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 retired from the Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp's Mingo Plant. He belonged to the Margarets Club, loved to fish, and cherished spending Sundays with his family.

Surviving is his son, Donnie (Nikki) Wright of Toronto; three daughters, Denise (Dave) Schroeder of Shadyside, OH, Veronica Zeigler (Ron Yarosz) of Toronto, Gerri Delong (Patrick Clemens) of Avella, PA; his long-time companion, Janet Tharp, of Toronto; brother, Mike (Mary) Morgan of Virginia Beach, VA; seven grandchildren, Nicole (Dustin) Gulley, David Schroeder (Mary Beth Freshwater), Brittni Clark, Preston Zeigler, Parker (Ashley) Wright, Payton Wright, Chantz Cassella and six great-grandchildren.

Family and friends will be received on Sunday, January 18, from 1 pm to 4 pm at the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Toronto, OH. www.jefosterfh.com