Kathy Sue Cline Morris Kathy Sue Cline Morris age 50 of Youngstown, formerly of Scio, lost her courageous battle with cancer Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at her home. Born October 13, 1959 in Steubenville she was a daughter of Betty Stull Cline of Youngstown and the late Bernard Cline. She graduated from Jewett-Scio High School in 1978. For the past 15 years she worked at Ohio Material Handling in Macedonia where she loved her job and loved the people she was blessed to work with. When she lived in Scio she attended the Scio United Methodist Church. In addition to her mother she is survived by her husband of 25 years Kurt Morris, a son Jayson Morris of Youngstown and a sister Debbie (Dan) Henry of Scio. In addition to her father she was also preceded in death by her grandparents George and Dolly Stull and Roscoe and Freda Cline. Services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. in Koch Funeral Home, Scio. Burial will follow in Grandview Cemetery, Scio. Friends may call Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Click here to leave a message for the family!

Edward Grant (Bud) Sinsell Edward Grant (Bud) Sinsell, 93 of Scio, Ohio, passed away February 18, 2010 at Sunnyslope Nursing Home in Bowerston where he has been residing for several months. He was the son of the late Edward G., and Celia (Hargis) Sinsell.He was born January 31, 1917 in Amsterdam. He had one sister, Helen Edwards, who preceded him in death. Surviving are his three children, Dawn (Alan) Cope,of Cadiz, Jackie (Woody) Caldwell, of Bowerston, and Robert (Connie) Sinsell, of Ravenna, Grandchildren include,Tracy Horn, her son Chase, and companion Calvin Logan, of Perrysville, Chad (Kristen) Horn, of Largo, Florida. Brock Caldwell of Peebles,  Ashley (Matthew) Beale, their sons Derek, and Ryan of La Verne, California. Tiffany (Jon) Penix, and daughter Reese of Dover, Samantha, her husband Robie, and children Robie,and Ava of Streetsboro, Jessica and Troy Sensell of Ravenna. Also Dad's beloved cat Pokey, his constant companion. In his lifetime he worked at The Scio Pottery, several years at Lockheed Air Craft in California, The Scio Cabinet Shop, and retired from GTE in Cadiz, 28 years ago. He was a great craftsman, and built some beautiful pieces of furniture, and at one time restored old bi-planes, in his garage. He was a lifetime member of the Scio Legion American Legion Post 482. Visitation will be held Sunday afternoon from 4-6 p.m at Koch Funeral Home, Scio. A graveside services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Scio Legion or the Scio Library (Who always kept him in supply of Audio Books, after he had lost most of his vision) Click here to leave a message for the family!

Helen L. Pugh Helen L. Pugh, 102, died Monday February 15, 2010 at Wesleyan Village in Elyria, OH. Born Feb. 2, 1908 in Green County, PA.  She was an active member of the Methodist church along with her husband, Rev. Eugene Pugh, who was once a pastor at the Scio United Methodist Church.  She played piano and taught Sunday School there.  She had also been an employee of the Scio Pottery, back when it was running at full capacity.   Surviving are her granddaughter, Kathryn Osborne of Fort Wayne, IN and her grandson, Victor Pugh of Los Angeles, CA.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Pugh in 1978, her son Donald Pugh in 1988 and her daughter-law, Joyce Pugh, in 1999. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Koch Funeral Home, Scio with Rev. Karen Heyburn officiating. Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service from 10-11 a.m. Click here to leave a message for the family!

