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Floyd Eugene "Bud" Smith

Floyd Eugene "Bud" Smith

Aug 29, 2013

Biography:  Floyd Eugene “Bud” Smith, 75 of rural Crestline passed away at 9:25 am Wednesday August 28, 2013 at home.  Mr. Smith was born July 17, 1938 in Hinkley, OH to the late Duane E. and Edith (Webber) Smith.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by stepson Stephen W. Betts; step great grandson Peter Benedict Shock;...

Margaret "Marti" Brewer Comes

Margaret "Marti" Brewer Comes

Aug 27, 2013

Biography:  Margaret “Marti” Brewer Comes, 41 went to be with the Lord and her past loved ones on Friday at Riverside Hospital in Columbus.  Marti will be sadly missed by her family and friends who will forever cherish her memories. She was born Jan. 26, 1972 in Welch, W. Virg. to the late Charles E. Brewer and Ruth (Wright) Brewer who survives...

Letha D. Cochran

Letha D. Cochran

Aug 27, 2013

Biography:  Letha D. Cochran, 86 yr. of age passed away on Sunday at the Bucyrus Community Hospital following a lengthy illness.  Most recently Letha had been a resident of Maplecrest.  She was born Oct. 28, 1926 in Charleston, WV to the late Prince and Tishie (Parker) Dickens.  Letha was married Dec. 16, 1946 to William E. Cochran Jr. who preceded her in death...

Elnora June (Watts) Williams

Elnora June (Watts) Williams

Aug 25, 2013

Biography:  Elnora June (Watts) Williams of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday evening at Altercare of Bucyrus; she was 92 years of age.  Elnora was born April 15, 1921 in Bridgeville, PA to the late Edward and Marie (Kirschner) Watts.  She was the youngest daughter of seven children.  Her father and brothers built furnaces for making glass in various cities in PA and OH...

Alice Magers

Alice Magers

Aug 25, 2013

Biography:  Alice Magers, formerly of Bucyrus, passed away on Friday Aug. 23, 2013 in the Kobacher House, Columbus , she had been in failing health for the past several years. Alice had lived in Columbus the past three years with her daughter, Melissa.   She was born July 20, 1925 in Todd Twp., Crawford Co. to the late Boyd and Bernice (Lambert)...

Walter "Ott" Dyer

Walter "Ott" Dyer

Aug 24, 2013

Biography:  Walter “Ott” Dyer, 80, of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday August 22, 2013 at Fairhaven Home in Upper Sandusky.  He was born Sept. 11, 1932 in Grassy Fork, KY to the late Clarence and Sarah Ann (DeLong) Dyer.  Walter was married June 26, 1957 to Ota Lavon (Pollock) Dyer who preceded him in death on Oct. 4, 2007.  In...

Dale Hoffman

Dale Hoffman

Aug 12, 2013

Biography:  Dale Hoffman, 63 of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday morning at home following a brief illness.  Dale was born July 17, 1950 in Mansfield to the  late Orlo Dale Hoffman and Norma (Fancher) Hoffman.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister Joyce Glasener and brother Charles Hoffman. Dale was married to Beverly Ann Hoffman who...

Frances Schillinger

Frances Schillinger

Aug 11, 2013

Biography: Frances Schillinger, 82 of Bucyrus went home to be with God on Friday evening, at her home.  Frances was born July 28, 1931 in Bucyrus to the late Frank and Phillippine (Unger) Schillinger. Frances worked at Timken for 37 years and was a proud lifelong Bucyrus resident.  She loved decorating her house for all seasons and having people enjoy her decorations.  Frances was...

Gertrude E. Rumer

Gertrude E. Rumer

Jul 30, 2013

Biography:  Gertrude E. Rumer, 71 of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday July 27, 2013 in Marion General Hospital, she had been in failing health for the past year.  Gertrude was born Oct. 7, 1941 in Larue, OH to the late Arthur and Helen (Burkpile) Harvey.  She was married Feb. 27, 1965 to Lawrence Rumer who survives.  In addition to her parents, she was...

Jerry L. Swain

Jerry L. Swain

Jul 26, 2013

Biography:  Jerry L. Swain, 73 of Bucyrus died on Wednesday July 24, 2013 in Bucyrus Community Hospital of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).  Jerry was born October 10, 1939 in Columbus, OH to the late Arthur P. and Thelma M. (Chalfant) Swain.  He was married in Canton, OH June 2, 1962 to Joan C. (Crider) Swain who survives. Jerry is also survived by son...

