers Delbert Hoskins, Donnie Hoskins, and Douglas Hoskins; sisters, Janie Centers, Delcie Anderson, and Devener Woodard. Dorothy is...

Elwood Butler

Elwood Butler

May 24, 2016

Biography:  Elwood Butler, 83 of Bucyrus went to be with the Lord on May 23, 2016 at home.  He had been ill for the past three weeks.  Elwood was born April 8, 1933 in Fitch, KY to the late David and Daisy (Bloomfield) Butler.  He was married January 30, 1954 to Bessie (Thomas) Butler who survives, they were married 62 years.  In addition to...

Michael D. Lintz

Michael D. Lintz

May 24, 2016

Biography:  Michael D. Lintz, 66 of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday May 22, 2016 at Bucyrus Community Hospital following a brief illness.  Michael was born August 28, 1949 to the late Albert W. and Margaret “Peggy” (Childers) Lintz.  He was married Jan. 2, 1985 to Linda D. (Ramey) Lintz who preceded him in death on Dec. 26, 2015.  In addition to his parents...

Jean Ann Brewster

Jean Ann Brewster

May 18, 2016

Biography: Jean Ann Brewster, 59, of Attica passed away on May 16, 2016 in her home surrounded by her family.  Jean was born on November 26, 1956 in Massillon, Ohio to Elbert and Georgia “Juanita” (Armstrong) Easter.  On May 6, 1972 jean married her love, Paul A. Brewster who survives.  Jean is also survived by her children, Alan (Candy) Brewster of...

Dorothy N. Cole

Dorothy N. Cole

May 17, 2016

Biography:  Dorothy N. Cole, formerly of Bucyrus and a resident of Bowling Green, KY for the past 5 years, passed away on Saturday May 14, 2016 in Bowling Green.  Dorothy was born Jan 23, 1931 in Venice Twp., Seneca County to the late Perry Andrew Smith and Maude Amanda (Meiser) Binninger Smith.  She was married Jan. 6, 1952 to Haldon V. “Smiley”...

Betty Mae Smith

Betty Mae Smith

May 17, 2016

Biography:  Betty Mae Smith, 87, formerly of Nevada and a resident of Upper Sandusky for the past several years, entered Heaven on Tuesday May 17, 2016 at the Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Betty was born on December. 21, 1928 in Crawford County to the late Arthur Russell and Helen (Ellis) Nickler.  She was married October 24, 1947...

Anna Mae Scott

Anna Mae Scott

May 14, 2016

Biography:  Anna Mae Scott, 95, a former Bucyrus resident and for the past 5 years a resident in the Chicago area passed away on Thursday May 12, 2016 in Des Plains, IL.  Anna was born April 19, 1921 in East Liverpool, OH to the late Charles E. and Margaret (Layne) Barrett. She was married June 4, 1949 to Robert B. Scott who...

Glenn David Shealy

Glenn David Shealy

May 11, 2016

Biography:  Glenn David Shealy, 82 of Sulphur Springs, OH, passed away on Tuesday May 10, 2016 at home. He had been seriously ill for the past 6 weeks.  Dave was born Sept. 10, 1933, in Tiro to the late Alton E. and Lois F. (Ulmer) Shealy.  He was married Feb. 28, 1954 to Christine (Perkins) Shealy who survives.  In addition to his...

Joyce A. Wagner

Joyce A. Wagner

May 9, 2016

Biography:  Joyce A. Wagner, 78, went to be with the Lord May 7, 2016 after battling an extensive illness. Joyce was born August 21, 1937 to the late Howard and Inez (Gearheart) Zucker in Attica Ohio. Joyce was married with Arthur Wagner for 46 years, May 2, 1970 being their anniversary date. Joyce was preceded in death by parents and...

Adam Hart

Adam Hart

Apr 29, 2016

Biography: Adam C. Hart, 31 of Sandusky passed away on Friday April 29, 2016 at Firelands Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.  Adam was born Sept. 18, 1984 in Marion to Randy and Renee (Johnson) Hart who survive in Sandusky. Adam is also survived by grandmother Ernestine Hart; aunts and uncles, Steven and Rhonda (Hart) Miller, and Ken and Charmaine...

Sharon E. (Sipe) Mills

Sharon E. (Sipe) Mills

Apr 26, 2016

Biography:  Sharon E. (Sipe) Mills, 69 of Bucyrus passed away on Monday April 25, 2016 at home following a brief illness surrounded by her family.  Sharon was born March 14, 1947 in Bucyrus to the late Judson and Mary (Oakman) Sipe.  She was married Sept. 14, 1965 to Don E. Mills who survives.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Fred Lowell Foster

Fred Lowell Foster

Apr 25, 2016

Biography: Fred Lowell Foster, 81 of Bucyrus passed away Friday April 22, 2016 at home, his death was unexpected. Fred was born April 25, 1934 to Escar R. And Lecty Theo Foster in Faubush, KY.  He married Lura Mae McQueary on Aug. 7, 1954 and she survives.  That union ended in divorce, but they remained close.  From that marriage they have...