Obituaries

Apr 8, 2023

Rebecca "Becky" Jo Miller, age 67 of Toronto passed away peacefully at the Valley Hospice Mary Jane Brooks Center, Steubenville after a brief illness.

She was preceded in death by her father, Paul T. Defenbaugh of Richmond, OH and Irma Defenbaugh of Toronto, and one sister, Susie Hamon of Houston, TX.

Becky is survived by...

Apr 1, 2023

Robert "Bob" Wesley Maxwell, Jr. age 77 was called home on Saturday, April 1, 2023 in his home in Wintersville surrounded by his loved ones.

Robert was born in Eye, England on July 7, 1945 to the late Dorothy "Dot" " McGann" Flanagan and Robert W. Maxwell, Sr. and also preceded in death by his brother Fred...

Mar 27, 2023

Billy Dean Hupp, age 89 of Toronto passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 at the Meadows of Cadiz Nursing Home.

He was born February 3, 1934 in Toronto the son of the late Orville and Pauline (Clendenning) Hupp.

Billy was a member of the following: The Riverview United Methodist Church, Toronto, Toronto Masonic Lodge #...

Mar 23, 2023

Wilmont Eugene "Pete" Mushrush, age 81 of Toronto (Sugar Grove) passed away suddenly Thursday, March 23,2023.

He was born April 11, 1941 in Empire the son of the late Wilmont "Bill" and Freda Caroline (Sheakley) Mushrush.

Pete was a member of the Empire United Methodist Church and was retired from the Valley Converting Company where...

Mar 5, 2023

Roberta Kay Finney, age 75 of Steubenville (Pleasant Hill) passed away Sunday March 5, 2023.

She was born September 29, 1947 in Steubenville.

Kay was preceded in death by her Mother and Father: Elizabeth and Clarence (Red) Parrish Sister: Elizabeth (John) Sankey Son: Sean Finney Survived by: Husband: John Finney Brother: William Parrish Daughters and...

Mar 4, 2023

Joy Lee Ziarko age 84 of Toronto passed away Saturday March 4, 2023 peacefully at her home.

Joy was born October 22, 1938 in Shinston, WV the daughter of the late Leroy and Daisy (Hanning) Moore.

Joy was a homemaker and had been formerly employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

In addition to...

Mar 3, 2023

David Mark Yocum, age 70 of Toronto passed away Friday, March  3, 2023

He was born October 10, 1952 in Steubenville the son of the late David E. "Pappy" Yocum in 2006 and Mary L. (Felton)  Yocum in 2018.

Mark was a member of the New Somerset Christian Church, member and Past Master of Toronto...

Feb 16, 2023

Dorothy Kay LoPrete, age 79 of Toronto passed away Thursday, February 16,2023 at the Valley Hospice Care Center, Steubenville.

She was born November 6,1943 in Steubenville the daughter of the late William and Elsie (Nelson) Mackinaw,

Dorothy was a Presbyterian by faith; a 1961 graduate of Steubenville High School; was a great supporter of the...

Feb 5, 2023

Scott Edward "Scotty" Peach, age 30 of Toronto passed away Sunday February 5, 2023.He was born May 21,1992 in St. Marys, PA.  He was the son of Ronnie L. Peach and Tonya (Grotzinger) Peach of Toronto, OH.

Scotty was a 2010 graduate of Edison Local High School; served in the U.S. Army Reserve and was employed as...

Feb 3, 2023

Ruth "Ruthie" Anne Moore, 86 of Toronto, OH passed away Friday February 3, 2023 at the Lancia Royale Nursing Home Steubenville.

She was born January 4, 1937 in New Martinsville, WV the daughter of the late Leslie Earl Stevens and Meryle (Watkins) Stevens.

Ruthie was a member of the Riverview United Methodist Church, Toronto, OH...

Jan 31, 2023

Mary Lou Trikones, age 87 of Steubenville (Pleasant Hill) passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the Weirton Medical Center.

She was born August 25, 1935 in Steubenville the daughter of the late Harold and Esther (Fullerton) Durbin and also preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca Jean Trikones and sister, Jean Durbin.

Mary Lou...

Jan 29, 2023

Eric Arthur Holsinger, of Toronto, Ohio, passed away on January 29, 2023 surrounded by his family and loved ones at UPMC Montefiore in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born on April 22, 1969 in Columbus, Ohio, son of Mathia Holsinger and the late Arthur William Holsinger. He is survived by his sister Stephanie Holsinger, beloved niece Isabelle Pratt, godmother Sandy...

Jan 23, 2023

Sandra Diane Goffoli , age 68 of Steubenville passed away Monday January 23, 2023 at the Wheeling Hospital , Wheeling, WV.

She was born June 5, 1954 in Grosse Point, MI the daughter of the late Harold Huggins and Dolores Jean (Wells) Mellott.

Sandra was a former member of the Bell Chapel United Methodist Church,...

Jan 16, 2023

Nelson Berl Wells, age 70 passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at The Hospice House, Poland, OH

He was born June 16, 1952 in Tyler County, WV the son of the late Floyd and Madeline l(Matthews) Wells and was also preceded in death by his wife, Wihelmina Lynn "Willie" Wells whom he married June 14, 1975 and...

Dec 23, 2022

Agnes Barney, age 90 formerly of Toronto passed away Tuesday, December 20,2022 at the Sunny Slope Nursing Home, Bowerston, OH.

She was born November 20, 1932in Toronto the daughter of the late Fred and Elizabeth (Evanchak) Barney. And also preceded in death by a brother, William Barney in 1993 and a sister, Margaret Barney in 1990.

Dec 17, 2022

Thomas Charles Cattrell, age 77 of Irondale, OH passed away Saturday December 17, 2022

He was born December 5, 1945 in Steubenville the son of the late Frank Ford Cattrell  and Ruth (Clark) Cattrell and preceded in death by a daughter, Brooke Cattrell.

Thomas was a member of the Living Well of Wellsville, OH; a...

Dec 17, 2022

C. Ronald Sciance, age 86 of Toronto; passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the Trinity Medical Center West – Steubenville.

Born June 12, 1936 in Toronto, he is a son of the late Chester A. and Susan E. (McFarland) Sciance. He was a 1954 graduate of Toronto High School, and is retired from the Weirton...

Dec 16, 2022

Donald J. Moore, age 95 of Toronto passed away Friday December 16, 2022

He was born October 3, 1927 in Cherokee, KY the son of the late Hezekiah Carl and Dora (Young) Moore and he was also preceded in death by his first wife Maxine Furbee; second wife Doris L. (Leasure) Moore in 2006 whom he married...

Dec 15, 2022

Jeanne Ann Dials age 72 of Toronto passed away December 15, 2022

She was born July 11, 1950 in Steubenville the daughter of the late Eugene Joseph DiBiase and Frances Ann (Andrews) DiBiase.

Jeanne was a Christian; was a 1968 graduate of Steubenville High School; Jeanne loved to read, was a long time Steelers fan,...

Dec 11, 2022

Janice "Jan" Lee Aldridge, age 74 of Toronto passed away Sunday December 11, 2022 at Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She was born March 3, 1948 in Steubenville the daughter of the late John F. Haynes, Sr. and June (Davis) Haynes

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Judy (Dave Sr)...