Dona Tarbutton Utz

Dona Tarbutton Utz

Jul 24, 2013

Biography:  Dona Utz passed away on July 20, 2013.   She was born on May 8, 1928 in Columbus, Ohio to the late James and Marcella Tarbutton.  Dona graduated from Worthington High School, attended the Ohio State University and completed her degree in Education at Heidelberg College.  She was very active in education in the community and throughout the state.  Dona taught...

Linda L. Potter

Linda L. Potter

Jul 17, 2013

Biography: Linda L. Potter of Bucyrus went home to be with the Lord on Monday at 4:14 pm. Linda was born Jan. 17, 1955 in Marion to the late Robert C. and Martha (Stinehelfer) Heller.  Linda is survived by daughter Billie (Fredo Fernandez) McAleer, Bucyrus; son Dustin (Keirnan Smith) Potter, Bucyrus; grandchildren Chalena (Joe Jarvis) McAleer, Bucyrus and Dalton Myers...

Richard Metcalf

Richard Metcalf

Jul 16, 2013

Biography:  Richard Metcalf, 87 of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday July 16, 2013 in the Carlisle House, Bucyrus.  Richard was born March 27, 1926 in Bucyrus to the late Leslie A. and Lena (Krumbach) Metcalf.  He was married July 16, 1949 to Martha (Court) Metcalf who preceded him in death on Sept. 6, 1987.  Richard is survived by many nieces,...

Eunice A. Long

Eunice A. Long

Jul 14, 2013

Biography:  Eunice A. Long, 90 of New Washington passed away at 5:55 am Saturday July 13, 2013 at Wyandot Memorial Hospital in Upper Sandusky.  Eunice was born July 16, 1922 in New Washington to the late Arnold and Freda (Kessler) Siefert.  She was married December 5, 1943 to Luther W. Long who preceded her in death on Feb. 4, 1994.  In addition to...

Kenny A. Heil

Kenny A. Heil

Jul 14, 2013

Biography:  Kenny A. Heil, 59 of Bucyrus passed away Friday July 12, 2013 at Bucyrus Community Hospital; his death was unexpected of an apparent heart attack.  Kenny was born Oct. 24, 1953 in Bucyrus to the late Kenneth and Mary (Teynor) Heil.  He was formerly married to Deborah (Sturtz) Heil who resides in Bucyrus.  He is also survived by children;...

Frank E. Bowman

Frank E. Bowman

Jul 13, 2013

Biography:  Frank E. Bowman, 61 of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday at Altercare of Bucyrus following a short illness.  Frank was born March 12, 1952 in Welch, West Virginia to the late Herman and Evelyn (Foley) Bowman.  He is survived by daughter Carrie; son Eddie; 2 grandchildren; Brother Bill; sisters Wanda, Brenda, Shirley, and Drema; as well as numerous nieces...

Robert Edwin Hoag

Robert Edwin Hoag

Jul 13, 2013

Biography:  Robert Edwin Hoag, 49 of Bucyrus passed away Thursday evening at Bucyrus Community Hospital.  Robert had been struggling with Leukemia; his death was unexpected due to a fall.  Robert was born Oct. 4, 1963 in Lorain, OH.  He is survived by his mother and father Juanita and Larry Leuthold of Bucyrus; children Tiffany Lukachko of TN and Robert Lukachko...

Gerald "Jerry" Volkmer

Gerald "Jerry" Volkmer

Jul 6, 2013

Biography: Gerald "Jerry" Volkmer age 77 of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday July 6, 2013 at Grant Hospital in Columbus, his death was unexpected.  Jerry was born Oct. 22, 1935 in Bucyrus to the late Ray Arland and Naomi May (Morton) Volkmer.  He was married to his High School Sweetheart,   Karen (Kline) Volkmer on Oct. 22, 1955 and she preceded him in...

Bobby J. Groves

Bobby J. Groves

Jul 5, 2013

Biography:  Bobby J. Groves, 73, of Sandusky passed away on Sunday in the Ohio Veterans Home.  Bobby was born May 28, 1940 in Franklin, KY to the late Otis and Alma Groves.  He was married Feb. 14, 1992 to Kathryn (Angel) Groves who preceded him in death on March 21, 2006.  Bobby is survived by children and grandchildren; step daughter Lana...

Marie H. Vaughan

Marie H. Vaughan

Jul 3, 2013

Biography:  Marie H. Vaughan, 89 of Bucyrus passed away at 7:52 am Wednesday July 3, 2013 at Emeritus at Hillenvale Nursing Home in Mt. Vernon.  Marie was born Oct. 28, 1923 in Fostoria to the late Henry A. and Regina (Hoffbauer) Yost. She was married Jan. 30, 1946 to Arden Vaughan who preceded her in death on Feb. 11, 2008.  In...