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David Alan Harvilak

David Alan Harvilak

Jul 21, 2025

David Alan Harvilak, age 78, of Wintersville, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 21st.

Born on October 19, 1946, in Steubenville, he was the son of the late Nicholas Thomas Harvilak (1911 – 2002) and Veronica Theresa (Solomon) Harvilak (1918 – 2007).

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Nicolette Ann...

Mary Catherine (Sanders)  Smith

Mary Catherine (Sanders) Smith

Jul 16, 2025

Mary Catherine Smith age 94 of Steubenville passed away Wednesday July 16th at the Weirton Medical Center.

She was born August 8, 1930 in Cassandra, PA the daughter of the late Martin and Elizabeth (Marshall) Sanders. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Monigold Smith in 2011 whom she married November 14, 1953; brothers,...

William "Mike" Michael Rock

William "Mike" Michael Rock

Jul 15, 2025

William "Mike" Michael Rock, age 51 of New Cumberland, WV passed away Tuesday, July 15th .

Mike was born October 26, 1973 in Steubenville the son of Charles V. Rock and Linda C. (Dobson) Rock who survive.

He was a member of the Steubenville Carpenters Union Local 186 and was a former member of the...

Anna Irene Blanch (Mcewen)  Downen

Anna Irene Blanch (Mcewen) Downen

Jul 9, 2025

Anna Irene Blanch Downen, also known as Tootie and at other Times as Meem, age 77 of Toronto passed away Wednesday July 9th at the Weirton Medical Center.

She was born March 5, 1948 in Steubenville the daughter of the late James Benjamin McEwen in 2023 and Avanelle (Guess) McEwen in 2012. In addition to her parents,...

Jon Solomon

Jon Solomon

Jul 8, 2025

Jon Solomon,68 of Toronto, Ohio passed away on Tuesday July 8, 2025 at Trinity Medical Center west surrounded by his loving family.

Born on June 26, 1957 in Steubenville the son Myrnagene (Locke) Solomon and the late Michael "Mickey" Solomon. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister Joanne (Solomon) Burrier.

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Elvina Janet (Brown)  Slocum

Elvina Janet (Brown) Slocum

Jun 10, 2025

Elvina Janet "Vi" Slocum, 87, of Colchester, Essex, UK, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 in Toronto, Ohio. Elvina was born on October 18, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Stanley and Florence Brown. Elvina loved to sit down by the Ohio River, feeding and watching the birds, using her green thumb in planting and...

Joyce Ann (Spicer)  Dye

Joyce Ann (Spicer) Dye

Jun 5, 2025

Joyce Ann (Spicer) Dye (81) passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025.   The daughter of the late James and Annie Vera (Garrison) Spicer, Joyce was born on April 10, 1944, in Steubenville, Ohio.  She attended Jefferson Union High School and graduated as part of the class of 1962. Joyce shared 34 beautiful years of marriage and three children with...

Andrew "Andy" Thomas Balogac

Andrew "Andy" Thomas Balogac

Jun 5, 2025

Andrew "Andy" Thomas Balogac age 73 of Toronto passed away Thursday June 5th at the Valley Hospice North Care Center, Steubenville.

He was born April 7, 1952 in Steubenville the son of the late Andrew J. Balogac in 1974 and Bethel (Smith) Balogac in 1996. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Karen Ghrist in...

John "Putzy" Frederick Rock

John "Putzy" Frederick Rock

Jun 4, 2025

John "Putzy" Frederick Rock III of Toronto passed away Wednesday June 4th .

He was born December 10, 1945 in Steubenville the son of the late John F. Rock in 1996 and Agnes (Solomon) Rock in 1964.

Putzy was a 1964 graduate of Toronto High School; had played Taps with his trumpet for the Toronto...

Mary Louise (Dodds)  Jurcevich

Mary Louise (Dodds) Jurcevich

May 25, 2025

Mary Louise Jurcevich, age 83 of Toronto, OH a former resident of Pittsburgh, PA passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family Sunday May 25th.

She was born December 18, 1941 in Allegheny County, PA the daughter of the late James Robert "Bob" Dodds and Henrietta Bernice (Wiebelt) Dodds.

