Obituaries

Nov 30, 2022

William Mack "Bill" Thompson, Jr. age 73 of Toronto passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

He was born November 16, 1949 in Steubenville, the son of the late William Mack Thompson and Clara Blanch Henderson-Beckner Thompson. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by sisters, Michelle...

Nov 30, 2022

Larry Dale Lynch, age 81 of Toronto passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville.

He was born October 8, 1941 in Steubenville the son of the late Robert Lynch who was killed serving his country in W.W. II.

Larry was retired from National Steel, Weirton Steel Co. as a Tin...

Nov 23, 2022

Wendell B. Reese, age 93 of Empire, OH passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

He was born July 5, 1929 the son of the late Harry A. and Dorothy (Keenan) Reese.

Wendell was a member of the Empire United Methodist Church and the Toronto American Legion. He...

Nov 16, 2022

TOGETHER AGAIN LOVING MOTHER AND DEVOTED WIFE, MARY L. MANN AGE 90, OF TORONTO, PASSED AWAY NOVEMBER 16, 2022 AT SIENNA SKILLED NURSING REHABILITATION CENTER.

SHE WAS BORN JULY 31, 1932, THE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE JOSEPH AND MARY LUCAS.

MARY WAS A GRADUATE OF TORONTO HIGH SCHOOL AND A MEMBER OF ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC...

Nov 15, 2022

JAMES (JIM) O. SANDERS, AGE 84 OF STEUBENVILLE PASSED AWAY NOV. 15, AT TRINITY MEDICAL CENTER WEST HOSPITAL, STEUBENVILLE.

HE WAS BORN OCT OCTOBER 11, 1938 IN MINGO JUNCTION THE SON OF THE LATE HELEN IRENE (BOOTH) SANDERS AND EMMITT COLEMAN SANDERS.

JIM  RETIRED IN 2003 AS GENERAL SUPERVISOR HAVING BEEN EMPLOYED FOR 44 YEARS...

Nov 3, 2022

Lester A. Grimes, age 84 of Toronto passed away Nov. 3rd at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was born July 2, 1938 in New Somerset the son of the late Kenneth and Helen Louise (Schilling) Grimes.

Lester was a member of the New Somerset Christian Church; Weirton Steel 25 Year Club; Knoxville Volunteer Fire...

Oct 22, 2022

Judy E. Merritt, age 76 of Toronto, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022, surrounded by her family at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, Ohio. She was born March 11, 1946 in Costonia. She is the daughter of the late Bernard S. Baker and Celestia C. Baker. She was a homemaker and Protestant by faith. In addition to her parents,...

Oct 18, 2022

Edwina Alyn Kovach passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at the Weirton Medical Center.

She was born November 26, 1949 in Indiana, PA the daughter of the late Edward and Louise (Banks) Gresselly. Also preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Kovach; sister, Carolyn Haldin

Edwina is survived by her sons, Christopher "Chris" and Matthew...

Oct 12, 2022

Samuel Earl Hunter, age 71 passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.

He was born May 30, 1951 in Steubenville the son of the late Harold J. Hunter, Sr. in 1995 and Dorothy (Hardin) Hunter in 1982. Also preceded in death by his son, Sammy Joe Hunter in 1997, brother,...

Oct 6, 2022

Marjorie Mae Qualls McConnell Burns was born on June 10, 1930 in Sadlersville, TN to Roy Qualls and Ruth Long Qualls.  Marjorie graduated from Bell High School in Adams, TN and went to work for Southern Bell Telephone Co in Springfield, TN. While working for Southern Bell, Marjorie paid for her mother, Ruth, to attend nursing school.  Ruth passed...

Sep 18, 2022

Sayla Marie Watson, age 68 of Mingo Junction passed away Sunday September 18, 2022 at the Weirton Medical Center.

She was born in Steubenville the daughter of the late Sale Johns, Jr. in 1974 and Paula Johns in 2019 and was also preceded in death by her daughter, Alissa McTheny in 2016; aunt Charlotte Zapta; nephew, Paul...

Sep 17, 2022

Anthony John Diserio, age 79 of Toronto passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022 at the Weirton Medical Center.

He was born November 7, 1942 in Steubenville the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Ciccolella) Diserio. He was also preceded in death by his son, Brent Scott Diserio in 1969 and a sister, Delores Marie Mizok

Sep 12, 2022

Margaret Ann Mellott-Reynolds, Missy McDermott age 68 of Toronto passed away September 12, 2022

She is the daughter of the late Jerry J. and Dorothy V. McDermott.

In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon Reynolds.

Margaret is survived by her son, Michael Joseph Dean Mellott (fiancé...

Sep 11, 2022

Robert "Bob" Lewis Sr. age 69 of Toronto was surrounded by family when he passed away Sunday, September 11,2022 at his home. Bob fought a courageous 6 ½ year battle with five different cancers.

Bob was born August 14, 1953 a son of the late Robert H. Lewis and Mary Ann (Martin) Lewis who survives in Toronto....

Sep 11, 2022

Charles Andrew "Andy" Harris of Stratton passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022 at the Valley Hospice North, Steubenville.

He was born April 1, 1942 in Port Homer the son of the late Frederick John Harris and Stella Mae (Grimm) Harris.

Andy was a member of the Port Homer Community Church; loved to fish and was...

Sep 9, 2022

John Keith Breen, age 56 of Toronto passed away Friday, September 9, 2022 at the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was born October 13, 1965 in Almont, Michigan the son of the late Charles Herbert Breen in 1982 and his mother Doris (Flanagan) Breen who survives. He was also preceded in death by a sister Sherry Breen...

Sep 7, 2022

Patricia Ann Grimm, age 85 of Wellsville, OH passed away suddenly September 7, 2022 at the East Liverpool City Hospital.

She was born January 14, 1937 in Jefferson County, Ohio the daughter of the late Jess and Freda Grimm and was also preceded in death by her sister, Juanita (Herbert) Mitchell and an infant brother.

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Sep 5, 2022

Rickie Alan Downen, age 75 of Toronto passed away Monday, September 5, 2022.

He was born October 13, 1946 in Steubenville the son of the late Joseph M. Downen in 2014and Eleanor Naomi (Byers) Downen in 2004. He was also preceded in death by his son, James "Bo" Michael Downen in 2017; granddaughter, Terra Joy McDonald; brother,...

Aug 31, 2022

Joseph Michael Nemitt, age 90 of Toronto passed away Wednesday August 31, 2022 at the Steubenville Country Club Manor.

He was born December 14, 1931 in Irondale, OH the son of the late Joseph M. Nemitt and Elizabeth H. (Beros) Nemitt and was also preceded in death by his wife, Donna J. (Jones) Nemitt in 2015 whom...

Aug 29, 2022

Patricia L. "Pat" Hayter, age 73 of Calcutta, OH passed away Monday, August 29, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born March 14, 1949 in Steubenville, OH, the daughter of the late Robert L. and Sara (Peterson) McClurg and also preceded in death by her brothers, Robert and Harry McClurg and sister-in-law,...