Genevieve Manbeck Bossick Genevieve Manbeck Bossick age 89 of Scio died Monday, August 30, 2010 at Trinity Medical Center, West in Steubenville. Born June 14, 1921 in Stock Twp., Harrison Co., she was a daughter of the late Paul and Mary Baker Manbeck. She graduated from Scio High School on May 25, 1939. Genevieve married the love of her life John "Jack" Bossick on December 21, 1943 and they farmed with her parents on their family farm. Genevieve loved to sing and when she was in high school she was a member of Harrison Choral Society, who took second place at an Ohio State singing contest. She also enjoyed being in the Scio American Legion Minstrels during the 1960-70's. She loved Scio and was active in the community belonging to the Scio Friends of the Library for 15 years, Scio American Legion Post 482 Auxiliary for 15 years and Scio Altrurian Club for 20 years. She was also an active member of the former EUB Church in New Rumley. She was preceded in death by her husband "Jack" Bossick on March 26, 2009, two brothers-in-law and six sisters-in-law. Surviving are first cousins Mary Janet McGinnis of Mt. Vernon, Linda Laughlin of Scio, John Laughlin of New Rumley, Berniece Gotschall and Larry Baker and five sisters-in-law. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Fairview Gardens Cemetery, Jewett with Father Francis and Father McGuire officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Scio Friends of the Library, 331 West Main St. Scio 43988 or Scio VFD, Box 342, Scio 43988. Click here to leave a message for the family!

Thelma C. Moore Paar Thelma C. Moore Paar age 84 of Scio died suddenly Sunday, August 29, 2010 in Harrison Community Hospital, Cadiz. Born December 4, 1925 in New Cumberland, WV she was the daughter of the late Donald and Mable Barber Moore. The first and only job she ever had was at the Scio Pottery where she worked for over 40 years retiring in 1985. Thelma was a member of the Hanover Methodist Church. She enjoyed helping various Scio clubs with fundraisers or dinners and especially loved her cat "Ebony". Thelma was preceded in death by her husband James Paar on Dec. 12, 2005. They were married June 28, 1974. Surviving are several cousins and close friends. Services will be held Wednesday, Sept 1, 2010 at 11 a.m. in Koch Funeral Home, Scio with Pastor Roger Zimmerman officiating. Burial will follow in Grandview Cemetery, Scio. Friends may call Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hanover Methodist Church c/o Joe Satterfield, 7428 Crane Rd., Bowerston 44695. Click here to leave a message for the family!

Clyde Pickens, Jr. Clyde Pickens, Jr. age 70 of Hopedale died suddenly Sunday, August 22, 2010 at Harrison Community Hospital, Cadiz. Born October 1, 1939 in Wildcat, WV he was a son of the late Clyde Pickens, Sr. and Olga Gibson Pickens. He graduated from Old Washington High School in 1958. He was a foreman for Consolidated Coal Co. retiring in 1995 and owned and operated Pickens Farms with his wife Lorettta. Clyde was a member of the Harrison Co. Farm Bureau, a former Harrison Co. Fair Board member and an avid supporter of the Harrison Co. Jr. Fair Livestock Auction. He enjoyed being outdoors especially fishing and hunting. He was also a Cleveland Browns and NASCAR fan. Surviving are his wife, Loretta Ramsey Pickens, with whom he would have celebrated 50 years of marriage on September 3rd. Also surviving are children Ray James (Margaret) Pickens of Hopedale, Janice (Mark) Williamson of Scio, Julie (Paul) Zobenica of Jewett, Jill (Jim) Valdinger of Cadiz, Jodi (Ed) Rentsch of Scio, and Jaci (Richard) Harding of New Philadelphia; grandchildren Marci Pickens, Ashton and Alexandria Williamson, Derrick and Amanda Zobenica, Tyler and Bryant Valdinger, Brandon (Lindsey) Pettit, Dana Pettit, Zachary (Ashley) Rentsch and Cael Harding; brothers Oltie (Mary) Pickens of Magnolia and Gene (Lavonne) Pickens of Quaker City. He was preceded in death by step daughter Regina Whitman and brothers Laco and Larry Pickens. Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Koch Funeral Home, Scio with Mike Cunningham officiating. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Autism Speaks, c/o Tuscarawas School Credit Union, 501 Monroe Ave., Dover, 44622. Click here to leave a message for the family!

