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Donald "Chip" Martin
Jul 17, 2026
Donald “Chip” Eugene Martin, age 82 of Lexington, South Carolina, a former local area resident, went
to be with his Lord Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Lexington Medical Center under the care of Amedysis
Hospice in Lexington, South Carolina.
He was born August 21, 1943, in Port Homer, Ohio, the son of the late Clarence Martin, Sr. and Edith
Dillon Martin.
Chip was blessed...
Tammie Sue Flesher
Jul 8, 2026
Tammie Sue Flesher, a homemaker age 63 of Toronto passed away Wednesday July 8, 2026 at the Trinity Medical Center West Steubenville.
She was born July 2, 1963 in Dennison, OH the daughter of the late Donald and Norma Gray and had attended Claymont High School in Uhrichsville, OH.
In addition to her parents, Tammie was preceded in death by her husband,...
Sharon Roselee Jacks
Jul 7, 2026
Sharon Jacks, age 74 of Columbus, OH, passed away Tuesday July 7, 2026, at her home of natural causes. She was born July 12, 1951, the daughter of the late Richard and Olive Jean (Rouse) Jacks. Sharon graduated from Jefferson Union High School in 1969 and multiple colleges including Capital University of Columbus, OH and Jeff Tech of Steubenville. She...
Zavonya LeeOra Carlson
Jul 4, 2026
Zavonya LeeOra Carlson age 43 of Toronto passed away Saturday July 4, 2026 at the UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside.
She was the daughter of the late Frank Drayer and Roberta (Stewart) McElwain. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Zane McElwain.
Zavonya’s loving family includes: husband, Bryon Elihu Carlson Jr; children, Zierra McElwain, Zayne Carlson, Zeanna Carlson, Zander Carlson and sister...
Patricia McMahon Young
Jun 22, 2026
Patricia McMahon Young
Patricia McMahon Young, born February 16, 1960 died at age 66 on June 22, 2026. Patricia is the daughter of Mary McMahon and John Young MD of Toronto, Ohio. She graduated from Toronto High School in 1978 and the Community College of Beaufort, South Carolina. She worked as a pharmacy assistant on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, her...
Gerald Neil Leasure
Jun 17, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Neil Leasure age 83 of Carrollton, OH passed away June 17, 2026 at the Carrollton Golden Age Retreat, Carrollton, OH.
He was born September 6, 1942 in Toronto, OH the son of the late William D. Leasure and Palma Murial (Mayhew) Leasure.
Jerry was a 1960 graduate of Toronto High School and retired as a U.S. Postal Service Rural Letter...
Karen Sue Walenciej
Jun 15, 2026
Karen Sue Walenciej age 74 of Steubenville passed June 15, 2026 at her residence of natural causes.
She was born April 16, 1952 in Wheeling, WV.
Karen was preceded in death by her husband Edward Peter Walenciej in 2010 whom she married November 14, 1973 and a grandson, Dakota Edward Walenciej in 2014.
Karens surviving family includes, son, Edward P. Walenciej and companion...
James Chester Eckard
Jun 14, 2026
James C. Eckard
October 13, 1936 – June 14, 2026
James “Jim” Chester Eckard, 89 walked into the arms of Grace June 14, 2026.
Born October13, 1936, to T. Chester and Dorothy “Dot” Eckard, he lived a full life, defined by love, generosity, and devotion to those around him. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, friend, and brother to his fellow Masons....
John Raymond Channels
Jun 7, 2026
John Raymond Channels of Toronto, age 65, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
He was born September 23, 1960, the son of the late John Edward Channels and Mary (Baker) McDonald who survives.
John had been employed most recently at AutoZone, and previously had worked in construction and as a John Deere mechanic.
In...
Kevin Gray
Jun 4, 2026
Kevin Allen Gray, age 44 of Toronto passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 4, 2026.
He was the son of the late Ronald Eugene Flesher and his mother Tammie Sue (Gray) Flesher who survives.
Kevin was in fire service since he was 15 years old; was a member of the Empire Volunteer Fire Department and formerly a member of the Knoxville Volunteer Fire...
