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Paul Anthony Di Edwards, Sr.

Paul Anthony Di Edwards, Sr.

Mar 20, 2025

Paul Anthony Di Edwards, 90 of Amsterdam, OH passed away Thursday March 20, 2025

at his home of natural causes.

He was born September 28, 1934, in Weirton, WV the son of the late Dominic and Carmella (Altier) Di Edwards.

Paul was an avid golfer and loved to garden and do lawn work....

Jeanne Ann Murray

Jeanne Ann Murray

Mar 18, 2025

Jeanne Ann Murray age 76 of Toronto passed away March 18, 2025 at the Weirton Medical Center.

She was born July 11, 1948 in Steubenville the daughter of the late William and Goldie Jean Mellion.

Jeanne was a foster to numerous furry felines by giving many forever homes. She was a past Deacon of the...

Jefferson Roland Gough

Jefferson Roland Gough

Mar 16, 2025

Jefferson Roland Gough age 78 of Hammondsville passed away Sunday March 16, 2025 at his residence of natural causes.

He was born April 21, 1946 the son of the late Ross and Mary (Landis) Gough.

Jefferson was a dedicated farmer. He was in charge of the Wilson Miniature Show Pony farm; was a four star...

Peggy Mae (Cox)  Nordenger

Peggy Mae (Cox) Nordenger

Mar 14, 2025

Peggy Mae Nordenger age 93 of Toronto passed away Friday March 14, 2025 at the Valley Hospice North Care Center, Steubenville.

Peggy was born February 17, 1932 in Wellsburg, WV the daughter of the late James B. and Rose Mae (Smith) Cox.

She was a member of the First Global Methodist Church of Toronto; Toronto...

Elizabeth Geraldine (Mayle)  Tarr

Elizabeth Geraldine (Mayle) Tarr

Mar 1, 2025

Elizabeth Geraldine Tarr, daughter of James Horne Gallagher and his wife Carrie, was born on June 19, 1923. Unfortunately, her father James passed away in November 1922 before her arrival. Known primarily as Jerry, Elizabeth passed away on Saturday March 1, 2025 at the age of 101 after a two year stay at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville.

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Auberta Ruth Long

Auberta Ruth Long

Feb 24, 2025

Auberta Ruth Long, age 78 a homemaker of Toronto passed away Monday February 24, 2025

She was born November 16, 1946 in Steubenville the daughter of the late John Joseph Viller and Ruth (Peckens) Parker.

Auberta had been a member of the former Gospel Hall in Toronto. She loved music of all kinds and loved...

Michelle Lynn (Colson)  Keener

Michelle Lynn (Colson) Keener

Feb 21, 2025

It's with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michelle Lynn Keener on February 21, 2025, at the age of 52.

Michelle was born on November 23, 1972, the daughter of David Wesley Colson and Marilyn (Reed) Colson.

Michelle was a graduate of Toronto High School, class of 1991. She studied health information management...

Robert Allen Pinnell

Robert Allen Pinnell

Feb 13, 2025

Robert A. "Bob" Pinnell of New Bern NC, a former longtime resident of Toronto, passed away February 13th at the Duke University Hospital, Duram, NC.

Bob was born September 24, 1952 in Point Pleasant, WV the son of the late Howard and Edna (Chasteen) Pinnell and he was also preceded in death by brothers, Jim and Gene...

Debra Sue Davidson

Debra Sue Davidson

Feb 13, 2025

Debra Sue Davidson, age 67 of Weirton passed away February 13, 2025. Debra was born June 26,1957 in Weirton the daughter of the late Robert Samuel Davidson, Sr. passing in 2014 and Erma Lee (Glover) Davidson passing in 2002. Others that preceded her in death, include her brothers, Robert S. Davidson, Jr, and Lloyd R. Davidson; sister,Lucinda Davidson and...

Jaeden Lynn Marie Jackson

Jaeden Lynn Marie Jackson

Feb 7, 2025

Jaeden Lynn Marie Jackson, age 18 of Toronto passed away Friday February 7, 2025 at the UPMC Magee Women's Hospital Pittsburgh after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born April 6, 2006 in Steubenville the daughter of Joshawa Jackson and Mary (Franklin) Jackson who survive. In addition to her parents, she is survived her daughters, Delilahs...

