Phillip Darr Birney Phillip Darr Birney age 42 of Jewett went to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 29, 2012. Born April 19, 1969 in Dennison, Phillip was the beloved son of John P. and Audrey (Bolitho) Birney of Jewett. A lifelong resident of Harrison County, he graduated from Jewett-Scio High School in 1987 and received an Associates Degree in Beef Management from Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute. He worked for Tuscarawas Landmark, Wallace Fencing in Jewett, then he and Ray Marker founded Blue Ridge Fencing and had worked for Valley Mining for almost 15 years where he was a reclamation foreman. He also worked all of his life with his family at C.H. Birney Farms where he helped manage the farm herd and his own herd. He had the ability to visualize structural designs and used this skill to help design and construct the main barn on the farm in 2006. Phillip was a member of the Ohio Cattleman Assoc., Harrison County Farm Bureau, New Rumley 4-H Club and was a 4-H Key Leader. He attended Ohio Cattleman's Best shows across the state and open shows with his children. He served as a livestock judge for cattle shows at county fairs over the past two years. He loved working with youth and sharing his knowledge on feeding, grooming and breeding cattle. He also enjoyed hunting and occasionally took part in Antique Tractor Pulls. But most of all he enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, especially his three children. In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife Sherri L. Mercer Birney; children Malania, Thomas John "TJ" and Mallory; a sister Lin (David) Hamric of Coshocton, a brother Stephen "Steve" (Missy) Birney of Jewett and nephews and nieces Joshua, Joel and Elisha Hamric of Coshocton and Carly (boyfriend Kyle Carter) and Stephanie Birney of Jewett; father and mother-in-law Ed and Gloria Mercer of Richmond; aunts Doris Ann (Jack) Burton of Jewett, Joyce Richards (Lenny Copeland) of Scio Delores (William) Ross, Carol DeWalt, Janet (Ralph) McAfee, Norma (John) Cagot, Kay (Keith) Eddy all of Jewett and John and Karen Bolitho of Scio; uncle Carl R. Bolitho, Jr. of Uhrichsville; special cousins and friends Jeff (Brandi), Tanya, Jeff (Denise), Misti (Bill), Blaine (Bonnie) and numerous other cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Carl R. and Mildred Bolitho and Carl H. and Doris Birney; aunts and uncles Ellen and Jim Ross, Martha and Nelson Boone, Virginia and Arthur Bailey, Bob DeWalt, Jane Coffield, Mary Bolitho, Pam Bolitho and Tom and Carl Birney. Services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Koch Funeral Home, Scio with Pastor Roger Zimmerman officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Gardens, Jewett. Friends may call Wednesday from 7- 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Citizens Bank of Jewett where a scholarship fund has been established for his children. Click here to leave a message for the family!

Jack G. Williamson, Jr. Jack G. Williamson, Jr., age 54, of Scio, went home to be with the Lord Sunday January 15, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born January 21, 1957 in Beckley, WV he was the son of Glenna Plumley Simms of Scio and the late Jack G. Williamson, Sr. He had worked for Consolidated Coal Co. Oak Park Mine, Scio Laminate, Harrison County Sheriff's Dept. and Wolfe Decorating in Uhrichsville. Jack was a member of the Uhrichsville Christian Fellowship Church. He loved antiques and dealing for treasurers at area garage sales. Surviving are his wife Barbara Peters Williamson, whom he married Dec. 9, 2001; mother and step father Glenna and Charles "Mick" Simms of Scio; step children Michelle Carpenter of Scio, Chad Koenig of Maryland, Sonja Gebhardt of Illinois and Beau Risley of Dennison; siblings Sandy (Steve) Chesla of Jewett, Randy (Sherry) Williamson of Cadiz, Mark (Janice) Williamson of Scio, Dennis (Therese) Williamson of Huachuca, AZ and Phillip (Rosie) Williamson of Bowerston; sixteen step grandchildren and three step great grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and his Labs, Abby and Kenzy. Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Koch Funeral Home, Scio with Pastor Tom Klaserner officiating. Burial will follow in Conotton Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. An account has been established for memorial contributions to be made to Barbara Williamson at PNC Bank, P.O. Box 306, Scio 43988 to help with expenses. Click here to leave a message for the family!

