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Edward R. Wead

Edward R. Wead

Jan 11, 2014

Biography:  Longtime Bucyrus Attorney Edward R. Wead, 73 of rural Sycamore, passed away Wednesday evening at home following a short illness.  Ed was born Jan. 30, 1940 in Sistersville, W. Virginia to the late Kenneth and Mary (Murphy) Wead.  He was married August 31, 1983 to Kathleen “Kate” Bils who survives along with children Brian (Hope) Wead of Rocky Mount,...

Wilda Mae Pollock

Wilda Mae Pollock

Jan 6, 2014

Biography:  Wilda Mae Pollock, 98, of Bucyrus passed away on Friday Jan. 3, 2014 at Heartland of Bucyrus where she had resided since Aug. 2009.  Wilda was a lifelong Bucyrus resident and homemaker.  She was born Nov. 11, 1915 in Crawford County to the late Forbes and Ota (Bresby) Edgington.  She was married July 29, 1935 to Luther L. Pollock...

Evelyn Delores Hite

Evelyn Delores Hite

Jan 6, 2014

Biography:  Evelyn Delores Hite, 95, of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday evening at home following a brief illness.  Evelyn was born July 29, 1918 in Schuylere, Nebraska to the late Frank and Louise (Lorenzen) Heun.  She was married Feb. 5, 1943 to Wilbur “Bill” Carl Hite who preceded her in death on Oct. 28, 1996.  In addition to her husband and parents, she...

Helen Jane Laipply

Helen Jane Laipply

Jan 3, 2014

Biography:  Helen Jane Laipply, 89, passed away Friday Dec. 27, 2013 in Pleasanton, KS where she had resided since 2005.  Helen was born March 8, 1924 to the late Leroy and Beatrice (Hirtz) Rettig.  She was married March 1, 1943 to H. Dale Laipply who preceded her in death on December 25, 2004.  In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death...

Bonnie Jo Rinker

Bonnie Jo Rinker

Jan 3, 2014

Biography:  Bonnie Jo Rinker, our dearest wife and mother went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2014 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.  As an only child, she was born on May 1, 1945 to Drenna Jean and Clifton Thurman, both deceased. In 1967 she married Raymond Heinlen and they had three children.She is survived by her...

Hazel D. Lee

Hazel D. Lee

Dec 16, 2013

Biography:  Hazel D. Lee, 77 of Bucyrus passed away on Friday Dec. 13, 2013 in Bucyrus Community Hospital following a nine month illness.  Hazel was born June 21, 1936 in Monterey, TN to the late Lester and Addy (Graves) Garrison.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 daughters Mary Stover and Anna Lee; 2 great grandsons; and...

Wilma "Jean" Mahaffey

Wilma "Jean" Mahaffey

Dec 16, 2013

Biography:  Wilma “Jean” Mahaffey, 73 of Bucyrus passed away on Dec. 14, 2013 in Mansfield Med Central.  Wilma was born March 14, 1940 in Wapakoneta, OH to the late George William and Ina Mae (Webb) Howell. She was married Oct. 24, 1959 to Robert “Bob” Mahaffey who preceded her in death on Oct. 21, 2000.  Wilma is survived by children Bobbi (Dan) Howard...

Alvin Neil Brammer

Alvin Neil Brammer

Dec 10, 2013

Biography:  Alvin Neil Brammer of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday Dec. 8, 2013 at Mill Creek in Galion.  Alvin was born Feb. 28, 1957 in Marion to James E. Brammer Sr. who survives and Miriam E. (Blinn) Brammer who preceded him in death.  He was married June 2, 1979 to Pamela J. (Orr) Brammer who also preceded him in death. In addition...

Donald Hanlon

Donald Hanlon

Dec 10, 2013

Biography:  Donald Hanlon, 77 of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday December 10, 2013 at Heartland of Bucyrus.  Don was born June 3, 1936 to the late LeRoy and Fannie Hanlon.  He was married Sept. 8, 1963 to Marjorie E. (Solze) Hanlon who preceded him in death on Feb. 17, 2010.  In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by...

Ronald G. Armstrong

Ronald G. Armstrong

Dec 10, 2013

Biography:  Ronald G. Armstrong, 62 of Bucyrus passed away early Friday afternoon Nov. 6, 2013 at home.  Ronald was born July 8, 1951 in Bucyrus to Eric Armstrong who preceded him in death and O. Eunice (Moore) Armstrong who survives in Bucyrus. He was married to Karen (Hammond) Armstrong in Bucyrus September of 1979 and she survives.  In addition to his father, he...

