Obituaries

Jun 20, 2016

Anthony Steven Ragsdale, age 59 of Toronto, OH passed away Monday, June 20, 2016 at the Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA He was born December 13, 1956 in Chattanooga, TN Steve was a Baptist by faith; member of Toronto Masonic Lodge No. 583 F & AM and the Buck Tails Hunt Club. He was a member of the Boilermakers Union...

Jun 17, 2016

Robert P. Reese, age 69 of Empire, OH passed away Friday, June 17, 2016.

He was born August 30, 1946 in Steubenville, OH

All arrangements for Robert will be private and are in the care of the Clarke Funeral Home, Toronto.

To honor Robert's wishes, he will be cremated.

To send...

Jun 13, 2016

Betty Jean Anderson, age 83 of Toronto, OH passed away Monday, June 13, 2016 at the Weirton Medical Center.

She was born September 10, 1932 in Tionesta, PA the daughter of the late Theodore Huntin and Alta Marie (Tucker) Huddleson.

Betty was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church of Steubenville, OH and was retired...

Jun 3, 2016

David Lee Rosenberger, age 69 of Township Road 249 Toronto passed away Friday, June 3, 2016 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville.

He was born February 26, 1947 the son of the late Harry and Geneva (Rawson) Rosenberger.

David was a Jefferson Union High School graduate and had been employed at the former...

May 29, 2016

Jeffrey K. Scalley, age 58 of Toronto passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016 at his home.

He was born March 11, 1958 in Steubenville, OH the son of the late William Edward and Lillian Elizabeth (Smith) Scalley.

He was a 1976 graduate of Toronto High School; had been previously employed at the First Energy Sammis...

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...