Dorotha A. ‘Toots’ Stingle, 95, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, at home with her family by her side.   Dorotha was born January 21, 1927, in Martins Ferry, OH, daughter of the late Earl Parks Finney and Alice (Major) Finney.   She was a homemaker who helped her husband, Charles, run the family farm and raise their family. She loved flowers, gardening, and watching the birds every morning.   Dorotha was an Eastern Star with the...

Deborah Kay Jackson, 70, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in the Trinity West ER in Steubenville, OH.   Debbie was born May 20, 1952, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Paul and Doris (Devlin) Risnear.   She was a 1970 graduate of Toronto High School and a 1972 graduate of Jefferson Technical Institute, where she met her husband, Duane.   In addition to her parents, Debbie was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Barbara Risnear, niece, Denise...

  Paul M. Ruberto, Sr., 53, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.   Paul was born July 1, 1969, in Youngstown, OH, son of the late Michael Ruberto and Winifred (Kelley) Keirsey, who survives.   He owned and operated Paul Ruberto & Sons Construction for many years. Paul also helped his sons operate PRC Construction in Toronto. He was also a member of the Carpenters Local #186 in Steubenville,...

Virginia E. ‘Jennie’ Redmond, 76, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.   Jennie was born June 8, 1946, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Woodrow W. and Ethel M. (Steele) Gault.   She was a member of the Riverview United Methodist Church and the Methodist Women in Toronto. Jennie was a 1965 graduate of Jefferson Union High School.   Jennie and her husband, Don, were foster parents...

  Elaine M. ‘Lani’ Smith, 62, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at her home surrounded by family, after a courageous 4-year battle with breast cancer.   Lani was born Dec. 24, 1959, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Warren Koon and Virginia (Montgomery) Koon Harris.   She retired from Schiappa & Co. where she worked for 43 years as a private executive assistant. Lani was a 40-year member and Treasurer of the Pottery Addition...

  Mary Alice Blankenship, 95, Toronto, OH, was called home by her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her loving family, Saturday Sept. 10, 2022, at her home.   Mary Alice was born Nov. 18, 1926, in Mingo Jct, OH, daughter of the late Harry Redmond and Alice (Maderia) Barcus.   She was retired from the Herald Star Circulation Dept. Mary Alice was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Toronto.   In addition to her parents, Mary Alice was preceded in death by...

Marilyn Kazimir Peckens, 88, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday Sept. 5, 2022, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.   Marilyn was born May 14, 1934, in Columbus, OH, daughter of the late Fred and Clara (Clark) Riffle.     She was a homemaker and had previously worked at the former Verna’s Dress Shop in Toronto.   Marilyn was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Toronto, the Mary Martha Sunday School Class, Faith Fellowship,...

TSgt Robert James ‘Bobby’ Samuel, 37, of Abilene, TX, formerly of Toronto, OH, died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, as result of a motorcycle accident.   Bobby was born Feb. 16, 1985, in Wheeling, WV, son of William R. ‘Bob’ and Catharine L. ‘Honey’ (McGrath) Samuel.   He was a 2003 graduate of Edison Local High School. Bobby enlisted in the US Air Force and has been on active duty since Jan. 6, 2004. He was United Presbyterian by faith, and he loved...

Dorothy Jean (McHugh) Toth, 75, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.   Dorothy was born July 28, 1947, in Martins Ferry, OH, daughter of the late John D. and Marian (Kollar) McHugh.   She had worked at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville, OH, and Heritage Home Health in Toronto, OH.   In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew B. Toth, Jr., who passed in October of...

Robert E. ‘Bob’ Flood, 63, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.   Bob was born Dec. 10, 1958, in Steubenville, son of the late William E. Flood and Betty Mae (Lipscomb) Flood Zorne.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Flood.   Bob leaves behind a son, Rory Agge of Michigan; brother, David (Nancy) Flood; sister-in-law, Marla Flood; nephew, Derek...