All Obituaries

Doris Jean (Shannon) McTheny, of Jewet, OH passed away Wednesday June 24, 2020 in Mullins, South Carolina. She was born February 21, 1934 in Toronto, OH the daughter of the late Freeman T. and Jennie Belle (Harris) Shannon. Doris Jean was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W., American Legion, and former member of the Toronto Fraternal Order of Eagles 1276 Auxiliary in Toronto, and Dillonvale V.F.D. Dillonvale, OH. She was a homemaker and former employee at Big Country Bar and...

Donald F. Dobler, age 88 of Toronto, OH passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Lancia Villa Vista. He was born on August 31, 1931 to the late Dr. G. Francis and Sarah (Wilt) Dobler. Donald was a member of the Pittsburgh Power Squadron, and retired from Common Wealth of Pennsylvania in 1984. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Thelma (Carr) Dobler December 27, 2019 whom he married September 29, 1954. Donald is survived by his son Harry (Stefanie) Dobler of Toronto...

Keith A. Montgomery, age 75 of Wintersville passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North of Steubenville.   He was born October 28, 1944, the son of the late William and Eloise (Hayden) Montgomery.   Keith was a graduate of Jefferson Union High School and was retired as a self-employed bricklayer.   He is survived by his daughters, Amber (Dave) Tuttle of Steubenville and Heather Montgomery of Toronto; grandchildren, Madison Carpenter,...

John Douglas Chase, age 64 of Empire passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home Wednesday, June 10, 2020.   He was born April 9, 1956 in Steubenville the son of the late Harry and Pauline (Lilley) Chase.   John was a 1976 graduate of Stanton Local High School and was retired from the E.J. Rawson Co. as a truck driver.   John is survived by his wife, Brenda (Rowe) Chase of Houston, TX; daughters, Pauline Allen of Empire and Bambie (Chris)...

Della Marie Hartline, age 74 of Steubenville, a former resident of Empire, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020.   She was born January 20, 1946 in Toronto the daughter of the late William E. and Violet Ruth (Hanlon) Toy.   Della was a member of the Knoxville Wesleyan Holiness Church.   Besides her parents, Della was preceded in death by a son, John W. Hartline, Jr.; grandchildren, Melissa Hartline; brothers, Terry Lee Toy and John Eugene Toy; sisters, Joanna Toy, Nora Mae...

Dennis Elwood Yocum, age 79 of Toronto passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at the home of his son David V. Yocum.   He was born April 29, 1941 in Steubenville the son of the late David Elwood “Pappy” Yocum and Mary L. (Felton) Yocum.   Dennis was a member of the New Somerset Christian Church; was a member of Toronto Masonic Lodge No. 583 F.& AM; was a member of the Toronto Rod and Gun Club a 1960 graduate of Jefferson Union High School and loved to...

Dorothy K. Fouts, age 96 of Toronto passed away peacefully Friday, May 29.2020 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH.     She was born October 12, 1923 in Steubenville the daughter of the late Richard W. Craven, Sr. and Alice Pearl (Brewer) Craven.   Dorothy was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Toronto, was a 1942 graduate of Toronto High School, was an avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Pittsburgh Steelers.   She...

John Edward Grodhaus moved into his eternal heavenly home on Friday, May 8 2020, at the age of 85; just 12 days after his beloved wife, Joyce (Lawrence) Grodhaus. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Molly Marie (Harris) Grodhaus. John is survived by his daughter Brenda (David) Haught; son David (Patty) Grodhaus; 8 grandchildren: Kristopher (Christina) Haught, Rachel (Justin) Shay; David (Angela) Haught, Tyler Grodhaus, Taryn Grodhaus, Aubrie Valesko, Jeremy (Cassandra)...

Larry Sanford Grimm, age 77 of Stratton passed away April 20, 2020 at the Trinity Medical Center, Steubenville.   He was born March 13,1943 in Port Homer Jefferson County the son of Donald E. and Pauline Harris Grimm.   Larry was a member of the Cornerstone Church of Toronto; was a graduate of Irondale and served his country for twelve years in the Army stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War period.   Larry had been employed by Ambulance Service, Inc. of Steubenville...

Raymond Eugene Merideth, age 84 of Toronto passed away suddenly Monday, May 18, 2020   He was born September 19, 1935 in Steubenville the son of the late Robert E. and Thelma Mae (Wells) Merideth.   Raymond was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Toronto; was a 1952 graduate of Wellsville High School; enjoyed making model airplanes; was an avid hunter and enjoyed archery.   He retired from the Toronto Ford dealership where he had been an auto body...