Brian R. Schoen

He was born February 17, 1964, in Canton, OH, the son of the late Richard Garth Schoen and Evelyn Bonalee Shackle.

Brian served in the United States Army National Guard of Ohio.

Anyone that met Brian would tell you that he was a devoted father and grandfather. Brian also loved to go camping, hunting and was a professional cornhole hustler.

He was an avid Ohio State and Cleveland Browns fan.

Brian is survived by his wife Ritta “Sissy” Leary, who he married on March 16, 2018.

Also surviving are six children, Steven (Sarah) Schoen of Sycamore, Robert (Bobby) Sypolt Jr. of Terra Alta, WV, Jesse Sypolt of Terra Alta, WV, Jennifer (Bryan) Barnett of Morgantown, WV, Kenneth (Cathy) Schoen of Mt. Morris, and Paul Sypolt of Terra Alta, WV; and the mother of his children, Christine Campbell.

Brian has three precious grandchildren, Shane Barnett, Oliver Schoen, and Evelyn Schoen. His three siblings, Mike (Joyce) Schoen of Conway, SC, Patricia (Allen) Eddy of Wadsworth, OH, and Stephanie (Mickey) Mujais of Greenville, SC are surviving as well as his father-in-law, Paul Leary Sr. of Adamsville, OH; and a brother-in-law, Paul (Mary) Leary of Coshocton, OH.

Brian is preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Rita Leary; and brother-in-laws, William (Bill) Leary, Clyde Leary, Rusty Leary, and James Leary.

Friends will be received on Friday, December 30, 2022, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm, in the Behm Funeral Home, 182 W. High St., Waynesburg, PA 15370, where funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at 11:00 am with Pastor Andrew Gump, officiating. Interment will follow in Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson. Military honors will be accorded by the Greene County Honor Guard. Condolences may be expressed online at www.behmfh.com.