Adaline Lavina May Kocher
Jul 29, 2014
Biography: Adaline Lavina May Kocher, 93, of Bucyrus was called home on Saturday July 26, 2014 at Marion General Hospital surrounded by her family and her pastor. Adaline was born Jan. 19, 1921 at the Staiger Family Home in rural Bucyrus to the late James and Dessie M. (Frank) Staiger. She was married Sept. 1, 1940 to Ray Kocher and together they...
Lowell C. Green
Jul 29, 2014
Biography: Lowell C. Green died on July 24 at age 88 Rev. Dr. Lowell Clark Green, a well-known Lutheran theologian and pastor, died on Thursday, 2014 July 24, in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. He had a doctorate in theology from the University of Erlangen in Germany (1955) and wrote prolifically, publishing several books and scores of journal articles on the history of the Church and on...
Steve G. Kalb
Jul 24, 2014
Biography: Steve G. Kalb, 57, of Bucyrus passed away on Monday July 21, 2014 at home. His death was unexpected. Steve was born Jan. 30, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Alvin and Twyla (Shafer) Kalb. He was married August 5, 1988 to Diana (Conti-Lowe) Kalb who survives. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father and mother...
Jean M. "Granny" Sheldon
Jul 24, 2014
Biography: Jean M. “Granny” Sheldon, 86, of Bucyrus passed away on Wednesday July 23, 2014 in Bucyrus Community Hospital. Jean was born May 21, 1928 in Attica to the late William and Marie (Wilford) Pine. She was married April 8, 1950 to Robert E. Sheldon who preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 2006. In addition to her husband, she...

Raymond Dick "Butch" Swick
Jul 21, 2014
Biography: Raymond Dick "Butch" Swick age 66 of west Jefferson, Ohio passed away suddenly Sunday July 20, 2014 in his residence. Born February 15, 1948 in Marion County. He was preceded in death by life long companion of thirty years Walter Manson Creech, parents, Raymond D. and Mae (Timmons) Swick Jr., two nephews, Aaron and Andy Weisenhour, sister-in-law, Dianne Swick. survivors include: sister, Barbara (Gary)...
Dorothy J Miller
Jul 20, 2014
Biography: Dorothy J. Miller, 67, of Chatfield Twp. passed away suddenly Friday near her home when she was struck by a truck while bicycling. Dorothy was born June 20, 1947 in Chatfield Twp., Crawford Co. to the late William C. and Marie E. (Strohm) Schanzenbach. She was married September 14, 1968 to Thomas H. Miller who survives. In addition to...

John N. Myles
Jul 19, 2014
Biography: John N. Myles, 64, of Bucyrus passed away on Friday July 18, 2014 at 10:00 am. John was born July 9, 1950 in Kenton to the late Arthur and Hannah (Gladding) Myles. He was married Oct. 15, 1971 to Rebecca (Heinle) Myles who survives. John is also survived by daughter Rhonda Alvarez of Columbus; 2 grandchildren Graham and Hannah; sister Irene Bell...
Ollie Trout Jr.
Jul 18, 2014
Biography: Ollie Trout Jr., 66, of rural Bucyrus passed away on Wednesday morning at home following a brief illness. Ollie was born Jan. 24, 1948 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Ollie Trout Sr. and Ada (Wells) Trout who survives in Galion. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by brother in law Larry Seif. Ollie was married March 31,...
Uliss G. Hess
Jul 18, 2014
Biography: Ulis G. Hess, 78, of Bucyrus passed Thursday morning in his home with his loving family. He had been seriously ill for the past 6 months. He was born April 18, 1936 in Drill Virginia to the late Artemus C. and Gertie (Perkins) Hess. On April 9, 1990 he married Wanda Beatty who survives. Also surviving are his children, Brenda...
Helen N. Dunford
Jul 18, 2014
Biography: Helen N. Dunford, 78, of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday July 15, 2014 at Med Central Hospital, Mansfield following a long courageous battle with cancer. Helen was born May 2, 1936 in Tazewell Co., Virginia to the late Charles and Alice (Edwards) Poe. She was married August 19, 1954 to Barney Dunford Jr. who survives. In addition to her...
Paul D. Jones
Jul 15, 2014
Biography: Paul D. Jones, 77, of Bucyrus passed away at 11:30 pm Monday July 14, 2014 at Heartland of Bucyrus. Paul was born June 22, 1937 in Congo, OH to the late John Phillip Jones and Annabelle (Gunnett) Jones. He was married Feb. 14, 1961 to Sandra (Krabill) Jones who survives. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2...
Gary Spence
Jul 15, 2014
Biography: Gary Spence, 58, of Bucyrus passed away unexpectedly on Sunday at his home. Gary was born Nov. 10, 1955 in Iaeger, W. Virginia to the late Jimmie Spence and Geraldine (Walls) Spence who survives in Florida. He was married May 22, 1974 to the former Karen Dunford who survives. In addition to his father, Gary was preceded in death...

