Obituaries

Dec 16, 2021

Mildred Ann "Millie Dock, age 81 a homemaker of Bolivar, OH passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021.

She was born October 14, 1940 in East Liverpool the daughter of the late Earl Stearn and Bettie "Carrie" Reed.

Millie was Presbyterian by faith and was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Henry Shurdion...

Dec 14, 2021

Russell Rae Loy of Toronto passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville.

He was born February 20, 1952 in Dayton, OH the son of the late Robert Loy and Delores (Brown) Hicks.

Russell had been employed as a mechanic at the Neidengard's Harley Davidson Store in Wintersville.

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Dec 6, 2021

Larry Van Dobbins, Sr. age 74 of the Toronto area passed away suddenly at his home Monday, December 6, 2021.

He was born November 15, 1947 in Weirton, WV the son of the late Lester B. and Betty J. (Williamson) Dobbins.

Larry's memberships were the Hopedale American Legion, Hopedale Sportsman Club, and the Mingo Sportsman...

Nov 30, 2021

Beth Ann "Honey" Leasure Firm, age 69 of Toronto (Knoxville), OH passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022 at the Weirton Medical Center.

She was born August 22, 1953 the daughter of the late Gerald K. Leasure and Jean (Scoval) Leasure Howe.

Beth was a member and Sunday school teacher at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church,...

Nov 30, 2021

Clyde Eugene "Pappy" Loshbaugh, age 69 of Toronto passed away Monday, January 31, 2022.

He was born April 16, 1952 in Spokane, WA the son of the late Loretta (Blair) Loshbaugh and George Loshbaugh who survives.

Clyde retired as a career Master Sargent  in the United States Marine Corps serving during the Vietnam War era...

Nov 25, 2021

Judy Marie Franklin Scott, born January 26,1967, entered eternal rest Thursday, November 25, 2021. She was preceded in death by her dad, John Richard "Rick" Franklin and her mother, Judy Eilene Murphy. She leaves to cherish her memory her three daughters, Misty, Kimberly and Tabatha Scott; grandchildren, Kielyana, Xavier, Jesse, Damarion, Zarina and Grayson. Brothers and sisters; Gerald (Jerry)...

Nov 22, 2021

Cody Lee Davis, age 36 of Toronto passed away Monday, November 22, 2021.

He was born May 17, 1985 in Steubenville, the son of the late Roger Lee Davis and Katherine Ann (Cooper) Penrod and her husband John who survives.

Cody was a 2005 graduate of Toronto High School; member of the How'd You Miss...

Nov 11, 2021

Robert "Bob" Eugene Rawson, age 69, a husband, dad, and Pappap of Toronto, OH passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Weirton Medical Center after having been sick for a while. The wonderful part is Bob is wonderfully happy to now be in unimaginable beauty with his Heavenly Father and his Lord and Savior Jesus, free from the pain...

Nov 5, 2021

Eleanor A. Barlas, 92, of Washington DC, formerly from Toronto, peacefully transitioned to eternal life on November 5, 2021, surrounded by family. She was born October 29, 1928, she was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Anna (Hromi) Barlas, brothers Joseph Barlas and John (Anne) Barlas, sisters Mary (Joe) DelFiandra, Margaret (Al) Zekas, Ann Catherine (Joe) Candal,...

Nov 1, 2021

Melanie Jo Bell, age 53 of Empire passed away Monday, November 1, 2021.

She was born October 15, 1968 in Steubenville the daughter of the late Martin R. and Kathleen E. (Spencer) Bell.

Melanie was Methodist by faith; a 1987 graduate of Stanton Local High School where she was an attendance worker and made announcements...

Oct 27, 2021

Hannah Nicole Leasure, age 25 passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021.

She was born July 12, 1996 in Steubenville the beloved daughter of David Lee and Robin Michelle (Goray) Leasure of Toronto.

Hannah was a member of the Cornerstone Church of Toronto; was a home health caregiver; a 2014 graduate of Toronto High School where...

Oct 27, 2021

Tyra Lynn Anderson a homemaker of Salineville passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at the Salem Regional Medical Center, Salem, OH.

The world is a lonelier place, but heaven has gained a beautiful soul. With great sadness, we have to say goodbye to Tyra L. (Elliott) Anderson. She was a beacon of light and love for many...

Oct 24, 2021

Edward Lee "Rat" Brownlee, age 79 of Toronto passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was born November 29, 1941 in Beach Bottom, WV the son of the late Kenneth and Virginia (Shook) Brownlee.

Ed had been a member of the Barbarian's Motorcycle Club; was a avid football fan;...

Oct 15, 2021

Colleen J. Wagner, age 66 of Toronto passed away Friday, October 15, 2021.

She was born April 17, 1955 in Steubenville, the daughter of the late Ross L. "Buddy" Flanagan in 2018 and Phyllis Pamela (Barker) Flanagan in 1995.

Colleen was a long-time member of the former Stratton First Church of the Nazarene and was...

Oct 11, 2021

Marcia Bell Croye, age 83 of Scottsdale, Arizona, former local area resident, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021.

She was born May 18, 1938 in Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Lawrence (Pete) and Grace Elizabeth (McConnell) Christy.

Marcia loved to read, paint and researching family history. She published two books'

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Oct 10, 2021

Tammy Marie Parker, age 55 of Toronto passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021.

She was born January 11, 1966 in Steubenville.

Tammy liked to do crafts and paintings. She had previously been employed at the former Jennifer's Kitchen in Toronto and was a 1984 graduate of Toronto High School.

She was preceded in...

Oct 6, 2021

TOGETHER  AGAIN

Norvegia Livia "Nora" Stasiulewicz, age 93 a homemaker  of Toronto passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

She was born January 13, 1928 in Volant, PA the daughter of the late George and Cornelia (Bragatto) Santin.

Nora was a member of the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church of Toronto and the Catholic...

Oct 5, 2021

John Edward (Jack) Bridgman, age 73 formerly from Toronto residing in Pipe Creek Tx. passed away suddenly Tuesday Oct, 5th 2021 at Methodist Texsan Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.

He was born December 18, 1947 in Little Washington, Pa the son of the late Edward Guy and Martha Ann (Dakin) Bridgman.

John was an avid...

Oct 2, 2021

Linda Alberta Bowers, age 78 of Toronto passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Weirton Medical Center.

She was born July 12, 1943 in Toronto the daughter of the late Dean Peach and Virginia Mary (McCourt) Foresh.

Linda was a long time and faithful member of the North River Avenue Christian Church (Crossroads Christian...

Sep 27, 2021

Chuck Deitch, age 70 of Steubenville passed away at his home Monday, September 27, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born August 20, 1951 in Martins Ferry, OH the son of the late Charles and Shirley (Albright) Deitch.

Chuck was a member of the Wintersville Church of Christ where he served as a...