Kenny Lee Mossor
Jun 3, 2026
Kenny Lee Mossor, age 63 of Toronto passed away unexpectantly Wednesday June 3, 2026 at the Weirton Medical Center.
He as born December 22, 1962 in Steubenville the son of the late Patrick Kenneth Mossor and Donna (McCain) Mossor. Kenny was also preceded in death by his Sister Peggy Mossor.
Kenny was an animal lover and loved nature. He was employed by...
Wanda Dietz Hughes
May 31, 2026
Wanda Dietz Smith Hughes
December 3, 1929 - May 31, 2026
Wanda Hughes transitioned to eternal peace at The Gables in Hopedale, Ohio, on Sunday
afternoon, May 31, 2026, in the loving presence of her family. Surrounded by those she loved,
and listening to her favorite hymns, her passing was very peaceful.
Family
Wanda was the beloved matriarch of a large and loving family. She had...
Raymond Richard Harris
May 30, 2026
Raymond Richard Harris, age 92 of Leesburg, FL, a former resident of Wintersville, OH passed away Saturday May 30, 2026.
He was born April 22, 1934, in Steubenville, OH the son of the late Raymond and Katherine (Myers) Harris. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Carol Mae (Byrd) Harris whom he married December 19, 1964, and sisters, Ella...
Maynard Bryan Goad
May 24, 2026
Maynard Bryan Goad, 75, of Toronto, Ohio, passed away suddenly at his home on
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Born on July 22, 1950, in Roanoke, Virginia, he was the son of the late Maynard B. &
Virginia F. Goad. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved
wife of 51 years, Carolyn (Sis) Goad, and his brother, Steve Goad.
Maynard...
Ronald James Riggleman
May 19, 2026
Ronald James Riggleman
Ronald James Riggleman, age 91, formerly of Toronto, Ohio passed away May 19, 2026 in Lakeland,
FL where he resided. Ronald was born July 24, 1934, the son of Freda McKnight Stephens and Basil Riggleman. Ronald is preceded in death my his parents and his sister, Donna Riggleman Manning.
Ronald is survived by his wife of 70 years, Shirley Evelyn...
Patrick "Kenny" Kenneth Mossor
May 19, 2026
Patrick K. Mossor (Kenny)
Kenny was born December 11, 1937
The son of the late Perlie and Hilda Mossor. He was the oldest of
three boys. Himself, Rex and Jerry. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Donna,
Daughter Peggy and brother Jerry. Save for his time in the service Kenny spent his entire life on
the same piece of property where...
Rosemary Bonofine
May 15, 2026
Rosemary Bonofine, 82, of Toronto, died on Friday, May 15, 2026, with her daughter, Chelle (Michelle) holding her hand. She was in the care of the Neuro Critical Care Medical Team and Supportive Care Team at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital, in Morgantown, WV.
Rosemary was born on August 19, 1943 in Toronto, the youngest of seven children of the late Peter...
Sharon Renee Murray
May 7, 2026
Sharon Murray loved horses, black cats, tuxedo cats, hearts, purple things, turquoise, western style clothes and decor. She loved her nephews, great nephews & great nieces so very much. She loved her kitty Lulu like she was her child. She loved Breyer horses. She wore Moonlight Path, and Winter Candy Apple perfume from Bath and Body Works. She worked with...
Ruth Anne White
May 5, 2026
Ruth Anne White, age 79 of Toronto passed away surrounded by her loving family at her home.
She was born March 25, 1947. She was the daughter of the late Gerald and Mary Ann McMasters. She was also preceded in death by her husband Bernie White in 2020; stepmother, Mary McMasters; sister, Rosemary Hamilton and grandson, DeMari Lawrence in 2019.
Ruth was...
John "Pete" Peter Warren
Apr 26, 2026
John P. “Pete” Warren of Toronto passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home Sunday April 26, 2026.
He was born December 4, 1941 in Steubenville the son of the late John and June (Geisinger) Warren.
Pete loved to play pool; was a 1960 graduate of Toronto High School; loved his family especially his grandchildren; was a member of the Toronto...
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