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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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