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Nancy Richardson

Nancy Richardson

Sep 23, 2024

It is with a heavy heart and great sorrow that the family of Nancy Richardson has to finish their journey in life without her.

Nancy passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 23, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents Lester Roof and Jean Roof (Mcniel), sisters Barbara Mcquistion and Linda Caffee.

Nancy is survived by her children, Jerry (Renee) Richardson,...

John Charles Cornett

John Charles Cornett

Sep 23, 2024

John Charles Cornett, 59 of Oceola went to be with the Lord on Monday September 23, 2024 at home, his death was unexpected. John was born March 28, 1965 in Bucyrus to the late John H. and Curlene (McDannell) Cornett. He was married May 1993 to Gail (Logan) Cornett who survives.

John is also survived by son John Cornett; stepson Seth...

Richard Eric Russell

Richard Eric Russell

Sep 21, 2024

Richard Eric Russell, age 83, went to be with the Lord September 21, 2024. Richard was born to the late Pearl Waldo Francis and Lucille Emma (Frank) Russell in Bucyrus Ohio, July 17, 1941. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, step-father, Cecil Russell; first wife, Donna Jean (Masters) Russell, second wife, Betty Sue (Wright) Russell.

Richard is survived by...

Ruth Malone

Ruth Malone

Sep 21, 2024

Ruth Malone went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family Saturday September 21, 2024 She was proceeded in death by her late husband Ben J. Malone on May 23, 1984. Ruth was born February 3rd 1942 to the late Mary (Hughes) Gladys and Howard Terry in Ironton. Ohio. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded...

Ralph A. Chambers

Ralph A. Chambers

Sep 19, 2024

Ralph A. Chambers, age 81, went to be with the Lord September 19, 2024. Ralph was born to the late Rhuban “Tom” and Emma (Shepherd) Chambers in Welch West Virginia. Ralph married Mary (McClish) Chambers May 30, 2021. Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, previous wife, Mattie Jean (Morgan) Chambers; sister, Grace Carbaugh; brothers, Donald Chambers, Richard Chambers,...

Nancy M. Volkmer

Nancy M. Volkmer

Sep 12, 2024

Nancy M. Volkmer, 91 of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday September 12, 2024 at Wyndmoor of Marion following a brief illness. Nancy was born January 4, 1933 in Bucyrus to the late Virtue and Florence (Eichelberger) Fawley. She was also preceded in death by her husband Murray C. Volkmer on September 30, 1983; daughter Peggy Sue Dewiel, son Timothy Volkmer...

Rosemary E. Hord

Rosemary E. Hord

Sep 11, 2024

Rosemary E. Hord, 96 of rural Bucyrus passed away on Wednesday September 11, 2024 at Marion General Hospital. Rosemary was born October 23, 1927 in Akron, OH to the late Robert and Eva (Janka) Kline. She was married July 27, 1949 to Richard M. Hord who preceded her in death on March 9, 2014. Rosemary was also preceded in death...

Shiela Marie Surgener

Shiela Marie Surgener

Sep 10, 2024

Shiela Marie Surgener, age 55, passed away unexpectedly September 10, 2024 at Bucyrus Community Hospital. Shiela was born to George and Roberta (Clark) Gardner January 20, 1969 in Marion Ohio. Shiela is preceded in death by her father, George Gardner and husband, Jimmy Surgener Jr.

Shiela is survived by her mother, Roberta Gardner; children, Latasha (Ernest) Smith, Dennis (Traci) Surgener, Christopher...

Janet Arlene Woods

Janet Arlene Woods

Sep 5, 2024

Janet Arlene Woods, 95 of Marion and formerly of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday September 5, 2024 at Legacy of Marion. Janet was born October 10, 1928 in Bucyrus to the late Norman L. and Gladys (Shutt) Heiby. She was married November 9, 1947 to Harold L. Woods who preceded her in death on September 30, 2003. Janet was also...

Tracy Allen Reeder

Tracy Allen Reeder

Sep 3, 2024

Tracy A. Reeder, 53, of Bucyrus passed away unexpectedly Tuesday September 3, 2024, at home. Tracy was born January 9, 1971, in Portsmouth Ohio to Lloyd and Nancy (Boyce) Reeder. 

Tracy is survived by brother Lonnie Reeder of Bucyrus, sisters Monya (James) Dillon of Tennessee and Wanda Reeder of Florida. 

Tracy enjoyed working on small engines, going fishing with his brother Lonnie,...