Rebecca (Keenan) Brady

Rebecca (Keenan) Brady

Feb 3, 2025

Rebecca Keenan Brady, a homemaker age 82 of Empire, OH passed away Monday February 3, 2025.

She was born January 5, 1943 in Empire, OH the daughter of the late Theodore "Bus" Keenan and Margaret "Peg" (McGall) Keenan. She was also preceded in death by her husband Glen H. Brady October 27, 2024 whom she married December...

Michael Eugene Knight

Michael Eugene Knight

Feb 1, 2025

Michael Eugene Knight age 76 of Toronto passed away Saturday February 1st

At the Select Specialty Hospital of Weirton.

He was born February 20, 1948 the son of the late Edwin "Bud" and Margaret (Lamantia) Knight and was also preceded in death by a sister, Judie Thornton and a brother, Danny Knight.

Michael...

Ann Jane (Young)  Artman Bray

Ann Jane (Young) Artman Bray

Jan 26, 2025

Ann Jane Artman Bray age 93 of Toronto passed away Sunday January 26, 2025 at the Trinity Medical Center, Steubenville.

She was born April 9,1931 in Toronto the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Eddy Young.

Ann attended the New Somerset Christian Church and had been a long-time member of the Toronto North River...

Betty Mae (Clark)  Anderson

Betty Mae (Clark) Anderson

Jan 25, 2025

Betty Mae Anderson, age 82 passed away Saturday January 25, 2025 at the Laurels of Steubenville.

She was the daughter of the late Arthur Allen Clark and Iva Pearl Vanscoy Clark. Also preceded in death by her husband Raymond J. Anderson, daughter Diann Reeves, granddaughter Savannah Delguzzi and brother Lawrence Clark.

Betty is survived by...

James William Landis

James William Landis

Jan 12, 2025

James William Landis, age 87 of East Liverpool, OH passed away Sunday January 12, 2025 at his home.

He was born March 17, 1937 in Weirton, WV the son of the late Gerald William and Madeline Louise (Thomas) Landis. Also preceded in death by a sister, Louise Landis and nephew Brian Eddy.

James was a...

Patricia Anne (Francy)  Moorhead

Patricia Anne (Francy) Moorhead

Jan 12, 2025

Patricia Anne Moorhead, age 81 passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Sunday January 12, 2025.

Patti was born August 5, 1943 in Steubenville the daughter of the late Robert and Leila (Starkey) Francy and was also preceded in death by her husband, John C. Moorhead in 1999 whom she married January 7, 1977.

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Patricia Jean (Archer)  Mcgrew

Patricia Jean (Archer) Mcgrew

Jan 5, 2025

Patricia Jean McGrew, a homemaker age 93 of Steubenville formally of the Toronto area passed away Sunday January 5,2025.

She was born April 11, 1931 in Youngstown, OH the daughter of the late Harold and Ann (Sell) Archer and also preceded by her husband, George F. McGrew in 1996 and a grandchild.

Patricia is survived...

John Dean "John Boy" Flanagan

John Dean "John Boy" Flanagan

Jan 3, 2025

John Dean (John Boy) Flanagan, age 70 of Toronto passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday January 3, 2025.

He was born August 5, 1954 the son of the late Harold (Pappy) Flanagan and Lena (Hood) Flanagan.

John enjoyed enjoyed fishing, four wheeling, spending times with his friends sitting on his porch. He would help...

Virginia Carole Merideth

Virginia Carole Merideth

Jan 2, 2025

Virginia Carole Merideth, age 80 of Toronto passed away Thursday January 2, 2025 at the Lancia Villa Vista Royale in Steubenville.

She was born June 2, 1944 in Marian, West Virginia the daughter of the late Cornelius and Carole " Hamm" Jacobsen.

Virginia was a homemaker and a former member of the First United Methodist...

Jaime Dawn Russell Licata

Jaime Dawn Russell Licata

Dec 29, 2024

Jaime Dawn Russell Licata, physical therapist assistant and resident of Empire, OH, died on December 29, 2024

Jaime is survived by her mother. Jackie Porter; her fiancée, Shay Lucas; her children, Devon Russell, Megan Licata, Salvatore Licata and partner, Madison Chamberlain; her stepdaughter, Cally Fogle; her grandson, Vincent Licata; her sisters, Pam Russell (Donavon Smith) and Tonya...

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