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Billy Ray Zornes

Billy Ray Zornes

Jun 24, 2015

Biography:  Billy Ray Zornes, 45 of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015 together with his brother, Lewis Wayne Zornes.  Billy was born on February 25, 1970 to the late Paul David Zornes and Ruthie (Mullins) Zornes who survives. Billy is survived by his son, Michael Ray Zornes (Coreena Thomas) of Bucyrus and was expecting his first grandchild; his sister, Candida...

Lewis Wayne Zornes

Lewis Wayne Zornes

Jun 24, 2015

Biography:  Lewis Wayne Zornes, 46 of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday June 21, 2015 in Upper Sandusky with his brother Billy Zornes.  Lewis was born April 2, 1969 in Bucyrus to the late Paul Zornes and Ruthie (Mullins) Zornes of Nevada, OH.  He was married Aug. 22, 2014 to Tina L. (Cooley) Zornes, the love of his life.  In addition...

Thomas L. Leonhardt

Thomas L. Leonhardt

Jun 20, 2015

Biography:  Thomas L. Leonhardt, 63, of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday June 18, 2015 at Riverside Hospital, Columbus, his death was unexpected.  Tom was born June 2, 1952 in Bucyrus to the late Virgil and Lura (Ziegler) Leonhardt.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother Donald and sister Carolyn McClenathan. Tom is survived by children Kristy...

Rev. Bobby Lee Nolen Sr.

Rev. Bobby Lee Nolen Sr.

Jun 17, 2015

Biography:  Rev. Bobby Lee Nolen Sr., 68, of Sugar Grove passed away on Wednesday June 17, 2015 at Heartland of Bucyrus following an extended Illness.  Bobby was born Oct. 21, 1946 in Lewis County KY to Clevie Nolen who survives in Vanceburg and the late Dinah Jean (Bloomfield) Nolen.  Bobby was married June 18, 1966 to Sandy (Stone) Nolen in the Sugar...

Harold E. Powell

Harold E. Powell

Jun 14, 2015

Biography:  Harold E. Powell, 60, of Marion passed away on Thursday June 11, 2015 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus following a 10 year illness.  Harold was born June 13, 1954 in Crestline to the late Harold L. Powell and Snobilee (Middleton) Swartz.  He was married Jan. 27, 1973 to Sharon (Rowe) Powell who survives.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Mary Ward

Mary Ward

Jun 14, 2015

Biography: Mary A. Ward, 60, of Bucyrus passed away early Sunday morning June14, 2015 in the Cleveland Clinic.  Mary was born July 27, 1954 in Bucyrus to the late Darrell and Ura (Tharp) Young.  She was married Feb. 11, 1984 to Jerry L. Ward Sr. who preceded her in death on May 19, 2006.  She was also preceded in death by sisters Barbara...

Kenneth W. Pry

Kenneth W. Pry

Jun 14, 2015

Biography:  Kenneth W. Pry, 79, of Bucyrus passed away on Friday evening June 12. 2015 at home, his death was unexpected.  Kenneth was born May 8, 1936 in Leesville to the late Ernest W. Pry and Lucille (Scherer) Sipes.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by step father Loren Sipes and step mother Jean Pry Saylor.Ken is survived...

Larry Watson

Larry Watson

Jun 14, 2015

Biography:  Larry Watson of Crestline passed away on Friday June 12, 2015 at Mifflin Care Center, Mansfield following a brief illness, he was 69.  Larry was born Aug. 31, 1945 in Monroeville, OH to the late Clarence and Susie (Hensley) Watson.  Larry was married to the former Bonnie Bowman.  He is also preceded in death by sister Thelma Russell, Beverly Platt, Sharon Koon,...

Helen M. Metzger Zeiter

Helen M. Metzger Zeiter

Jun 12, 2015

Biography:  Helen M. Metzger Zeiter, 80, of Bloomville passed away on Thursday June 11, 2015 at Kobacher House in Columbus following a sudden illness two weeks ago.  Helen was born May 2, 1935 in Seneca County to the late Charles L. and Clara R. (Knieriemen) Auck.  She was first married to Norman D. Metzger on Aug. 22, 1954 and he...

Annie Irene Black

Annie Irene Black

Jun 12, 2015

Biography:  Annie Irene Black, 94, of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday June 11, 2015 at Bucyrus Community Hospital.  Annie was born June 19, 1920 in Robertson Co., TN to the late James M. and Gladys (Short) Brown.  She was married Aug. 16, 1940 to Norman B. Black who preceded her in death on Feb. 24, 1997.  In addition to her...

