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Allen Dale Grasley III

Allen Dale Grasley III

Apr 13, 2026

Allen Dale Grasley III, age 65, passed away at home April 13, 2026. Allen was born to Allen Dale Grasley Sr. and Ellen (Harness) Grasley June 28, 1960 in Bucyrus Ohio. Allen married Kelly (Riel) Grasley December 21, 2002. He was preceded in death by his father and brother-in-law Dave Kincade.

Allen is survived by wife of 23 years, Kelly Grasley;...

Clara Jean Miller

Clara Jean Miller

Apr 6, 2026

Clara Jean Miller, age 66, passed away at home surrounded by family April 6, 2026. Clara was born to the late Doris and Violet (Slagle) Clinard April 28, 1959 in Bucyrus Ohio. Clara is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Richard Miller; daughter, Wanita Miller; brother, Clark Clinard.

Clara was survived by children, Bonita (Jimmy) Peterman, Anita (Robert) Reynolds, Violet...

Bruce W Riley

Bruce W Riley

Apr 4, 2026

Bruce Riley, age 61, passed away unexpectedly April 4, 2026 in Bucyrus Ohio. Bruce was born March 28, 1965 to Larry Riley and Beate (Seiler) Hildreth in Heidelberg Germany. Bruce was preceded in death by his sister, Michelle Hildreth and step-father, Gary Hildreth.

Bruce is survived by mother, Beate Hildreth; father, Larry Riley; brothers William (Jennifer) Riley and Robert Riley; step-siblings,...

Paul Eugene Hoeffel

Paul Eugene Hoeffel

Apr 2, 2026

Paul Eugene Hoeffel, 80, of Bucyrus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, with his loving wife at his side.

He was born on August 2, 1945, in Defiance, Ohio, to the late Clare A. Hoeffel and Loretta (McGrath) Hoeffel.

A devoted husband of 52 years, Paul was a highly respected attorney who practiced law for more...

Michael "Mike" W. Young

Michael "Mike" W. Young

Mar 31, 2026

Michael “Mike” W. Young, 65, of Chatfield passed away on March 31, 2026 at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital. Mike was born December 24, 1960. Mike is preceded in death by parents Luther and Mary (Heitz) Young; brothers, Steven F. Young, David Oney and Bob Oney; nephew, Timmy Seals.

Mike is survived by his fiancé of 15 years, Christy Guzman; children, Nicholas...

Jeremy Lee Sparks

Jeremy Lee Sparks

Mar 30, 2026

Jeremy Lee Sparks, 46 of Bucyrus passed away on Monday March 30, 2026 in Bucyrus. Jeremy was born November 25, 1979 in Galion to Warren Sparks and Cindy (Charlton) Harter both of Bucyrus. He is also survived by son Blake Sparks of Buckeye Lake; sister Shanna Sparks of Bucyrus; maternal grandmother Barb Charlton of Bucyrus as well as aunts and...

Stephanie Kegley

Stephanie Kegley

Mar 29, 2026

Stephanie Kegley, 49 of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday March 29, 2026 at Ohio State University Hospital following a brief illness. Stephanie was born March 6, 1977 in Galion, Ohio to the late Roger A. Taylor and Penny (Davidson) Taylor who survives.

 She is also survived by paternal grandmother Betty Taylor of Bucyrus; children Levi (Seiarra) Kegley of Galion, Hunter (Mekayla)...

Ilene Marie Osborn

Ilene Marie Osborn

Mar 25, 2026

Ilene Marie Osborn, age 90, passed away at Orchard Park March 25, 2026 surrounded by loving friends and family. Ilene was born to the late Henry and Hazel (Durigg) Rossman September 16, 1935 in Whetstone Township. Ilene was married twice in her life, her first husband Gerald Lohr passed on February 22, 1962 while in Germany during his time in...

Mary Lou Dewiel

Mary Lou Dewiel

Mar 21, 2026

Mary Lou Dewiel, age 78, passed away at Villa Springs March 21, 2026. Mary was born to the late Ephraim and Eleanor (Shiffer) Mackling May 9, 1947 in Bucyrus Ohio. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; spouse, Don Dewiel who passed in 1998, they were married 34 years; brother, Donald Mackling; sister Shirley Alt; son-in-law, Sean Tieben; brother-in-law,...

William E. "Bill" Caldwell

William E. "Bill" Caldwell

Mar 16, 2026

William “Bill” E. Caldwell, age 94, went to be with the Lord March 16, 2026. Bill was born to the late Herbet and Lucy (Fultz) Caldwell December 1, 1931 in Scioto County Ohio. Bill was married to Sylvia (Hagy) Caldwell who preceded him in death, October 16, 2018. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers, James Caldwell,...

