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Dianna Lynn Baker

Dianna Lynn Baker

Aug 8, 2026

Dianna Lynn Goddard Baker age 79 went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on August 8th 2026.

She passed peacefully with family by her side.

She was born at home in Toronto, Ohio to her loving parents, Pemberton and Lila Goddard on May 18, 1947. Also, to the excitement of brothers and sisters under the heat register anxiously awaiting to...

Shawn "Squigg" Wagner

Shawn "Squigg" Wagner

Aug 7, 2026

Shawn “Squigg" Wagner, age 49 of Toronto passed away unexpectedly Friday August 7, 2026 at the Trinity Medical Center Steubenville.

He was born June 30, 1977 in Weirton, WV the son of the late Mark and Colleen (Flanagan) Wagner. Also preceded in death by a son, Andrew Paul Wagner.

Shawn was a 1995 graduate of Toronto High School. He loved sports especially...

Margaret Ellen Martelle

Margaret Ellen Martelle

Aug 6, 2026

Margaret Ellen Martelle, age 70, of Toronto, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026. She was born April 18, 1956, in Alliance, Ohio, the daughter of the late Richard and Shirley (Nixon) Martelle. She was preceded in death by her brother, Norman Martelle, and his wife, Sarah “Sally” (Eckles) Martelle, of Toronto, Ohio. Margaret was a 1974 graduate of Toronto High...

Scott Emerson Taylor

Scott Emerson Taylor

Aug 5, 2026

Scott Emerson Taylor age 62 of Toronto passed away unexpectantly Wednesday August 5, 2026 at his home.

He was born February 19, 1964 in Steubenville the son of the late Harry Emerson Taylor and Edna Joann Taylor who survives.

Scott was a 1982 graduate of Toronto High School; was a history buff; was an antique collector; loved music and was a song...

Marilyn Sue Merrill

Marilyn Sue Merrill

Aug 4, 2026

Marilyn (Enochs) Merrill

Marilyn (Enochs) Merrill, 84, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, surrounded by the people she loved. True to who she was, her final moments were filled with love, laughter, stories, and togetherness—the things that brought her the greatest joy throughout her life. Born on September 4, 1941, to Fred and Mary (Fowler) Enochs, Marilyn was a proud...

Vincent Edward Chipps

Vincent Edward Chipps

Aug 3, 2026

Vincent Edward Chipps age 52 of Phoenix, Arizona passed Monday August 3, 2026 at his home of natural causes.

He was born July 12, 1974 in Steubenville, OH the son of the late Cynthia Ann (Kaniecki) Wright and Robert E Chipps who survives.

Vincent was employed by the Schneider National of Phoenix as a diesel mechanic.

He served his country in the U.S....

Alexis Jene-Keenan Freeman

Alexis Jene-Keenan Freeman

Aug 2, 2026

Alexis Jene-Keenan “Sugar” Freeman age 45 of Steubenville passed away Sunday August 2, 2026.

She was born March 26, 1981 in Steubenville.

Alexis loved to do sketching, work on anything mechanical. She loved singing and dancing and was always trying to help others and was a self-employed hair stylist.

She was preceded in death by her son, D’Lonra; sister, Diamond, Pap & Gram...

Buster William Bowman

Buster William Bowman

Jul 24, 2026

Buster William Bowman, age 73 passed away Friday, July 24, 2026 at the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, Canton, OH.

He was born January 6, 1953 in Follansbee, WV the son of the late William Richard Bowman and Sophie (Cherneko) Bowman. He was also preceded in death by a nephew, Ray Bowman.

Buster was a Brooke High School graduate, member of the Cedar...

Donald "Chip" Martin

Donald "Chip" Martin

Jul 17, 2026

Donald “Chip” Eugene Martin, age 82 of Lexington, South Carolina, a former local area resident, went

to be with his Lord Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Lexington Medical Center under the care of Amedysis

Hospice in Lexington, South Carolina.

He was born August 21, 1943, in Port Homer, Ohio, the son of the late Clarence Martin, Sr. and Edith

Dillon Martin.

Chip was blessed...

Tammie Sue Flesher

Tammie Sue Flesher

Jul 8, 2026

Tammie Sue Flesher, a homemaker age 63 of Toronto passed away Wednesday July 8, 2026 at the Trinity Medical Center West Steubenville.