Joseph Gerald Foster Joseph Gerald Foster age 85 of Scio died Sunday August 22, 2010 at his daughter Lea Ann Weavers home in Tuscarawas after an extended illness. Born September 23, 1924 in New Athens he was a son of the late Paul and Edna Arnold Foster. He graduated from Cadiz High School in 1943 and was a WWII Army veteran serving in Japan during their occupation following the war. He worked for Consol Coal Co. as a cable man on the Mountaineer, Silver Spade and Gym of Egypt. He attended New Rumley United Methodist Church. He was a 50 year member of the Scio American Legion Post 482 where he had served as a past Post Commander and had held various other offices and positions. He was also a member of the Scio Sportsman's Club for many years and enjoyed bowling, softball, golf and playing cards.  Surviving are his wife Dixie Goodrich Foster whom he married January 17, 1948; children Rev. Mickey Gerald (Becky) Foster of Damascus, Gay Laine Kirchner of Columbus, Kevin Lance Foster of Scio, Lea Ann (Michael) Weaver of Tuscarawas, Dana Von (Heather) Foster of Sugarcreek and Brian Glen Foster of Scio; a brother Ed (Betty) Foster of Cadiz; sisters-in-law Louise Foster of St. Clairsville and Nancy Foster of Niles; nine grandchildren; two step grandchildren; five great grandchildren and four step great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by brothers Eugene and Paul Foster.  Services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Koch Funeral Home, Scio with his son Rev. Mickey Foster officiating. Burial will follow in Longview Cemetery, New Athens Friends may call Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Rumley United Methodist Church, c/o Sandy Knowles 11877 William Penn Ave., Hartville 44632 or Scio American Legion, P.O. Box 482, Scio 43988. Click here to leave a message for the family!

Angeline L. "Angie" Zantene Angeline L. "Angie" Zantene, age 82, of Scio died Thursday, August 19, 2010 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born October 5, 1927 in Dennison she was a daughter of the late Cono and Carmella (Veca) Ruggeri. She attended St. Mary's Elementary and then Dennison High School graduating in 1945. She worked at the Scio Pottery for 40 years retiring in 1985. Angie was a member of St. Teresa's of Avila in Cadiz and the Scio American Legion Post 482 Auxiliary for 25 years where she served as Chaplin for 13 years. She enjoyed cooking, growing sweet potatoes in her garden and collecting angels. Surviving are her husband of 62 years Robert "Duck" Zantene whom she married  June 19,1948; children Cathy (Rick) Skubovius and Mark (Linda) Zantene of Scio, Connie (Walt) Huhn of Byesville and Diane (Richard) Thompson of Jacksonville, FL; a daughter-in-law Helen Zantene of Scio; a sister Carmella ()Martinelli of New Philadelphia;  eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son Brett Zantene and a sister Rose Magnacca. A mass of Christian burial will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in St. Teresa's of Avila in Cadiz with Father Timothy McGuire and Father Thomas Vennitti officiating. Burial will follow in Grandview Cemetery, Scio. Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Koch Funeral Home, Scio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Scio American Legion Post 482 Aux., P.O. Box 464, Scio 43988. Click here to leave a message for the family!

Gregory "Doc" Albright Gregory "Doc" Albright age 47 of Scio lost his courageous battle with cancer Sunday August 1, 2010 at his home. Born February 22, 1963 in Dennison he was the son of Ronald and Carol (Burton) Albright of Scio. He graduated in 1981 from both Jewett-Scio High School and Harrison JVS where he studied to be a diesel mechanic. After school he used the skills he learned at the JVS and started Eastern Ohio Repair which he owned for 20 years. "Doc" was a member of the Scio Masonic Lodge # 587, Osiris Shrine of Valley Grove, Jewett VFD and was a lifetime member of the Harrison Co. Antique Tractor Club. In addition to his parents he is survived by a son Edward Alan Albright of New Rumley; a brother Ronnie (Michelle) Albright of Scio; niece and nephews R.C., Cheyenne and Levi Albright; companion and caregiver Carol Piatt her daughter Terri (Brandon) Haney who he considered a daughter and her children Cole, Thea and Carys Haney whom he considered grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers Gary and Bob Albright. Services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Koch Funeral Home, Scio with Rev. David Lee and Rev. Darren Alkire officiating. Burial will follow in Perrysville Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-9 p.m. at the funeral home with the family present from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Click here to leave a message for the family!

