Obituaries

May 28, 2016

Barbara M. Miclea, age 88 of Weirton, WV, a former longtime Toronto, OH  resident, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016 at the Weirton Medical Center.

She was born July 24, 1927 in Wilkinsburg, PA the daughter of the late Gail and Daisy (Drodge) Richmond.

Barbara was a member of the Toronto First United Methodist Church;...

May 25, 2016

Linda Cheryl Brown, age 68 of Toronto, wife of Barry Brown passed away Sunday, May 22,2016 at her home.

Arrangements for Cheryl are private and are in the care of the Clarke Funeral Home, Toronto.

May 23, 2016

Robert A. "Bobby" Holsinger, age 62 of Toronto, OH passed away Monday, May 23, 2016 at the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.

He was born November 10, 1953 in Steubenville, OH.

Bobby enjoyed working in his garage and being with his family and friends. He was employed as an equipment operator for Knox Township....

May 21, 2016

Nancy Elizabeth Merritt, age 72 of Smithfield, OH passed away Sat., May 21, 2016 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH

She was born January 19, 1944 the daughter of the late Frank and Evelyn Thompson Merritt.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; brother Richard Merritt and sister Wilma Merrill.

May 9, 2016

Betty L. Heaton Wells passed away Monday, May 09, 2016 at the Lancia Villa  Royale Nursing Home,  Steubenville, OH.

She was born March 1, 1923 in Youngstown, OH the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Virginia I. (Werntz) Horn.

Betty was a member of the River Avenue Christian Church of Toronto, OH and had...

May 1, 2016

Thomas Lee Walenciej, age 56 of Steubenville, OH passed away suddenly at his home Sunday, May 1, 2016.

He was born May 12, 1959 in Steubenville, OH the son of the late Edward Walenciej, Sr. and Ermaline (Bonifine) Teter.

Thomas was retired from Tapco Industries of Pittsburgh, PA and loved to fish and go camping....

Apr 30, 2016

Idella Voll, age 83 of Toronto passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the Trinity Medical Center, Steubenville, OH

She was born October 15, 1932 in Dale, WV the daughter of the late Everett and Virginia Lyons

Idella was a 1951 graduate of Toronto High School and retired from the Sal Chemical Company of Weirton,...

Apr 24, 2016

George J. Hodovanic, Sr., age 101 of Toronto, OH passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016 at his son's home in Dover, PA.

He was born April 18, 1915 in Toronto, OH the son of the late Martin and Ann (Subak) Hodovanic.

George was a member of the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church of Toronto, OH...

Apr 23, 2016

Erla M. McCaslin, age 88 of Toronto, OH passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.

Born October 22, 1927 in Wampum, Pennsylvania, she is a daughter of the late Meryl E. and Esther C. (Reinhart) McCaslin. Erla graduated from the Jefferson Union High School, class of 1945. She was a...

Apr 22, 2016

Jane A. Voorhees, age 67 of Toronto, OH passed away suddenly Friday, April 22, 2016 at her home. She was born to the late George A. and Stephanie Agnes (Radeski) Straka on September 1, 1948.

Jane especially  enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and pets. Her greatest passion was helping and caring for those in need....

Apr 18, 2016

Wilma May Wilson, age 91 of Toronto, OH passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at her home.

She was born March 1, 1925 in East Liverpool, OH the daughter of the late Albert Gale Hutchison and Nancy Susanna (Richards) Hulme.

Wilma had been employed at the Ohio Valley Hospital, Steubenville as a nurse's aide and...

Apr 16, 2016

Robert Ronald Anderson, age 72 of Toronto, OH passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 at the Laurels of Steubenville.

He was born July 16, 1943 in Wellsburg, WV the son of the late William and Ann Heatherington.

Robert was a graduate of Wellsburg High School; retired from the U.S. Can Company, Weirton, WV and served...

Apr 15, 2016

William H. "Pickles" Hamilton, age 84 of Toronto, OH passed away Friday, April 15, 2016 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH.

He was born July 20, 1931 in Toronto, OH the son of the late Herman and Bessie Mae Thompson Johnson.

William was a 1950 graduate of Toronto High School and was...

Apr 13, 2016

Floyd B. Cusick, age 91 of Toronto, formerly of the Tappan Lake area, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH

He was born January 13, 1925 in Wellsburg, WV the son of the late Harry and Etta (Birkheimer) Cusick.

Floyd was a 50 plus year member of the...

Apr 13, 2016

Ann Elizabeth Barlas 86 of Toronto passed away Wednesday April 13, 2016 at the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville.

She was born February 6, 1930 in Steubenville the daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Hromi) Rock.

Ann was a member of the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church of Toronto ,  Catholic Women's Club of...

Apr 11, 2016

Garnet L. (Reynolds) Lanthier, age 84 of Toronto passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 at her home.

She was born December 27, 1931 in Toronto the daughter of the late George "Windy" Reynolds and Catherine (Wagner) Reynolds.

She was a member of the Toronto First United Methodist Church and the Toronto High School Alumni Association....

Apr 9, 2016

Terry Joseph Best, age 61 of Toronto (New Somerset), OH passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH

He was born November 18, 1954 in Butler, PA

Terry was a member of the Toronto Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 1276 and Mobley's Pool Team; a graduate of Jefferson...

Apr 6, 2016

William Percy "Bill" Garman, 88, of Toronto, died peacefully Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at the Acuity Specialty Hospital in Steubenville. Bill was born in Toronto, Ohio on July 8, 1927 and truly loved the city he was proud to call home.

Bill served this great country as a Communications Specialist in the United States Navy, serving in...

Apr 1, 2016

Amanda Jo Wells, age 35 of Empire, OH passed away Friday, April 1, 2016 at the Life Line Hospital, Wintersville OH.

She was born August 20, 1980 in Steubenville, OH the daughter of Charles Warren Wells and Rhonda ( Barber) Wells and the sister of Joshua Warren Wells all of Empire, OH

Amanda loved to...

Mar 31, 2016

Bessie M. Roth, age 79 a homemaker of Toronto passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016 at Sienna Woods Nursing Home, Wintersville, OH

She was born June 20, 1936 in Tollgate, West Virginia the daughter of the late Johnnie and Mary (Stull) Cross.

Bessie was a member of the Bell Chapel United Methodist Church of Pleasant...