Donald L. Moore Donald L. Moore, age 91, of Louisville, formerly of Scio, died Sunday, January 1, 2012 in Altercare of Louisville Nursing Home after suffering with Parkinson Disease for several years. Born April 23, 1920 in Centerville he was a son of the late James and Grace Wise Moore. He served in the US Army from 1941-1945. After receiving an honorable discharge he worked for the McCracken Funeral Home in Cambridge then he worked for 30 years with East Ohio Gas Co. Donald was a lifetime member of the Weyer Masonic Lodge #541 in Centerville, rising through the lodges to be a Royal Arch Mason where he served as a past High Priest.  He was also a lifelong member of the Scio United Methodist Church and was a former member of the Dining Fork Ruritans in Scio. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years Ruth S. Moore on Oct. 10, 2005. Surviving are a daughter Kay Moore of Columbus; a son Donald W. (Linda) Moore of Louisville; granddaughter Ann (John) Vesely and their children Megan, Amanda and Kyle all of Louisville and granddaughter Shelly (Saleem) Choudhry and their children Cody Wilson and Addison and Gavin Choudhry all of North Canton; a brother James S. (Mary) Moore of Florida and sister Dorothy Lee Hartley of Oklahoma. Services will be held Wednesday at 12 p.m. in Koch Funeral Home, Scio with Rev. Henry Mooney officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Colerain. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a Mason Service being held at 11:45 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Scio United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 193, Scio 43988. Click here to leave a message for the family!

Nancy Carol (Henry) Wood Nancy Carol (Henry) Wood, formerly of Scio, passed away on Dec. 24th, 2011 at the Arbors at Fairlawn in Akron, Ohio after a long illness. She was born June 17th, 1942 to Wanda and Robert Henry in East Liverpool, Ohio and graduated from Beaver Local High School. She was preceded in death by her father, an infant son, her son Scott Govey and her beloved husband of almost thirty-eight years, Harold "Woody" Wood. She is survived by her mother, sister and brother, five children, eleven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.     Nancy was a devoted daughter, wife, mother and grandmother.  Her greatest joy came in spending time with her family.  She also enjoyed keeping up with current events and games and puzzles of all kinds.    A long time resident of Sebring, Florida, Nancy was a top real estate agent in the area for many years. She was widely respected in her profession for her knowledge and integrity.  Nancy truly enjoyed helping people find the home that was perfect for them and she always went the extra mile to make people happy.  As a result, most of her clients became her friends.  This impulse extended to everyone around her and Nancy would not hesitate to offer help to anyone who needed it, whether they were friends, family or strangers. Nancy faced the last difficult two years with courage, patience and an unflagging sense of humor, finding spots of joy and laughter even in the face of hardship. Her kindness, wisdom, compassion and sense of fun will be missed by all who knew her. The family will be ever grateful to the staff at the Arbors for the wonderful care and kindness that they showed Nancy at this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the March of Dimes Foundation which works to help mothers have healthier babies.  Learn more at marchofdimes.com. Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. in Koch Funeral Home, Scio. Burial will follow in Fairview Gardens, Jewett. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Click here to leave a message for the family!

Luceil E. Givin Luceil E. Givin of Scio, one of the oldest lifelong residents of Harrison County at age 106, died Thursday, December 22, 2011 at the Harrison County Home, Cadiz. Born September 21, 1905 on the family farm near Scio she was a daughter of the late Web and Mollie McKlveen Givin. She resided in the same house she was born in until she turned 98 and moved to the Harrison County Home. Luceil was a cup finisher at The Scio Pottery Co. from Sept. 11, 1934 till Jan. 2, 1976 and had attended the Hopedale United Methodist Church where she had been a pianist. She enjoyed crocheting, tatting and taking photos. She also loved horses and the many dogs she had throughout her life. She was preceded in death by her sister Mary Detritch in 1992. Surviving are a nephew George Detritch of Cadiz; a niece Mary Jean Sands of Akron; two great nieces she was especially close to Kathy Hoover of Winter Haven, FL and Becky Sands of Akron and many other great nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Tuesday December 27 at 1:30 in Grandview Cemetery, Scio with Rev. Karen Heyburn officiating. Koch Funeral Home, Scio is handling her arrangements. Click here to leave a message for the family!

Pauline M. Kail Pauline M. Kail age 93 of Dover, formerly of Jewett-Scio area, died Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at Park Village Health Care Center, Dover. Born February 22, 1918 in Scio she was the last surviving daughter of the late Charles Thomas McDevitt and Ola Lightner McDevitt. She graduated from Scio High School in 1936 and was a homemaker. Pauline attended Dover United Methodist Church, was a member of the Scio United Methodist Church and a former member of the Jewett United Methodist Church. She was also a former member of the Scio Order of the Eastern Star, Scio Elevian Club and the Valie Lanes Bowling League in Jewett. She was an avid reader but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. Pauline was preceded in death by her husband Roland "Abe" Kail in1996, a son Richard "Butch" Kail in 1984 and siblings Ernest, Robert, Kenneth and Chuck McDevitt, Lucille Cramblett, Marie Gotschall, Mildred McGinnis and infant Gertrude McDevitt. Surviving are her daughters Janet (George) Stringer of Brookville, IN and Judy (Dan) Dozer of Columbus; grandchildren Scott (Karen) Stringer, Heather (Richard) Ortman, Kami (Travis) Howell, Amber Gamble and Toby Kail; daughter-in-law Corky Kail (Bob) Stonebreaker; ten great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in Koch Funeral Home, Scio with Rev. Bruce McLaughlin officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Gardens, Jewett. Friends may call Friday from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Pauline's memory to the Dover Public Library, 525 N. Walnut St., Dover 44622. Click here to leave a message for the family!

