Daniel E. ‘Red’ Weidger, 82, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 in the West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.   Dan was born Jan. 22, 1937 in Toronto, son of the late Homer W. and Zetta (McKnight) Weidger.   He was retired from Valley Converting in Toronto where he worked as a Beater Operator. Dan was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Toronto.   In addition to his parents, Dan was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta Jo...

Cheryl D. Schrader, 66 of Wintersville, OH, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.   Cheryl was born Jan. 23, 1953 in Steubenville, daughter of the late Roy R. and Marion (Dennis) Layne.   She retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel with 38 years in the Clerical Dept. Cheryl was presently employed as a dispatcher with Kenan Advantage in Bloomingdale, OH. She was Christian by faith and a member of Primetime.   In addition...

Lena (Roman) Filippi, 88, of Wintersville, OH, formerly of Piney Fork, OH, passed away Thursday March 14, 2019 in the Sienna Skilled Nursing Home in Wintersville.   Lena was born Feb. 27, 1931 in Italy, daughter of the late Valentino and Santa (Muin) Roman.   She was formerly employed at the Dillonvale Co-Op before working for 20 years as a cook at the former Reynolds Nursing Home in Piney Fork, OH.   Lena was a member of St. Adalbert Roman Catholic Church in Dillonvale,...

Andy R. Roset, 79, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 in the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.   Andy was born Dec. 22, 1939 in Bradley, OH, son of the late Joseph and Theda (Taylor) Roset.   Andy worked as a machine operator and retired from Nickles Bakery in Martins Ferry, OH. His memberships included, Hopedale Church of Christ, Cadiz American Legion Post #34 and the Smithfield Vol. Fire Dept. Andy was also a Veteran of the US Navy.   In...

Paula Marie Johns, 87, of Toronto, OH, passed away at her home on Friday March 8, 2019.   Paula was born on Feb. 14, 1932 in Toronto, OH, daughter of the late Paul and Alice (Bletch) McFerren.   She was a homemaker and loved to garden and read.   Paula was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Toronto, Toronto Order of Eastern Stars #215 and the Order of the Amaranth Temple Court #8 in Cleveland, OH.   In addition to her parents, Paula was preceded in...

Opal Mae Anderson, 77, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Thursday March 7, 2019 in Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.   Opal was born May 23, 1941 in Irondale, OH, daughter of the late Harold and Ellen (Henthorn) Dalrymple.   She was retired from Trinity School of Nursing, where she served as a Housemother for the school. Opal was a member of the Yahwah Apostolic Ministries in Smithfield.   In addition to her parents, Opal was preceded in death by her husband,...

Charles E. ‘Chuck’ Sprouse, 85, of Salineville, OH, passed away Saturday, Mar. 2, 2019 in the Salem Regional Med. Center in Salem, OH following a lengthy illness.   Chuck was born Mar. 30, 1933 in Wellsville, OH, son of the late Lawrence H. and Della (Snyder) Sprouse.   In addition to his parents, Chuck was preceded in death by his brother, Lawrence H. ‘Tuffy’ Sprouse, Jr. and his sister-in-law, Lila Todd Sprouse, great nephews, James ‘Jimmy’...

DaMari Joseph Lawrence, 1 year and 5 months old, was called home to Heaven Friday, March 1, 2019.   DaMari was born Sept. 5, 2017 in Steubenville, OH, son of Dominique D. Lawrence and Victoria R. Allen.   In addition to his parents, DaMari leaves behind his paternal grandparents, Roderick and Regina Lawrence; his maternal grandparents, Tammy Allen and Kim Weekley and Richard Allen; his great-grandmothers, Ruth and Bernie White, Celester Minniefield and Marie Allen; his uncles,...

John Raymond Crouch, 83, of Toronto, OH passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 in the Weirton Medical Center.   John was born Dec. 16, 1935 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Fred and Clara (Parks) Crouch.   He was a member of the Cornerstone Church in Toronto. John was retired from Sterling China in Wellsville, OH, where he worked in the Maintenance Dept. John also was in the National Guard.   In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother, Clyde...

Josephine Ann Cathell, 82, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday Feb. 27, 2019 in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.   Josephine was born March 19, 1936 in Steubenville, daughter of the late John Henry and Anna Margaret (Swartz) Sembar.   She was retired from Minelli's Restaurant in Columbus, OH, where she worked as a waitress for 40 yrs.   Josephine was a member of St. Francis Roman Catholic Church in Toronto. She was a 1954 graduate of Toronto High...