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Sharran Eleanor (Heaton)  Wayt

Sharran Eleanor (Heaton) Wayt

Feb 28, 2024

Sharran Eleanor Wayt, a homemaker of Steubenville passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024.

She was born October1,1941 in Steubenville the daughter of the late Elsworth and Lois "Tootie" (Fell) Heaton.

Sharran loved to collect antiques and go boating and traveling with the love of her life Jim. She was a graduate of Brilliant High School....

Marcella Lou (Channels)  Powell

Marcella Lou (Channels) Powell

Feb 20, 2024

Marcella Lou Powell, age 70 of Lisbon, OH passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at the East Liverpool City Hospital.

She is the daughter of the late James and Lydia Belle (Rood) Channels.

Marcella was a mother, grandmother and more. She loved and enjoyed her family.

She is survived by her husband, Vernon...

Verna Marie (Barber)  Brown

Verna Marie (Barber) Brown

Feb 18, 2024

Private arrangements at the convenience of the family

Full obit at a later date.

Donations:

Empire Volunteer Fire Department 149 Nessley Street, Empire OH 43926

Lois Roberta (Mushrush)  Wiley

Lois Roberta (Mushrush) Wiley

Feb 15, 2024

Lois "Toots" Roberta Wiley, age 91 of Toronto passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville.

She was born February 3, 1933 in Empire OH, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Katherine (Hartline) Mushrush.

Lois was a member of the Sugar Grove United Methodist Church; 1951 graduate of...

Kenneth Biddle

Kenneth Biddle

Feb 12, 2024

Kenneth Biddle, 41 of Columbiana Ohio, formerly of Toronto Ohio, passed away

Monday, February 12, 2024

Ken was born June 10th 1982 in Steubenville Ohio. The son of the late Helen "Putty" Hall and Kenny Cooper both of Toronto Ohio, and raised by great influences Herman Hall and Robert "Red" Leasure.

Ken was...

Connie Jean Walenciej

Connie Jean Walenciej

Feb 9, 2024

Connie Jean Walenciej, age 65 of Steubenville passed away Friday February 9, 2024.

She was born August 25, 1958 in Steubenville the daughter of the late Robert and Imogene Confalone. Also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Lee Walenciej May 1, 2016 whom she married August 28, 1976 and son, Brian James Walenciej January 16, 2021....

Marian Louise (Glasure)  Carman

Marian Louise (Glasure) Carman

Jan 31, 2024

Marian Louise Carman, age 97 of Rockledge, Florida, passed away January 31,2024 in Florida. She was a long time resident of the Toronto area for most of her life.

She was the daughter of the late James and Eda (Stock) Glasure and also was preceded in death by her husband, William Oliver Carman in 2016 whom she...

Mafalda (Pietro)  Rocchio

Mafalda (Pietro) Rocchio

Jan 27, 2024

Mafalda Rocchio, age 84 of Toronto passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024.

She was born November 15, 1939 in Steubenville the daughter of the late Angelo and Mary (Graziani) DiPietro.

She was a member of the Cornerstone Church of Toronto and was retired as a deli clerk at the Steubenville Kroger Store.

In...

Lillie Belle Taylor

Lillie Belle Taylor

Jan 27, 2024

was born January 31, 1928 in Parkersburg, WV, the daughter of the late William and Icy Pearl Miller.

Lillie Belle was an active member of Hill Top Presbyterian Church, previously serving as a deacon and playing an integral role in the choir. Lillie Belle spent much of her free time gardening and knitting. She was a long-time...

Lynn "Chevy Ii" Jackson Chevalier

Lynn "Chevy Ii" Jackson Chevalier

Jan 23, 2024

Lynn "Chevy II" Jackson Chevalier, age 83 of Toronto passed away Tuesday January 23, 2024.

He was born February 19, 1940 in Knox Township, OH the son of the late Lawrence and Ruth (Fullerton) Chevalier.

Lynn was a 1958 graduate of Jefferson Union High School was retired from Ironworkers Union Local 549 and served his...

