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Stephen A. Scoles

FUNERAL HOME

Matheney Funeral Home - McConnelsville

165 North Kennebec Avenue

McConnelsville, Ohio

Stephen Scoles Obituary

Scoles Stephen A. Scoles, 63, of Pennsville, formerly of Columbus went to be with the Lord after a long illness. He was born on July 12, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Albert H. and Patricia A. Steffe Scoles. He worked for many years for the Ohio Dept. of Mental Health in the Columbus area and then retired from the Ohio EPA where he was the Deputy Director. He was a member of the Antioch Church of Christ near Pennsville. He was a very loving family man and enjoyed fishing and traveling. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Fonnie Caines Scoles of the home; three brothers, Michael Scoles of Cedarville, ILL, John "Chris" Scoles of Knoxville, TN and Paul Scoles of Laurelville, OH; two sisters, Mary Scoles of Bodega Bay, CA and Katie Haas of Newark, OH; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and beloved friends. He is preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 1 p.m. at the Antioch Church of Christ with Danny Hickerson officiating. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the church at C/O Danny Hickerson, 1510 South St. Rt. 377 Stockport, Ohio 43787. MATHENEY FUNERAL HOME in McConnelsville is handling the arrangements. To send a note of condolence to the family go to www.matheneyfh.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jun. 13 to Jun. 15, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Scoles

14 Entries

Paul Lehman

June 7, 2024

Always loved, never forgotten ... Little Bear Stephen A. Scoles.

Mike Stiers

May 20, 2023

Steve was such an incredible man!
I was blessed to get to know him when I was little and Dad and I would go visit him. He never got mad at me as I played with his models and small planes. He was my Dad´s best friend and I loved hanging around them as they were always laughing and telling stories.

There is no way I could have made it through my father´s unfortunate passing without Steve´s support, encouragement and guidance.

He was brilliant, caring, considerate and fun.

Fonnie,
You were always amazing!
I am sorry for your loss and so sorry I am just now seeing this 8 years after the fact.

- Mike Stiers

Paul Lehman

June 7, 2020

Love and miss that Little Bear!

Troy Morris

June 17, 2015

Steve was my uncle through marriage but I loved him like my own blood. He was the toughest person I have ever met, to deal with so many health problems with such grace. He and I were shared many common interests and it was always such a privilege to spend time with him. He will be greatly missed by me and I will never forget him.

Chris Lehman

June 17, 2015

I'm sorry to hear Fonnie, that Steve FTER SO LONG LOST HIS FIGHT. HE really fought hard and was determined to win his battle but you cannot win every fight. Love always Christopher.

Bob Temple

June 17, 2015

A great man who taught me a lot of values and I truly am a better man today for the influence he had on my life . In the hands of the lord now. Bob and Harold

Roy Oxenrider

June 16, 2015

Dear Fonnie and Family,

My condolences on Steve's passing. As a friend, co-worker and fishing buddy for 35 years, I know he will be missed. Steve was an all around great person. He was in severe pain most of his life but always maintained a smile on his face and that is how he lived his life and how I will remember him. His positive attitude and smile will be missed. Fonnie - Thanks for taking such good care of Steve and we all know it was not an easy job....

Roy Oxenrider
Las Vegas

Paul Lehman

June 16, 2015

My good buddy for over forty years. I feel a great loss as do many of you.

I have had much admiration and respect for Steve's deep intellectual insight and unbelievable wisdom; he was an inspiration to many of us who he shared his philosophical approach to life.

On a daily basis from an early age, Steve suffered with pain .. sometimes to a level of debilitation .. his complaints were few; he had phenomenal determination and perseverance!

Steve was my "search engine" before Google or Yahoo were born.

Want to know something about history, geology, nature, ethics, morality, an interpretation of the universe or spirituality? Ask Steve. He used to rant about how the "History Channel" embellished events or distorted fact .. brings a smile in my memory of him.

Steve knew what it meant to be married to a wonderful woman who unselfishly gave of herself; a fine example of "perfect love". Fonnie is an inspiration to us all.

May God Bless Fonnie, Family and Friends.
The Little Bear will be greatly missed.

Buddy, Bonehead

Lynn Newsome

June 16, 2015

Fonnie,
I am so sorry to hear about Steve. I just want to let you know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I will always be so grateful to you both for visiting my dad - Steve's Uncle Don. It meant so much to him to spend time with both of you. It was very generous and thoughtful, and so appreciated.

Toni Cron

June 15, 2015

Sorry for your loss, Fonnie. The Lord will get you through these trying times.

June 15, 2015

I've had one pleasant thought. I can picture Steve joining John Levengood, Ken Kuhnert, Jim Roberts, Paul Stiers, Brett Jones and probably others now sitting up in Heaven on a big fishing boat with a fishing pole in one hand and a beer in the other. I'm going to keep that thought in my head for a very long time.

Eula Burrell

June 15, 2015

I am sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I was honored to work with him while I was at Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare. He was always so helpful & a pleasure to deal with.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

June 14, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear Steve passed. I remember all the fishing trips and colorful ways Steve could express himself.

I will keep you in prayer.

Jerold

Angie (spears) Wilson

June 14, 2015

Awe fonnie, we are so sorry for your loss. We love you very much. You are in our prayers.

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