Obituaries

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

Aug 18, 2016

Victor Michael "Mike" Loy of Steubenville (Milhorn Lane), OH passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born March 16, 1943 in Steubenville, OH the son of the late Victor and Wanita Marie (Sines) Loy.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William...

Aug 16, 2016

Alissa J. McTheny, age 39 of Toronto, OH passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016.

She was born April 29, 1977 in Steubenville, OH the daughter of  mother Sayla Watson of Mingo Jct., OH, father Steven (Christy) Looney of Mingo Jct., OH and step-father  Jake Robinson

Alissa was a 1995 graduate of Toronto High School and...

Aug 9, 2016

John Robert Thomas, age 75 of Empire, OH passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016

at the Acuity Specialty Hospital, Weirton W.V.

He was born December 31, 1940 in Steubenville, Oh, the son of the late William and Isabele (Wickham) Thomas.

John loved hunting, fishing and was retired from the Laborers Local Union #809...

Aug 1, 2016

Violet Ruth "Sis" Ghrist, age 54 of East Liverpool, OH passed away Monday, August 1, 2016 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH.

She was born January 1, 1962 in Steubenville, OH the daughter of the late Leonard Lee Tharp, Sr. who passed away July 16, 2016 and Violet Ruth (Toy) Tharp who passed away...

Jul 29, 2016

Paul Frederick Merritt, age 79 of Steubenville. OH passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at the Life Line Hospital. Wintersville, OH.

He was born December 9, 1936 in Steubenville, OH the son of the late Frank and Evelyn (Thompson) Merritt.

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

Jul 28, 2016

Betty Ann Monigold Thompson Betty Ann Monigold Thompson, age 81 of Steubenville, OH (Pleasant Hill) passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the Life Line Hospital, Wintersville, OH surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 22, 1934 in Steubenville, OH the daughter of the late Daniel A. and Evelyn Bessie (Rawson) Monigold. Betty was a member of...

Jul 17, 2016

Paul Glendon Campbell, age 89 of Toronto, OH passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016 at his home

He was born December 3, 1926 in Fullerton, KY the son of the late Bertice Campbell, Sr. and Bessie (Eldridge) Campbell.

Paul lived in Kentucky until he was thirteen when his parents moved to Steubenville, OH. At the...

Jul 16, 2016

Leonard Lee Tharp, Sr., age 76 of Hammondsville, OH passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH

He was born May 18, 1940 in Toronto, OH the son of the late Dona and Nettie (Britton) Tharp

Leonard loved to garden, hunt, fish and go to flea markets and...

Jul 15, 2016

JOHN J. ZAMBORSKY, JR. age 83 of Independence, OH and formerly Toronto, OH, passed away July 15, 2016. Beloved husband of Yolanda "Yoli" (Bonifine) of whom he married on Sept. 1, 1956; loving father of Chris and Gregg; dear brother of Rita (John) Batcho and the late Pauline (Dr. Richard deceased) Stanco; son of the late Mary ( Choma)...

Jul 12, 2016

Edwinna M. Doerr, age 87 of Toronto, OH, a former Wellsville, OH resident, passed away July 12, 2016 at the Life Line Hospital, Wintersville, OH

She was born December 22, 1929 in East Liverpool, OH the daughter of the late Edward E. and Ruth Naomi (Defenbaugh) Patzsch.

Edwinna was a member of the former Toronto...

Jul 11, 2016

Joseph Payne, Jr., age 74 of Toronto, OH passed away at his home Monday, July 11, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born July 31, 1941 in Steubenville, OH the son of the late Joseph Payne, Sr. and Mary (Turvey) Payne.

Joseph lived for his family; was an avid bowler; was a 1959...

Jul 6, 2016

James W. "Jimmy" Rice husband of Monica (Mischik) Rice ,age 64 of Toronto passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville.

He was born October 3, 1951 in Shinston, WV the son of the late William C. Rice and Betty J. Rice who survives.

James was a graduate of Stanton...

Jun 25, 2016

Charlotte Ann Perun, age 87 of Toronto, OH passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH. She was born May 16, 1929 in Toronto, OH the daughter of the late Leo and Philomena (Schellinger) Cadegan. Charlotte was a member of the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church where had served on the church council,...

Jun 24, 2016

Jean E. Leasure, age 93 of Toronto, OH passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 at the Laurels of Steubenville.

She was born November 12, 1922 in Toronto, OH the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred (Ealy) Steele.

Jean was a long time member of the North River Avenue Christian Church of Toronto; a 1941...

Jun 21, 2016

Wanda A. Fullerton, loving mother and grandmother, age 86 of Toronto, OH passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH

She was born July 10, 1929 in Toronto, OH the daughter of the late Vincent and Anna (Kowalsky) Kopicki.

Wanda was a member of the St. Francis Roman Catholic...