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Raymond E. Riester

Raymond E. Riester

Aug 31, 2015

Biography:  Raymond E. Riester, 81, who accepted the Lord Jesus as his Savior, passed away Sunday at Heartland of Bucyrus.  Ray was born Aug. 28, 1934 in Marion to the late William F. and Agnes B. (Youngblood) Riester.  Also preceding him in death were brothers Frank and Harold. Ray is survived by brothers Norbert (Sandy) Riester, Bucyrus; Richard Riester of Grove...

Joyce E. Massey

Joyce E. Massey

Aug 31, 2015

Biography: Joyce E. Massey of Bucyrus passed away on Friday morning August 28, 2015 at home, she had been in failing health for the past year.  Joyce was born April 9, 1941 in Bucyrus to the late Lawrence and Lottie (Smaltz) Morrow.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son Roy Allen; great granddaugthter Brianna Rose...

Eugene Strouth

Eugene Strouth

Aug 25, 2015

Biography:  Eugene Strouth, age 82, passed away peacefully August 24, 2015 at Altercare of Bucyrus. He was born in Swords Creek Va. Sept. 14, 1932. Eugene was the son of the late William Strouth and the late Mandy (Perkins) Strouth Miller.  He married Ruth Pinion in 1963 who survives. He is also survived by three sisters, Rita (Jeffery) Elkins of Arlington,...

Patty Sheets

Patty Sheets

Aug 24, 2015

Biography:  In Loving Memory of Patty SheetsApril 30, 1936 - August 15, 2015The Angels visited Patty Sheets’ beautiful soul on August 15, 2015 at 6:05 p.m. in her Marion home. With loved ones by her side reading to her and praying, she left for her Heavenly Home.The late Rubert McDonald and Willa (Steele) McDonald brought beautiful Patty Sue into this...

Michael S. Ricksecker

Michael S. Ricksecker

Aug 20, 2015

Biography:  Michael S. Ricksecker, 54, of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday Aug. 18, 2015 in O.S.U. Hospital, Columbus following an extended illness.  Mike was born May 4, 1961 in Galion to Larry (Danielle) Patton who survives and the late Judy (Ricksecker) Dominey.  He was raised by his late grandparents Scott and Lois (Caris) Ricksecker.  In addition to his mother and...

Luther W. Woodall

Luther W. Woodall

Aug 10, 2015

Biography: Luther W. Woodall, 87, of Bucyrus passed away on Monday Aug. 10, 2015 at home, he had been in declining health.  Luther was born May 31, 1928 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Carl and Dorothy (White) Woodall.  He was married Oct. 9, 1948 to Barbara (Black) Woodall who survives.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Evelyn C. Zimmer

Evelyn C. Zimmer

Aug 6, 2015

Biography:  Evelyn C. Zimmer, 80, who had lived in this area her entire life, passed away on Thursday July 30, 2015 at her home in Galion.  Evelyn was born Aug. 16, 1934 in Bucyrus to the late John and Kathryn (Heller) Patton.  She was also preceded in death by sisters Jeanette Campo and Miriam Smith as well as brothers Bill...

Sharon J. Inman

Sharon J. Inman

Aug 6, 2015

Biography:  Sharon J. Inman, 59, of Cincinnati, OH passed away on Monday Aug. 3, 2015 at the University of Cincinnati Hospital.  Sharon was born in Bucyrus April 22, 1956 to the late Wayne E. Prosser and Nola (Parker) Prosser Stone.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Russell and Robert Prosser. Sharon is survived by husband Terry Blanton,...

Lillie L. Bloomfield

Lillie L. Bloomfield

Aug 5, 2015

Biography:  Lillie L. Bloomfield, 82, of rural Galion passed away early Tuesday August 4, 2015 at home, she had been in failing health for the past 9 months.  Lillie was born June 12, 1933 in Head of Grassy KY to the late Wince and Leathie (Bond) Dyer.  She was married Dec. 17, 1949 to Clyde Bloomfield who preceded her in...

Nellie Ann Ross

Nellie Ann Ross

Aug 5, 2015

Biography:  Nellie Ann Ross, 73, a longtime Bucyrus resident and for the past 15 years a resident of Upper Sandusky passed away on Monday Aug. 3, 2015 at Wyandot Memorial Hospital. She had been in declining health for several months.  Nellie was born Oct. 12, 1941 in Kenton to the late Glenn and Clara L. (Kahley)  Van Buskirk.  In addition to her parents,...