Helen Louise Manbeck Johnson On February 11, 2010, Rev. Mrs. Helen Louise Manbeck Johnson, beloved wife and mother, gran mere and teacher passed to the loving arms of her Saviour, Jesus Christ. She was born to the late Mary Rachel Harriman and Emerson C. Manbeck and celebrated her 87th birthday with family the previous day. Her parents and husband, Charles, preceded her in death as did her two brothers Robert and Virgil Manbeck, granddaughter Camille Elizabeth Johnson Dowd and niece Karen Manbeck; in-laws Eileen Johnson Kerr, Carl Terrano and Paul & Irene Johnson . She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte(George) Johnson of Russells Point, OH; son, Charles A.(Jeanette) of Medford, WI; Grandchildren: Trevor Johnson, Houston, TX; Terese Christian, Russells Point and children Orion and Skylar McLandsborough; and Doug(Tina) Johnson, Mendon, OH and children Elijah, Joshua and Mari Johnson; Camille and Gary's daughter Amanda Dowd; Alan(Stephanie) Bake and children John(Meagan), Brian(Karen and their son Kyle) and Brianna; and Great Great Granddaughter Kobi Dowd; sister Doris Manbeck Terrano of Tryon, NC; brother-in-law Paul Kerr of CA and sister-in-law Nora Manbeck of Scio; nieces and nephews Paula Johnson Maize, Becky (Gary)Johnson Custer, Gary(Karen) Kerr, Dale Kerr, Rex(Rita) Kerr, Robert(Sandy) Manbeck, Marilyn(Joe) Manbeck Kennedy, Harold Manbeck, John Manbeck, Anthony(Glynnis) Terrano and Mary(Michael) Terrano Storrs and many dear cousins and friends. Public viewing will be held Noon-2PM Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Koch Funeral Home, Scio. Due to the weather there will be no public graveside service, however on Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend, a Memorial Service with liberal sharing of "Ouisie" stories, songs and Scripture will be held with a luncheon following. Venue will be announced later. Click here to leave a message for the family!

Harold Wood Woody slipped away peacefully the morning of Saturday, February 6th in Sebring, Florida, in the company of family and friends there both in person and in spirit. Born April 27th, 1937 in Kilgore, Ohio, Woody worked at Republic Steel in Canton, Ohio until an injury forced him to retire.  Despite an ongoing series of health problems, Woody never lost his natural sense of humor or endless generosity.   He loved to tell jokes, swap tall tales, teach his grandchildren to fish, build crafts in his workshop, and help out anyone in any way that he could. He was preceded in death by his parents, nine brothers and sisters, his step-son, grandson and great grandson. He is sorely missed by his children Rhonda Taylor, Larry Wood, step-children Cynthia Cook and Lynn Wiandt as well as grandchildren, great-grand children, and friends and family.   He is most especially missed by his beloved wife of nearly thirty-eight years, Nancy Wood. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in Woody’s name be made to the American Heart Association. Click here to leave a message for the family!

Juanita Marie Birdwell Juanita Marie Birdwell age 75 of Jewett died Friday, February 5, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family. Born June 19, 1934 in Canal Winchester she was a daughter of the late Orville Ranck and Dorothy McAfee Collins. She was a member of the New Rumley United Methodist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and homemaker who always put others before herself. She will be sadly missed by her family that includes two daughters Rose Ann Birdwell of Downey, CA and Mary Jane Hunt of Jewett; two sons Lon and Arlen Birdwell both of Jewett; four grandchildren J.C. Hunt of Cadiz, Ann Marie Hunt of Cadiz, Mary Catherine Boyer of Jewett and Melissa McKeen of Nevada; twelve great grandchildren and one more on the way and a brother Edd Hugh Ranck of Huntington Beach, CA. She was preceded in death by her parents Dorothy McAfee Collins and Orville Ranck and her husband Leo C. Birdwell on October 8, 2001, they were married Aug. 10, 1952. Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in New Rumley Methodist Church. Burial will follow in New Rumley United Methodist Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 3-6 p.m. at Koch Funeral Home, Scio and one hour prior to the service at the church Monday from 10 - 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 10686 St. Rt. 150, Rayland, 43943. Click here to leave a message for the family!