Kathleen Louise Tidball

Kathleen Louise Tidball

Dec 10, 2013

Biography:  Kathleen Louise Tidball, 71 of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday Dec. 7, 2013. Kathy was born on August 21, 1942 in Canton, Ohio to Leroy and Mable (Daniels) Hosler.  In 1976, she moved to Bucyrus with her family.While in Canton, Kathy worked with and volunteered for organizations working with those with mental disabilities as a teacher.    Kathy was very...

Brian James Showers

Brian James Showers

Dec 8, 2013

Biography:  Brian James Showers, 47 of Bucyrus passed away Thursday evening in his home following a short illness.  He was born March 16, 1966 in Titisville, Pennsylvania to Robert and Frieda (Warner) Showers, his mother preceded him in death.  On August 2, 1997 he married Kim Showers, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Logan Beeman and Alexis Showers of Bucyrus; his...

Sylvia M. Wood

Sylvia M. Wood

Dec 5, 2013

Biography:  Sylvia M. Wood, 60 of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday Dec. 3, 2013 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus following a brief illness.  Sylvia was born Dec. 12, 1952 in Bucyrus to the late Donald W. Cole Sr. and Pansy (Ball) Cole.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters Phyllis Jean Prosperi and Madonna Ruckman; 2 infant...

Jeff Campbell

Jeff Campbell

Dec 2, 2013

Biography:  Jeff Campbell, 61, of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday November 30, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family following a yearlong battle with cancer.  Jeff was born June 19, 1952 in Mansfield to the late Glenn and Opal (Bradshaw) Campbell.  On February 21, 1976, he married Rose (Morton) Campbell who survives. Also surviving are his children, Eric of Bucyrus, Mike and...

Virgil "Tackett" Evans

Virgil "Tackett" Evans

Dec 2, 2013

Biography:  Virgil “Tackett” Evans passed away November 30, 2013 after a short illness.  He was born Oct. 25, 1936 in Puritan, WV to the late John B. and Aretta (Davis) Evans.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister, and son Michael Evans. Virgil is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty (Rittenberry) Evans as...

Ruth E. Shealy

Ruth E. Shealy

Nov 20, 2013

Biography:  Ruth E. Shealy, 102 years of age, passed away on Tuesday Nov. 19, 2013 at The Inn at Orchard Park.  Ruth was born June 16, 1911 in Vernon Twp., Richland Co. OH to the late James W. and Lulu M. (Beach) Pfahler.  She was married April 22, 1933 to Richard M. Shealy who preceded her in death on Aug. 9, 1995.  In...

Charles E. Klingenberger

Charles E. Klingenberger

Nov 18, 2013

Biography:  Charles E. Klingenberger, 79, of Bucyrus passed away on Friday Nov. 15, 2013 at St. Catherine’s Manor of Findlay.  Charles was born July 15, 1934 in Bucyrus to the late George B. and Bertha (Sheibley) Klingenberger.  He was married Nov. 26, 1982 to Audrey (Gabriel) Cooper Klingenberger, she survives.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister Mary...

Clara Foght

Clara Foght

Nov 14, 2013

Biography:  Clara Foght, 93, passed away Tuesday evening, November 12, 2013 in Brandywine Health Care in Winter Haven Florida.  The staff of Munz-Pirnstill is assisting the family with arrangements.

Gerald Dale Straley

Gerald Dale Straley

Nov 14, 2013

Biography:  Gerald Dale Straley passed away Monday, November 11, 2013, at 8:15 PM in Blanchard Valley Hospital. He had resided in Findlay, Ohio for the past year and a half. He was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, on February 15, 1921, to the late Ben & Freda (Wallace) Straley.He married Jo Ann Waples August 16, 1952. He was previously married to...

Ramona E. Wurm

Ramona E. Wurm

Nov 14, 2013

Biography:  Ramona E. Wurm, 65, of Bucyrus passed away on Nov. 12, 2013 in O.S.U. Hospital, Columbus.  Ramona was born July 24, 1948 in Upper Sandusky to the late Hager J. Rhoden and Velma (Blankenship) Rhoden Roberts.  She was married June 22, 1969 to Charles Wurm who survives.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Bruce, Eugene, Bill,...

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