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John F. Smith

John F. Smith

May 2, 2024

John F. Smith, 76 of Bucyrus went home to be with the Lord May 2, 2024. John was born July 8, 1947 to the late Frederick and Miriam (Patton) Smith. He is survived by his wife, Dez whom he married August 20, 1984. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Paul A. Smith.

John is...

Tim Allen Mofford

Tim Allen Mofford

May 2, 2024

Tim Mofford, 56 of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday May 2, 2024 at home.  Tim was born February 28, 1968 in Maysville, KY to the late Robert L. Mofford and Linda (Williamson) Coomer of Bucyrus.  He is also survived by son Dallas (Elizabeth) Mofford, Bucyrus; Former wife Sheila Lohr; step children Shane Etzinger of Bucyrus, Shawnda Sexton of Mansfield, and...

Shirley Ann Leonhardt

Shirley Ann Leonhardt

Apr 29, 2024

Shirley Ann Leonhardt, 83 of rural Crestline passed away on Monday April 29, 2024 at home.  Shirley was born February 25, 1941 in Bloomville, OH to the late Charles and Helen (Welly) Reiter.  She was married June 20, 1959 to Dorsey L. Leonhardt who preceded her in death on April 17, 2020.  She was also preceded in death by grandson...

Patricia Ann Rank

Patricia Ann Rank

Apr 28, 2024

Patricia Ann Rank, age 81, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, April 28th, 2024. Pat was born at home in Bucyrus, Ohio to the late Harley and Geneva “Beale” Cotsamire on July 28, 1942. Pat married the love of her life, Arthur Rank, in 1961. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Patricia is survived by husband of 63 years,...

Joshua Royal

Joshua Royal

Apr 27, 2024

Joshua “JT” Thomas Royal, age 42, passed away at home April 27, 2024. Josh was born to Jack and Garnet (Liles) Royal, April 13, 1982 in Portsmouth Ohio. JT is preceded in death by his father Jack Royal. His grandparents, Dallas and Cathrine (Dyer) Liles of Bucyrus, OH. Alvin and Goldie (Clark) Royal of Vanceburg, KY. Along with several Aunts...

Douglas A. Bosworth

Douglas A. Bosworth

Apr 26, 2024

Douglas A. Bosworth, 68 of Oceola, OH passed away on Friday April 26, 2024 at home.  Douglas was born June 29, 1955 in Bucyrus to the late Charles and Geraldine (Corwin) Bosworth.  He is survived by brothers Chuck (Sandy) Bosworth, Jim, Ron, and Don Bosworth all of Nevada, OH; as well as nieces and nephews Christine (Nathan) Heid, Scott (Beth...

Shelva Jean Robinett Wadlington

Shelva Jean Robinett Wadlington

Apr 24, 2024

Shelva Jean Robinett Wadlington, 77 of Bucyrus passed away on Wednesday April 24, 2024 at Bucyrus Community Hospital.  Shelva was born February 5, 1947 in Pike County, KY to the late Reyford and Mildred (Wolford) Blankenship.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her life partner Darold Wadlington on August 27, 1993;  brothers Ronny, Danny, Tommy,...

Deanna Jo "Wurm" Hayes

Deanna Jo "Wurm" Hayes

Apr 22, 2024

Deanna Jo “Wurm” Hayes, 54 of Bucyrus passed away on Monday April 22, 2024 at Bucyrus Community Hospital.  Deanna was born July 17, 1969 in San Bernadino, CA to the late John D Wurm and Debbie (Means) Wurm who survives in Bucyrus.

She is also survived by husband John Hayes Sr., daughter D’Lainie Tate of Las Vegas, grandchildren Daina, Joseph, Jason,...

Willis E. England Jr. "Bill"

Willis E. England Jr. "Bill"

Apr 21, 2024

Willis E. England Jr. “Bill”, age 69, passed away at home surrounded by family April 21, 2024. Bill was born to the late Willis E. England Sr. and Barbara J. (Bridgeford) England December 23, 1954 in Upper Sandusky. Bill married Brenda (Cooper) England July 4, 1998. Bill is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert and Jere; sisters, Mary...

Cindy A. Brown

Cindy A. Brown

Apr 20, 2024

Cindy A. Brown, 75 of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday April 20, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.  Cindy was born January 16, 1949 in Marion to the late Richard and Veda (Riley) Hindman.  She was married for 44 years to Foster S. “Frosty” Brown who preceded her in death on February 11, 2017.  She was also preceded in...