Jeffery Allen Kiess

Jeffery Allen Kiess

Jun 12, 2015

Biography:  Jeffrey Allen Kiess, 46, of Kenton passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday June 10, 2015 at his home.  Jeff was born Nov. 7, 1968 in Bucyrus to Wayne and Janice (Groves) Kiess who survive in Bucyrus.  He is also survived by his life partner Dean Goslee of Kenton; brothers David of Columbus and Ronald of Bucyrus; niece Tiffany Riels of Bucyrus; nephew...

Sharon R. Doddroe

Sharon R. Doddroe

Jun 10, 2015

Biography: Sharon Doddroe of Bucyrus passed away on Monday at her home following a brief illness.  Sharon was born April 10, 1943 in Clarksburg, WV to the late Oral C. and Marguerite L. (Conner) Ferrell.  She was married June 3, 1961 to Stephen Doddroe who survives. Sharon is also survived by daughters Julie Tuttle of Bucyrus and Amy (Jim) Sadoski of Erie, MI;...

Alvin Thomas

Alvin Thomas

Jun 5, 2015

Biography:  Alvin Thomas, 70, of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday June 4, 2015 at Heartland of Bucyrus following an extended illness.  Alvin was born Sept. 30, 1944 in Bucyrus to the late Ralph R. and Mary (Staats) Thomas.  He was also preceded in  death by grandchild Victoria Hope Justice, brothers Ivan and Glen Thomas, and son in law Ron Thomas.Alvin is survived by...

Elizabeth Ann Marie Oswald

Elizabeth Ann Marie Oswald

Jun 3, 2015

Biography: Elizabeth Ann Marie Oswald, 83, of Bucyrus passed away on May 26, 2015 at Heartland of Bucyrus.  Elizabeth was born Dec. 29, 1931 in Marion to the late Ralph Leroy Snook and Julia Catherine Alexander.  She is survived locally by daughters Louann Johnson and Kathy Knappenberger, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.At her request there will be no formal services.  The Munz-Pirnstill...

Norman Ray Thompson

Norman Ray Thompson

Jun 3, 2015

Biography:  Norman Ray Thompson, 45, finished his earthly journey on Monday June 1, 2015 surrounded by friends and family, Michelle, Aunt Ruthie, and Nancy while on a trip out of town.   Norman had been in failing health for the past 17 months, yet his death was unexpected.  Norman was born September 7, 1969 in Marion to the late John L. Thompson and...

William G. Nickelson III

William G. Nickelson III

Jun 3, 2015

Biography:  William G. Nickelson III, 58, of Bucyrus passed away on Monday May 25, 2015 at his residence, 1780 Whetstone St., Bucyrus.  Bill was born March 1, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late William G. Nickelson Jr. and Betty Ruth (Heckert) Nickelson.  He was also preceded in death by brother Grant Nickelson.Bill is survived by son Randall of W. Virginia; 3 grandchildren; and...

Jerry L. "Jake" Stuckman

Jerry L. "Jake" Stuckman

May 31, 2015

Biography:  Jerry L. “Jake” Stuckman, 70, of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday May 30, 2015 at the Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky following an extended illness.  Jerry was born Jan. 26, 1945 in Bucyrus to the late James H. and Pearl M. (Trash) Stuckman.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother William.Jake is survived by daughter...

Thomas F. Carpenter

Thomas F. Carpenter

May 18, 2015

Biography:  Thomas F. Carpenter, 63, of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday May 14, 2015 at Bucyrus Community Hospital.  Tom was born Jan. 22, 1952 in Bucyrus to the late Thomas J. Carpenter and Marjorie Montgomery Carpenter who survives in Bucyrus.  He is also survived by brother Charles Massie of Bucyrus.At Thomas’s request there will be no formal services and his body was...

Dian A. Love

Dian A. Love

May 18, 2015

Biography:  Dian A. Love, 68, of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015 following a brief illness.  She was born on July 31, 1946 to the late Dale and Clara (Baxter) Snavely. Dian is survived by her daughter, Gail (Jamie Crawford) Love of Westerville, her grandson, Tyler Crawford of Westerville, her brother, Adrian (Cathy) Snavely of Bucyrus, her sister, Vonetta (Don)...

Linda J. Mills

Linda J. Mills

May 15, 2015

Biography:  Linda J. Mills, 70, of Bucyrus, passed away on Wednesday April 15, 2015 at home.  Linda was born Sept. 13, 1944 in Sulphur Springs to the late Kermit William and Rena Clara (Crum) Berger.  She was first married to Russ Lee Slanczka and her second marriage was to Donald Glenn Mills who preceded her in death on Feb. 21,...