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James A. Spears

James A. Spears

Mar 24, 2017

Biography:  James A. Spears, 55 of Clyde and formerly of Bucyrus passed away on Wednesday March 22, 2017 at the University of Toledo Medical Center.  James was born July 31, 1961 in Bucyrus to the late James E. and Darlene (Carver) Spears. James is survived by children Shane Spears, Carrie Spears, Nicole Spears, and Amanda Johnson all of Bucyrus; grandchildren Grace...

Julia Ann (Sullivan) Collyer

Julia Ann (Sullivan) Collyer

Mar 23, 2017

Biography:  Julia Ann (Sullivan) Collyer, age 89, passed away while surrounded by family March 21, 2017. Julia was born to the late Clio (Jones) Phillips and Jim Sullivan in Greenbrier Tennessee. She is preceded in death by parents, stepfather Will Phillips, husband Charlie Collyer in 1998, brother Park Phillips, sisters, Mary Ann Stanley and Anne Rathers, daughter Patsy Jean Collyer,...

Roger A. Taylor

Roger A. Taylor

Mar 22, 2017

Biography:  Roger A. Taylor, 61 of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday March 21, 2017 at his home.  Roger was born October 22, 1955 in Bucyrus to the late Harold Douglas Taylor and Betty Louise (Hart) Taylor who survives in Bucyrus. Roger was married Oct. 1, 1975 to Penny (Davidson) Taylor who survives.  Roger is also survived by daughters Stephanie Kegley, Bucyrus; Angela (Matt)...

Rayford Blankenship

Rayford Blankenship

Mar 20, 2017

Biography:  Reyford Blankenship, 91 of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday March 16, 2017 at Altercare of Bucyrus.  Reyford was born August 17, 1925 in Pikeville, KY to the late Harve and Lonnie Blankenship.  He was married Sept. 9, 1944 to Mildred (Wolford) Blankenship who preceded him in death on Aug. 18, 1990.  He was also preceded in death by sons Danny, Kenny, and...

Shirley (Grove) Spaid Smernoff Auld

Shirley (Grove) Spaid Smernoff Auld

Mar 14, 2017

Biography:  Shirley (Grove) Spaid Smernoff Auld, 86 of Mansfield and formerly of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday March 12, 2017 at The Waterford in Mansfield.  Shirley was born June 16, 1930 in Bucyrus to the late Vernon and Bertha Grove.  She married Gene Spaid in 1949 and her preceded her in death in 1997.  Her second marriage was to Mark...

Silas N. Beal

Silas N. Beal

Mar 11, 2017

Biography:  Silas N. Beal, 78, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, OH. Silas was born June 28, 1938, in Chatfield, OH to the late John Wesley and Rosena (Kalb) Beal. He was married Sept. 7, 1961, to Sharon D. (Sigars) Beal. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers James, John, and twin...

Carl David Lewis Sr.

Carl David Lewis Sr.

Mar 8, 2017

Biography:  Carl David Lewis Sr., age 66, went to be with the Lord March 6, 2017 surrounded by family. Carl was born to the late William and Virginia (Lawhun) Lewis October 22, 1950 in Bucyrus Ohio. Carl is preceded in death by parents, son Carl David Lewis Jr., brother Charles T. Lewis, sister Frances Anderson.Carl is survived by loving wife...

Douglas W. Richardson

Douglas W. Richardson

Mar 2, 2017

Biography:  Douglas W. Richardson, 60 of Bucyrus passed away on Monday February 27, 2017 at Bucyrus Community Hospital.  Doug was born Feb. 6, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Paul C. and Norma Ruth (Honaker) Richardson.  He was married March 8, 1975 to Rhonda E. (Hardymon) Richardson who survives.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Edith Prohaska

Edith Prohaska

Mar 2, 2017

Biography:  Edith Prohaska, age 90, passed away March 1, 2017 surrounded by family. Edith was born May 26, 1926 to the late Ernest L. Hickerson and Naomi (Derryberry) Hickerson in Nashville, TN. Edith is preceded in death by parents, first husband Wilbur Wade 1972, second husband Robert Prohaska 2001, sons Ray and Edward Prohaska, brother Earnest Hickerson, sisters Wilella Kelly...

Sandra Lopez Tussey

Sandra Lopez Tussey

Feb 23, 2017

Biography:  Sandra Lopez Tussey, 48 of Bucyrus Ohio passed away on Monday evening February 20, 2017 at Bucyrus Community Hospital, her death was unexpected.  Sandra was born September 25, 1968 in El Paso, TX to the late Lorenzo Lopez and Josfina (Sosa) Kirksey who survives in Florida.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by sister Sonja.Sandra is also...

