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Albert Martin Hoffman
Oct 4, 2026
Albert Martin Hoffman, age 64 of Toronto passed away Sunday October 4, 2026 at his home of natural causes.
He was born December 13, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Albert Martin Hoffman, Sr. and Thomasine Pearl Hoffman.
Albert was preceded in death by his wife, Laurie Sue Hoffman August 18, 2023 whom he married May 19, 1997 and a daughter,...
Susan Marie Bradley
Oct 2, 2026
Susan Marie Bradley, age 57 of Toronto passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Friday October 2, 2026 at her home.
Susan was the daughter of Clifford and Elizabeth “Liz” (Prosko) Scheel.
She loved cooking, crafting, and being with her grandchildren. She was employed at Toronto McDonalds.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, daughters Christiana (Devin) Harrison, Dusti Rose Short, and Stevie Rae...
George Edward Tond
Sep 30, 2026
George Edward Tond age 69 of Empire passed away Wednesday September 30, 2026 at the Trinity Medical Center West after having courageously fought a battle of with cancer and diabetes.
He was born September 13, 1957 in Steubenville the son of the late Louis and Mary Belle (Mushrush) Tond. Also preceded in death by a sister, Pam Tond.
George was a graduate...
Mahala E. Emery
Sep 27, 2026
Mahala Elizabeth “Sis” “Liz” Emery a homemaker of Toronto passed away September 27, 2026.
She was born March 18, 1939 in Toronto the daughter of the late Emmett Giesey Thayer and Lillie Elizabeth (Pinkerton) Thayer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Herbert “Jim” Emery in 2023 and a brother Robert Thayer.
Mahala was a graduate of Toronto High...
Donald Neal Freas, Jr.
Sep 23, 2026
Donald Neal Freas, Jr. of Steubenville passed September 23, 2026 at the Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh.
He was the son of the late Donald Neal Frease Sr. and Eleanor (Darrah) Freas.
Donald’s surviving family includes a sister, Laura Withrow; niece, Rachel Withrow and nephew, Nanthan Withrow.
A private graveside burial will take place at the Toronto Cemetery.
Charles Willard Grimm
Sep 16, 2026
Charles Willard Grimm, Jr. age 72 passed Wednesday September 16, 2026
He was born October 4, 1953 in Steubenville the son of the late Charles Willard Grimm, Sr. and Sylvia (Walker) Grimm and also preceded in death by his wife Constance “Connie” (Crago) Grimm; sons, Nathan and Jonathon Grimm.
Left to cherish Charles’ memory includes his sons, Ktistopher Charles and Jayson Eugine...
Eleanor A, Ferry
Sep 11, 2026
Eleanor A. Ferry
Born 9-15-1938 Died 9-11-2026
Daughter of Della (Miller) Skinner, Bert Jackman, and John F. Skinner
Mother of Rebecca L. Ingole (Michael Ingole) and Paul G. Ferry (Terri Beadnell)
Grandmother of Jona, Emily, Paula, and Meagan
Great-grandmother of Olivia, Gabe, Isabella, Jude, Jovia, Hadley, Charlotte, Shepard, and Gus
Eleanor was married to Paul D. Ferry on May 18, 1956, the day of her senior...
Ralph William Edwards
Sep 9, 2026
Ralph William Edwards, age 86 of Naples, Florida passed away on September 9, 2026. Ralph was born in Steubenville, Ohio on November 27, 1939, son of the late Ralph and Veronica Edwards.
He is survived by his sister Nadine Wenner, children Mike (Audrey) Edwards and Laurie (Scott) Blackburn, stepsons Mike (Kim) Miranda & Larry (Bobbie) Miranda; grandchildren Chris, David, Kelsey, Zach...
James Allen Clark
Sep 8, 2026
James Allen “Clarkie” Clark age 70 of Toronto, Ohio passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
He was born November 19, 1955 in Steubenville, the son of the late Ralph W. Clark, Jr. and Frances Jean (Raymond) Clark, and was also preceded in death by his nephew, John Fisher.
James was a member of the Toronto Fraternal Order Eagles Aerie # 1276. He...
