Betty E. Rood, 97, of Toronto, OH passed peacefully on Tuesday Sept. 26, 2023, at her home.   Betty was born Nov. 6, 1925, in Hocking Port, OH, to the late Neff and Fluella (Fulton) Norman.   She graduated from Carthage-Troy High School in 1943, where she participated in the Glee Club, Latin Club, Scholastic, and even track!   She married John R. Rood on Oct. 13, 1945. Betty was a wife, mother, homemaker, grandma, great-grandma, and a faithful servant to the...

Joanna Mihalik, 65, of Toronto, Ohio passed into rest with the Saints after a short but acute illness on Friday evening, September 22, 2023 in Valley Hospice, Trinity West Hospital in Steubenville, Ohio. Her family was with her at her passing. She left this life having touched a multitude of people, and made them better for the experience.   Joanna was born on August 31, 1958 in Steubenville, Ohio—daughter of the late Olga Kiselica Mihalik and Nicholas A. Mihalik. In addition to...

David Brian Grodhaus went to be with his Lord on Thursday, September 21, 2023, peacefully at his home in Toronto, OH.   David, more affectionately called Dave by his loved ones, was born July 20, 1959, in East Liverpool, OH.     At the young age of 17 years old Dave dedicated his early adulthood to our country by enlisting and serving in the US Army earning his place as an Army Ranger.  He fought in the invasion of Grenada, was a clinical...

Jeffrey Carl Myers, 66, of Steubenville, Ohio died on September 19, 2023, at Trinity West Medical Center.   Jeff was born July 3, 1957.  He was blessed with wonderful parents, Carl and Mary Jane Myers and privileged to be raised in (UCLA) the Upper Corner of Lower Alikanna surrounded by extended family and friends. In addition to his mother, Mary Jane, Jeff was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Jack Salonica.   After graduating from Steubenville High School in 1975,...

Raymond Russell Austin, 86, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.   Ray was born Dec. 18, 1936, in Moundsville, WV, son of the late William and Lola (Moris) Austin.   He was retired from the Weirton Steel Corp. where he worked as an electrician. Ray was a member of the First Methodist Church in Toronto and the Jefferson Ruritans for 25 yrs. He was also a Veteran of the US Army having served his country in the Korean War.   In addition to his parents, Ray...

Constance ‘Connie’ Erb, 83 of Plum Run, OH, passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.   Connie was born March 1, 1940, in Plum Run, daughter of the late Markus and Erma (Reinagle) Meszaros.   Connie was a 1958 graduate of Smithfield High School where she was crowned the May Day Queen and was on the Homecoming Court. She loved her school years and talked about them often. She loved to do yard work and decorate her home, both...

Dorothy ‘DeeDee’ Barnes Beatty, 97 of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 in the Sienna Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Wintersville, OH.   She was born May 4, 1926 in Toronto, daughter of the late Sara Elizabeth and George Barnes.   Dorothy was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” in 2005, daughter, Karen, in 2003, and siblings, Robert and Hank Barnes, and Margaret ‘Peg’ Meyer.   She is survived by...

Edwin J. Westfall, 78, of Weirton, WV, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday Sept. 6, 2023, in the Select Specialty Hospital in Weirton, WV.   Ed was born July 21, 1945, in Baltimore, MD, son of the late Elmer J. and Ona (Stout) Westfall.   Ed retired from the Weirton Steel Corp., where he was General Supervisor of the Welding Shop.   He was active in the Wintersville Church of Christ, serving as a deacon and trustee. Ed was also previously active with the...

Andrew C. ‘Andy’ Hall, 36, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023 at his home.   Andy was born December 23, 1986 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Helen J. ‘Putty’ (Biddle) Hall and Herman K. Hall, who survives.   He was a 2005 graduate of Toronto High School and previously worked at the Weirton Walmart.   In addition to his mother Putty, Andy was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, George Estep, Jr. and Joanne McCarthy,...

Stacy E. Antill, 51, of Steubenville, OH, formerly of Toronto, passed away Sunday Sept. 3, 2023, in the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton, OH.   Stacy was born Sept. 25, 1971, in Steubenville, daughter of John G. Antill, Sr. and Carole (Vuksanovich) Antill.   Stacy loved her family very much.   She leaves behind her father, John G. (Donna Olsen) Antill, Sr. of Toronto; mother, Carole (Donnie Claprood) Antill of Wintersville, OH; two sons, Shawn Antill, who has...