Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home, 215 North Walnut Street, Bucyrus, OH (2025)

11/25/2025

Phyllis Ann Spengler, 89, of Bucyrus passed away on Monday November 24, 2025 at Altercare of Bucyrus. Phyllis was born July 24, 1936 in Galion, Ohio to the late Howard L. and Georgia May (Westenbarger) Burwell. She was married on June 19, 1954 to Donald Jones of Shelby and separated in 1975. She was also married on January 23, 1977 to Herbert Spengler who preceded her in death.

Phyllis is survived by son Jeff Jones of Bucyrus and daughter Susan (Roy) Barnes of Ontario, Canada; grandchildren James (Danielle) Jones of Bloomville, Erica (Nico) Giles Provost of Quebec, Canada, and Cameron Barnes of Ontario, Canada; great-grand daughter Tallie Rhea Provost; dear friend Harold Manring of Bucyrus; as well as one sister Bonnie (Jim) Craig of Cummings, Georgia.

Phyllis lived her entire life in this area and graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1954. She began her career at Swan Rubber in the office and was a secretary at the Ohio State Highway Patrol-Bucyrus Post. For many years Phyllis worked in the Crawford County Courthouse Probation office as an executive secretary and then as the Crawford County Divorce Investigator. Phyllis was an expert at shorthand, typing and organization.

A Member of Woodlawn Global Methodist Church, Phyllis was also a member of the Red Hat Society, a lifetime member of American Legion Post 181, and the Ohio AMVETS Post 27 where she served on the Ladies Auxiliary.

Phyllis was always busy volunteering including in the gift shop at Bucyrus Community Hospital, Meals on Wheels, and crocheting sleeping mats for the homeless.

Phyllis touched many people throughout her life. She was a kind, considerate and friendly person. Phyllis loved traveling and celebrating holidays, spending time with friends and family, playing bingo and euchre, putting together challenging jigsaw puzzles, reading, knitting and crocheting. She kept a beautiful home, loved growing flowers and sitting on her front porch swing.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday December 1, 2025 at 2:00 pm in the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Oakwood Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio AMVETS Post 27, or Gifts for Yanks. Expressions of sympathy can be left at www.munzpirnstill.com

11/24/2025

Maria Dos Anjos Machado Silva (Angie), 65 of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday November 22, 2025 at Unger Park Post Acute. Maria was born October 2, 1960 in Portugal to Manuel and Maria Sofia (Machado) Silva. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by grandchild Jillianna and siblings Manuel (Manny) and Kevin.

Maria is survived by children Jennifer, James “Jimmy” (Ally), Madeline (J.R.), and Sabrina; grandchildren Chase, Kera, Brianna, Morrigan, Christian, Andromeda, Cordilia “DD”, Tony, and Adrian; great grandchild Vivian; and siblings Valdimar “Val”, Maria Fernanda “Marie”, Maria Da Graca “Grace”, Joao (John), Fernando, and Annbella “Ana”

Maria came to America from Humberto Grande Portugal in the late 70’s early 80’s. She lived most of her teen life in Fall River Massachusetts and eventually moved to Ohio. Growing up, she became very, very close friends with Betty and Debra and enjoyed watching her grandchildren grow up. She was never afraid to speak her mind. She loved traveling to different places and going on trips with her friends. She also enjoyed listening to her radio and crocheting in her free time. Her soul may be with God, but her memory is remembered by many.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at a later date. Expressions of sympathy can be left at www.munzpirnstill.com

11/24/2025

Wilma J. (Spears) Nolen, 90 of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday November 23, 2025 at home. Wilma was born June 19, 1935 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late John Henry and Viola (Endicott) Spears. She was married October 31, 1960 to Elmer Nolen who preceded her in death on March 3, 2009. Wilma was also preceded in death by son Thomas Nolen; daughter in law Vicky Nolen; siblings that locally included brothers John Spears Jr., James and William Spears; sisters Mary Arnold and Catherine Musselman; and nieces and nephews.

Wilma is survived by children John (Marie) Zornes of Alabama, Jeffrey (Sonja) Nolen of Upper Sandusky, Elmer Nolen of Bucyrus, Marvin (Kara) Nolen of Bucyrus and Brian (Sherry) Nolen of Bucyrus; 20 grandchildren; numerous great and great great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Wilma moved to this area when she was 15 years old and was a homemaker. She was formerly a member of the VFW Post 8999 and the Carey Conservation League. Wilma enjoyed playing Bingo, fishing with her grandkids, NASCAR, and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 1:00 pm in the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home with burial to follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 11:00 am until the time of the service. Memorials may be made to the Crawford County Conservation League and expressions of sympathy can be left at www.munzpirnstill.com

11/20/2025

Sue Dever Headley, 87 of Bucyrus passed away on Wednesday November 19, 2025 at Carlisle Place in Bucyrus. Sue was born October 4, 1938 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to the late William H. and Ethel (Benson) McCall. She was married January 6, 1978 to Rev. Harry W. Headley who preceded her in death February 14, 1998. She was also preceded in death by daughter Deb (Dever) Idleman and brother William B. McCall.