Mary was a member...

Mary Jane (Lamp)  Mcelreath

Mary Jane (Lamp) Mcelreath

May 25, 2025

Mary Jane McElreath, age 69 of East Liverpool passed away surrounded by her loving family Sunday May 25th at the Sienna Skilled Nursing Home of Wintersville.

She was born May 31, 1955 in Steubenville the daughter of the late Austin "Bill" Lamp and Betty (Whaley) Lamp. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Linda Peterson....

Diane Ruth Maffett

Diane Ruth Maffett

May 15, 2025

Diane Ruth "Nanna" Maffett, age 67 of Bergholz, OH passed away unexpectedly Thursday May 15th at the Trinity Medical Center West emergency room Steubenville.

She was born July 20, 1957 in Butler, PA the daughter of the late Joseph Best and Gilanna (Claypool) Mushrush and was raised by her step-father, the late Ronald Mushrush.

Diane...

Mark Stephen Chadwick

Mark Stephen Chadwick

May 13, 2025

On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, a great man entered heaven. He was neither a statesman nor a king, but his importance lies in the indelible mark he made on the hearts of all who were blessed to have met, known, and loved him. Like Jesus before him, he walked through this life exuding pure love and grace, and, like...

Daun Allen Parsons

Daun Allen Parsons

May 9, 2025

Daun Allen Parsons, age 52 passed away May 9th at the Seasons Health Care of Stow, OH

He was born January 3, 1973, in Steubenville.

Daun was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Jane (Davis) Parsons who passed away September 14, 2007, and is survived by his father, Walter Glen Parsons, Jr. of Toronto....

Michael "Mick" Gary Huggins

Michael "Mick" Gary Huggins

Apr 19, 2025

Michael Gary Huggins, age 69 of Toronto passed away Saturday, April 19th at the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville.

He was born August 19, 1955 the son of the late Melvin Huggins, Jr. and Cathleen (Carpenter) Huggins. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Misty Huggins,

a brother, Melvin Huggins III and...

Ronald Paul Shumard

Ronald Paul Shumard

Apr 14, 2025

Ronald Paul Shumard, Sr. age 77 of Wellsville, OH, a former resident of Toronto, OH passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born May 25, 1947 in Steubenville, OH the son of the late Robert J. Shumard, Sr. and Kathleen Anita (Dougherty) Shumard. He was also preceded in death by his daughter,...

Elizabeth "Libby" (Williamson)  Foringer

Elizabeth "Libby" (Williamson) Foringer

Apr 6, 2025

Elizabeth Ann "Libby" Foringer, age 87 of Toronto passed away Sunday April 6, 2025.

She was born July 19, 1937 in Steubenville, OH the daughter of the late Joseph and Edna (Amos) Williamson.

Many remembered that she loved to talk on her CB radio as Queen Bee. She also loved to play Bingo, do yard...

Patricia Ann (Brannon)  Loshbaugh

Patricia Ann (Brannon) Loshbaugh

Apr 5, 2025

PATRICIA ANN LOSHBAUGH

Patricia A. Loshbaugh, of Toronto, Ohio, passed away on April 5th, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Ramona "Lisa" Gibson, husband Clyde, brothers Donald Jr. and Jack Brannon, sister Edna Mushrush, and nephew and "extra son" Charles Vantilburg.

Patricia Ann "Patty"...

Ronald Eugene Flesher

Ronald Eugene Flesher

Mar 24, 2025

Ronald Eugene Flesher, age 80 of Toronto passed Monday, March 25, 2025 at the Trinty Medical Center West Steubenville.

He was born December 23, 1944 in Pennsboro, West Virginia the son of the late Lewis and Opal (Jones) Flesher.

Ronald loved children and being with his grand children and he loved to bake. He was...

Frances Arlene Agin

Frances Arlene Agin

Mar 23, 2025

Frances Arlene Agin, age 77 of Toronto passed away Sunday March 23, 2025 at her home.

She was born February 8, 1948 in Steubenville the daughter of the late Augustine Cinelli and Emma (Smith) Roman.

Frances graduated from Steubenville High School and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary.

She had been employed...

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