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Marilyn Sue Johnston

Marilyn Sue Johnston

Dec 10, 2025

Marilyn Sue Johnston, age 92 of Empire, Ohio passed away Tuesday December 9, 2025 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North.

She was born March 2, 1933 in Chester West Virginia the daughter of the late Floyd and Nettie (Carpenter) Wright.

Marilyn was a member of the Empire United Methodist Church (now the Empire Community...

Elmer Artis Monigold, Sr.

Elmer Artis Monigold, Sr.

Dec 7, 2025

Elmer Artis Monigold, Sr.  age 75 of Toronto passed  unexpectedly Sunday December 7, 2025 at his home.

He was born December 1, 1950 in Steubenville the son of the late William Artis Monigold, Jr. and Mary Baker Monigold. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a brother Ricky Leroy Monigold.

Elmer was a...

Carol Anne (Shepherd)  Thompson

Carol Anne (Shepherd) Thompson

Dec 6, 2025

Carol A. Thompson, 83, of Toronto, Ohio, passed away Saturday, December 6 2025, at home surrounded by her loved ones. Carol was born on August 12, 1942, in Garfield Arkansas, the daughter of the late Claude and Juanita Shepherd and Mac and Blanche McCoy. She retired from Friendship Village of Columbus Ohio and devoted much of her life to...

John Joseph Carouthers

John Joseph Carouthers

Dec 1, 2025

John Joseph Carouthers, age 64 of Toronto passed away Monday December 1, 2025 at his residence.

John was born June 19, 1961 in Steubenville. He was the son of Stephen Adam and Carol Lee (Anderson) Carouthers and was also preceded in death by his sister, Lynne Prosser.

He is survived by a brother, Stephen Carouthers,...

Lawrence "Larry" Deatley

Lawrence "Larry" Deatley

Nov 28, 2025

Lawrence L (Larry) DeAtley, age 72, of Toronto, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025 at his home . Born on July 18, 1953 in Cincinnati, he was the beloved son of the late Betsy Ross.

Larry proudly served in the Air Force as an aerospace ground equipment technician. He was a small arms expert marksman...

Marian Hanlin Cunningham

Marian Hanlin Cunningham

Nov 26, 2025

Marian H. Cunningham, age 84 of Toronto passed away Wednesday November 26,2025 at the Laurels of Steubenville.

She was born February 28, 1941 in Colliers, West Virginia the daughter of the late Harold Lincoln Hanlin and Mary Sue (Armstead) Hanlin.

Marian was a member of the Hill Top Presbyterian Church. She loved her church and...

Robert Douglas Peckens

Robert Douglas Peckens

Nov 19, 2025

Robert D "Bob" Peckens Sr., 91, a life-long resident of Toronto, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at the Meadows of Cadiz. Bob was born on April 11, 1934 to the late Robert and Elizabeth Peckens. He was a 1952 graduate of Toronto High School and, upon graduation, proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Bob...

Jane Elenor (Meyer)  Fisher

Jane Elenor (Meyer) Fisher

Nov 10, 2025

Jane Eleanor Fisher, age 93 of Weirton formally a long-time resident the Toronto area

transitioned to be with her Lord Monday November 10, 2026 at the Valley Hospice North Care Center.

Jane was born in Knox, PA the daughter of the late Charles Herman and Ethel Lucy "Pinky" (Coulter) Meyer.

She was a...

Janet Mae Brown

Janet Mae Brown

Oct 30, 2025

Janet Mae Brown, age 84 passed away at her home Thursday October 30, 2025.

She was born August 17, 1941 in Toronto the daughter of the late William and Lois Ruth (Hudson) Huber. Also preceded in death by sister, Jane Gibbs; brothers, Roland "Bud" Brown, Phillip James Brown, Sr. and Charles "Chuck" Brown and companion James Sines...

Laura Jane (Reed)  Lynch

Laura Jane (Reed) Lynch

Oct 28, 2025

Laura Jane Lynch, a homemaker age 84 of Toronto passed away Tuesday October 28th

She was born June 3, 1941 in Toronto the daughter of the late Amster and Mary Fisher Reed She was also preceded in death by her husband Larry Dale Lynch in 2022 whom she married Jine 11, 1960.

