All Obituaries

   Flora R. Gabel Yekel, age 95, of Scio passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Bowerston Hills Healthcare. Born December 23, 1923 in Marion, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Herman F. Gabel and Rhoda Carper Gabel.       Flora was a graduate of South High School in Akron who worked for Goodyear Aircraft from 1942-1945 during WWII then she worked for A&P Tea Co. in Tallmadge until 1967 when she purchased a farm and moved to Harrison County. She...

  Jamie R. Smith Snair, age 70, of Perrysville passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019 in Trinity Hospital Twin City in Dennison. Born September 13, 1948 in Clinton, SC she was a daughter of the late James and Hazel Harris Smith. Jamie was a waitress and cook for The Perry Post in Perrysville and had also worked at the Western Grill in Bowerston. Jamie was a member of the Perrysville United Methodist Church. She enjoyed reading romance novels, decorating her home, listening to music,...

   Rev. Henry Edward Mooney, age 76, of Jewett, went  home to his Lord and Savior Tuesday, March 26, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Community Hospice Truman House, New Philadelphia.    Born November 13, 1942 in Wheeling he was a son of the late James T. Mooney and Olive E. Dawkins Mooney. Henry graduated from Jewett High School in 1960 and honorably served his country in the US Air Force from 1963-1967 as a radar technician. When he returned home he started...

   Linda Kimmel Bake completed her earthly journey with Jesus on Monday, March 11, 2019. She was born July 16, 1946 in Steubenville, to the late Earle L. and Virbel Russell Kimmel. She is survived by her husband, Abraham L. Bake, whom she married on July 17, 1967. Also surviving are their children Alan (Stephanie) Bake of ST. Pauls, NC, Scott Bake of Cleveland, Danean (Tommy) Colombo of New Philadelphia and Steven Bake of Jewett; five grandchildren John (Meagan) Bake, Brian (Karen)...

   Eric Todd Watt, age 49, of Jewett passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at his home.Born February 26,1970 in Dennison he was a son of Terry Watt and Gloria Busby Watt of Jewett. He graduated from Jewett-Scio High School in 1988 and Belmont College in St Clairsville in 2011 with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing. Eric formerly owned and operated Jewett Hardware and Good Times Bar and Grill in Jewett. He was an avid outdoorsman and had also been a field tester for...

   Phillip “Bus” Pelley, Jr, age 72, of Scio passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 in The Meadows of Cadiz after a lengthy illness.    Born August 30, 1946 in Harlem Springs he was a son of the late Phillip and Mae Pelley, Sr. Bus loved to be outside whether it was working on small engines or mowing the lawn. He was a quiet man who enjoyed drinking coffee and listening to country music.    Surviving are his companion of over 20 years Janice Campbell;...

     Jeffrey David “Jeff” Myer, Sr, age 55, of Bowerston, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019.  Born January 14, 1964 in Dennison he was a son of Remah (Floyd) Burdette of Scio and the late Robert D. Myer. In 1982 he graduated from Jewett-Scio High School and Harrison Career Center where he studied diesel mechanics.    After graduation Jeff honorably served his country in the US Army. He was an OTR semi-truck driver who had the opportunity to...

     Joanne E. Henry, of Perrysville, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019, one day prior to her 79th birthday, in Centreville Village Assisted Living, Carrollton surrounded by her loving family.    Born February 20, 1940 in Scio she was a daughter of the late James and Mary Poulson Thomas. Joanne graduated from Scio High School in 1958 and worked at the Scio Pottery Co. various times in her life. She enjoyed crocheting, cross stitching and baking. She was well...

      Toni Lynn Ellis, age 61, formerly of Jewett, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 in Hennis Care Center, Dover after a lengthy illness.    Born March 3, 1957 in Dennison she was a daughter of Carole Nameth Miller of Germano and the late Donald Miller. Toni graduated from Jewett-Scio High School in 1976. She was a tireless worker and an amazing cook and baker. She was the head cook at the Harrison Career Center for 20 years and a cook at the former...

      Victoria Lynn “Vicki” Carothers Burnsworth, age 48, of Scio passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Harrison Community Hospital, Cadiz after a lengthy illness.    Born October 23, 1970 in Dennison she was a daughter of Thomas Carothers, Sr of Scio and the late Shirley Minto Carothers.   Daughter, mom, sister, best friend, she was known by many names. She was always willing to help you out in a time of need whether it was just to sit...