Shirley A. Schoolcraft, age 77 of Scio, passed away Thursday, Dec. 10, at her home surrounded by her loving family following an extended illness. She was born Sept. 3, 1938 to the late Leo and Edith Thompson Kugler.
Surviving are three children Sandra (Bob) Manbeck of Scio, Jack (Rose) Schoolcraft of Carrollton and Penny Kimmel of Scio; two sisters Jane Valesko and Luella Harris; seven grandchildren Luke Schoolcraft, Casi Davis, Scott and Justin Kimmel, Joey and Jesse Manbeck and Brad Brewer and twelve great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Gilbert Schoolcraft on April 6, 2014, three brothers John, Jim and Randy Kugler and a sister Mary Raber.
Services were held Tuesday, Dec. 15, in Koch Funeral Home, Scio with Pastor Dwain Quesenberry officiating. Burial followed in Hanover Methodist Cemetery, Scio. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Ave. SW, New Philadelphia 44663 Please designate Carroll, Tuscarawas or Stark Hospice branch office in the memo section of your check.