Dorothy Irene (Klan) Corona, 93 of Smithfield, OH, passed away Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 at her home.   Dorothy was born June 28, 1925 in Maynard, OH, daughter of the late Alexander and Stella (Blazek) Klan.   She was a retired registered nurse, working for many years at Wheeling Hospital.   Dorothy loved her family and was never happier than when they were all together for a holiday, birthday, or simple get together. She taught her children and grandchildren to love God as...

John T. ‘Jack’ Doran, Sr., 93 of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 in the Laurels of Steubenville, OH.   Jack was born March 27, 1925 in Toronto, son of the late Hugh J. and Mary (Murray) Doran.   He was a retired Millwright with the Weirton Steel Corp. in Weirton, WV. Jack’s memberships included the St. Francis Catholic Church in Toronto, the Toronto American Legion Post #86, the V.F.W. and the Toronto Lions Club where he was a Past...

Junior Rawson, 76, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.   Junior was born April 11, 1942 in Toronto, son of the late Jack and Arnetta (Morrow) Rawson.   He was a retired truck driver with Anthony Mining in Bloomingdale, OH.   In addition to his parents, Junior was preceded in death by his sister, Emma Rawson and his brothers, Samuel and Gary Rawson.   Junior leaves behind his wife, Dorothy J. (Firm) Rawson whom he...

Josephine J. (Martin) Putnam Moore, 94, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, Oct. 29, 2018 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.   Josephine was born Feb. 17, 1924 in Toronto, daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian (Morrow) Martin.   She was a retired Civil Servant for the U.S. Gov. having worked as an electrician on the Marine Corp. Base in Barstow, CA.   Josephine attended the First United Methodist Church in Toronto and she was a 50 Year member...

Paul H. Speaker, 54, of Steubenville, OH, died early Monday morning, Oct. 29, 2018 as a result of a house fire.   Paul was born Dec. 2, 1963 in Steubenville, son of late Mary Ann (Sims) Speaker and William Speaker who survives.   He was currently employed at Wheeling Nisshin Corp. in Follansbee working in the Quality Control Lab.   Paul was a retired Board Member and one of the Founding Fathers of the Motorcyclist Memorial Foundation in Hopedale, OH. He was a member of...

Shelley P. (Bucey) Puch, 72 of Smithfield, OH, passed away Wednesday Oct. 24, 2018 in Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.   Shelley was born Dec. 9, 1945, daughter of the late Wendell E. and Alice (Truex) Bucey.   Shelley was retired from Nursing. She worked at Trinity Medical Center East (former Ohio Valley Hospital), where she spent many years in the Emergency Room Dept.   She was a member of the Smithfield Christian Church, the Eastern Star and Piney Fork...

Norma L. (Steele) Grant, 98, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018 in Martha Manor in Steubenville, OH.   Norma was born April 8, 1920 in Toronto, daughter of the late Elmore and Mary (Grindle) Steele.   She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Toronto where she was a Sunday School Teacher for many years. Norma was also a member of the Mary Martha Circle and the U.M. Women’s.   In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death...

Heaven gained another Angel with the passing of Blanche ‘Jean’ Reed, 83 of Rayland, OH. She passed away Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 in the Carriage Inn of Steubenville surrounded by her family.   Jean was born Sept. 23, 1935 in Brilliant, OH, daughter of the late Joseph B. and Thelma (Littleton) Conner.   She was a member of the Brilliant Christian Church. Jean was retired in 1986 from the former OV Hospital in Steubenville where she worked in the Snack Shop and...

On Friday, October 19, 2018, Janet Frances Ayers Peoples, dedicated wife and loving mother of two, passed away at the age of 82 on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.   Jan was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Arthur and Margaret Ayers.  She received her bachelor’s degree in education from Bowling Green State University where she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority.   In addition to raising her two children, her passion was teaching kindergartners and...

David L. Martin, 69, of Hammondsville, OH, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018 at his home.   Dave was born Jan. 12, 1949 in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late Charles and Jean (Lawton) Martin.   He was retired yet stayed actively involved with the community through therapeutic equestrian activities and working with autistic children.   In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.   Dave leaves behind his two sons, Robert...