Obituaries

May 8, 2017

James William "Bill" Stone, age 75 of Weirton, WV ,  formerly of Washington, PA and raised in Empire, OH, passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 at the Weirton Geriatric Center, Weirton, WV after an extended illness.

He was born April 7, 1942 in Steubenville, OH the son of the late Joseph Theodore Stone and Pauline Initia (Duke)...

May 6, 2017

Melissa Jane Davis, age 53 of Toronto, OH passed away May 6, 2017.

She was born on August 10, 1963 in Steubenville, Ohio the daughter of the late John Thomas Davis and Nancy Jane (Utzler) Davis. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Kelly (Davis) Spence.

Melissa was a 1982 graduate of Stanton...

Apr 30, 2017

Curtis "Curt" James Howell Jr.,52, of Toronto, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017.

Born on February 4, 1965 in Toronto, Oh., he was the son of the late Curtis Howell Sr. and Nancy Carman.

He was a retired Truck Driver and an animal lover who will be sadly missed by his family and friends as...

Apr 17, 2017

Judith Ann Ferry, age 76 of Irondale, OH passed away suddenly at her home Monday, April 17, 2017.

She was born April 13, 1941 in Irondale, OH

Judith was a member of the Wellsville Auxiliary; loved to play cards especially Euchre and loved her animals.

She retired as a scrub nurse at the...

Apr 15, 2017

Carolyn Christine Thompson, age 71 of Toronto, OH passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the Life Line Hospital, Wintersville, OH.

She was born December 5, 1945 in Midland, TX the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland Ingram and Jean Judith (Fletcher) Ingram.

Carolyn was retired from the Titanium Metals Corp. of Toronto.

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Apr 11, 2017

Thurston Junior Brand, age 86 of Toronto, OH passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at the Dixon Health Care Center, Wintersville, OH

He was born June 19, 1930 in Toronto, OH the son of the late Thurston Dallas Brand and Cecilia (Kowalsky) Brand.

Thurston was a former member of the Findley United Methodist Church, Steubenville,...

Apr 7, 2017

Russell Thomas "Russ" Hodgkiss, Jr. age 77 passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 at the Trinity Medical Center West Steubenville, OH

He was born March 30, 1940 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Russ attended the Riverview United Methodist Church, Toronto; was a long time member and trustee of the Dyer Country Club of Toronto; a member of...

Apr 3, 2017

Bobby Ray "Bob" McCourt passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH.

He was born April 9, 1945 in Irondale, OH.

Bob was a member of the New Somerset United Methodist Church and was a 30 plus year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie # 2185...

Mar 18, 2017

Joanne Burrier, age 54 of Toronto, OH passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 at her home.

She was born April 14, 1962 in Steubenville, OH.

Joanne was a 1981 graduate of Toronto High School and had been employed at the former LaBelle Nursing Home in Steubenville.

She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 18, 2017

Howard Keith Bryan Sr., age 78 of Toronto, OH passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 at the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.

He was born December 2, 1938 in Toronto, OH.

Keith had attended the Toronto First Church of the Nazarene and Toronto High School.

He served his country in the U.S....

Mar 18, 2017

Harry Charles Andrews, Sr., age 86 of Toronto, OH passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 at his home.

He was born January 16, 1931 in Toronto, OH.

Harry was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of Toronto; member of the Sunrise Senior Citizens and the Jefferson County Democratic Party. He served his...

Mar 17, 2017

Paul James Snyder, age 51 of Toronto, OH passed away March 17, 2017 at the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.

He was born July 23, 1965 in Steubenville, OH and was a graduate of Toronto High School.

Paul was preceded in death by his father, Joseph W. Snyder and a brother Joseph Snyder.

Mar 17, 2017

Ruth Irene Goddard, age 75, a homemaker, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at the Life Line Hospital, Wintersville, OH.

She was born February 20, 1942 in Smithfield Township, OH.

Ruth was a former member of the Mount Moriah Baptist Church of Bloomingdale, OH; a former member of the Knoxville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary; a...

Mar 12, 2017

John Edmond "Moose" Swearingen, age 75 passed away March 12, 2017 at the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH Sunday, March 12, 2017.

He was born August 15, 1941 in Steubenville, OH.

Moose was a lifetime member of the Steubenville Beagle Club where he served as president for many years; was a 1959 graduate of...

Mar 10, 2017

William Allen "Bill" Smith, age 62 of Toronto, OH passed away Friday, March 10, 2017.

He was born November 26, 1954 in Steubenville, OH.

Bill loved to play Pool and had belonged to several Pool leagues; served his country in the U.S. Navy and had been employed by State Park Motors of Wintersville, OH.

Mar 9, 2017

Mary Lucille "Lucy" Wells, age 85 of Toronto, OH passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the Valley Hospice North Care Center, Steubenville., OH.

She was born July 17, 1931 in Toronto, OH.

Lucy was a member of the Toronto First Church of the Nazarene and was a 1949 graduate of Toronto High School.

Mar 7, 2017

Arthur Dean Gray, age 57 of Toronto, OH passed away of natural causes at his home Tuesday, March 7, 2017 He was born December 10, 1959 in Steubenville, OH

Arthur "Dean" attended Jefferson Union High School and graduated from Dean Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh PA with an associate's degree in specialized technology. He was a self-employed...

Feb 24, 2017

Joyce Elaine Wiley, age 75 of Toronto (Knoxville), OH passed away Friday. February 24, 2017 at the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.

She was born September 18, 1941 in Knoxville, OH the daughter of the late Albert C. "Abe" Miller in 2000 and Mary Florence (Meyers)Miller in 2014.

Joyce was a member of the...

Feb 19, 2017

Dorothy Faye Robertson, age 95 a homemaker of Toronto, OH passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH.

She was born February 10, 1922 in Middleport, OH the daughter of the late David Luther Owens and Thelma (Shoebrooks) Owens.

Dorothy loved to play Bingo, cook and spend time...

Feb 16, 2017

Edith May Murray, age 85 a homemaker of Toronto, OH passed away peacefully Thursday, February 16, 2017 at the Gables Care Center, Hopedale, OH

She was born January 22, 1932 in Jefferson County, OH the daughter of the late Clarence Ray Hendricks and Agnes Malissa (Umensetter) Hendricks.

Edith was a member of the Richmond United...