Obituaries

Nov 15, 2016

William E. "Bill" Nightingale, age 75 of Toronto, OH passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH.

He was born October 1, 1941 in Toronto, OH the son of the late James Edward Nightingale and Ruth Eleanor (Douds) Nightingale.

He was a member of the Toronto Wesleyan Church;...

Nov 11, 2016

Anna Mae Byers, age 91 of Columbiana, OH, a former resident of Wellsville, OH, passed away Friday, November 11, 2016 at the home of her daughter where she resided for the last several months.

She was born October 29, 1925 in Empire, OH the daughter of Harry and Vera (Bray) Peterson.

Anna Mae's sole reason...

Nov 8, 2016

Together Again on their 72nd Wedding Anniversary

Magdalene Mary "Madge" Rock, age 97 of Toronto, OH passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at the Brightwood Nursing Home, Follansbee, WV on the 72nd anniversary date of her marriage to her husband Edward Rock.

She was born December 1, 1918 in Steubenville, OH the daughter of the...

Oct 29, 2016

Frances Marie Montgomery, age 86 of Steubenville, OH passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the Life Line Hospital, Wintersville, OH.

She was born September 15, 1930 in Lower Salem, OH the daughter of the late Otis H. and Nellie M. (Graham) Dillehay.

Frances had been employed by the former Hill's Bakery of Toronto and...

Oct 29, 2016

Hugh Thomas Patrick "Tom" Bias, age 49 of Irondale, OH ,  previously from Cleveland, OH. He

was a truck driver.

Tom, born November 6, 1966, went home Saturday October 29, 2016, healed and free of pain, to his Lord Jesus from a brief illness at UPMC – Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

He was...

Oct 23, 2016

Roberta White, age 73 of Toronto, OH passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 at the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.

She was born November 15, 1942 in Steubenville.

Roberta was a member of the Steubenville Art Association, Red Hat Ladies of Toronto and was a 1960 graduate of Jefferson Union High School.

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Oct 19, 2016

George P. Bright, Jr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH surrounded by his loving family.

He was born December 16, 1938 in New Cumberland, WV the son of the late George "Bus" P. Bright, Sr. and Madeline (Puzzuole) Bright.

In addition to his parents, he...

Oct 9, 2016

Frederick Alan "Rick" Black, age 44 of East Springfield, OH passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016 in Orange, TX as a result of a pedestrian accident.

He was born September 11, 1972 in Steubenville, OH the son of the late William and Ava (Hartman) Montgomery.

Rick was a 1991 graduate of Edison Local High School;...

Oct 7, 2016

Tracy Alan Parker Priscilla, age 53 of Toronto, OH passed away Friday, October 7, 2016 at the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA He was born October 22, 1962 in Steubenville, OH Tracy was a 1981 graduate of Toronto High School; served his country in the U.S. Army and was employed at the Atrium Innovations Company of Pittsburgh, PA. He...

Oct 1, 2016

Rose Ann Braniff, age 68 of Wintersville, OH passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016 at the Life Line Hospital, Wintersville, OH.

She was born November 9, 1947 in Steubenville, OH the daughter of the late Francis and Rita (Fisher) Fithen.

Rose Ann was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church of Steubenville, OH; was a...

Sep 29, 2016

F. JANE SHAFFER, M.D.

Doctor Frances Jane Shaffer, M.D., age 95 of Toronto, OH passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016 at the O.S.U. Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH. She was born November 3, 1920 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH the daughter of the late Irwin and Hazel (Bentley) Shaffer.

Dr. Jane served as an Elder and...

Sep 27, 2016

Marcus Craig Simakis, age 60 of Toronto, OH passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH

He was born March 23, 1956 in Weirton, WV the son of the late Pete and Pauline (Decker) Simakis.

Marcus was retired from the American Electric Power Co Cardinal plant in Brilliant,...

Sep 18, 2016

Travis Daniel Cain, age 47 passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

He was born May 26, 1969 in Steubenville, OH the son of the late Stanley Roger Cain and Linda Kay (Alexander) Cain.

Travis was a 1986 graduate of Toronto High School.

He was preceded in death...

Sep 18, 2016

Dennis "DenDen" Bray Parks, age 74 of Toronto, OH passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016 at his home.

He was born August 20, 1942 in Knoxville, OH the son of John Cecil Parks and Myrtle Ada (Bray) Haught.

Dennis was a veteran having served his country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Navy serving...

Sep 11, 2016

In Loving Memory Of

Thomas Orlan Montgomery

Thomas "Tom" Orlan Montgomery passed peacefully on September 11, 2016 at OBX hospital in Nags Head NC.

Tom is survived by his loving wife of 38 years Charlene Montgomery. They were married in Pittsburgh, PA. on June 21, 1978.

Tom is lovingly remembered by...

Sep 10, 2016

Bernice Jean Riddle, 83 residing at Wesley Glen Retirement Community in Columbus, Ohio died on September 10, 2016.  She formerly resided in the Toronto, Ohio area.

She was born April 6, 1933 in Richmond, Ohio the daughter of the late William and Mary (Waggoner) Kugler.

In November 1951 she married Ray L. Riddle who preceded...

Sep 2, 2016

Edward L. Love, Jr., age 95 of Toronto, OH passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 at the Sienna Woods Nursing Home, Wintersville, OH.

He was born July 14, 1921 in Chester, WV the son of the late Edward L. Love, Sr. and Joan (Staunton) Love.

Local restaurant patrons might remember Ed giving out gold dollar...

Aug 28, 2016

Robert Lee "Bobby" Holsinger, Jr., age 66 of Toronto (Knoxville), OH passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family Sunday, August 28, 2016.

He was born October 19, 1949 in Weirton, WV the son of the late Robert Lee Holsinger, Sr. and Margaret Lou (Baker) Holsinger.

Bobby liked to fish and liked trains....

Aug 26, 2016

Helen Elaine Donofrio, age 95 of Toronto, OH passed away Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Memories of Marie Assisted Living of Toronto, OH

She was born November 20, 1920 in Toronto, OH the daughter of the late William and Ann (Danchak) Wasco.

Elaine was a member of the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church  of...

Aug 21, 2016

Robert Harrison Thomas, Jr. of Steubenville, OH passed away suddenly Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Trinity Medical Center west E.R., Steubenville, OH.

To honor Robert's  wishes he will be cremated without visitation or services.

His arrangements are in the care of the Clarke Funeral Home, Toronto, OH