Marlyn Strausbaugh Marlyn Strausbaugh, age 80, of Scio, went to the arms of her Lord and Savior on January 12, 2010 following complications of open heart surgery. Marlyn was born on April 3, 1929 in Jewett, Ohio to the late Dorothea Powinski and Park Miller. She was raised by her grandparents the late Will and Mary Lightell. Marlyn was a very active lady up until the date of her surgery. She volunteered at several nursing homes making sure she made regular visits to her "special ladies" at Sunnyslope Retirement Center. She especially enjoyed the time she spent with the "Lunch Bunch" at the Senior Nutrition Center and with her friends at the Mall. She cherished the times she could spend with her family, being especially proud of her grandchildren, not missing any events in their lives. She was active in the community of Scio where she was a member of the Civic Club, Senior Center, Rails to Trails Committee and American Legion Post 482 Auxiliary. She was also a member of the Trinity Methodist Church in Bowerston and was a graduate of Jewett High School. Marlyn retired from Neimayer Pharmacy in Scio after 30 years of service. She is survived by her two children, Larry (Susie) Stark of Bowerston and Mary Ellen (Jim) Whipkey of New Philadelphia; her grandchildren Arlyn Whipkey of Scio, Nathan Stark of Bowerston, Doug Whipkey of Burlington, North Carolina and Sarah (Bob) Espenschied of Bowerston and three great grandchildren Parker, Bailey and Charli. She is also survived by a stepson Bob Strausbaugh, stepdaughter Dianna Meechan and step grandchildren Jesse and Nathan. Marlyn was preceded in death by husband's Bill Cotter and Carl Strausbaugh, daughter Janet Stark, long time companion John Grezlik and a brother Leroy Miller. Services will be held Saturday, January 16 at 11 a.m. in Koch Funeral Home, Scio with Rev. Bob James officiating. Burial will follow in Grandview Cemetery, Scio. Friends may call Friday from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Tusc. Co., 201 W 3rd St., Dover 44622. Click here to leave a message for the family!

Charles Foster Myers Charles Foster Myers age 89 of Scio died Friday January 8, 2010 at Harrison Community Hospital, Cadiz. Born January 2, 1921 in Stock Twp., Harrison County he was a son of the late Charles and Lessie Patrick Myers. He graduated from Scio High School in 1938 and proudly served his country in the Army during WWII. He enjoyed farming so after he returned from the war he helped his brother Ralph Myers on his dairy farm. At this time he was also deputized to be an Auxiliary Highway Patrolman by the military and returned to work at the Scio Pottery Co. In 1964, after 25 years of service he left the Scio Pottery and went to work at Joy Manufacturing in New Philadelphia for 2 years, he then went to work as a mechanic at the Nelms #2 Mine in Hopedale where he worked for 20 years retiring in 1986. Foster was a member of the New Rumley United Methodist Church, Scio American Legion Post 482 for over 62 years, Scio Masonic Blue Lodge # 587 for 64 years and the Scottish Rite in Steubenville for 58 years. He also enjoyed gardening and walking on the Conotton Creek Bike Trail with his dog "Shorty". Surviving are his wife of 63 years Helen Gotschall Myers, whom he married June 29, 1946; a son Joe Myers, his wife Sue and a grandson Evan Myers all of Scio. Preceding him in death are his brothers Clarence and Ralph Myers and a sister Hazel Wallace. Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in Koch Funeral Home, Scio with Rev. David Lee and Rev. Rodney Bowers officiating. Following the service he will be buried with full military honors at Grandview Cemetery, Scio. Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home where a Masonic Service being held at 5:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the New Rumley United Methodist Church c/o Sandy Knowles 11877 William Penn Ave NE, Hartville, 44632 or Scio VFD, P.O. Box 342, Scio 43988. Click here to leave a message for the family!

Nancy Lee Bell Gilham Nancy Lee Bell Gilham age 73 of Gilham Rd., Cadiz died Monday December 28, 2009 in Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville. Born July 2, 1936 in Dennison she was a daughter of the late Glenwood and Cleda Kail Bell. She was raised in Scio with the help of her loving grandmother Jenny Bell who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker who also worked part time at the Scio Pottery for almost 20 years. In the spring and summer Nancy enjoyed working in her vegetable garden then canning what she had grown. She also enjoyed fishing and planting flowers. When she went out with her family and friends she liked to play bingo and the slot machines at Wheeling Downs but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving are her husband of 52 years Lowell R. Gilham whom she married July 6, 1957; children L. Douglas Gilham of Cadiz, Sherry L. Gilham of Scio and her companion Frank March and Bobbi L. Dunlap and her husband David of Freeport; grandchildren Ryan Gilham of Jewett, Shannone Ferguson of Freeport and her companion Chad Hornbeck, Tonya Dean and her husband Dustin of Tippecanoe and Nikki, Cody and Josh Dunlap of Freeport; a great granddaughter that she adored, Mallorie Dean; a half sister Betty Ketchum of Indiana and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Koch Funeral Home, Scio. Burial will follow in Ridge Presbyterian Cemetery, Hanover. Friends may call Tuesday (today) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Click here to leave a message for the family!