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Samuel E. Kerwood
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 Vietnam War.
He worked in the coal mines for Y&O Coal Company and was a member of the Scio American Legion Post 482. He truly loved any time he was able to spend with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Surviving is his wife of 33 years, Mary Jane “MJ” Miller Kerwood; daughters, Lori Elaine Kerwood and Beth Ann (Chris) Hyre both of Cadiz and Tina (Paul) Rich of Perrysville; grandchildren, Josh, Brady, Kylie and Kasey, a great-granddaughter, Araya; a great-grandson, David; a brother, Charles Kerwood; sisters, Diana (Bob) Hilbert of Hanover and Dorothy Kerwood of Jewett, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by brothers John, Craig, Rusty and Jerry Kerwood and sisters Beatrice Kerwood and Sara Goodrich.
Honoring his wishes he was cremated with no services. He gave the gift of life by being an organ and tissue donor. Memorial contributions may be made to Scio American Legion Post 482, 38175 Crimm Rd, Scio, Ohio 43988. Koch Funeral Home, Scio has been entrusted with his arrangements. www.kochfuneral.com