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Marcella M. Tuokkola

Marcella M. Tuokkola

Aug 21, 2014

Biography:  Marcella M. Tuokkola, 72, of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday August 21, 2014 at University Hospital of Cleveland following a courageous battle with cancer.  Marcella was born Dec. 9, 1941 in Chatfield to the late Omar and Loretta (Durnwald) Auck.  She was married Oct. 20, 1962 to Elmer R. “Dick” Tuokkola  who preceded her in death on July 13, 1993.  In addition to...

Naomi R. Eppley

Naomi R. Eppley

Aug 13, 2014

Biography:  Naomi R. Eppley, 89, formerly of 5054 Ridgeton Rd. and for the past 8 years a resident of Carlisle Place Assisted Living passed away on Tuesday afternoon, August 12, 2014, at Carlisle Place following a lengthy illness.  Naomi was born Jan. 26, 1925 in Bucyrus to the late Austin and M. Ruth (Sherer) Yaussy.  She was married March 25, 1945 to...

Nancy Carol Wilson

Nancy Carol Wilson

Aug 11, 2014

Biography:  Nancy Carol Wilson, 66 years of age, of 206 W. Galen St., Bucyrus passed away at 1:25 am Friday August 9, 2014. She had been in failing health for the past 5 years.  Nancy was born Feb. 12, 1948 in Bloomville to the late Arthur Sours and Deliliah (Lawrence) Sours. Nancy is survived by husband Alfred Wilson; children William Wilson of...

Cherrie M. Gettings

Cherrie M. Gettings

Aug 8, 2014

Biography:  Cherie M. Gettings, 52, of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday August 7, 2014 at Heartland of Bucyrus.  Cherie was born May 20, 1962 in Lackawanna, N.Y. to the late George Griffith and Ruth (Faybach) Griffith who survives in Poland, OH.  Cherie is also survived by children Howard (Laura) Gettings and James Gettings both of Bucyrus; grandchildren Grant and Ruthie Gettings; step...

Vera Marie McClure

Vera Marie McClure

Aug 8, 2014

Biography:  Vera Marie McClure of Bucyrus died Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 5:00 a.m. at the Galion Community Hospital.  Born July 20, 1915, the daughter of Aaron Daniel and Hannah Catherine Shafer Green, Vera was baptized on August 8, 1915, by Reverend Philip Dielmann and confirmed on May 5, 1929 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, New Washington by Reverend John Doescher.  She...

Adaline Lavina May Kocher

Adaline Lavina May Kocher

Jul 29, 2014

Biography:  Adaline Lavina May Kocher, 93, of Bucyrus was called home on Saturday July 26, 2014 at Marion General Hospital surrounded by her family and her pastor.  Adaline was born Jan. 19, 1921 at the Staiger Family Home in rural Bucyrus to the late James and Dessie M. (Frank) Staiger. She was married Sept. 1, 1940 to Ray Kocher and together they...

Lowell C. Green

Lowell C. Green

Jul 29, 2014

Biography:  Lowell C. Green died on July 24 at age 88 Rev. Dr. Lowell Clark Green, a well-known Lutheran theologian and pastor, died on Thursday, 2014 July 24, in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. He had a doctorate in theology from the University of Erlangen in Germany (1955) and wrote prolifically, publishing several books and scores of journal articles on the history of the Church and on...

Steve G. Kalb

Steve G. Kalb

Jul 24, 2014

Biography:  Steve G. Kalb, 57, of Bucyrus passed away on Monday July 21, 2014 at home. His death was unexpected.  Steve was born Jan. 30, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Alvin and Twyla (Shafer) Kalb.  He was married August 5, 1988 to Diana (Conti-Lowe) Kalb who survives.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father and mother...

Jean M. "Granny" Sheldon

Jean M. "Granny" Sheldon

Jul 24, 2014

Biography:  Jean M. “Granny” Sheldon, 86, of Bucyrus passed away on Wednesday July 23, 2014 in Bucyrus Community Hospital.  Jean was born May 21, 1928 in Attica to the late William and Marie (Wilford) Pine.  She was married April 8, 1950 to Robert E. Sheldon who preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 2006.  In addition to her husband, she...

Raymond Dick "Butch" Swick

Raymond Dick "Butch" Swick

Jul 21, 2014

Biography:  Raymond Dick "Butch" Swick age 66 of west Jefferson, Ohio passed away suddenly Sunday July 20, 2014 in his residence.  Born February 15, 1948 in Marion County.  He was preceded in death by life long companion of thirty years Walter Manson Creech, parents, Raymond D. and Mae (Timmons) Swick Jr.,  two nephews, Aaron and Andy Weisenhour, sister-in-law, Dianne Swick.  survivors include: sister, Barbara (Gary)...