She was born July 2, 1963 in Dennison, OH the daughter of the late Donald and Norma Gray and had attended Claymont High School in Uhrichsville, OH.

In addition to her parents, Tammie was preceded in death by her husband,...

Sharon Roselee Jacks

Sharon Roselee Jacks

Jul 7, 2026

Sharon Jacks, age 74 of Columbus, OH, passed away Tuesday July 7, 2026, at her home of natural causes. She was born July 12, 1951, the daughter of the late Richard and Olive Jean (Rouse) Jacks. Sharon graduated from Jefferson Union High School in 1969 and multiple colleges including Capital University of Columbus, OH and Jeff Tech of Steubenville. She...

Zavonya LeeOra Carlson

Zavonya LeeOra Carlson

Jul 4, 2026

Zavonya LeeOra Carlson age 43 of Toronto passed away Saturday July 4, 2026 at the UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside.

She was the daughter of the late Frank Drayer and Roberta (Stewart) McElwain. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Zane McElwain.

Zavonya’s loving family includes: husband, Bryon Elihu Carlson Jr; children, Zierra McElwain, Zayne Carlson, Zeanna Carlson, Zander Carlson and sister...

Patricia McMahon Young

Patricia McMahon Young

Jun 22, 2026

Patricia McMahon Young

Patricia McMahon Young, born February 16, 1960 died at age 66 on June 22, 2026. Patricia is the daughter of Mary McMahon and John Young MD of Toronto, Ohio. She graduated from Toronto High School in 1978 and the Community College of Beaufort, South Carolina. She worked as a pharmacy assistant on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, her...

Gerald Neil Leasure

Gerald Neil Leasure

Jun 17, 2026

Gerald “Jerry” Neil Leasure age 83 of Carrollton, OH passed away June 17, 2026 at the Carrollton Golden Age Retreat, Carrollton, OH.

He was born September 6, 1942 in Toronto, OH the son of the late William D. Leasure and Palma Murial (Mayhew) Leasure.

Jerry was a 1960 graduate of Toronto High School and retired as a U.S. Postal Service Rural Letter...

Karen Sue Walenciej

Karen Sue Walenciej

Jun 15, 2026

Karen Sue Walenciej age 74 of Steubenville passed June 15, 2026 at her residence of natural causes.

She was born April 16, 1952 in Wheeling, WV.

Karen was preceded in death by her husband Edward Peter Walenciej in 2010 whom she married November 14, 1973 and a grandson, Dakota Edward Walenciej in 2014.

Karens surviving family includes, son, Edward P. Walenciej and companion...

James Chester Eckard

James Chester Eckard

Jun 14, 2026

James C. Eckard

October 13, 1936 – June 14, 2026

James “Jim” Chester Eckard, 89 walked into the arms of Grace June 14, 2026.

Born October13, 1936, to T. Chester and Dorothy “Dot” Eckard, he lived a full life, defined by love, generosity, and devotion to those around him. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, friend, and brother to his fellow Masons....

John Raymond Channels

John Raymond Channels

Jun 7, 2026

John Raymond Channels of Toronto, age 65, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

He was born September 23, 1960, the son of the late John Edward Channels and Mary (Baker) McDonald who survives.

John had been employed most recently at AutoZone, and previously had worked in construction and as a John Deere mechanic.

In...

Kevin Gray

Kevin Gray

Jun 4, 2026

Kevin Allen Gray, age 44 of Toronto passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 4, 2026.

He was the son of the late Ronald Eugene Flesher and his mother Tammie Sue (Gray) Flesher who survives.

Kevin was in fire service since he was 15 years old; was a member of the Empire Volunteer Fire Department and formerly a member of the Knoxville Volunteer Fire...

Kenny Lee Mossor

Kenny Lee Mossor

Jun 3, 2026

Kenny Lee Mossor, age 63 of Toronto passed away unexpectantly Wednesday June 3, 2026 at the Weirton Medical Center.

He as born December 22, 1962 in Steubenville the son of the late Patrick Kenneth Mossor and Donna (McCain) Mossor. Kenny was also preceded in death by his Sister Peggy Mossor.

Kenny was an animal lover and loved nature. He was employed by...

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