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Ada A. Markley

Ada A. Markley

Jan 12, 2015

Biography:  Longtime Bucyrus resident and former owner of Ada's Fashion Gallery, Ada A. Markley, 80, of Bucyrus passed away on Friday as a result of an automobile accident.  Ada was born May 14, 1934 in Limestone, Maine to the late George and Olympe (Rioux) Gervais.  She graduated from Limestone H.S. in 1951, completing the commercial course of study.  She always...

Michael H. LaFrance

Michael H. LaFrance

Jan 12, 2015

Biography:  Michael H. LaFrance, 57 of Bucyrus passed away on Friday at The Ohio State University Hospital, his death was unexpected.  Michael was born Aug. 18, 1957 in Dearborn, MI to the late Wilfred LaFrance and Elizabeth (White) Oren of Reno, NV.  He was married July 18, 1998 to Jennifer (Powell) LaFrance who survives.  In addition to his father he...

Loyd H. Butler

Loyd H. Butler

Jan 10, 2015

Biography:  Loyd H. Butler, 75 of Bucyrus went to be with the Lord on Thursday Jan. 8, 2015 at Bucyrus Community Hospital.  Loyd was born March 17, 1939 in Kentucky to the late Willard and Stella Butler.  He was married Feb. 3, 1967 to Betty (Zornes) Butler who survives.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 3 brothers and...

Sharon F. Hinkle

Sharon F. Hinkle

Jan 10, 2015

Biography:  Sharon F. Hinkle, 61 most recently of Bucyrus and a longtime Columbus resident passed away on Thursday January 8, 2015 at the Cleveland Clinic. Sharon’s death followed a long battle with lung disease.  She was born Oct. 26, 1953 in Columbus to the late Elmer Benson Edmond and Betty (Martini) Edmond.  In addition to her parents she was preceded...

Donald M. Smith

Donald M. Smith

Jan 10, 2015

Biography:  Donald M. Smith, 56 of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday Jan. 8, 2015 at home following a 2 month illness.  Don was born Feb. 27, 1958 in Bucyrus to Audrey and Lucy (Pinion) Smith who survive in Bucyrus.  He was married Oct. 30, 1976 and has been married for 38 years to Sandra (Albert) Smith. Donald is survived by daughter Terri (Troy)...

Charles F. Rossman

Charles F. Rossman

Jan 7, 2015

Biography: Charles F. Rossman, 79 of Bucyrus passed away on Monday Jan. 5, 2015 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, he had been seriously ill for the past 3 ½ weeks.  Charles was born June 9, 1935 in Oceola to the late Fred W. and Orsella (Temple) Rossman.  He was married April 11, 1969 to Linda (Kehrer) Rossman who survives.  In addition to his...

Janis Emory

Janis Emory

Jan 4, 2015

Biography:  Janis Emory, 79 of Bucyrus went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family early Saturday Jan. 3, 2015 at Bucyrus Community Hospital.  Janis was born Aug. 11, 1935 in Richland, VA to the late John and Eula (Chapman) Rimmer.  She was married March 5, 1985 to Leroy Emory who preceded her in death on Jan. 5, 2012.  In addition to...

Charles R. Bennett

Charles R. Bennett

Jan 4, 2015

Biography:  Charles R. Bennett, 73 of Bucyrus went home to be with the Lord on Friday Jan. 2, 2015 at home, his death was unexpected of an apparent heart attack.  Charles was born April 27, 1941 in Welch, W. Virginia to the late Ernest and Norma Jean (Ray) Bennett.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Vance...

Mary Emily Holmes

Mary Emily Holmes

Dec 30, 2014

Biography:  Mary Emily Holmes, 77 of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday Dec. 30, 2014 surrounded by her family following an extended illness.  Mary was born Sept. 22, 1937 in Bucyrus to the late Paul Joseph and Mary Margaret (Shaner) Beran.  She was married August 18, 1956 to Raymond Holmes who preceded her in death on Jan. 20, 2000.Mary Emily is survived by...

Rosemary Rives

Rosemary Rives

Dec 29, 2014

Biography:  Rosemary Rives, 62 of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday Dec. 27, 2014 at home.  Rosemary was born Dec. 6, 1952 to the late Junior and Doris (Grauer) Sheaffer.  She is survived by one daughter Christin Rives of Galion. Rosemary was confirmed at Good Hope Lutheran Church, where she later sang in the choir, and graduated from Wynford High School in 1970.  Following graduation...

