Obituaries

Feb 19, 2026

Ruth E. Ross, 87, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 in the Trinity Medical Center ER in Steubenville, OH.

Ruth was born May 4, 1938 in Follansbee, WV, daughter of the late James and Nancy (Brown) Waugh. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Ross, Sr., two sons, Danny and...

Feb 18, 2026

John Frederick Bernhart, 73, of Bergholz, OH, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

John was born on May 26, 1952, in Steubenville, OH, to the late Stephen G., II and Carolyn (Pauls) Bernhart. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Carl Bernhart and Stephen G. Bernhart, III.

He...

Feb 18, 2026

Sherman G. Billingsley 79, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, in the Meadows of Cadiz.

Sherman was born Aug. 22, 1946, in Martins Ferry, OH, son of the late Harold and Myrtle (Francis) Billingsley. He was also preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters.

He had previously worked as a...

Feb 16, 2026

Homer E. Richardson, Jr., 72, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, at home surrounded by his family.

Homer was born December 25, 1953, in Martins Ferry, OH, son of the late Homer Edward and Verneda (Adamson) Richardson. He was also preceded in death by an infant grandson, Brian Richardson, Jr.

Homer was...

Feb 15, 2026

Donna L. Spry, 85, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Donna was born July 2, 1940, in York, PA, daughter the late Wesley Miller and Marion (Baker) Miller Twyford. Donna was also preceded in death by her husband Jack 'Bobby Jack' Spry in 2013, her...

Feb 14, 2026

Patricia Hinkle Campbell of Toronto, Ohio, who passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service to her family, community, and faith. Born to Harold F. and Kathryn B. Hinkle, on February 9, 1929, Patricia cherished her roots and carried forward the values of hard work and integrity instilled by her parents and...

Feb 13, 2026

Thomas J. "Pete" Petras, 84, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at his home under hospice care.

Tom was born on June 5, 1941, in Toronto, son of the late Carl and Mary (Herrick) Petras. He was also preceded in death by his son, David Petras, brother Carl, and sister Cecilia Petras.

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Feb 11, 2026

Marion Marguerite Wilson, 89, of Toronto, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, under hospice care at Crossroads at Beaver Creek after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Marion was born on September 20, 1936, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Cyril Lawrence and Mary Marguerite (Phillips) Reed. She was preceded in death by her husband of...

Feb 10, 2026

Michael H. Groman, 82, of Toronto, OH, passed away at The Meadows of Cadiz, on Tuesday Feb. 10, 2026.

He is survived by his wife Janet (Blankenship) Groman, whom he married on June 27, 1988, three sons, two daughters, and several grandchildren.

Michael's wishes were to be cremated, with burial at the convenience of his...

Feb 10, 2026

Martha Lorena Goddard, 87, of Toronto, OH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at her home.

Martha was born on April 17, 1938, in Toronto, daughter of the late Lelon and Martha (Rawson) Glasure. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter M. Goddard, grandsons, Matthew A. Carroll and Timmy Barrett, and brothers,...

Feb 8, 2026

Dan Householder, 77, of Irondale, OH, passed away on February 8, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and cherished memories.

He was born on March 18, 1948, son of the late Red and Mary Jane (Bain) Householder, and proudly graduated from Stanton High School, Class of 1967.

Whether spending time with family or...

Feb 2, 2026

Shirley J. Carnahan, 78, of Toronto, OH, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, at her home.

Shirley was born June 22, 1947, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Ruza) Martin. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Charles Martin and sister, Patricia McClain.

She was raised and...

Jan 31, 2026

Delbert E. Furbee, 91, of Hammondsville, OH, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at his home.

Delbert was born May 18, 1934, in Port Homer, OH, son of the late William and Minnie (Haught) Furbee. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn J. (Lutton) Furbee in 2018, son Tim and his wife Janice Furbee,...

Jan 24, 2026

Michele M. Barnes, 63, of Toronto, OH, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Michele was born Dec. 22, 1962, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Walter C. "Duke" and Genevieve A. "Jennie" (Zarych) Zimnox. She was also preceded in death by...

Jan 18, 2026

Timmy Lee Elson, 65, of Toronto, OH, passed away unexpectedly January 18, 2026 in the Trinity Medical Center West ER in Steubenville, OH.

Tim was born August 8, 1960, in Cumberland, MD to the late Jessie May (Elson) Jenkins. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Herbert & Mary Echols, who raised him; daughter Tory...

Jan 18, 2026

Jeffrey L. Conley, 65, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

He was the son of the late, Marvin and Alice (Janoski) Conley.

Jeff leaves behind his daughter, Brittany Hayman, son Zack (Ashley) Conley and five grandchildren, Lydia and Lynay Marchbank, Lynn Hayman, Ava...

Jan 15, 2026

Jerry A. Wright, 81, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.

Jerry was born July 29, 1944, in Toronto, son of the late Esther Morgan. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Sandy Wright, on Nov. 14, 2010, and his grandson, Joey Cassella.

Jerry...

Jan 15, 2026

Carolyn A. Byers, 68, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Youngstown, OH, Carolyn devoted her life to caring for others. She served as a paraprofessional at Stanton Elementary School, where she was known for her kindness, dedication, and unwavering support of children, students, and staff alike. Carolyn...

Jan 14, 2026

Carl H. Yarosz, Jr., better known as 'Hedda', 69, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Carl was born February 17, 1956, in Steubenville, son of the late Carl H. and Dorothy M. (Romanda) Yarosz. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Judy Ann...

Jan 14, 2026

James I. McClung, 91, of Piney Fork, OH, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at his home.

Jim was born on August 12, 1934, in Anstead, WV, son of the late Bert and Nellie (Davis) McClung. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Velva M. McClung, on February 27, 2023.

Jim retired from...