Laura Jane's survivors...

Debra Lynn (Sperry)  Hood

Debra Lynn (Sperry) Hood

Oct 26, 2025

Debra Lynn Hood age 68 of Toronto passed away Sunday October 26, 2025 at the UPMC Pittsburgh.

She was born June 24, 1957 in Steubenville the daughter of the late Harold and Madeline Betty Fluharty Sperry.

Debra was retired as a child care coordinator at the Jefferson County Job and Family Services.

In...

William  "Bud" Lloyd Keeder

William "Bud" Lloyd Keeder

Oct 24, 2025

William "Bud" Lloyd Keeder, 94, of Jefferson County, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Friday October 24 th . He was born March 18, 1931in Empire the son of the late Orville Keeder and Mary Frances Lloyd Keeder. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Wilma McCourt Keeder in 2011, his high school sweetheart and lifelong...

Denise Ann (Alvis)  Cain

Denise Ann (Alvis) Cain

Oct 20, 2025

Denise Ann Cain, age 66 of Steubenville passed away October 20, 2025.

She was born December 28, 1958 in Steubenville the daughter of the late Carl and Phyllis White Alvis. Also preceded in death by sisters, Cheryl Toney and Leslie Moody and nephews, Michael and Chris Alvis.

Denise loved cats, baking, Margaritas and was a...

Reba Mae (Anderson)  Glover

Reba Mae (Anderson) Glover

Oct 14, 2025

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Reba Glover, on October 14, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her children—just as we had hoped.

Reba was born on November 4, 1932, to William Paul Anderson and Clara (Logston) Anderson. She was preceded in death by her brother,...

Myra Jane (Urich)  "Molly" Prosko

Myra Jane (Urich) "Molly" Prosko

Oct 12, 2025

Myra Jane "Molly" Prosko, age 85 of Toronto (New Somerset), Ohio passed away Sunday October 12. 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Molly was born December 23, 1939 the daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred Mellott Urich.

She is a member of the Saint Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church of Toronto and...

Gary Lee Stanley

Gary Lee Stanley

Sep 20, 2025

Gary Lee Stanley, age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by his Loving Family, Saturday, September 20th, 2025 at Valley Hospice in Steubenville.

Gary was born August 23rd, 1945 to Winnie Edward Stanley and Helen Louise (Moore) Stanley.

Gary was preceded in death by his Parents, Stepfather John Cummins, Sister Margaret Moore, and Brothers Charles and...

Alice Louise (Allen)  Potts

Alice Louise (Allen) Potts

Sep 14, 2025

Alice Louise Allen Potts, 96 years old, born April 27, 1929 in Toronto, Ohio passed away Sunday September 14, 2025. She graduated from Toronto High School, Class of 1947, was senior Class V.P. and a Majorette at one time. Alice was a member of the RIverview Methodist Church throughout her life, even when life took her to Cleveland where...

Jason Raymond Smith

Jason Raymond Smith

Sep 3, 2025

Jason Raymond Smith, age 49 of Toronto passed away Wednesday September 3, 2025.

Jason was born April 4, 1976 in Steubenville the son of the late Michael Edward "Butchy" Smith in 2024 and Maray Beth (Forman) Smith in 2006.

Jason was an avid baseball card collector, sports fan and Ohio State Buckeye fan. He was...

Linda Lee (Murray)  Skeeles

Linda Lee (Murray) Skeeles

Aug 31, 2025

Linda Lee Skeeles, age 78 of Toronto (Knoxville) passed away Sunday August 31st at the Trinity West Medical Center Steubenville.

She was born August 23, 1947 in East Liverpool, OH the daughter of the late Ralph W. "Bud" Murray and Myrtle Mae Murray.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Betty Geraldine (Mccarthy)  Miller

Betty Geraldine (Mccarthy) Miller

Aug 26, 2025

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Betty G. Miller. She was the loving mother, wife, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Her kindness knew no bounds. And her love touched everyone that had the privilege of knowing her. Though we ache with the weight of this loss, we are forever grateful for...

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