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Thomas Edward "Wolfman" Shuster

Thomas Edward "Wolfman" Shuster

May 18, 2026

Thomas Edward “Wolfman” Shuster, 67, of Brokensword, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 18, 2026, following a lengthy illness.

Tom was born on January 27, 1959, in Galion, Ohio, to the late Ken and Marion (Kurtz) Shuster. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Roger and Phil Shuster and his brother-in-law Tim...

James Franklin Copper

James Franklin Copper

May 16, 2026

James Franklin Copper passed May 16, 2026. Jim was born March 13, 1936 in Bucyrus, Ohio to John W. Copper and Helen (Wenninger) Copper.

Jim married Naomi Dummitt, December 13, 1952. They have 3 children. Bob (Pam) Copper, Brian (Christine) Copper and Crystal (Sam) Thomas. His grandchildren are B.Kurt (Kelsey) Copper, Tristan Copper, Jenna (Kenny) Stacklin, Blake (Kaeli Schulte) Thomas and...

Jerry Lee Cooperider Jr.

Jerry Lee Cooperider Jr.

May 16, 2026

Jerry Lee Cooperider Jr., age 42, passed away at home May 16, 2026. Jerry was born to Jerry Cooperider Sr. and Lori (Cole) Gekler January 19, 1984 in Galion Ohio. Jerry married Tamara (Miller) Cooperider August 29, 2017. Jerry is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lowell and Bonnie Cooperider and uncle, Stanley Cooperider; fur baby, Sofee.

Jerry is survived...

Marlene A. Clark

Marlene A. Clark

May 16, 2026

Marlene A. Clark, 84 of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday May 16, 2026, at the home of her daughter in Bucyrus. Marlene was born April 8, 1942, in Columbus, OH to the late William J. and Mary A. Clark. She was also preceded in death by son Brian Confere, grandson Donny Waller, brothers Ray and Dan Donahue, and sister Maxine...

Karen Sue Knapp

Karen Sue Knapp

May 13, 2026

Karen S. Knapp, 78 years of age, passed away on Wednesday May 13, 2026, at Altercare of Bucyrus. Karen was born October 8, 1947, in Galion to the late Hiram and Mary (Leonard) Poland. She was married to Richard Knapp who preceded her in death in 1993. She was also preceded in death by daughters Michele Welge and Karrie Knapp.

Karen...

LeeAnn C. Dalton

LeeAnn C. Dalton

May 13, 2026

LeeAnn C. Dalton, 47, of Bucyrus, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mansfield Ohio Health from complications due to the stage four lung and bone cancer diagnosis she received almost two years ago. LeeAnn fought this devastating diagnosis with everything she had, until her last breath. LeeAnn had so many hopes and dreams for the future. One dream...

Linda I. Wade

Linda I. Wade

May 13, 2026

Linda I. Wade, age 74, went to be with the Lord May 13, 2026. Linda was born to the late Thomas and Irma (Natale) Dunn June 26, 1951 in Offenbach, Germany. Linda was preceded in death by her parents; husband, David Wade; sister, Renatta Roman.

Linda is survived by children, Amy Wade, David “Bub” (Laurie Cox) Wade, and Joshua (Kailee) Wade;...

Robert Towne

Robert Towne

May 11, 2026

Robert Towne, 77 of Bucyrus passed away on Monday May 11, 2026 at home. Robert was born May 28, 1948 in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Robert Charles and Mary (Hoepf) Towne. He was also preceded in death by brothers David Towne and Kenny Towne.

Robert is survived by daughter Diana (John) Moore of Olive Hill Kentucky and grandson Cody Ison,...

Ruth Evelyn (Geiger) Knappenberger

Ruth Evelyn (Geiger) Knappenberger

Apr 30, 2026

Ruth Evelyn (Geiger) Knappenberger, 93 of rural Bucyrus passed away peacefully early Thursday April 30, 2026, surrounded by her family. Ruth was born July 14, 1932, in Bellevue to the late Bertis K. and Helen B. (Shealy) Geiger. She was married March 16, 1951, to James O. Ulmer who preceded her in death on January 29, 1982. She married Donald...

James "Jim" A. Bennett

James "Jim" A. Bennett

Apr 29, 2026

James “Jim” Alton Bennett, 66, passed away April 29, 2026 in Galion Ohio. Jim was born to the late Eugene John Bennett and Willa May Lester, May 26, 1959 in Bucyrus Ohio. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Jamie Shaffer; brothers, John Bennett and Ernie Bennett; sister, Beverly Bennett.

Jim is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Bennett; brother,...

Miranda Sue Bloomfield

Miranda Sue Bloomfield

Apr 28, 2026

Miranda Sue Bloomfield, 47, passed away April 28, 2026 in Galion Ohio. Miranda was born to the late Bernice Bloomfield November 27, 1978 in Vanceburg Kentucky. Miranda was preceded in death by her mother, and step father Lloyd Kepheart.

Miranda is survived by children, Shalena (Brent Gibson) Gullion, Michael (Nasya Riddle) Hodge III, and Breanna Hodge; brothers, Travis (Rebecca) Kepheart and...

James "Mike" Michael Clark

James "Mike" Michael Clark

Apr 26, 2026

James “Mike” Michael Clark, age 75, passed away April 26th, 2026, at Avita Ontario Hospital. Mike was born to the late James Melvin and Della Mae (Akers) Clark June 25, 1950 in Portsmouth Ohio. Mike was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Lou Clark; sisters, Mary Jane (Danny) Thomas, Doris (Galen D.) Ratliff; grandson, Logan Bayless; brother-in-laws, Edward...

Joyce Ann Durigg

Joyce Ann Durigg

Apr 25, 2026

Joyce Ann Durigg, 73 of Galion passed away on Saturday April 25, 2026 at Galion Avita Hospital. Joyce was born September 12, 1952 in Crestline, Ohio to the late Delvin and Virginia (Priess) Rader. She was married July 10, 1993 to Ramon Durigg who survives. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by grandson Trahvon Royal Davis,...

Carol E. Keller

Carol E. Keller

Apr 15, 2026

Carol E. (Lahman) Keller, 100 years of age, passed away on Wednesday April 15, 2026, at Carlisle Place in Bucyrus. Carol was born on December 18, 1925, in Brokensword, OH to the late George Charles Lahman and Floy Lahman. She was married September 2, 1944 to Richard D. Keller who preceded her in death on September 29, 1994. She was...

Tammy Kalb

Tammy Kalb

Apr 13, 2026

Tammy Kalb passed away on Monday April 13, 2026 at Banner Health in Phoenix, Arizona, she was 57 years of age. Tammy was born August 21, 1968 at 6:18 am in the morning at Marion General Hospital on a gorgeous day, and went home 3 days later. She was the daughter of the late Randal Holley and Juanita (Canterbury) Richardson...

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...