Mayzie Kendaleyah Marie Blevins

Mayzie Kendaleyah Marie Blevins

Aug 4, 2015

Biography:  Mayzie Kendaleyah Marie Blevins was born sleeping in God’s arms on July 30, 2015 at 11:36 p.m.  Mayzie weighed 2 pounds 12.2 oz. and was 15 ½ inches. Mayzie is survived by her mother Christina Zornes; father Brandon Blevins; older brother Cash David Blevins; older sister Harlee Jean Blevins; maternal grandmother Patricia Boling; maternal grandfather Tracy (Donna) Zornes; maternal aunt...

Janet M. Sibbalds

Janet M. Sibbalds

Aug 1, 2015

Biography:  Janet M. Sibbalds, 53, of Bucyrus passed away unexpectedly on Thursday July 30, 2015 at Riverside Hospital, Columbus.  Janet was born May 30, 1962 in Bucyrus to William and Betty (Bair) Shaw who survive in Bucyrus.  She is also survived by her husband Tom, whom she married March 3, 1984; daughter Audrey Sibbalds, Bucyrus; son Michael (Jolene) Sibbalds, Bucyrus;...

Frances Marie Reynolds

Frances Marie Reynolds

Jul 29, 2015

Biography:  Frances Marie Reynolds, 85,of  Bucyrus passed away on Monday July 27, 2015 at Bucyrus Community Hospital following a brief illness.  Marie was born April 11, 1930 in Columbus to the late Noah and Myrtle (Stambaugh) Salyers.  She was married July 3, 1948 to Marion F. Reynolds who preceded her in death on July 7, 1976.  She was also preceded...

Judith L. (Cross) Lewis

Judith L. (Cross) Lewis

Jul 25, 2015

Biography:  Judith L. (Cross) Lewis, 62, of Bucyrus passed away on Wednesday July 22, 2015 at her home following an extended illness.  Judy was born Jan. 26, 1953 in Huntington W. Virginia to the late Howard and Bette Lee (Henderson) Cross.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Richard and Donald Cross.Judy is survived by...

Lovell Miller

Lovell Miller

Jul 18, 2015

Biography:  Lovell Miller, 74, passed away peacefully at home Friday July 17, 2015. Born to the late Jack Miller and Mae Bryant in Vanceburg Kentucky, July 4th 1941. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Haral Miller, Everett Miller, James Miller; sister, Flora Butler. Survived by loving wife of 47 years Catha (Nolen) Miller of Bucyrus and daughter, Angela Marie (Steven) Wymer of...

Penny S. Snyder

Penny S. Snyder

Jul 18, 2015

Biography:  Penny S. Snyder, 51, of New Washington passed away on Friday July 17, 2015 at home, her death was unexpected.  Penny was born May 4, 1964 in Bucyrus to Delbert and Marilyn (McCracken) Koons who survive in Brokensword.  She is also survived by daughter Meghan Snyder of Mansfield; brothers Chuck (Betty) Koons Jr. of Bucyrus and Douglas Koons of...

Susan C. Kalb

Susan C. Kalb

Jul 17, 2015

Biography:  Susan C. Kalb, 67, of rural Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday morning July 14, 2015 at home following a brief illness.  Susan was born Nov. 3, 1947 in Massillon, OH to the late Harold and Mabel (Markley) Fleming.  She was married April 3, 1971 to John Kalb who survives.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters Irene...

Bernice "Berny" Morris

Bernice "Berny" Morris

Jul 13, 2015

Biography:  Bernice “Berny” Morris, 56, of Bucyrus, passed away Sunday July 12, 2015 unexpectedly following a brief illness. Berny was born in Gallipolis, OH February 14, 1959 to Lawrence Higgenbotham of Sycamore and the late Judy (Cain) Heydinger.  In addition to her father, she is survived by step mother Nancy; long time companion, Robert Rowland of Bucyrus; brothers, David (Deb) Higginbotham of...

Kenneth J. Leonhardt

Kenneth J. Leonhardt

Jul 10, 2015

Biography:  Kenneth J. Leonhardt, 35, of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday July 9, 2015 at home, his death was unexpected.  Kenneth was born May 28, 1980 in Bucyrus to the late Thomas L. Leonhardt and Gail (Rossman) Romans of Carey, OH.  He is also survived by step father Brian Romans; brother John (Sarah) Leonhardt of New Washington; sister Kristy (Tom)...

Truman Sandlin

Truman Sandlin

Jul 8, 2015

Biography:  Truman Sandlin, age 77, passed away peacefully at home Monday July 6, 2015. He was born to the late Johnnie and Lillian (O’Neal) Sandlin on September 12, 1937 in Portland TN, he was a descendent of a Scottish King. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Eskil, Glen, and Sherman; nieces, Joann and Michelle;...