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Paul Allen Cross

Paul Allen Cross

Apr 23, 2022

Biography: Paul Allen Cross, 62 of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday April 23, 2022 at Mansfield General Hospital.  Paul was born September 20, 1959 in Bucyrus to the late Willard and Joan (Rosebrough) Cross.  He was married July 29, 1978 to Kim (Moore) Cross who survives.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Mark and Sammy, sister Julie,...

Carolynann Smith

Carolynann Smith

Apr 21, 2022

Biography: Carolynann Smith, 78 of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday April 21, 2022 at Galion Avita Hospital.  Carolyn was born December 17, 1943 in Marion to the late C. Frederick Burry and Anna Jane (Winters) Hawk.  She was married September 23, 1984 to Gilbert A. Smith who preceded her in death on February 9, 1993. Carolyn is survived by daughters Tami (Dan) Risner...

Margaret Elizabeth Widman

Margaret Elizabeth Widman

Apr 18, 2022

Biography: Margaret Elizabeth Widman, 94 of Bucyrus, passed away on Monday April 18, 2022 at home.  Margaret was born July 21, 1927 in Bucyrus to the late Joseph and Lillie (Sukup) Moes.  She was married April 16, 1950 to Fred J. Widman who preceded her in death.  Margaret was also preceded in death by brothers and sisters Joseph Moes, Frederick Moes, Rose Mooney,...

Gary Hildreth

Gary Hildreth

Apr 18, 2022

Biography: Gary Hildreth, age 75, passed away at Country Meadows Care Center of Bellville April 18. Gary was born to the late Elmer and Alwilda (Mason) Hildreth September 9, 1946 in Marion Ohio. Gary married Beate (Seiler) Hildreth who survives. Gary is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Delmer Hildreth and Joe Hildreth; sister, Barbara; and daughter, Michelle Snyder....

Elizabeth Pearletta (Fultz) Rupe

Elizabeth Pearletta (Fultz) Rupe

Apr 16, 2022

Biography: Elizabeth Pearletta (Fultz) Rupe, 75 of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday April 16, 2022 at Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus.  Elizabeth was born January 29, 1947 in North Robinson, OH to the late Albert M. and Iona Marie (McLaughlin) Fultz.  She was married October 10, 1970 to Roger Rupe Sr. who preceded her in death on March 17, 2019.  In addition to...

​Amiyah Renee Lynn Moses

​Amiyah Renee Lynn Moses

Apr 16, 2022

Biography: Amiyah Renee Lynn Moses, two month old baby of Tyrone Moses and Amanda Hendrickson passed away on Saturday morning at home.  Amiyah was born January 28, 2022 in Galion.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by brothers Kyngston and Tyrone Jr.; sisters Tykia and Jazziana;  maternal grandparents Renee Hendrickson and Anthony Hendrickson; maternal great grandmother Carol (Denver) Collins; paternal grandparents...

Nelson Phillip "Phil" Snyder

Nelson Phillip "Phil" Snyder

Apr 16, 2022

Biography: Nelson Phillip "Phil" Snyder, 65 most recently of Ft. Wayne Indiana and formerly of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday April 16, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne.  Phil was born March 22, 1957 in Bellevue, OH to the late William F. and Evelyn E. (Zilch) Snyder.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandparents Joseph Cyrus...

Chester Lee Butler Sr.

Chester Lee Butler Sr.

Apr 2, 2022

Biography: Chester Lee Butler Sr. of Bucyrus, passed away at his home April 2, 2022 with family by his side following a brief illness. Chester was born November 5, 1927 in Portsmouth Oh to the late William David and Daisy (Bloomfield) Butler. Chester had first married Maggie Ritchmond who preceded him in death. After her passing he went on to...

Jill Ann (Metzger) Spears

Jill Ann (Metzger) Spears

Apr 2, 2022

Biography: Jill Ann (Metzger) Spears, 67 of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday April 2, 2022 at home.  Jill was born November 9, 1954 in Bucyrus to the late John "Jack" Metzger Sr. and Dorothy M. "Doe" (Murphy) Metzger.  She was formerly married to Bennie Spears and is survived by two sons Ryan (Shannon Naveja) Spears and Brian (Sharon) Spears.  She is also survived...

Dorothy "Babe" Bowman Schiefer

Dorothy "Babe" Bowman Schiefer

Mar 30, 2022

Biography: Dorothy "Babe" Bowman Schiefer, 85 gone to join her loving husband Paul Schiefer on Wednesday March 30, 2022. Babe was born to the late Earl Bowman and Marjorie (Schultis) Stahl August 14, 1936 in Republic Ohio. She married Paul Eugene Schiefer whom precedes her in passing on October 15, 1998. She is preceded in death by husband, Paul Schiefer;...