Sue is survived by granddaughter Kylie Aldaz of Mesa Arizona; great grandson Grayson; son-in-law Jeff Idleman; and 4 step children, John, Kathy, James, and Joseph; as well as step grandchildren.

Sue moved to Bucyrus in 1973 and taught school for 36 years in Oklahoma City and Syracuse New York prior to moving here. She taught first grade for Bucyrus City Schools. Sue attended Oklahoma State University and graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1963. Sue was a member of many school associations while teaching and was also a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. Sue had attended First Presbyterian Church.

Friends may call at the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home on Tuesday from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. Expressions of sympathy can be left at www.munzpirnstill.com

11/20/2025

Ethel Faye Horner, 91, of Bucyrus passed away November 18, 2025 at home. Faye was born January 23, 1934 to the late James and Lula (Brown) Collins. She was also preceded in death by former husband Raymond Horner; daughter Penelope Trummell; sons Jacob Horner and Raymond Horner Jr; as well as 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

Faye is survived by children Bernice Johnson of Galion, Sandy (Randy) Ulmer of Bucyrus; Randi Campbell of Cardington; Jackie Horner of Bucyrus; Anthony and James Horner both of Bucyrus; 87 grandchildren and numerous great and great great grandchildren.

Faye moved to this area over 50 years ago and has always been involved in the Ministry. She was a member of Victory Rock Praise and Worship Center. Faye enjoyed gardening, worshiping and spending time with her grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday at 1:30 pm in the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home and burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 pm until the time of the service. J.C. Church will be officiating. Expressions of sympathy can be left at www.munzpirnstill.com

11/15/2025

Joshua “Josh” Thomas Zarcone, age 36, passed away unexpectedly, November 15, 2025. Josh was born to Thomas Zarcone and Dawn (Gill) Black December 1, 1988 in Fort Wayne Indiana. Josh was preceded in death by his grandparents Francis Zarcone, Thomas “Tom” Zarcone, and Carolynn Ann Smith.

Josh is survived by parents, Thomas Zarcone and Dawn Black; children, Aalyah Zarcone, Leighton Zarcone, Jayda Zarcone, Rylynn Zarcone, Declan Zarcone, Owen Zarcone, and Serenity Zarcone; siblings, Jeremy (Marie) Zarcone, Kyle (Jade) Zarcone, Kaleb Zarcone, Michael Lovelace, Katie (Ryan) Lohr, and Jaiden Zarcone; girlfriend, Charlynn Leonhart; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Josh worked for a number of years operating a tow truck. He enjoyed the simple things in life like fishing, camping, and playing with his RC cars. He also worked on cars in his spare time. He loved spending time with his friends and family, and will be missed by all that knew him.

The family invites friends and family to Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home Friday, November 21, from 4PM-6PM for some visitation. There will be a service following the visiting hours at 6PM. Memorials may be made directly through the funeral home. Moments of remembrance may be left online at www.munzpirnstill.com

11/10/2025

Linda Faye (Sanders) Mitchell finished her journey on earth and joined her loved ones in heaven on November 8th. Her passing followed a brief illness.

Linda was born June 16th 1945 in Paris Kentucky to the late Clarence Marcum and Eleanor Fay Stanfield. She was also proceeded in death by son James Sanders, daughter Deborah Young sisters, Phyllis Nickelson, Louise Nickelson, Bonnie Powell, Peggy King, Husbands Russell Sanders and Evert Mitchell.

She is survived by Twin sister Brenda Hill of Kentucky, Her son Joseph (Phyllis) Sanders of Bucyrus Grandchildren, Eddie Young, Jeremiah Young, Amanda Young, Jeremy Young, Justin Sanders all of Kentucky. Lisa Hurley of North Carolina, Amy (Schon) Johnston of Galion, April Woodard of Bucyrus and Angela Miller of Bucyrus. 15 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren and Numerous nieces and nephews.

Ms. Mitchell known affectionately to many as "Granny" was a housewife who loved the simple things in life. She could usually be found coloring, making art, listening to music, watching TV, fishing with her son and spending time with her family. She loved birthday gatherings, Christmas, cookouts, and would be the first in the car for a shopping trip to Walmart.

