All Obituaries

Logan Ray McAbee, age 20 of Weirton passed away Friday, April 9, 2021.   He was born March 8, 2001 in Steubenville; and was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Evelyn “Cookie” Blevins and a cousin, Jessica Robinson; paternal grandparents, Woodrow and Juanita McAbee.   Logan is survived by his mother, Debbie (Hank Mason) Blevins of East Liverpool; father, Earl McAbee of Weirton; paternal grandfather, Paul Ray Blevins of Toronto; brother, Earl Ray McAbee of...

Elizabeth Jane “Betsy” Keenan, age 38 of Toronto passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021at the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born March 15, 1983 in Steubenville. Betsy was preceded in death by her father, Rickie Keenan; paternal grandparents, Jim and Virginia Keenan; maternal grandparents, James and Doris Welday. She is survived by her mother, Linda Kay (Welday) Keenan of Steubenville; sons, Damien William Martin of Steubenville and Kayden Michael Allen Keenan...

Brian Lynn Holland, age 44 of Irondale passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the Weirton Medical Center. He was born September 8, 1976 in Steubenville the son of the late Darlene Ruth Holland and his father, Ronald L. Holland who survives in Irondale. Brian was a graduate of the Edison Local High School and the West Virginia Northern College and had been employed by the Weirton Eat N Park restaurant. In addition to his mother, Brian was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Darl...

William E. Travis Board, age 43 of Toronto passed away Monday, April 5, 2021. He was born November 16, 1977 in East Liverpool and graduated from Edison North High School. Travis had a heart of gold, loved his family very much and would light up the room when he entered. He had been employed at the Apollo Cleaning and Restoration Co. in Steubenville. Travis was preceded in death by his mother, Lola Virginia (Grimes) Board in 2013; paternal grandparents, William, Sr. and Ruth Marie Board...

Helen J. “Putty” Biddle Hall, age 60 passed away suddenly Friday, April 2, 2021 at her home. She was born December 27, 1960 in Steubenville, the daughter of the late John Quincy and Della Dorthea (Stock) Biddle. Putty had a great sense of humor, had a heart of gold and was a very loving person; she loved her grandchildren and loved animals. She was always there to help others. She had been employed for many years at Margaret’s Café and at Shooters restaurants both...

James Anderson McMillin, age 71 of Columbus, OH passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 in Atlanta, GA. He was born August 21, 1949 in Steubenville the son of the late  \Dwight Samuel “Red” McMillin and Mary Virginia (Anderson) McMillin and was also preceded in death by a sister, Julie McMillin. James was a 1967 graduate of Toronto High School and a 1971 graduate of Carnegie – Mellon University of Pittsburgh and had grown up at 608 Logan St., Toronto. He later had resided...

SANDRA ANN "SANDY" SHOOK Sandra Ann “Sandy” Shook, age 85 of Wintersville passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Monday, March 29, 2021 at her home. She was born December 24, 1935 in Jefferson County, Ohio the son of the late Joseph and Eleanor (Byers) Downen. Sandy was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Toronto,  the Toronto Senior Citizens Club and was a 1954 graduate of Jefferson Union High School. She loved crafting, camping and...

F. Louise “Weezie” Kestner February 23, 1924 – March 25, 2021 F. Louise “Weezie” Kestner, age 97 of Steubenville passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021. Weezie was born February 23, 1924 in Wellsburg, WV, the daughter of the late Freeman and Jennie Belle (Harris) Shannon. She was a member of the Wintersville Baptist Church; a graduate of the Irondale High School; member of the Beverage Association; member of the Business and Professional Women’s Club and...

Daniel Ira Irwin, age 18 of Empire passed away as a result of a dirt bike accident Friday, March 12, 2021. He was born May 17, 2002 in Weirton, WV; He was a 2020 graduate of Edison Local High School; loved to bike ride, hunt, go camping, mudding especially spending time with his son Owen, who he loved more than anything  Daniel was preceded in death by his paternal grandparent, Edwin Ira Irwin Sr. and step grandfather Dale Barr, uncle Joseph Ira Irwin  He is survived by his...

Agnes Matilda Santin, age 91 of Toronto, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 11, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of the St. Francis of Assisi  Roman Catholic Church of Toronto and the Catholic Women’s Club of the church. Agnes loved her family and loved to garden, cook, bake and sew. She also took great pleasure in caring for her cat family. She was born July 28, 1929 in Dagetschwil, Switzerland the daughter of the late Anton and Agnes (Hug)...