Mary Elizabeth Sciance
Sep 3, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Sciance, age 86 of Toronto passed away Thursday September 3, 2026.
She was born November 25, 1939 in Toronto the daughter of the late Chester and Susan Elizabeth (McFarland) Sciance.
Mary was retired as a bookkeeper for the former Uni Bank of Toronto.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, John William Sciance and C. Ronald Sciance and sisters, Wilma...
Warren Eugene Hawkins
Aug 26, 2026
Warren Eugene Hawkins age 94 of Toronto passed away surrounded by his loving family at his home Wednesday August 26, 2026.
He was born August 12, 1932 in East Springfield, OH the son of the late Clarence and Ella Mae (Ensell) Hawkins.
Warren graduated from Toronto High School in 1951, where he was a talented athlete and a member of the undefeated...
Shawn "Squigg" Wagner
Aug 7, 2026
Shawn “Squigg" Wagner, age 49 of Toronto passed away unexpectedly Friday August 7, 2026 at the Trinity Medical Center Steubenville.
He was born June 30, 1977 in Weirton, WV the son of the late Mark and Colleen (Flanagan) Wagner. Also preceded in death by a son, Andrew Paul Wagner.
Shawn was a 1995 graduate of Toronto High School. He loved sports especially...
Margaret Ellen Martelle
Aug 6, 2026
Margaret Ellen Martelle, age 70, of Toronto, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026. She was born April 18, 1956, in Alliance, Ohio, the daughter of the late Richard and Shirley (Nixon) Martelle. She was preceded in death by her brother, Norman Martelle, and his wife, Sarah “Sally” (Eckles) Martelle, of Toronto, Ohio. Margaret was a 1974 graduate of Toronto High...
Scott Emerson Taylor
Aug 5, 2026
Scott Emerson Taylor age 62 of Toronto passed away unexpectantly Wednesday August 5, 2026 at his home.
He was born February 19, 1964 in Steubenville the son of the late Harry Emerson Taylor and Edna Joann Taylor who survives.
Scott was a 1982 graduate of Toronto High School; was a history buff; was an antique collector; loved music and was a song...
Marilyn Sue Merrill
Aug 4, 2026
Marilyn (Enochs) Merrill
Marilyn (Enochs) Merrill, 84, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, surrounded by the people she loved. True to who she was, her final moments were filled with love, laughter, stories, and togetherness—the things that brought her the greatest joy throughout her life. Born on September 4, 1941, to Fred and Mary (Fowler) Enochs, Marilyn was a proud...
Vincent Edward Chipps
Aug 3, 2026
Vincent Edward Chipps age 52 of Phoenix, Arizona passed Monday August 3, 2026 at his home of natural causes.
He was born July 12, 1974 in Steubenville, OH the son of the late Cynthia Ann (Kaniecki) Wright and Robert E Chipps who survives.
Vincent was employed by the Schneider National of Phoenix as a diesel mechanic.
He served his country in the U.S....
Vincent Edward Chipps
Aug 3, 2026
Vincent Edward Chipps age 52 of Phoenix, Arizona passed Monday August 3, 2026 at his home of natural causes.
He was born July 12, 1974 in Steubenville, OH the son of the late Cynthia Ann (Kaniecki) Wright and Robert E Chipps who survives.
Vincent was employed by the Schneider National of Phoenix as a diesel mechanic.
He served his country in the U.S....
Alexis Jene-Keenan Freeman
Aug 2, 2026
Alexis Jene-Keenan “Sugar” Freeman age 45 of Steubenville passed away Sunday August 2, 2026.
She was born March 26, 1981 in Steubenville.
Alexis loved to do sketching, work on anything mechanical. She loved singing and dancing and was always trying to help others and was a self-employed hair stylist.
She was preceded in death by her son, D’Lonra; sister, Diamond, Pap & Gram...
Buster William Bowman
Jul 24, 2026
Buster William Bowman, age 73 passed away Friday, July 24, 2026 at the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, Canton, OH.
He was born January 6, 1953 in Follansbee, WV the son of the late William Richard Bowman and Sophie (Cherneko) Bowman. He was also preceded in death by a nephew, Ray Bowman.
Buster was a Brooke High School graduate, member of the Cedar...
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