At Granny's request there will be no formal services. The family will gather at a later date to celebrate her life. The family recommends any memorials be made to the Alzheimer's foundation in Linda's memory. Expressions of sympathy can be left at www.munzpirnstill.com

11/07/2025

Thomas K. Bucher, 87, of Bucyrus, was surrounded by his family when he passed away Thursday November 6, 2025, following a brief illness. Tom was born in Bucyrus on January 14, 1938, to the late Carl F. and Belva Mae (Reynolds) Bucher. He was married on January 1, 1983 to Wilma (Conner) Bucher who survives. Tom is also survived by children Jill (Scott) Anderson, Traci (Eugene) White, Benjamin (Shannon) Trausch, and Jennifer (Michael) Parsell; grandchildren Tiffany (Joe) Dyar, Derek (Rylie) Anderson, Jordan (Andre) Turner, Travis Souders, Hunter Trausch, Emma Kupfer, Maggie Weir, Samantha and Jackson Farrar, Damen (Isadora) Parsell, and Justese Parsell; great grandchildren Lucy, Anderson, Griffin, Omari, Aalyah, Andre, Peyton, and Presley; brother Herb Bucher; and sisters Pauline Jacobs, Janet Ziegler, and Becky Smith. He is also survived by his two beloved dogs, Max and Missy. Tom was preceded in death by brothers Raymond and Paul, and his sister, Wendy Clark.

Tom lived in Bucyrus his entire life and grew up helping on the family farm. He retired from Swan Rubber after 35 years, and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and Life Member of the AMVETS Post #27. Tom enjoyed collecting NASCAR memorabilia, traveling the United States with his wife Wilma, and reading Westerns, especially Louis L’Amour books.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday November 15, 2025 at 3:00 pm in the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home with burial to follow in Oceola Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 1:00 pm until the time of the service.

The family suggests memorials be made in the form of contributions to the Crawford County Humane Society, Wounded Warriers, or Avita Hospice. Expressions of sympathy can be left at www.munzpirnstill.com

10/27/2025

Yvonne Amelia Brown, 74 of Nevada, Ohio passed away on Friday October 24, 2025, at home following a seven month battle with a rare form of brain cancer. Yvonne was born August 29, 1951, in Bucyrus to the late Philip and Loretta Fritz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by first husband Lon Fry, grandchild Haley Fry, and brothers Ronald and Leroy Fritz.

Yvonne is survived by husband Michael Brown; children Shon Fry of Bucyrus, Dionne (Gustavo) Guerra of Pickerington, Ohio, and Mick (Rebecca) Brown of Bucyrus; grandchildren Kegan, Kohen, and Tarryn Fry, and Gabe Guerra; brothers Julius Fritz of Bucyrus and Melvin Fritz of Montgomery, OH; sister-in-laws Teresa Fritz of Bucyrus and Cathy Fritz of Mentor, OH; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Yvonne graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1969 and The Sandusky School of Practical Nursing in 1973. She worked at Vancrest (Fairhaven Community) in Upper Sandusky for over 40 years. She took pride in being a nurse, it was her way of life, not just a career.

Yvonne was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Bucyrus. She enjoyed spending her free time sewing, planting flowers, baking, making all sorts of crafts, traveling, collecting Longaberger Baskets, and everyone who knew her, knew she had a sweet tooth! She loved her family, children, and most of all, her grandbabies.

The family will receive family and friends at the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home on Sunday November 2nd, 2025 from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm. A Memorial Mass will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Monday November 3rd, 2025 at 11:00 am with Father Paul Fahrbach as Celebrant and burial to follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery. A scripture service will be led by her brother, Deacon Julius Fritz, at 3:45 pm on Sunday following the visitation.

The family would like to extend their gratitude and thanks to the staff from Hospice of Wyandot Memorial Hospital, Vancrest, and Freedom Caregivers. Their compassion and kindness was exceptional.

The family suggests memorials be in the form of contributions to Hospice of Wyandot Memorial Hospital (Upper Sandusky, OH) and expressions of sympathy can be left at www.munzpirnstill.com

10/27/2025

Karen Sue (Hammond) Armstrong of Bucyrus, formerly of Fostoria, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 25, 2025. Karen was born at 2:45 PM, December 25, 1949 to Charles and Phyllis (Brink) Hammond-Keiffer. Karen was married to the love of her life Ronald Armstrong September 14, 1979. They enjoyed many wonderful years together until his death December 6, 2013.