Lonny J. Ott Lonny J. Ott age 72 of Carrollton, formerly of Jewett, died Thursday November 24, 2011 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville. Born January 22, 1939 in Littleton, WV he was a son of the late Robert and Delvera Bissett Ott. He graduated from Hundred High School and furthered his education at Fairmont State University receiving a BS in Education. He taught science, math and physical education at Jewett and Buckeye Local High Schools. When he wasn't in the classroom he continued educating the students by coaching football, wrestling, basketball, baseball and softball at various times throughout his career. Lonny was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Wintersville and loved to hunt and fish. He was preceded in death by his first wife Nancy Carman Ott on Aug. 13, 1993 and a brother Larry K. Miller. Surviving are his children Debra Lynn Greer of Titusville, FL, Lonny Michael (Christine) Ott of Powell, Sharon Sue (Leroy) Stull of Jewett and Rhonda LeAnn (Dave) Ebel of Provo, UT; a brother Robert Miller of Clarksville, TN and six grandchildren. Services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Wintersville with Bishop Bill Harlan officiating. Burial will follow in Sand Hill Cemetery, Sand Hill, PA. Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Koch Funeral Home, Scio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Citizens Bank c/o Lonny Ott, 318 E. Main St., Jewett 43986 to help the family with expenses. Click here to leave a message for the family!

Betty E. Pratt Betty E. Pratt age 83 of Hanover Ridge, Scio died Thursday, November 17, 2011 at her home. Born June 10, 1928 in Weirton, WV she was a daughter of the late Chester and Barbara Reeves Dowdel. She worked in the office at Rish Equipment, formerly of Cadiz, for 21 years. Prior to that she was a waitress at area restaurants and worked at the former Ohio Ferro Alloys in Brilliant. Betty was a former member of the Jewett Supply bowling team at Valie Lanes in Jewett and was a former coach for the "Hot Wheels" 11 - 18 year old softball team at Hopedale. She enjoyed gardening and the company of her many Chihuahua dogs. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl V. Pratt on January 1, 2007, a brother George Dowdel and sisters Ruth Wallace and Gina McElwain. Surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held Tuesday at 11 am in Koch Funeral Home, Scio with Rev. Chad Durfee officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Colerain. Friends may call Monday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 201 W. Third St., Dover, Ohio 44622. Click here to leave a message for the family!

Peter W. Kovacik, Jr. Peter W. Kovacik, Jr. age 63 died Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at his sister's home in Scio after a period of declining health. Born October 25, 1948 in Canton he was a son of Elaine LaRue Donley Kovacik Fowler of Atwood and the late Peter William Kovacik. He graduated from Carrollton High School in 1967. He was a former oil refinery worker for RepCon in Corpus Christi, TX where he had the opportunity to work with Red Adair. He also worked on the famous King Ranch building fence. Pete was a member of the Son of Scio American Legion Post 482 for 14 years. He enjoyed hunting and trapping but he especially loved fishing and received recognition from the State of Ohio for a muskie and a catfish he caught. He also enjoyed cooking and won a chili cook-off contest when he lived in Texas. In addition to his mother he is survived by a sister Martha Kovacik of Scio, with whom he resided since 1996, brother James Fowler and sister Beth Fowler Rainsberger both of Atwood; sons William P. (fiancé Sondra) Kovacik of Cottonwood, TN and A. Jason (Amy) Kovacik of Red House, WV; a step-daughter Suzanne Evet  (Chris) Stotts of Jefferson, GA; two grandsons Zach and Tyler; four step-grandchildren Colton, Dylan, Tabi and Rori and several nieces and nephews. A time to celebrate Pete's life with the family will be held Saturday from 4-6 p.m. at Koch Funeral Home, Scio. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice or Scio American Legion Post 482. Pete died the way he lived - on his terms. So don't mourn for him he has just "Gone Fishin'.  Click here to leave a message for the family!