Beverly June Metz

Beverly June Metz

Mar 16, 2026

Beverly June Metz, 83 of Bucyrus passed away on March 16, 2026, peacefully at home. Beverly was born February 6, 1943, in Willard to the late Johnny and Mary (Johns) Dummitt. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bradley ‘Butch’ Dummitt; sisters Naomi ‘Tootie’ (Dummitt) Copper, and Maureen ‘Mikki’ (Dummitt) Webb.

Beverly is survived by her husband of 65 years,...

Helen Irene Ross

Helen Irene Ross

Mar 12, 2026

Helen Irene Ross, 94, of Chatfield, Ohio passed away at Carlisle Place on March 12, 2026, surrounded by family. Helen is preceded in death by her parents; husband Myron Ross; sister, Ruth Loy and brothers, Wayne (Betty) Scheffler and Milton Scheffler.

Helen is survived by children, Glenn (Charlene) Ross and Janeen (Robert) McFarling; grandchildren, Joseph Ross, Lauren McFarling and Matthew McFarling;...

Peter Joseph Mullen

Peter Joseph Mullen

Mar 11, 2026

Peter Joseph Mullen, 91 of Bucyrus passed away on Wednesday March 11, 2026, at home. Peter was born October 25, 1934, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Peter and Ann (Romac) Mullen. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, sister in law, two nieces, a great niece and many friends.

Peter is survived by children Brigid (Jeff) Pack, Peter...

Rustie Lee Christian

Rustie Lee Christian

Mar 5, 2026

Rustie Lee Christian, age 40, passed away at home March 5, 2026. Rustie was born to Rodney Hunt and Melinda (Christian) Detillion March 18, 1985 in Bucyrus Ohio. Rustie was married to the love of his life, Shannon (Porter) Christian whom he was with for nearly 25 years.

Rustie was preceded in death by his son, Braxton Christian and grandparents, Bonnie...

Lloyd E. Heinle

Lloyd E. Heinle

Mar 2, 2026

Lloyd E. Heinle, 88 of Bucyrus passed away peacefully on Monday March 2, 2026 at home. Lloyd was born May 10, 1937 in rural Bucyrus to the late Clyde Heinle and Hazel Lust. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his two step dads Lee Zehner and Wilbur Lutz.

Lloyd is survived by his wife of 61...

Branden J. Benedict

Branden J. Benedict

Feb 28, 2026

Branden J. Benedict, 46, of Bucyrus passed away February 28, 2026 at the Ohio State University Hospital. Branden was born November 28, 1979 in Galion Ohio to the late Charles Leroy Benedict Sr. and Janet Sue (Cabell) Lykins of Bucyrus. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by grandmother, Barbara Pauley; Lindsey’s grandparents, Homer and Martha Ulmer,...

Ted C. "Teddy" Wade

Ted C. "Teddy" Wade

Feb 25, 2026

Ted “Teddy” C. Wade, age 68, passed away February 25, 2026 at home. Ted was born to the late Joseph “Joe” Wade and Bessie L. Campion (Amons) December 7, 1957 in Nashville Tennessee. Ted is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Jim Wade and Troy Wade; sisters, Phyllis Wade and Carlene Bowers.

Ted was survived by children, Kassandra Wade and...

Walter R. "Dick" Joseph

Walter R. "Dick" Joseph

Feb 25, 2026

Walter R. “Dick” Joseph, 91 passed away peacefully at Primrose Retirement Community of Marion on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Walt was born on September 5, 1934 in Fremont, Ohio to the late Walter Oscar and Elsie Blanche (Drown) Joseph. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Janeen L. (Hoover) Joseph. Walt is also survived by children Debra Joseph,...

Sandra Parker

Sandra Parker

Feb 23, 2026

Sandra Parker, 70, of Bucyrus passed away Monday February 23, 2026, at Ohio Health in Mansfield. Sandra was born July 25, 1955 in Texas City, Texas to Melvin and Ezell (Waller) Rice. She was married February 24, 1997 to Ronny “Ron” Parker who preceded her in death on July 27, 2025. She is also preceded in death by her parents;...

Michael E. Jones

Michael E. Jones

Feb 14, 2026

Michael E. Jones, 59 of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday February 14, 2026 at Mill Creek Nursing Home in Galion. Michael was born December 2, 1966 in Bucyrus to the late Charles Jones and Judith (Barlow) Jones Hopkins of Marion. In addition to his mother, Mike is survived by step father John Hopkins; brother Steve (Penny) Jones of Bucyrus; sister...