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Toronto and Smithfield, Ohio
Ruth Scott
Mar 20, 2026
Ruth A. Scott, 74, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.
Ruth was born January 3, 1952, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Lawson C. and Genevieve E. (Ghenne) Hasting. She was also preceded in death by her companion, James “Jim” Fullerton in 2018, her brother, Jim Hasting and her...
Sonya Welsh
Mar 15, 2026
Sonya L. Welsh, 60, of Jewett, OH, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Sonya was born July 28, 1965, in Dennison, OH, daughter of the late William M. and Evelyn E. (Manbeck) Welsh.
Sonya graduated from Jewett-Scio High School in 1983 and later earned her associate degree from Jeff Tech in Steubenville, OH. She worked as a Medical Transcriptionist, for over 25...
Anthony Licata
Mar 11, 2026
Anthony ‘Tony’ Paul Licata, 86, of Toronto, OH passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.
Tony was born on November 27, 1939, in Hollidays Cove, WV, son of the late Charles and Frances Theresa (Polizzi) Licata. Tony was also preceded in death by his brother Chuck, niece Marisa and nephew Salvato.
Tony retired from...
Robert Emery
Mar 10, 2026
Robert Burk Emery, 61, of Conneaut, OH, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in the Cleveland VA Medical Center in Cleveland, OH.
Rob was born on October 23, 1964, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Burk Emery and Eileen Deatrice (Campbell) Emery, who survives.
Rob was a journeyman maintenance mechanic and loved both guns and riding his...
Rose Marie Napoli
Mar 10, 2026
Rose Marie “Punkie” Napoli, 91, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 in the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
Rose was born May 16, 1934, in Piney Fork, OH, daughter of the late Albert and Stella (Toffolo) Bednar. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Mario Napoli.
She was a member of Triumph the Cross Parish in...
Rose A. Telek
Mar 8, 2026
Rose A. (Walter) Telek, 80, of Rayland, OH, passed away Sunday March 8, 2026, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.
Rose was born May 9, 1945, in Martins Ferry, OH, daughter of the late Lloyd and Violet (Wallworth) Walter.
She had previously worked for Medi-Home Care and Defelice Medical Supply Co.
Rose was also preceded in death by her...
Donna Jo Glasgow
Mar 8, 2026
Donna Jo Glasgow, 80, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.
Donna was preceded in death by her loving husband of many years, Philip W. “Butch” Glasgow, her son, Philip W. Glasgow Jr., her father, George F. Huff, her mother, Orean G. Kelley, and her stepfather, Richard T. Reitz.
Donna is...
Faye Verhovec
Mar 6, 2026
Faye R. Verhovec, 63, of Rayland, OH, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at her home.
Faye was born July 5, 1962, in E. Liverpool, OH, daughter of the late William P. and Opal (Dalrymple) Anderson.
Faye was a retired Vet Tech and bus driver for Buckeye Local Schools. She was a member of the YahWah Apostolic Ministries, the 4-H, Harrison Co....
Amy Hoover
Mar 5, 2026
Amy L. Hoover, 54, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026 in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.
Amy was born May 21, 1971 in Steubenville, daughter of the late Gary J. Hoover, Sr. and Sharon D. (Alvis) Hoover.
She leaves behind her son, Cody (Julia) Hoover; siblings, Gary Hoover, Jr, Sherry (Kurt) Hashbarger, and Scott (Ginger) Hoover;...
Myron Peckens
Feb 25, 2026
Myron A. Peckens, 55, of Steubenville, OH, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday Feb. 25, 2026, at Sienna Hills Nursing and Rehab in Adena, OH.
Myron was born November 29, 1970, in Steubenville, son of the late Louanna (Howett) Peckens and Wayne T. Peckens, who survives. He was also preceded in death by his brother Mark and his maternal and...
Ruth Ross
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...
John Bernhart
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...
Sherman Billingsley
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...
Homer Richardson, Jr.
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...
Donna Spry
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...
Patricia Campbell
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...
Thomas Petras
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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Marion Wilson
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...
Michael Groman
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...
Martha Goddard
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,...
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