Junior Ankrom
Aug 15, 2026
(Ralph) Junior Ankrom, age 77, of Scio passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026, in WVU Harrison Community Hospital, Cadiz.
Born December 20, 1948, in Steubenville he was a son of the late Ralph H. Ankrom, Sr and Dorothy Manbeck Ankrom. Junior graduated from Jewett High Schol in 1966 and was a Vietnam Veteran honorably serving his country from 1966-68....
James Reicosky
Aug 15, 2026
James “Jim” Edward Reicosky, age 88, received his Heavenly promotion August 15, 2026, passing peacefully and comfortably at his home on the farm, achieving final victory over a 16 yearlong battle with cancer.
A Christian man of unwavering faith, Jim was a member of Pleasant Valley Church near Tappan Lake and served on their board. In life, Jim was an extremely...
Robert Fowler
Jul 31, 2026
Robert Fowler, of Scio, Ohio, passed away on July 31, 2026 at the age of 86. He was born on December 17, 1939, and was raised in Scio, Ohio, the son of the late Charles and Ethel Fowler.
Robert was married to the love of his life, Brenda Fowler, for 46 years. Brenda preceded him in death on February 26, 2026.
Robert...
David White
Jul 17, 2026
David Thomas White, age 71, of Steubenville, passed away July 17, 2026, in Carriage Inn of Steubenville with his devoted sister by his side. Born November 30, 1954, in Steubenville he was the son of the late Donald Edwin White and Mary Alice Paulin White.
David had a joyful spirit and was loved by everyone he met. In his...
William Heisler
Jul 2, 2026
William “Bill” Henry Heisler, age 96, of Brooksville, Florida, formerly of Hopedale, passed away July 2, 2026. He was born May 31, 1930 at home in German Twp, Harrison County on a farm which was land granted to his German ancestors in 1799. He was the son of the late William Howard Heisler and Mildred Emery Heisler. Bill married the...
Robbie Bland
Jul 1, 2026
Robbie Michael Bland, age 50, of Sugarcreek, formerly of Carrollton, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic after a sudden illness.
Born September 14, 1975, in Steubenville he was a son of Linda Bland (Eli) Miller of Sugarcreek and the late Jerry Bland. A graduate of Jewett-Scio High School, Robbie had a wonderful sense of humor and...
Mary Helen Vint
Jun 28, 2026
Mary Helen Vint, age 54, of Scio, formerly of Sherrodsville, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026, in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, Canton after a brief battle with cancer. Born September 4, 1971, in Dover she was a daughter of the late William “Bill” Vint and Carol Foster Vint.
Mary was a former member of the Sherrodsville Wesleyan Church. She...
Linda Belle Smallwood
May 19, 2026
Linda Belle (Salisbury) Smallwood, age 82, of 108 Maple Street, Scio died peacefully in her home on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
She was born February 24, 1944 in Harrison County; a daughter of the late Ernest and Viola Stewart Salisbury.
After graduating high school, she attended the Cosmetology School in Steubenville and received a degree in cosmetology. She worked as a beautician...
Sally Zarbaugh
Apr 19, 2026
Sally Ann Zarbaugh, age 65, of Scio, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Weirton Medical Center.
Born December 30, 1960, in Dennison, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Nitz and Fairy McGlinsey Nitz. Sally loved children and was happiest when she was around her nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, as well as the numerous other kids...
Bonnie Henry
Apr 11, 2026
Norena Grace “Bonnie” Winn Henry, age 65, of New Philadelphia, formerly of Scio, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic Akron General.
Born December 28, 1960, in Dennison, she was a daughter of the late Donnie Winn and Norena Erwin Winn.
She leaves behind her husband Steven Earl Henry, whom she married December 28, 2004; a son David (Amanda Campbell)...
Thomas Smith
Mar 30, 2026
Thomas A Smith, age 65, formerly of Boardman, passed away suddenly, Monday, March 30, 2026, at his home near Jewett.
Born September 12, 1960, in Youngstown, he was the son of the late Harold Smith and Mary Valentine Smith. Thomas grew up in Boardman and graduated from Boardman High School in 1979. He had been a delivery truck driver and worked...
Gertrude McFarland
Mar 26, 2026
Gertrude Mae Cale McFarland, age 90, of Jewett, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Gables Care Center, Hopedale.
Born October 28, 1935, in Jewett she was a daughter of the late Wilbur Maffit and Isabel Ferrell Maffit. She graduated from Jewett High School in 1953 and was a hard worker all her life. She worked as a platter caster and handle...
Jim Buxton
Mar 24, 2026
James Earl “Jim” Buxton, age 73, died Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at his home near Tappan Lake after a period of declining health.
Born September 7, 1952, in Dennison, he was the son of the late Francis A Buxton and Mary Helen Campbell Buxton. A graduate of Scio High School, Jim attended Kent State University for 3 years prior to joining...
Becky Hugh
Mar 23, 2026
Rebecca Sue “Becky” Morrow Hugh, of Scio passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, just three days prior to her 73rd birthday, surrounded by her loving family after years of battling cancer.
Born March 26, 1953, in Massillon, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late John L. Morrow and Dolores May Zearley Morrow. She was in the last class to graduate...
Edward Smith
Mar 17, 2026
Edward “Ed” Smith, age 83, of Deersville, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Trinity Medical Center, West in Steubenville.
Born August 24, 1942, in the family home near Deersville, he was a son of the late James Walter Smith and Mary Frances Fife Smith. Ed was a dozer operator for R&F Coal Company for many years and served for 28...
Sam Kerwood
Mar 16, 2026
Samuel E. “Sam” Kerwood, age 76, of Scio, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, in Aultman Hospital, Canton after a lengthy illness.
Born December 12, 1949, in Martins Ferry, Ohio he was a son of the late Ross E. Kerwood and Beatrice Raber Kerwood. A 1967 graduate from Jewett High School, Sam honorably served his country in the Army during the...
Joyce Beatty Smith
Mar 2, 2026
Joyce Marilyn Smith, 87, of Scio, passed away March 2, 2026, after a brief illness.
Born January 5, 1939, in Scio, she was a 1957 graduate of Scio High School and completed the Cadet Teacher Program at Ohio University. She began her career in elementary education and, after marrying Airman Frederick “Don” Smith in 1961, lived in several states as an...
DJ Amore
Feb 28, 2026
iDeloras Kay Amore, “DJ” as most knew her, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Truman House in New Philadelphia. Born October 29, 1946, in Canton she was a daughter of the late Kenneth Dowdle and Mary Cecil Dowdle and was a graduate from Jewett High School.
DJ was very active in her church and had all her faith in God. She...
Doris Spence Birney
Feb 26, 2026
Doris J. Ankrom Spence Birney, age 89, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Thursday, February 26, 2026, at her home in New Rumley.
Born June 13, 1936, in Smithfield, she was a daughter of the late Everett H. Ankrom and Stella Smith Ankrom. Doris was a 1954 graduate of Jewett High School and worked for 15 years in the...
Clyde Compher
Feb 24, 2026
Clyde Eugene Compher, age 82, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at his home near New Rumley surrounded by his loving family.
Born November 9, 1943, in Dennison he was a son of the late James Merritt Compher and Freda Alberta Finnicum Compher. He graduated from Scio High School and honorably served his country in the Army and Army...