Adam Clayton Greene Adam Clayton Greene age 24 of Scio died Sunday, July 18, 2010. Born December 9, 1985 in Steubenville he was the son of Chuck and Jacki (Hidey) Greene of Scio. A 2004 graduate from Harrison Central High School, he worked at Hopedale Mining for the past 3 years and prior to that he worked at Bakers Food in Scio. He loved fishing and golfing with his family and friends and lifting at Barbells in Cadiz. In addition to his parents he is survived by a sister Summer (Brian) Davis of Sagamore Hills; brother Joe Greene of Jewett; girlfriend Roxie Kemp of Bethesda; grandparents John and Alice Hidey of Scio; niece and nephews Sophie and Brodie Davis and Joey Greene; aunts and uncles Mike (Karen) Greene, Bob (Beverly) Greene, Jenny (Junior) Ankrom, Jeff (Lena) Greene, Vicki (Randy) Snyder and Karen (Haddy) Stewart and special friend Mike Huff. He was preceded in death by grandparents Denzil and Jean Greene. A celebration of his life will be held Friday from 4- 8 p.m. at Koch Funeral Home in Scio. A private service will be held later at the family's convenience. In lieu of flowers an account is being established in honor of Adam's niece Sophie Laken Davis at PNC Bank in Scio 740-945-3511. The account will be called "Adam's Heart Lives On" and all funds will be donated to The Cleveland Clinic Pediatric Heart Foundation. Click here to leave a message for the family!

Raymond "RV" Eckley Raymond "RV" Eckley of New Rumley passed into a better place on July 17, 2010 at Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born November 20, 1957 in Steubenville he was a son of the late Raymond and Helen (Davenport) Eckley. Ray graduated from Jewett-Scio High School in 1976. He was an employee for Carriage Inn of Cadiz for 29 years and prior to that he worked at Y&O Coal Co. of  Cadiz. Ray was an avid sports fan, especially following the Dallas Cowboys. During his illness he loved the comfort that he received from his church family at Bethel Church near Jewett. Rays surviving family include his loving wife of 31 years Kathy (Dulkoski) Eckley; a daughter Kelsey Eckley; a sister Cathy Burrier of Hopedale and several nieces and nephews. Ray is preceded in death by his son Brandon P. Eckley and a brother Mark Eckley. Services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Bethel Methodist Church with Rev. Rodney Bowers officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Gardens, Jewett. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. in Koch Funeral Home, Scio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brandon P. Eckley Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Karen Spoonemore, 361 Hedges St., Hopedale, 43976. Click here to leave a message for the family!

Helen T. Scott Helen T. Scott, 91, of Jewett died Tuesday July 13, 2010 at her home with her daughter and caregivers by her side. Born December 12, 1918 in German Twp., Harrison Co. she was a daughter of the late Steve and Anna Murral. Helen is survived by her daughter Patricia Miser and son-in-law George of Carrollton, grandchildren Karen and Scott Wade of Louisville, George S. Miser of Carrollton and Susan and Terry Verble of North Canton, and great grandchildren Sarah and Anna Wade, Alex Miser and Ben and Sam Verble. Preceding her in death are her husband Charles A. Scott, sisters Mary Kierston, Pearl Miller, Catherine Zitko and Youstina Waszil and brothers Sam and Charles Murral. Helen was a 1937 graduate of Cadiz High School. She was an elder and a deacon at the Jewett Presbyterian Church where she was a past treasurer of the Friendly Class and a member of the Presbyterian Woman. Helen was a member of the Scio Chapter #316, Order of the Eastern Star where she was a past matron and was also a past Deputy Grand Matron of the Chapter of Ohio. She was a 30 year employee of the Scio Pottery. Helen took pride in gardening and was also an excellent baker and cook. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. in Koch Funeral Home, Scio with Rev. James Stark officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery at Jewett. Friends may call Thursday evening from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Carroll Co. 1040 Trump Rd. Carrollton, 44615 or Jewett Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 183, Jewett, 43986. Click here to leave a message for the family!