Brenda Sue Fairchild

Brenda Sue Fairchild

Feb 20, 2017

Biography:  Miss Brenda Sue Fairchild, 55 of Bucyrus passed away on Friday February 17, 2017 at Bucyrus Community Hospital following a sudden illness.  Brenda was born August 16, 1961 in Crawford County to the late Richard and Norma (Leonberger) Fairchild. Brenda is survived by brother Ronald (Stephanie) Fairchild, Bucyrus; sisters Debra (Ed) McCleese, Galion and Lou Ann (Michael) Cooper of Bucyrus; nieces...

James "Jim" Vernon Eldridge

James "Jim" Vernon Eldridge

Feb 20, 2017

Biography:  James “Jim” Vernon Eldridge, 76 of Clearfield, KY and formerly of Bucyrus went to be with the Lord on Saturday February 18, 2017.  Jim passed away at the Ashland Community Hospice, Ashland, KY.  He was born March 5, 1940 in Sharkey, KY to the late Ray and Amanda (Gregory) Eldridge.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wives...

Drema S. (Bowman) Burling

Drema S. (Bowman) Burling

Feb 17, 2017

Biography:  Drema S. (Bowman) Burling, 56 of Bucyrus passed away on Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017 at Bucyrus Community Hospital.  Drema was born June 8, 1960 in Welch, W. Virginia to the late Herman and Evelyn (Foley) Bowman.  She was also preceded in death by sister Wanda, brothers Charles, Terry, Frank, and Billy, as well as 1 stillborn sibling.Drema is survived by children...

Cayman Matthew Sparks

Cayman Matthew Sparks

Feb 17, 2017

Biography:  Cayman Matthew Sparks went to heaven on Tuesday February 13, 2017 at Marion General Hospital, he was stillborn. Cayman is survived by his parents Matthew and Bobbi (Cundiff) Sparks; sister Jolee, brother Leif Singer; maternal grandparents Bob (Marnie Greenich) Cundiff and Diane Cundiff; paternal grandparents Terry and (Lorri) Sparks; maternal great grandparents Gloria Cundiff, Mick and Mary Ann McCallister,...

Darrell Lee Lewis

Darrell Lee Lewis

Feb 17, 2017

Biography:  Darrell Lee Lewis, age 73, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family Wednesday February 15. Darrell was born to the late Bliss and Della (Hicks) Lewis December 17, 1943 in Garrison Kentucky. Darrell is preceded in death by parents, stepson Samuel Koch II, sisters, Wilda Lawhun and Joanne Mayes, brothers, Earl Lewis and Eugene Lewis. Darrell is survived by...

Janet L. Shuck

Janet L. Shuck

Feb 15, 2017

Biography:  Janet L. Shuck, 91 formerly of Sulphur Springs and most recently of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday February 14, 2017 at Altercare of Bucyrus.  Janet was born November 2, 1925 in Bucyrus to the late Ernest and Alice (Flickinger) Reinhard.  She was married April 21, 1946 to Robert Shuck who preceded her in death on Feb. 13, 1994.  She was also preceded...

George M. Scott Sr.

George M. Scott Sr.

Feb 13, 2017

Biography:   George M. Scott Sr., 67 formerly of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday Feb. 12, 2017 at Heartland of Bucyrus.  George was born April 29, 1949 in Oak Hill, West Virginia to the late George and Virginia (Williams) Scott.George is survived by son George M. Scott Jr. and Casina Scott as well as grandchildren.  In addition to his parents...

Foster S. Brown "Frosty"

Foster S. Brown "Frosty"

Feb 12, 2017

Biography:  Foster S. Brown “Frosty”, age 69, went to be with the Lord February 11, 2017. Foster was born September 25, 1947 in Marion Ohio. Foster is preceded in death by mother Hallie J. Hall and brother Ivan Brown.Foster is survived by wife of 44 years Cindy (Hindman) Brown; children, Jo (Mark) Lyons, Amy (Stanley) Ely, Charles (Amanda) Brown; sister,...

Ray V. Kocher

Ray V. Kocher

Feb 12, 2017

Biography:  On Thursday February 9, 2017 at 5:00 pm Ray V. Kocher, 97 was called home to be with the Lord at Heartland of Bucyrus.  He was born April 18, 1919 to the late Harry Everett and Frieda (Bigler) Kocher in Powhatten Point, OH.  He was married to Adaline (Staiger) Kocher on September 1, 1940.  They celebrated almost 74 years of marriage.  She preceded...

John Charles Baehr

John Charles Baehr

Feb 12, 2017

Biography:  John Charles Baehr, 72 of Bucyrus passed away on Friday February 10, 2017 at Bucyrus Community Hospital.  John was born January 30, 1945 in Bucyrus to the late Ernest and Evelyn (Miller) Baehr.  He was married Nov. 7, 1983 to Helen (Dyer) Baehr who preceded him in death on November 2, 2013.  In addition to his wife and parents,...