Karen is survived by sons Shane (April) Conn, Raymond (Sherry) Conn, Jason (Lisa) Conn, Daughters Pamela Sensabaugh (Kim), Lori Robinson (Lee) as well as grandchildren Tash, Kat, Gary, Ronna, Shawna, Rissy, Madi Jo, Jakey, Thomas, Titan, Darren, Tieler, Amyah, Mike, Mary, Joe, Dalton, Derek, and Dakota. She also has great-grandchildren Brae, Paisleigh, Stetson, Luke, Jonathan, RJ, Colton, Brayson, Adriana, Zianna, Emma, Briella, Prynceton, Dutton, Evvie, Kinsley, Sophia, Jackson, Bella, Stephen, Dean, Sammy, Rosie, Amara, Barry, Alexander, Ean, Ely, Emmy, Zanden, Trenden, Alorah, Keaton, Trey, Clayton, soon to be Eren and Spencer. She had two great-grandchildren that she raised as her own Timothy and Tatum. They are what kept her going all these years. As well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She loved and treated all her grands as her own. She was put on the earth to raise children and that is what she did, a great many. She was a mom, and grandma to everyone.

Karen is survived by brothers David (Carrie) Hammond, Dennis (Lori) Keiffer, Larry Keiffer, sister Cindy Hammond and former husband Ora Sensabaugh. She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Ben and Esna Brink. Brothers Steve Hammond, Tom Keiffer, Sister Becky (Keiffer) Hulguin and former husband Delbert Conn.

Karen was a graduate of Fostoria High School class of 1967. She came to Bucyrus in 1968. She was a homemaker and mother to her own and all of their friends. She always had an open door policy for anyone in need or falling on hard times.
Karen was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns fan. She enjoyed bingo, Monday night poker with the gang, and watching old westerns. She was a member of the Carey Conservation.

Family and friends may call Monday November 3, 2025 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home with services to immediately follow. Her granddaughter Natasha Green will be officiating the services. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors, Cancer Society or donors choice. A fellowship dinner will be held at Carey Conservation following services.

10/22/2025

Eugene Frank Klingenberger, 86 of Bucyrus passed away on Friday October 17, 2025 at Ohio State University Hospital following a sudden illness on Thursday. Frank was born May 23, 1939 in Bucyrus to the late George B. and Bertha (Sheibley) Klingenberger. He was also preceded in death by son Jeffrey Klingenberger; sister Mary Catherine Klingenberger; and brothers Arden and Charles Klingenberger.

On March 3, 1962 Frank married Gloria Perkins and she survives along with son Andy (Sandy) Klingenberger; grandchildren Nathen (Cierra Brady) Klingenberger and Jada (Austin Prosser) Klingenberger; great granddaughter Aleena Prosser; along with extended family.

Frank graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1957 and retired from Swan Rubber after 40 years of service. He also worked at Kasai North America in Upper Sandusky till 2021. Frank was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a Life Member of the AMVETS Post #27 and the N.R.A as well as a member of the Bucyrus Moose Lodge. For many years Frank was a part of the Bucyrus High School Football Chain-gang with his brothers. Frank enjoyed gathering with his friends every morning at the Crazy Fox for Breakfast and Soduko Books were his favorites.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on November 2, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Bucyrus Elks Lodge, Ballroom. The family suggests memorials be made in the form of contributions to the AMVETS Post #27, or to the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy can be left at www.munzpirnstill.com

10/18/2025

Mitzi Sue Wiggins, age 56, passed away at Galion Hospital October 11, 2025. Mitzi was born to the late Ogene and Nancy (Holwager) Seighman April 3, 1969 in Galion Ohio. Mitzi was adopted out at a young age, and she had bonus parents Harry and Diana Lange who helped raise her. Mitzi is preceded in death by all of her parents.

Mitzi was survived by children Angel Wiggins and Richard Wiggins Jr.; her boyfriend of 15 years and love of her life Kenny Grimes; grandchildren, DeShaun Wiggins and Amethyest Wiggins; brothers Jimmy (Tammy) Lange, Clifford (Lita) Lange; and Timothy (Krista) Lange; sisters, Bobbie (Todd Walter) Seighman and Claudia Lange; cousin, Heidi (John) Hollis; special friends, Nisha Wiggins, Darin Larue, and Richard Wiggins.

Mitzi was a graduate of Crestline Ohio class of ‘88. Mitzi loved to play Bingo, card games like solitaire and skippo, and doing word searches. Mitzi was a bit of a workaholic most of her life, and worked for 12 years at Village Care. Mitzi loved baking, Christmas cookies, her homemade chocolates, and buckeyes. She loved spending time with her family and will be missed by all that knew her.

There will be a celebration of life service scheduled for a later date. Memorials may be made to the donors choice. Moments of remembrance may be left online at www.munzpirnstill.com

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