Mickle "Mad Dog" Dyer

Mickle "Mad Dog" Dyer

Dec 26, 2014

Biography:  Mickle “Mad Dog” Dyer, 61 passed away peacefully in his sleep following a lengthy battle with Lung Cancer.  Mickle was born April 26, 1953 in Olive Hill, KY to the late Rosco and Gladys (Nolan) Dyer.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son Matthew Christopher Dyer and brother Roger Dean Dyer.Mickle is survived by daughters Gladys...

Samuel L. Cross

Samuel L. Cross

Dec 25, 2014

Biography:  Samuel L. Cross, 58 of Bucyrus passed away unexpectedly on Wed. Dec. 24, 2014 at Bucyrus Community Hospital.  Sam was born March 13, 1956 in Bucyrus to the late Joann (Rosebrough) Cross and Willard Cross who survives in Bucyrus.  In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by daughters Becky and Joleen as well as one brother and one...

Gary Lee Nelson

Gary Lee Nelson

Dec 18, 2014

Biography:  Gary Lee Nelson, 69 of Bucyrus passed away on Wednesday Dec. 17, 2014 at Ohio State Univ. Hospital following a brief illness.  Gary was born Sept. 9, 1945 in Bucyrus to the late Ralph and Mary Jane (Bunn) Nelson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother Freddie Nelson, sister Patsy Koons, and wife Diana (Lulenski). Gary is...

Robert W. “Bobby” Dauchenbaugh

Robert W. “Bobby” Dauchenbaugh

Dec 18, 2014

Biography:  Robert W. “Bobby” Dauchenbaugh of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday Dec. 14, 2014 in Meadowview Regional Medical Hospital in Maysville, KY, his death was unexpected of an apparent heart attack.  Bob was born May 29, 1964 in Galion to the late Richard and JoAnn (Stewart) Dauchenbaugh. Bobby is survived by his compainion Charlene Chinn of Aberdeen, OH;  children Kim Dauchenbaugh and son...

Grace M. Brown

Grace M. Brown

Dec 16, 2014

Biography:  Grace M. Brown, 85, of Bucyrus passed away on Monday Dec. 15, 2014 at the Hospice of N.W. Ohio in Perrysburg, OH, she had been seriously ill for the past week.  Grace was born June 27, 1929 in Sulphur Springs, OH to the late A.J. and Agnes (Chaney) Halliwill.  She was married Aug. 17, 1948 to Paul E. Brown who preceded...

John C. "Doc" Coleman

John C. "Doc" Coleman

Dec 15, 2014

Biography:  John C. “Doc” Coleman, 81 of New Washington passed away on Saturday Dec. 13, 2014 at Ohio State University Hospital following a brief illness.  John was born Oct. 28, 1933 in W. Virginia to the late Noah and Mary (Harmon) Coleman.  He was married May 26, 1957 to Dolores (Pfleiderer) who survives.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Beatrice Coffman

Beatrice Coffman

Dec 14, 2014

Biography:  Beatrice Coffman, 97 of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday Dec. 13, 2014 at Altercare of Bucyrus.  Beatrice was born June 21, 1917 in Chatfield, OH to the late Gurdon and Erna (Telthorster) Korb.  She was married April 19, 1937 to Clyde Coffman who preceded her in death on Aug. 23, 1992.  Beatrice is survived by son Daryl (Susan) Coffman of Bucyrus; daughter...

Pamela Kegley

Pamela Kegley

Dec 10, 2014

Biography:  Pamela Kegley of Flemingsburg, KY passed away on Monday Dec. 8, 2014.  Pamela was born September 16, 1950 in Bucyrus, OH to the late James and Edith (Sharp) Monk.  She was married Sept. 8, 1968 to Wade Kegley who survives.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Pamela is also survived by daughter Loretta...

Hattie L. Davis

Hattie L. Davis

Dec 7, 2014

Biography:  Hattie L. Davis, 88, of Bucyrus passed away on Friday Dec. 5, 2014 at Heartland of Bucyrus.  Hattie was born May 2, 1926 in Mitchellville, TN to the late William and Hassie (Slack) Dunn.  She was married Dec. 7, 1946 to Willard H. Davis who preceded her in death on March 7, 1999. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Curtis James "Bam-Bam" Hansford

Curtis James "Bam-Bam" Hansford

Dec 5, 2014

Biography:  Curtis James “Bam-Bam” Hansford, 71, of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday Dec. 4, 2014 at Bucyrus Community Hospital of an apparent heart attack, his death was unexpected.  Curtis was born Aug. 13, 1943 in Cranks Creek, KY, Harlan County to the late Olen and Kate (Middleton) Hansford.  He was married to Brenda (Eckstein) Hansford who survives.  In addition to his parents, he...