Rebecca "Becky" Branum

Rebecca "Becky" Branum

Sep 1, 2024

Rebecca “Becky” Branum, age 52, passed away peacefully at home September 1, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Becky was born to Kent and Darlene “Sue” (Byrne) Throckmorton, March 14, 1972, in Marion Ohio. Becky is preceded in death by her mother Sue Throckmorton; sisters, Jennifer Reidling and Lydia Throckmorton. 

Becky is survived by father, Kent Throckmorton; brothers, Phillip Throckmorton and...

Jason E. Candel

Jason E. Candel

Aug 29, 2024

Jason E. Candel, 45, of Bucyrus passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 29, 2024, in Kenton Ohio. Jason was born February 9, 1979, to Carl Brechner and Zelma (Cruz) Spence in Valparaiso Indiana. Jason is preceded in death by Jim Robinson and Lucille Robinson; grandparents Carmen (Hipolito) Cruz; cousins, Jacqueline Jones and Robert Miller.

Jason is survived by his mother, Zelma (Bob)...

Thurman "Frank" Parker

Thurman "Frank" Parker

Aug 28, 2024

Thurman “Frank” Parker, 70 of Zanesville went to be with the Lord on Wednesday August 28, 2024 at the Hospice Care Center in Zanesville. Frank was born April 8, 1954 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Thurman O. and Betty (Adkins) Parker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Daniel Leroy Parker and Bobbie Joe...

Dennis L. Cundiff

Dennis L. Cundiff

Aug 26, 2024

Dennis L. Cundiff, 69, formerly of Bucyrus, Ohio passed away at his home in Crestline on August 26, 2024. Dennis was born June 9, 1955 and was the son of Edward and Gretchen (Dunn) Cundiff. Dennis attended Bucyrus City Schools and worked various jobs throughout his life within the Bucyrus area.

Dennis is survived by his sons Dustin Cundiff and Jordan...

Barney Dunford Jr.

Barney Dunford Jr.

Aug 23, 2024

Barney Dunford Jr., 97 of Bucyrus passed away on Friday August 23, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. Barney was born February 23, 1927 in Beech Fork, W. Virginia to the late Barney and Annie (Fitzpatrick) Dunford. He was married August 19, 1954 to Helen N. (Poe) Dunford who preceded him in death on July 15, 2014. He was...

Elizabeth Ann (Wurm) Haldeman

Elizabeth Ann (Wurm) Haldeman

Aug 22, 2024

Elizabeth Ann (Wurm) Haldeman of Bucyrus passed away peacefully on Thursday August 22, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. Betty, as she was affectionately called, was born May 23, 1935 in Bucyrus to the late Albert Wurm and Hazel (Bigler) Wurm Zeigler. She was married August 10, 1952 to her childhood sweetheart Norman Haldeman who preceded her in death...

Stephen H. Kagy

Stephen H. Kagy

Aug 21, 2024

Stephen H. Kagy, aged 97, longtime resident of Tiro passed away on Wednesday August 21, 2024 at Altercare of Bucyrus. Stephen was born March 20, 1927 in St. Stephens, OH, near Bloomville to the late Clyde and Clady (Weaver) Kagy. He was married October 10, 1947 to Maxine (Rossman) Kagy who preceded him in death on August 14, 2004. He...

James David Wills Jr.

James David Wills Jr.

Aug 19, 2024

James “Jim” David Wills Jr., age 67, passed away at home, surrounded by family, August 19, 2024. Jim was born to the late James David Wills Sr. and Aldine Mullins March 5, 1957 in Detroit Michigan. Jim married Michelle (Somes) Wills September 3, 1975, they shared 48 wonderful years together. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Branda...

Janet Luman

Janet Luman

Aug 18, 2024

Janet Luman, 101 years of age of Bucyrus passed away early Sunday August 18, 2024 at Orchard Park in Bucyrus. Janet was born August 11, 1923 in Bloomville, Ohio to the late Fred “Arthur” Tallman and Tracie (Brewer) Tallman. She was married March 18, 1948 to Edwin Luman who preceded her in death. Janet was also preceded in death by...

Brian Confere

Brian Confere

Aug 17, 2024

Brian Keith Confere, age 49, passed away unexpectedly at home, August 17, 2024. Brian was born to Paul Taylor and Marlene Clark November 21, 1974 in Columbus Ohio. Brian is preceded in death by his father, Paul Taylor, both his maternal and paternal grandparents, and his nephew Donny Waller.

Brian is survived by mother, Marlene Clark; brother, Frank Confere; sisters, Pam...