Obituaries

Jun 24, 2020

Doris Jean (Shannon) McTheny, of Jewet, OH passed away Wednesday June 24, 2020 in Mullins, South Carolina.

She was born February 21, 1934 in Toronto, OH the daughter of the late Freeman T. and Jennie Belle (Harris) Shannon.

Doris Jean was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W., American Legion, and former member...

Jun 24, 2020

Donald F. Dobler, age 88 of Toronto, OH passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Lancia Villa Vista.

He was born on August 31, 1931 to the late Dr. G. Francis and Sarah (Wilt) Dobler.

Donald was a member of the Pittsburgh Power Squadron, and retired from Common Wealth of Pennsylvania in 1984.

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Jun 17, 2020

Keith A. Montgomery, age 75 of Wintersville passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North of Steubenville.

He was born October 28, 1944, the son of the late William and Eloise (Hayden) Montgomery.

Keith was a graduate of Jefferson Union High School and was retired as a self-employed bricklayer.

Jun 10, 2020

John Douglas Chase, age 64 of Empire passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home Wednesday, June 10, 2020.

He was born April 9, 1956 in Steubenville the son of the late Harry and Pauline (Lilley) Chase.

John was a 1976 graduate of Stanton Local High School and was retired from the...

Jun 4, 2020

Della Marie Hartline, age 74 of Steubenville, a former resident of Empire, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020.

She was born January 20, 1946 in Toronto the daughter of the late William E. and Violet Ruth (Hanlon) Toy.

Della was a member of the Knoxville Wesleyan Holiness Church.

Besides her parents, Della was...

May 29, 2020

Dorothy K. Fouts, age 96 of Toronto passed away peacefully Friday, May 29.2020 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH.

She was born October 12, 1923 in Steubenville the daughter of the late Richard W. Craven, Sr. and Alice Pearl (Brewer) Craven.

Dorothy was a member of the First United Methodist Church of...

May 26, 2020

Mary Lou (Flint) Hawkins, Toronto, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2020 at 5:14 pm at her daughters' home in Galloway, Ohio surrounded by her family.

Mary Lou was born the youngest child & only daughter to the late Irvin D & Hazel M flint in East Liverpool, Ohio

She was preceded in death by...

May 26, 2020

Dennis Elwood Yocum, age 79 of Toronto passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at the home of his son David V. Yocum.

He was born April 29, 1941 in Steubenville the son of the late David Elwood "Pappy" Yocum and Mary L. (Felton) Yocum.

Dennis was a member of the New Somerset Christian Church;...

May 18, 2020

Raymond Eugene Merideth, age 84 of Toronto passed away suddenly Monday, May 18, 2020

He was born September 19, 1935 in Steubenville the son of the late Robert E. and Thelma Mae (Wells) Merideth.

Raymond was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Toronto; was a 1952 graduate of Wellsville High School; enjoyed...

May 8, 2020

John Edward Grodhaus moved into his eternal heavenly home on Friday, May 8 2020, at the age of 85; just 12 days after his

beloved wife, Joyce (Lawrence) Grodhaus.

He is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Molly Marie (Harris) Grodhaus.

John is survived by his daughter Brenda (David) Haught; son...

May 7, 2020

Ann Marie Perun, age 59 passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She was born March 10, 1961 in Steubenville the daughter of the late Paul Anthony Perun and Charlotte A. (Cadegan) Perun.

Ann Marie was a member of the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church, Toronto and the Catholic Women's...

May 5, 2020

Margaret Anne "Peg" Fulton

Mom loved her family, friends, church, kitties, the Pittsburgh Steelers and making specialty pies for family and friends. She loved singing in the church choir. Her favorite hymn was "His Eye is on the Sparrow".

Margaret Anne (Peg) Fulton, age 90 of Titusville, FL, a former longtime resident of Toronto, passed...

May 3, 2020

James Lee "Jimmy" Walker, age 58 of Toronto passed away suddenly Sunday, May 3, 2020.

He was born November 23, 1961 the son of the late John Knox Walker, Sr. in 1996 and Martha Louise (Rosenberger) Walker in 2006.

Jimmy was a 1979 graduate of Jefferson Union High School and had been employed by The...

Apr 28, 2020

Dorothy Viola Tyson, age 95, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2020 at the Trinity Medical Center, Steubenville.

She was born January 5, 1925 in Vanport, PA the daughter of the late Thomas and Edna (Kendrew) Stone.

Dorothy was a Presbyterian by faith and was retired as a hospital housekeeping supervisor in New Brighton and Beaver,...

Apr 26, 2020

Joyce Ann (Lawrence) Grodhaus moved into her eternal heavenly home on Sunday April 26, 2020, at the age of 81.

She is reunited with her father and mother John E & Beulah Pauline (Thomas) Lawrence; two brothers John (Jana) and Robert (Judy) Lawrence, of Hammondsville.

Joyce is survived by her husband John; daughter Brenda (David)...

Apr 20, 2020

Larry Sanford Grimm, age 77 of Stratton passed away April 20, 2020 at the Trinity Medical Center, Steubenville.

He was born March 13,1943 in Port Homer Jefferson County the son of Donald E. and

Pauline Harris Grimm.

Larry was a member of the Cornerstone Church of Toronto; was a graduate of Irondale and...

Apr 1, 2020

Lois "Maxine" Jenkins, age 87 of Elizabeth, WV passed away peacefully in her sleep, April 1, 2020 at the home of her eldest daughter, Vicki and her husband Pat Henry, in Toronto, Ohio after a rapid decline in health.

A celebration of life will be held in Elizabeth, WV at a later date, funeral service to be...

Apr 1, 2020

Nina Gail Kavanagh, age 83 of Toronto passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville.

She was born July 27, 1936 in Toronto the daughter of the late Charles C. and Wilda Evelyn (Vance) Andrews.

Nina was a member and in the choir of the First United Methodist Church...

Mar 20, 2020

Donald E. Hudson Jr. age 56 of Wellsville, Ohio passed away Friday March 20, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born June 20, 1963 in East Liverpool, Ohio the son of the late Donald E. Hudson Sr.

Donald graduated from Southern Local High School in 1982.

He was...

Mar 7, 2020

Harold Joseph "Jo Jo" Urich, age 82 of Irondale/Hammondsville passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Trinity Medical Center West.

Joe was born June 7, 1937 in Irondale, Ohio, the son of the late Joseph and Mildred (Mellott) Urich.

Joe was a retired member of I.B.E.W. Local 246 and a retired trustee of Saline...