Obituaries

Sep 25, 2017

Joyce Ann Ketchum, age 75 of Dillonvale, OH, a former resident of Hammondsville, OH, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017 at the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.

She was retired as a self-employed beautician; was a member of the Hammondsville United Methodist Church and was a 1959 graduate of Irondale High School.

Joyce was...

Sep 13, 2017

Virginia Ellen Speedy, age 71 of Irondale, OH passed away surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH

Virginia was born May 10, 1946 in Steubenville, OH.

She was a member of the New Somerset United Methodist Church; Toronto Bowling League; Toronto Sunrise Citizens and...

Sep 8, 2017

William E. "Hank Sloane, age 100 , a Toronto, OH icon passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness Friday, September 8, 2017.

He was born in Toronto, OH March 23, 1917 to the late Charles and Helen Carnahan Sloane.

Hank was preceded in death by wife Juanita (Coughenour)...

Sep 3, 2017

Phyllis Rose Hagy, 84, Loving Mother, Wife, and Friend

Phyllis Rose Hagy (née Carpino) died peacefully on the morning of Sept. 3, 2017 in Worthington, Ohio. She was 84.

Mrs. Hagy was born on Oct. 8, 1932, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Simon and Josephine Carpino. She married William "Bill" Lee Hagy on Sept. 8, 1950....

Sep 3, 2017

Fred Elmer Halm, age 77 of Toronto, OH passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017 at the Gables Care Center, Hopedale, OH.

He was born December 11, 1939 in Steubenville, OH

Fred was a graduate of Steubenville High School loved to fish and go camping and was an Army veteran during the Vietnam War Era.

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...