Tony L. Durham

Tony L. Durham

Mar 25, 2022

Biography: Tony L. Durham, age 61, passed away at home March 25, 2022. Tony was born to the late Billy Durham and Joyce (Fite) Miller December 27, 1960 in Maysville Kentucky. Tony was preceded in death by his parents and brother Billy Durham Jr. Tony is survived by children, Clay (Deanna) Durham, Chad (Amy) Durham, and Catrina (Peter) Chanthasene; brother,...

Barbara Jean (Reiter) Moore

Barbara Jean (Reiter) Moore

Mar 21, 2022

Biography: Barbara Jean (Reiter) Moore, 84 of Bucyrus passed away on Monday March 21, 2022 at Promedica in Bucyrus. Jean was born November 1, 1937 to the late David and Elnora (Yeiter) Reiter. She was married November 18, 1962 to Thomas L. Moore, Sr. who preceded her in death on November 21, 2003. In addition to her husband, she was...

Ruby Nell Hoose

Ruby Nell Hoose

Mar 19, 2022

Biography: Ruby Nell Hoose, age 78, passed away at Promedica Health of Bucyrus March 19, 2022. Ruby was born to the late Donna and Martha Hargis April 4, 1943 in Cooksville Tennessee. Ruby is preceded in death by her parents.  Ruby is survived by son, Anthony Gibson; granddaughter, Leota Gibson; brother Lewis Hargis as well as several other brothers and...

William "Bill" Park

William "Bill" Park

Mar 14, 2022

Biography: William "Bill" Park, 78 of Crestline passed away on Monday March 14, 2022 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus.  Bill was born April 28, 1943 in Mannington, West Virginia to the late George and Irene (Efaw) Park.  He was married April 23, 1969 to Beverly (Shulaw) Park who survives.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter...

Norma J. Thacker

Norma J. Thacker

Mar 14, 2022

Biography: Norma J. Thacker, 78 of Bucyrus passed away on Monday March 14, 2022 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Newark following a brief illness.  Norma was born November 28, 1943 in Bucyrus to the late Mervin and Ethel (Allen) Heckert.  She was married in 1960 to Raymond Leo Thacker who preceded her in  death on March 10, 2007.  Norma was also preceded in...

Raymond R. Spears

Raymond R. Spears

Mar 13, 2022

Biography: Raymond R. Spears, 82 of Bucyrus passed away Sunday March 13, 2022 at Altercare of Bucyrus. Raymond was born August 6, 1939 in Coalwood West Virginia to the late Frank and Lucille (Foley) Spears. Raymond married Arlene (Allard) Spears July 2,1983 who survives. Raymond is preceded in death by Brothers Herb and Jim Spears, son Michael Spears and Granddaughter...

Sean A. Murray

Sean A. Murray

Mar 12, 2022

Biography: Sean A. Murray, 51, is well fortified with the sacraments on Saturday March 12, 2022.  Sean was born June 6, 1970 in Columbus to the late Hugh and JoEllen (Lilly) Murray.  He was married September 26, 2014 to Marie (Boyd) Murray who survives.  In addition to his wife, Sean is survived by son Joseph Murray and Father and Mother in Law John...

Earnest R. Young

Earnest R. Young

Mar 11, 2022

Biography: Earnest R. Young, 79 of Bucyrus passed away on Friday March 11, 2022 at home.  Earnie was born June 17, 1942 in Bucyrus to the late Darrell and Ura (Tharp) Young.  He was married August 30, 1962 to Esther L. (Grasley) Johnson Young who preceded him in death on August 20, 2016.  He was also preceded in death by 1 grandson, brother...

Eileen E. Lust

Eileen E. Lust

Mar 11, 2022

Biography: Eileen E. Lust, 99 of rural Bucyrus passed away on Friday March 11, 2022 following a brief illness.  Eileen was born October 1, 1922 in Bucyrus to the late Walter and Nina (Walimire) Klink.  She was married November 1, 1942 to Richard Lust who preceded her in death on May 30, 1998.  She was also preceded in death by granddaughter Krista and...

Barbara Ann Blevins

Barbara Ann Blevins

Mar 1, 2022

Biography: Barbara Ann Blevins, 75 of Bucyrus passed away on Monday March 28, 2022 at Bucyrus Community Hospital following a very brief illness.  Barb was born March 1, 1947 in Marion, OH to the late John and Lucille (McGlone) Blevins.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded by the Love of her life George H. Massey on December 17, 2021, 5...