Margaret Christine Nickler

Margaret Christine Nickler

Apr 9, 2024

Margaret Christine Nickler, 82 of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday April 9, 2024 at Altercare of Bucyrus.   Christine was born November 27, 1941 in Lewis County, KY to the late Ithel Charlton and Inez (Bloomfield) Charlton.   She was married February 4, 1958 to Lloyd D. Nickler who preceded her in death on April 24, 2016.  She was also...

Ramona K. (Hill) Asher

Ramona K. (Hill) Asher

Apr 8, 2024

Ramona K. (Hill) Asher, 78 of Galion passed away on Monday April 8, 2024 at Legacy of Bucyrus.   Ramona was born July 14, 1945 in Vanceburg, KY to the late Lloyd and Myrtle (Petty) Hill.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter Kelley M. Atzinger, 8 brothers, 1 sister, son in law Michael Thacker,...

Steven Michael "Harpo" Harter

Steven Michael "Harpo" Harter

Apr 7, 2024

Steven Michael “Harpo” Harter , 67 of Bucyrus passed away Sunday April 7, 2024 at Bucyrus Community Hospital following a brief illness.  Steve was born March 6, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Richard W. and Barbara Ann (Ehrhart) Harter.  He was married March 4, 2018 to Cindy (Charlton) Harter who survives.  In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded...

Russell Charlton

Russell Charlton

Apr 5, 2024

Russell E. Charlton 87 went to be with the Lord on April 5th at Altercare of Bucyrus. He was born in Lewis County Kentucky, May 4th 1936 to the late Ithel Charlton and Inez (Bloomfield) Charlton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother; Ronald Charlton, his son; Larry Charlton, and grandson; Christopher Charlton.

He is survived...

Lawrence "Loren" Watson

Lawrence "Loren" Watson

Apr 3, 2024

Lawrence “Loren” Watson, 79 passed away peacefully Wednesday April 3, 2024 following a lengthy illness. Loren was born July 20, 1944 in Peru, Ohio and lived most of his life in Bucyrus. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Susan (Hensley) Watson; sisters, Janice, Mary, Thelma, Beverly, and Sharon; brothers, Clarence Jr., Larry, John, Kenneth; great grandson,...

Joan (Hart) Murphy

Joan (Hart) Murphy

Apr 3, 2024

Joan (Hart) Murphy, 91 of Bucyrus passed away on Wednesday April 3, 2024 at home.  Joan was born June 18, 1932 in Bucyrus to the late Lester and Agnes (Young) Hart.  She was married March 30, 1948 to Archie E. Murphy who preceded her in death on March 28, 2004.  She was also preceded in death by brother and sister...

Christopher Funcheon

Christopher Funcheon

Mar 29, 2024

Christopher Funcheon, 63 most recently of Bucyrus, passed away on Friday March 29, 2024 at his home in Bucyrus.  Christopher was born December 25, 1960 in Hialeah, Florida to the late Charles Funcheon and Geraldine (Gatto) Cummings.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother Robert.

Christopher is survived by son Nick (Jessica) Rogers of Massillon, Ohio;...

James E. Orewiler

James E. Orewiler

Mar 25, 2024

James E. Orewiler, 79 of Galion passed away peacefully on Monday March 25, 2024 at home.  Jim was born June 12, 1944 in Bucyrus to the late Francis Orewiler and Maxine (Fry) Garvin.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by step father Paul Garvin; sons Chuck Orewiler and Joe Fogle; and brother in law Joe Smith.

Jim...

Douglas R. "Dog" Bell

Douglas R. "Dog" Bell

Mar 25, 2024

Douglas R. “Dog” Bell, 76 of Galion, passed early Monday morning March 25th, 2024, at his home in the care of his family.

Doug was born on July 21st, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Lester and Iva (Erisman) Bell.

He was a graduate of Miamisburg High School class of 1965. Doug and his family moved from Miamisburg, Ohio to Bucyrus,...

Willie Bell Addison

Willie Bell Addison

Mar 22, 2024

Willie Bell Addison, 80 of Bucyrus passed away on Friday March 22, 2024 at Signature of Galion.  Willie was born March 14, 1944 in Cookeville, TN to the late Veston and Birtie (Rogers) Stout.  She was also preceded in death by children Johnnie Ray, Ronda, and Jeff and former husbands, Roger Morgan, Buddy Adkins, and John Addison as well as...

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