All Obituaries

Frank Frederick Kestner III , age 58 of East Liverpool, OH passed away suddenly March 19, 2019 at the Weirton Medical Center.   He was born August 21, 1960 in Steubenville, OH the son of the late Frank Frederick “Windy” Kestner, Jr. and Patricia (Warren) Kestner.   Frank loved to be with his family and was a 1979 graduate of Toronto High School.   He was a member of the Laborer’s International Union of North America Local 125 out of Youngstown,...

Joseph Thomas Karaffa, born February 21, 1925, in Stratton, Ohio, passed away March 13, 2019. Joe was a life-long resident of Toronto, Ohio until he moved to Columbus, Ohio in 2010 to reside at the Forum at Knightsbridge. Joe was pre-deceased by his wife, Anna Marie (Dahill) Karaffa, who passed away October 30, 2013, one week following their 67th wedding anniversary.   Joe was a veteran of World War II where he served as a medic in the 407th Medical Detachment of the 102nd Infantry....

Debra Lynne White, age 56 of Toronto, OH passed away suddenly Wednesday, March 13, 2019.   She was born March 20, 1962 in Steubenville, OH the daughter of the late John C. “Jack” Arnold, Sr. in 2015 and Joan A. (Thrasher) Arnold in 2006.   Debra was a licensed beautician and was a member of the Toronto Rod and Gun Club. She loved to hunt and fish.   Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Sean in 1978 and a brother, John Charles Arnold, Jr....

Irene Thomas Wright was born July 16, 1941 in Empire Ohio. At the age of eighteen she married the love of her life Howard Lewis Wright of sixty years. At the age of twenty four they moved to Lockport Illinois for two years before they settled in New Carlisle Indiana.  She is preceded in death by James Hershel Wright (son), Robert Thomas Sr (father), Ruth Tracey Wickham Thomas (Mother), Robert Thomas Jr (Brother), Charles Thomas (Brother), Elizabeth Thomas Wright (Sister), Edward Thomas...

Christine Louise Keras, age 68 of Steubenville, OH passed away suddenly Saturday March 2, 2019.   She was born May 12, 1950 in Steubenville, OH the daughter of the late Robert and Rhea (Hartline) Scott.   Christine was a member of the Empire United Church and TOPS; was a 1969 graduate of Jefferson Union High School and was an avid bowler. She loved her family, grandchildren and her dogs.   She was retired as a caregiver at the Jefferson County School of Bright Promise of...

Vicki Marie Stewart, age 75 of Toronto, (Costonia), OH passed away surrounded by her loving family Monday, February 18, 2019 at the Weirton Medical Center.   She was born April 30, 1943 in Cumberland, MD a daughter of the late Sterling D. and Vivian “Tommie” (Hood) Canfield.   Vicki loved to read and especially loved being with her family.   She was a member of the Bray’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Costonia where she was active in the Golden Rule...

Robert Eugene Holsinger, age 91 of Toronto, OH passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.   Bob was born March 21, 1927 in Toronto, OH the son of the late Iva (Beaver) Holsinger Turner and step-father Dallas Turner.   Bob was a retired carpenter of Carpenter’s Local #186 where he served as business agent for several years and had taught carpentry at the Jefferson County Joint Vocational School. He was a proud U.S. Navy veteran...

Ruth Carol Talbot, age 77 of Empire, OH passed away February 18, 2019 at the Weirton Medical Center.   She was born February 17, 1942 in Toronto, OH the daughter of the late Walter and Golda Pearl (Aikens) Gillis.   Ruth had attended the Bray’s Chapel United Methodist Church of Toronto (Costonia), OH and the Riverview United Methodist Church of Toronto, OH. She had been employed as a nurse’s aide for home health care,   In addition to her parents she was...

Kenneth Wayne Anders, age 67 of Toronto, OH passed away Monday, February 11, 2019.   He was born June 9, 1951 in Steubenville.   Kenneth loved to do yard work and was retired from the Fort Steuben Mall of Steubenville, OH. He was an avid Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Buckeye fan.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Beatrice (Gale) Anders and a brother, Tom Anders.   Kenneth is survived by his daughters, Angela Marie (Michael) Johnson and Wendy...

Diana Sprouse Wright, age 46 of Wellsville, OH passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.   She was born November 11, 1972 in Salem, OH.   Diana loved spending time with her family, doing puzzles and was a 1992  graduate of Wellsville High School. She had been formerly employed at the Heritage Home Health Care as a home health care aide.   She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Alline (Collins) Sprouse; sister,...