Obituaries

Aug 30, 2017

Jacob Michael Yeager, age 24 of Wellsville, OH passed away as a result of an automobile accident Wednesday, August 30, 2017.

He was born February 25, 1993 in Steubenville, OH.

Jacob attended the Cornerstone Church of Toronto, OH

He was preceded in death by his step-mother, Lari-Ann Yeager in 2011.

Jacob...

Aug 6, 2017

Royanne Clark Wallace, age 75 of Irondale, OH passed away suddenly at her home Friday, August 4, 2017.

She was born November 9, 1941 in Steubenville, OH the daughter of the late Roy T. and Georgia (Todd) Clark.

Royanne was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Toronto where she had served on the...

Aug 2, 2017

Charles L. "Chuck" Griffith, age 60 of Toronto, OH passed away suddenly Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.

He was born June 11, 1957 in Steubenville, OH

Chuck was a 1975 graduate of Jefferson Union High School; was a master woodworker; a loving family man and adored his grandchildren....

Jul 31, 2017

Rocco Crispino, Jr. of Toronto, OH passed away suddenly Monday, July 31, 2017 at his home.

He was born February 18, 1934 in Steubenville, OH the son of the late Rocco Crispino, Sr. and Agnes (Gmys) Crispino.

Rocco was a member of the Bell Chapel United Methodist Church of Steubenville (Pleasant Hill), OH and had...

Jul 28, 2017

Chris Allan Walker, age 51 of Toronto, OH passed away at his home Friday, July 28, 2017.

He had been employed by the Valley Converting Co. of Toronto, OH for 25 years.

Chris was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn (Locke) Walker and a step-brother, Tony.

He is survived by his wife,...

Jul 23, 2017

Lois Byers Crispino, age 85 of Toronto, OH passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017 at the Life Line Hospital, Wintersville, OH.

She was born November 22, 1931 in Knoxville, OH the daughter of the late Earl and Helen E. (Bray) Johns

Lois was a member of the Bell Chapel United Church of Steubenville (Pleasant Hill),...

Jul 13, 2017

Patricia Ann Rudy, age 76 of Steubenville, OH passed away suddenly Thursday, July 13, 2017 at the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH

She was born July 6, 1941 in Steubenville, OH the daughter of the late Michael and Anne Josephine (Miller) Trudicks.

Patricia was a member of the St. Peters Roman Catholic Church of...

Jul 12, 2017

Daniel David Burge, age 57 of Empire, OH passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born February 3, 1960 in Weirton, WV the son of the late Willis and Evelyn (Mallas) Burge and also was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Burge.

Daniel DJ'd as...

Jun 29, 2017

Estella Mae Frey, age 79 of Toronto, OH passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA

She was born December 14, 1937 in Wheeling, WV

Estella was preceded in death by her parents, Ferdinand and Julia (Bentz) Thomann; first husband, Donald J. Coram; second husband, Norman Frey; companion, Kenneth R....

Jun 23, 2017

June Verlinda Hughes, age 93 of Toronto, OH passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH.

She was born June 27, 1923 in Toronto, OH the daughter of the late Charles Amos and Beulah Margaret (Rainey) Stratton.

June was a member of the Riverview United Methodist Church of...

Jun 22, 2017

Paula Jean Chevalier, age 74 of Toronto, OH passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 at the Life Line Hospital, Wintersville, OH.

She was born November 5, 1942 in Wellsville, OH the daughter of the late Paul Richard and Julia Thelma (Donofrio) Howe.

Paula was Catholic by faith; a 1960 graduate of Toronto High School; retired...

Jun 16, 2017

Samantha "Sam" Marie Booher, age 33, a beloved and loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend to many, passed away suddenly Thursday, June 15, 2017 at the Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

She was born October 29, 1983 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Samantha was a member of the Oak Grove Church of Christ, Industry, PA; was a...

Jun 12, 2017

Kenneth Clair Swiger, age 70 of Steubenville, OH passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home surrounded by his loving family June 12, 2017.

He was born March 17, 1947 in Mingo Jct., OH the son of the late Kenneth F. and Betty Wells Swiger.

Kenneth was a 1966 graduate of Jefferson Union High...

Jun 6, 2017

Joyce Ann Slaughter, age 62 of Toronto, OH passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at the Ohio State University East, Columbus, OH.

She was born August 4, 1954 in Steubenville, OH.

Joyce was a member of the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church of Toronto, OH; served as an assistant Cub Scout Master at the Toronto...

Jun 2, 2017

Carolyne Marie Herrick Zimmerman, age 74 of Toronto, OH passed away Friday, June 2, 2017 at the Trinity Medical Center West emergency room .

She was born September 21, 1942 in Toronto, OH the daughter of the late Michael J. and Ludmilla A. (Kubina) Herrick.

Carolyne was a member of the Holy Family Roman Catholic...

Jun 2, 2017

Olive Marie Nolan, age 88 a homemaker of Leavittsburg, OH passed away Friday, June 02, 2017 at the St. Joseph Warren Hospital.

She was born April 13, 1929 in Toronto, OH the daughter of the late William O. and Anna Wells Montgomery and was one of 14 children.

Olive enjoyed watching the Cleveland Indians ball...

Jun 1, 2017

Gloria Jo Sperlazza Henderson of Richmond, OH went home to the Lord on the evening of June 1, 2017. Gloria was born May 4, 1949 in Wheeling, WV to the late Joseph and Audrey Stuck Sperlazza.

Gloria Jo was known and loved by many.

She was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in...

May 29, 2017

Edward Lee "Ed" Fingers, age 81 of Toronto, OH passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 at the Life Line Hospital, Wintersville, OH.

He was born January 21, 1936 in Steubenville, OH the son of the late George and Mamie (Stillwell) Fingers.

Ed was a member of the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church of Toronto, OH;...

May 19, 2017

Linda Louise King, age 71 of Toronto, passed away suddenly May 19, 2017 at the Trinity Medical Center West E.R., Steubenville.

She was born February 27, 1946 the daughter of the late Harlon and Lillian (McElwain) McTheny.

Linda was a member of the North River Avenue Christian Church of Toronto.

She is survived...

May 10, 2017

Lorain Belle Barber, age 90 a homemaker of Empire, OH passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at the Carriage Inn, Steubenville, OH

She was born March 31, 1927 in Lawford, WV.

Lorain loved to garden, do wood crafting and ceramics.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Bessie (Eakle) Wright;...