Dorothy J Miller

Dorothy J Miller

Jul 20, 2014

Biography:  Dorothy J. Miller, 67, of Chatfield Twp. passed away suddenly Friday near her home when she was struck by a truck while bicycling.  Dorothy was born June 20, 1947 in Chatfield Twp., Crawford Co. to the late William C. and Marie E. (Strohm) Schanzenbach.  She was married September 14, 1968 to Thomas H. Miller who survives.  In addition to...

John N. Myles

John N. Myles

Jul 19, 2014

Biography:  John N. Myles, 64, of Bucyrus passed away on Friday July 18, 2014 at 10:00 am.  John was born July 9, 1950 in Kenton to the late Arthur and Hannah (Gladding) Myles.  He was married Oct. 15, 1971 to Rebecca (Heinle) Myles who survives.  John is also survived by daughter Rhonda Alvarez of Columbus; 2 grandchildren Graham and Hannah; sister Irene Bell...

Ollie Trout Jr.

Ollie Trout Jr.

Jul 18, 2014

Biography:  Ollie Trout Jr., 66, of rural Bucyrus passed away on Wednesday morning at home following a brief illness.  Ollie was born Jan. 24, 1948 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Ollie Trout Sr. and Ada (Wells) Trout who survives in Galion.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by brother in law Larry Seif. Ollie was married March 31,...

Uliss G. Hess

Uliss G. Hess

Jul 18, 2014

Biography:  Ulis G. Hess, 78, of Bucyrus passed Thursday morning in his home with his loving family.  He had been seriously ill for the past 6 months.  He was born April 18, 1936 in Drill Virginia to the late Artemus C. and Gertie (Perkins) Hess.  On April 9, 1990 he married Wanda Beatty who survives. Also surviving are his children, Brenda...

Helen N. Dunford

Helen N. Dunford

Jul 18, 2014

Biography:  Helen N. Dunford, 78, of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday July 15, 2014 at Med Central Hospital, Mansfield following a long courageous battle with cancer.  Helen was born May 2, 1936 in Tazewell Co., Virginia to the late Charles and Alice (Edwards)  Poe.  She was married August 19, 1954 to Barney Dunford Jr. who survives.  In addition to her...

Paul D. Jones

Paul D. Jones

Jul 15, 2014

Biography: Paul D. Jones, 77, of Bucyrus passed away at 11:30 pm Monday July 14, 2014 at Heartland of Bucyrus.  Paul was born June 22, 1937 in Congo, OH to the late John Phillip Jones and Annabelle (Gunnett) Jones.  He was married Feb. 14, 1961 to Sandra (Krabill) Jones who survives.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2...

Gary Spence

Gary Spence

Jul 15, 2014

Biography:  Gary Spence, 58, of Bucyrus passed away unexpectedly on Sunday at his home. Gary was born Nov. 10, 1955 in Iaeger, W. Virginia to the late Jimmie Spence and Geraldine (Walls) Spence who survives in Florida. He was married May 22, 1974 to the former Karen Dunford who survives. In addition to his father, Gary was preceded in death...

Walter "Shorty" Blankenship

Walter "Shorty" Blankenship

Jul 9, 2014

Biography:  Walter “Shorty” Blankenship, 88, of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday July 8, 2014 at Mill Creek in Galion at 3:25 pm.  Walter was born July 12, 1925 in Marion to the late Clyde and Dena Adeline (Withrow) Blankenship.  He was married Nov. 28, 1942 to Annabell (Hull) who preceded him in death on June 22, 2005.  In addition to his parents and...

Richard Young

Richard Young

Jul 9, 2014

Biography:  Richard Young, 89, of rural Tiro passed away on Tuesday July 8, 2014 at Heartland of Bucyrus following an extended illness.  Richard was born March 23, 1925 in Camp Dix, KY to the late Earl and Nora (Blankenship) Young.  He was married to Cinda (Tackett) Young who preceded him in death in 2006.  He was also preceded in death by sons Terry...

Rose Sharon Fishpaw

Rose Sharon Fishpaw

Jul 9, 2014

Biography:  Rose Sharon Fishpaw, 76, of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday July 5, 2014 surrounded by her loving family at Altercare of Bucyrus following a brief illness.  Sharon was born to the late Agnes Gavan on June 21, 1938 in Ironton, OH.  She was married Nov. 29, 1958 to Donald Dean Fishpaw who preceded her in death on Oct. 14,...