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Toronto and Smithfield, Ohio

James D. Coffey

James D. Coffey

May 22, 2026

James D. Coffey, 65, of Toronto, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, surrounded by family after a length illness.



Jim was born on January 16, 1961, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late James T. and Elizabeth Jean (Vosvick) Coffey.



He was a 1979 graduate of Toronto High School and had attended The Ohio State University majoring in Health...

Daniel Phillips

Daniel Phillips

May 22, 2026

Daniel W. Phillips, 68, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, in the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH.



Dan was born December 18, 1957, in Canton, OH, son of the late George D. and Frances M. (Marcoldi) Phillips. Dan was also reunited in Heaven with his son, Ryan C. Phillips, who passed in 2020, and his brother-in-law, Mike Helon.



He...

Larry Miller

Larry Miller

May 19, 2026

Larry Veril Miller, 78, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on May 19, 2026.



Born on January 25, 1948, in New Martinsville, West Virginia, Larry proudly served his country in the United States Army, attaining the rank of SP5. Following his military service, he worked as a truck driver for Cleveland-Cliffs in Weirton, West Virginia, where he...

Charles Argentine

Charles Argentine

May 16, 2026

Charles William Argentine, 88, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Saturday May 16, 2026, in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville.



Charlie was born to William and Anne (Swartz) Argentine on May 27, 1937, in Toronto, OH.



He was a 1955 graduate of Toronto High School, a United States Navy Veteran, and an electrician at Titanium Metals Corp. in Toronto for 38...

Richard Bentley, Sr.

Richard Bentley, Sr.

May 15, 2026

Richard C. Bentley, Sr., 70, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, in the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, surrounded by his loving family.



Rich was born December 2, 1955, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Charles M. and Frances Elizabeth (Findlay) Bentley. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Bentley, sister-in-law, Wanda Bentley,...

Sandra Staymate

Sandra Staymate

May 10, 2026

Sandra L. (Williams) Staymate, 66, of Rayland, OH, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026, at her home.



Sandy was born on October 7, 1959, in Wheeling, WV, daughter of the late Alva and Iza (Taggart) Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Staymate, who passed on October 11, 2025, and two brothers, Jonathan and Samuel Williams.



She was...

Clint Buchanan, Sr.

Clint Buchanan, Sr.

May 8, 2026

Clint A. “Buck” Buchanan, Sr., 73, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026, in the UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.



Buck was born July 23, 1952, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Carl Buchanan and Jean (Blasko) Buchanan. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Janice (Reeves) Buchanan, and his brother Timmy Carl Buchanan.



He was...

Amy Pastre

Amy Pastre

May 1, 2026

Amy Lynne (Cunningham) Pastre was called to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 1, 2026. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Trinity West Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer.



Amy was born in Steubenville, OH on March 30, 1963. She was a 1981 graduate of Steubenville Catholic Central High School. Amy continued her...

Dale Lanham

Dale Lanham

Apr 24, 2026

Dale G. Lanham, 77, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026, in the WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.



Dale was born October 2, 1948, in Doddridge County, WV, son of the late Ernest and Loretta (Sutton) Lanham.



In his younger years, Dale worked as a mechanic and as a gas station attendant. He enjoyed metal detecting and taking...

Eva Sipcich

Eva Sipcich

Apr 22, 2026

Eva Ann Sipcich, 65, passed away April 22, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born May 26, 1960, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Harvey and Helen Talamine (née Smith). Eve, as she was known to friends and family, lived life with intensity. She was an aunt by the time she was 7 years old, a wife at 17, and a mother...

Cynthia Parrish

Cynthia Parrish

Apr 19, 2026

Cynthia Elizabeth “Cis” Parrish, born September 24, 1957, to Martha Triplett-Kelley and Orville Kelley, Sr., passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, surrounded by family at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.



In addition to her parents, Cindi was also preceded in death by her husband, John Parrish, and brother, Patrick Kelley, Sr.



Cindi is survived by her sister, Linda Roe, brother,...

Frank Kovarik, Jr.

Frank Kovarik, Jr.

Apr 15, 2026

Frank R. Kovarik, Jr. 73, of Rayland, OH, passed away Wednesday April 15, 2026, in the Trinity Medical Center West ER in Steubenville, OH.



Frank was born August 23, 1952, in Martins Ferry, OH, son of the late Frank, Sr., better known as “Tin Can” and Clara Z., better known as “Babe” (Garcia) Kovarik. Frank was also preceded in death by...

Helen Hall

Helen Hall

Apr 12, 2026

Helen Hall, 98, of Wintersville, OH, passed away on Sunday, Apri, 12, 2026 in the Country Club Manor in Steubenville, OH.



Helen was born on October 12, 1927, in Dillonvale, OH, daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred (Kollar) Koziuk.



She was retired from the Sears Co. where she worked in the Receiving Department.



In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in...

John Gabathuler

John Gabathuler

Apr 11, 2026

John A. Gabathuler, 69, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.



John was born January 21, 1957, in Beaver Dam, WI, son of the late Eugene and Ardis (Lueck) Gabathuler. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Linda.



He retired from Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Steubenville, OH, having worked in...

Yvonne Trudics

Yvonne Trudics

Apr 9, 2026

Yvonne A. “Bonnie” Trudics, 88, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026, at her home surrounded by family.



Bonnie was born October 28, 1937, in Wellsville, OH. She was a member of the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church in Toronto.



After graduating high school in 1955, Bonnie attended nursing school and worked as an aide at both Gill Memorial and...

Myrtle Martin

Myrtle Martin

Apr 3, 2026

Myrtle Ellen Martin, 81, of Wintersville, OH, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away on Friday April 3, 2026, in the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.



Myrtle was born on Sept. 13, 1944, in East Liverpool, OH, daughter of the late Shirley Vincent and Elizabeth (Sims) Vincent LeMasters.



Myrtle often said she did not like school, because she was so shy and...

Dorothy Wymer

Dorothy Wymer

Apr 2, 2026

Dorothy M. “Dot” Wymer, 86, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, in the Carriage Inn of Steubenville, OH.



Dot was born November 10, 1939, in St. Mary’s, WV, daughter of the late Charles H. and Mary “Cleda” (Higgins) Colvin.



She devoted herself to her home, was an active member of Cornerstone Church in Toronto, and had a love for...

Ruth Scott

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

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

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...

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