Obituaries

Feb 13, 2017

Verna Lee Hodovanic, age 84 of Toronto, OH passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 at the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.

She was born September 5, 1932 in Raceland, KY the daughter of the late Thurman Pennington and Jewel (Huffman) Straka.

Verna was a member of the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church of Toronto...

Feb 10, 2017

Joyce Ann Thomas- Harris, 79, a resident of Toronto, OH went to be with The Lord peacefully in her sleep on Friday, February 10, 2017. Born August 31, 1937 in Jal , New Mexico.  Married to William Thomas, March 17, 1961 until his death in 1997.  She traveled extensively throughout the western part of the United States. A daughter...

Feb 6, 2017

William Albert Goettge, age 67 of Toronto, OH passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family Monday, February 6, 2017.

He was born March 1, 1949 in Steubenville, OH the son of the late William and Marjorie (Walker) Goettge.

William was an accomplished artist who loved to paint and draw.

He...

Feb 3, 2017

MSG Norman Charles Breth, age 68 of Barling, AR passed on to be with his Lord on Feb. 3, 2017 in the V.A. Hospital in Little Rock, AR.

He was born Jan. 4, 1949 in Latrobe, PA the son of the late Norman Paul and Margaret Leona (Dunn) Breth of Knoxville, OH.

He was a...

Jan 30, 2017

Barbara Jean Jenkins, age 79 of Amsterdam, OH ( a former resident of the Toronto area) passed away Monday, January 30, 2017 at the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.

She was born March 21, 1937 in Struthers, OH the daughter of the late Dudley and Alma (Rouse) Myers.

Barbara was preceded in death by...

Jan 25, 2017

Kristine Anne "Kristi" Reed, age 41 of Toronto, OH passed away surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at the Hospice Inpatient Center, Mt. Lebanon, PA.

She was born December 29, 1975 in Baltimore, MD; was a 1992 graduate of Toronto High School and the Jefferson County Joint Vocational School. She was employed as the...

Jan 18, 2017

Melanie Kay Rawson, age 52 of Waverly, OH, a former Toronto resident passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the Adena Pike Medical Center, Waverly, OH.

She was born April 12, 1964 in Steubenville, OH the daughter of the late Harold and Wanda (Petty) Rawson.

Melanie was a 1983 graduate of Jefferson Union High...

Jan 18, 2017

James Joseph "Jimmy D." Dylewski, age 65 of Steubenville (Pleasant Hill), OH passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.

He was born January 20, 1951 in Steubenville, OH the son of the late Frank and Sophie (Kasko) Dylewski.

Jim was a member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church...

Jan 16, 2017

Kenneth Albert "Ken" Mizell, age 57 of Toronto, OH passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at the Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, WV.

He was born June 4, 1959 in Steubenville, OH the son of the late Ottis and Catherine (Divelbiss) Mizell.

Ken was a 1977 graduate of Toronto High School; loved to work on old...

Jan 16, 2017

John Ross Fithen, age 66 of Steubenville, OH passed away Monday January 16, 2017 at the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.

He was born October 25, 1950 in Steubenville, OH the son of the late Francis E. Fithen and Rita C. (Fisher) Fithen.

John was a member of  St. Francis Roman Catholic Church of...

Jan 14, 2017

Gloria Jean (Thomas) Heckathorn, age 66 of Toronto, OH passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

She was born May 14, 1950 in East Liverpool, OH the daughter of the late Robert H. Thomas, Sr. and Tracy Ruth (Wickham) Thomas.

Gloria was a graduate of Stanton Local High School...

Jan 4, 2017

Lynette Marie (Brown) Yetts

The incomparable Lynette Marie (Brown) Yetts was taken to her eternal home on Jan 4, 2017.   For 60 years this world was graced by her quick wit, sassiness and love.

Lynette was the third daughter born to the late Richard N Brown, Sr and Marie E (Howard) Brown on March 31,...

Jan 4, 2017

Ellen Joann Warren, a homemaker , age 77 of Toronto, OH passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born March 4, 1939 in Steubenville, OH the daughter of the late William Delbert Leasure and Muriel (Mayhew) Leasure.

Ellen was preceded in death by her parents and...

Dec 30, 2016

Charles E. "Sonny"  Allison, who was loved and missed by those who knew him, age 87 of East Liverpool, OH, a former resident of Toronto, OH,  went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday, December 30, 2016 at the Life Line Hospital, Wintersville, OH.

Charles was born July 22, 1929 in Toronto, OH the...

Dec 26, 2016

Frances Jean Clark, age 78 of Toronto, OH passed away Monday, December 26, 2016. She was born February 27, 1938 in Steubenville, OH the daughter of the late Francis W. and Lilly M. (Trimmer) Raymond. Frances was a member of the Steubenville First Church of the Nazarene and the Steubenville Prime Time. Frances was retired after 23 years from...

Dec 23, 2016

Robert E. "Big Bob" Maus, age 68 of Toronto, OH passed away Friday, December 23, 2016 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born February 28, 1948 in Steubenville, OH the son of the late Jack and Christine (Valentino) Maus.

He loved his family especially his...

Dec 5, 2016

James E. "Taz" Montgomery, also known as Big Indian to many of his friends. age 77 of Toronto, OH passed away surrounded  by his loving family Monday, December 5, 2016.

He was born in Steubenville, OH October 17, 1939 the son of the late James Leroy and Daisy Mae (Hayes) Montgomery.

Taz was a member...

Dec 3, 2016

Bernard L. "Bernie" Horvath, age 77 of Toronto (Knoxville), OH passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016 at his home.

He was born April 29, 1939 in Colliers, WV the son of the late Andrew Horvath in 1985 and Anna (Muranye) Horvath in 2007.

Bernie loved to watch NASCAR races; restore classic cars and do body...

Nov 27, 2016

Betty Jane (Hayhurst) Rice, age 87 of Toronto, OH passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016 at the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.

She was born December 19, 1928 in Wyatt, WV the daughter of the late Oscar and Mertie (Mc Kinney) Hayhurst and granddaughter of the late William and Huldah (Price) Hayhurst and Silas and Mary...

Nov 24, 2016

Ida Mae Vincent a homemaker age 95 of Steubenville (Pottery Addition), OH passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016 at the Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, WV.

She was born July 18, 1921 in Hancock County, WV the daughter of the late William E. Brandt, Sr. and Clara (Monigold) Brandt.

Ida was a member of the Pottery...