Walter "Shorty" Blankenship
Jul 9, 2014
Biography: Walter “Shorty” Blankenship, 88, of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday July 8, 2014 at Mill Creek in Galion at 3:25 pm. Walter was born July 12, 1925 in Marion to the late Clyde and Dena Adeline (Withrow) Blankenship. He was married Nov. 28, 1942 to Annabell (Hull) who preceded him in death on June 22, 2005. In addition to his parents and...

Richard Young
Jul 9, 2014
Biography: Richard Young, 89, of rural Tiro passed away on Tuesday July 8, 2014 at Heartland of Bucyrus following an extended illness. Richard was born March 23, 1925 in Camp Dix, KY to the late Earl and Nora (Blankenship) Young. He was married to Cinda (Tackett) Young who preceded him in death in 2006. He was also preceded in death by sons Terry...
Rose Sharon Fishpaw
Jul 9, 2014
Biography: Rose Sharon Fishpaw, 76, of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday July 5, 2014 surrounded by her loving family at Altercare of Bucyrus following a brief illness. Sharon was born to the late Agnes Gavan on June 21, 1938 in Ironton, OH. She was married Nov. 29, 1958 to Donald Dean Fishpaw who preceded her in death on Oct. 14,...
Kristina C. Johnson
Jul 6, 2014
Biography: Kristina C. Johnson, 34, of Sycamore passed away on Thursday July 3, 2014 in the Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay following a 2 ½ yr. battle with rhabdomyosarcoma. Kristina was born Sept. 28, 1979 in Bucyrus to Frederick “Ned” Belcher and Bonnie (White) Belcher. She was married May 3, 2001 to Justen Lee Johnson. In addition to her parents and...
Helen Hannah Yaussy
Jul 6, 2014
Biography: Helen Hannah Yaussy Shock, 84, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on July 4, 2014. Though “absent from the body,” she is now “present with the Lord.” She was born on November 22, 1929, to Ralph and Marietta Roop Yaussy in their home at 1818 Temple Road in Crawford County. Graduating from Holmes-Liberty School in 1947, she moved with her...

Deborah Ann Leppert
Jul 3, 2014
Biography: Deborah Ann Leppert, 54, of Bucyrus passed away Tuesday July 1, 2014 at the home of her daughter in North Robinson. Deborah was born March 7, 1960 in Crestline to the late Paul J. Beck and Janet McCartney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother Troy Beck and sister Kathy Fellows.Deborah is survived by...

Larry Reinhart
Jul 3, 2014
Biography: Larry Reinhart, 52, of Bucyrus passed away Tuesday, his death was unexpected. Larry was born March 25, 1962 in Crestline. His father was Michael Young and mother Toby Ann (Gearhart) Reinhart of Bucyrus. Larry is also survived by son Peyton Reinhart of Marion; brothers Steve of Bucyrus, Doug of Columbus, and Kenny of Bucyrus; numerous aunts and uncles; as well as close...

Deborah Ann Leppert
Jul 2, 2014
Biography: Deborah Ann Leppert, 54, of Bucyrus passed away Tuesday July 1, 2014 at the home of her daughter in North Robinson. Deborah was born March 7, 1960 in Crestline to the late Paul J. Beck and Janet McCartney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother Troy Beck and sister Kathy Fellows. Deborah is survived by children Charles...