Thomas Joseph Wiley

Thomas Joseph Wiley

Jan 23, 2024

Thomas "Tommy" Joseph Wiley age 62 of Zanesville, OH, formerly of Toronto passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024.

He was a former member of the Knoxville Volunteer Fire Department; was a graduate of Stanton Local High School and was an avid Bowler.

Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, John "Dick" Wiley and Mary...

Pearl Della (Brown)  Brand

Pearl Della (Brown) Brand

Jan 17, 2024

Pearl Della Brand, 94, of Toronto, Ohio passed away on January 17, 2024 at Dixons Health Care Center, Wintersville, Ohio with family by her side. She was born on August 11, 1929 the eldest and only surviving of eight children born to the late Walter and Waneda (Lemasters) Brown.

She was also proceeded in death by her...

Robert Edwards Green

Robert Edwards Green

Jan 1, 2024

Robert Edwards Green, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2024. Bob was deeply loved by many people, and will be greatly missed. He will be remembered for his faith, his kindness, his warm heart, and his sense of humor. Fondly called "Bob, the Encourager" by some, he was known for his impromptu, in...

Janet Elizabeth Wise

Janet Elizabeth Wise

Dec 27, 2023

Janet Elizabeth Wise, age 80, of Columbus, OH, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.  She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and friend to all, dedicated to her church and faith.  Janet was born on October 17, 1943.

Janet is survived by her daughter, Georgia Pick, her grandsons Owen Pick...

Frances Dian "Fran" Thompson

Frances Dian "Fran" Thompson

Dec 16, 2023

Frances Dian "Fran" Thompson, age 67 of Toronto, OH passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born April 23, 1956 in Steubenville, OH the daughter of the late Virginia Lee (Hall) Strauss.

Fran was a member of the Living Well Church of Wellsville, OH and had been employed at...

Donna Jane (Moran)  Dye

Donna Jane (Moran) Dye

Dec 15, 2023

Donna Jane Dye of Calcutta, OH passed away Friday December 15, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born June 7, 1927 in Steubenville, OH the daughter of the late Donald and Helen (Dever) Moran.

Donna was Methodist by faith and was a graduate of Wintersville High School.

She was preceded in...

G.Richard "Ricky" Riggs

G.Richard "Ricky" Riggs

Dec 8, 2023

G. Richard "Ricky" Riggs age 75 0f Canton, OH formerly of Sugar Grove (Toronto), Ohio went to be in the arms of our Heavenly Father on December 8, 2023 at the Canton Christian Home in Canton, Ohio.

Ricky was born September 25, 1948 in Tacoma, Washington, the son of the late R. Lindsay and Kathryn (Johnston) Riggs...

Ralph Edward Hilderbrand, Sr.

Ralph Edward Hilderbrand, Sr.

Dec 8, 2023

Ralph Edward Hilderbrand, Sr. age 77 of Steubenville, OH passed away December 8, 2023.

He was born March 21, 1946 in Steubenville, OH the son of the late Floyd and Elizabeth (Larkins) Hilderbrand.

Ralph was retired from the American Steel Company of Alliance, OH and served his country in the U.S. Army having served in...

Sharon Lee Householder

Sharon Lee Householder

Dec 4, 2023

Sharon Lee Householder, age 76 of Toronto passed away Monday, December 4, 2023

She was born December 9, 1946 in Steubenville, OH the daughter of the late Benjamin and Jane (Davis) Householder. Also preceded in death by her son Jeromy Brewer and brothers, David and Benjamin, Jr. Householder.

Sharon had been a member of the...

Kenneth Wilmont Dobson

Kenneth Wilmont Dobson

Nov 30, 2023

Kenneth W. "Hilltoper" Dobson, age 83 of Toronto passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, at the Valley Hospice Care Center North.

He was born April 10, 1940 in Stratton, the son of the late James Harold Dobson and Beatrice Brown Dobson.

Kenneth was a 1958 graduate of Jefferson Union High School; loved NASCAR and Chevrolets;...

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