Obituaries

Feb 5, 2025

Christine (Carpenter) Gibbs, 64, of Steubenville, OH, a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and beloved friend passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

She was born October 8, 1960, daughter of the late Russell T. "Russ" and Arlene (Craven) Carpenter. Christine was also preceded in death by four brothers, Bruce, Scott, Mike and Floyd, and two sisters,...

Feb 5, 2025

Terry L. Trzaskoma, 65, of Richmond, OH, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Terry was born March 12, 1959, in Steubenville, son of the late Theodore and Betty Mae (Myers) Trzaskoma. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Georgianne, who passed in 2019.

He...

Feb 4, 2025

Julie L. "Jules" Liddick, 46, of Portland, Oregon, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at her home of natural causes.

Jules was born August 9, 1978, in Baltimore, MD, daughter of Robert J. "Rob" and Kimberly S. (Werntz) Liddick.

She was a 1996 graduate of Toronto High School and later received...

Feb 4, 2025

Kip Lawrence Captor, 65, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away at his home Tuesday Feb. 4, 2025.

Kip was born Feb. 28, 1959, in Wheeling, WV, son of the late Robert L. and Mary Agnes (Ferrari) Captor.

He recently retired from Industrial Resources in Fairmont, WV, on Dec. 31, 2024, where he was Manager of Purchasing....

Feb 4, 2025

Vicky D. Crawford, 67, of Hammondsville, OH, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2024, in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH. She took her last breath, surrounded by her family. She did not pass away alone, and she was in no pain at all, which was important to her.

Vicky was born August 18, 1957, in...

Jan 7, 2025

Robert D. "Bob" Anderson, 76, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in the Select Specialty Hospital in Weirton, WV.

Bob was born February 19, 1948, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Harry "Gump" and Eunice (Stock) Anderson. He was also preceded by his brother, Ron Anderson; sister-in-law, Dawn Holt Anderson; nieces, Brenda Anderson...

Jan 6, 2025

David Homer "Scotty" Scott, 80, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday Jan. 6, 2025, in the Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

Dave was born April 4, 1944, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Homer and Ruth (Swickard) Scott.

He retired from the Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp with 39 years of service. Dave was a...

Jan 5, 2025

Raymond W. Hubbard, 91, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025, in the Trinity West Medical Center in Steubenville, OH.

Ray was born November 30, 1933, in Follansbee, WV, son of the late Wylie and Sarah (Rigby) Hubbard.

He worked in commercial construction and later retired from the IBEW Local #246 in Steubenville....

Jan 4, 2025

Lula Mae (Blankenship) Rawson, 93, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday Jan. 4, 2025, at Northwood Village in Dover, OH.

Lula Mae was born March 12, 1931, in Costonia, OH, daughter of the late Guy and Lettie (Headley) Blankenship.

She retired from the Steubenville Herald Star Newspaper having worked in the Circulation Dept. Lula Mae...

Jan 2, 2025

Camille Miller of Toronto, OH, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, surrounded by loving family. She was diagnosed with end stage breast cancer in 2011 and bravely lived with the disease for 14 years, having had exceptional response to various treatments over that time.

Born on May 3, 1958, in Steubenville, OH, Camille was the daughter...

Dec 30, 2024

Ruth L. Hanlin, 102, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday evening, December 30, 2024, at her home.

Ruth was born July 27, 1922, in Barberton, OH, daughter of the late Price and Ella (Poe) Rayl.

Ruth was a graduate, and the last living member of her class, of Wayne High School in Bloomingdale. She was...

Dec 27, 2024

Theresa R. (Sokol) Popp, 76, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

She was born March 28, 1948 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Abramowicz) Sokol.

Theresa graduated from Toronto High School in 1966 and then received her degree from...

Dec 24, 2024

Charles H. "Chuck" Rhoades, of Toronto, OH passed away on Dec. 24, 2024, at Carriage Inn of Steubenville, at the age of 83. Chuck was born Feb. 3, 1941, in Weirton, WV, son of the late Homer and Ruth (Freeman) Rhoades.

He retired from the Weirton Steel Corp., where he worked 42.5 years in the Blast Furnace....

Dec 22, 2024

Henry Scott Hass, 80, Adena, OH, passed away Dec. 22, 2024, at his home.

Scott was born June 14, 1944, in Martins Ferry, OH, son of the late Henry and Maxine (Burdick) Hass. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Ceclia, in 1963.

He was a retired computer tech and machinist. Scott's interests...

Dec 21, 2024

Arthur J. Ginier, 69, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Saturday morning, December 21, 2024, at his home.

Art was born May 9, 1955, in Los Angeles, CA, son of the late Robert and Bertha Jean (Donly) Ginier.

He was a former truck driver with North American. Art was a member of the Kingdom Hall of...

Dec 19, 2024

Bryan Clark "Clarky", 55, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, unexpectedly at Trinity West ER in Steubenville, OH, to be reunited with his family and friends who he missed so dearly.

Bryan was born October 28, 1969, in Steubenville, son of Howard Clark and late Cathy Weaver (Conn). He was also preceded in death...

Dec 18, 2024

Elizabeth A. "Liz" Truax, 87, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.

Liz was born Nov. 4, 1937, in Wells, NV, daughter of the late Norman and Sadie (Haye) Riedesel.

After high school, Liz obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in education and Master's degree in education...

Dec 15, 2024

Evelyn Louise "Sis" Dowdell, 85, of Adena, OH, passed away Sunday Dec. 15, 2024, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Sis was born Dec. 12, 1939, in Bradley, OH, daughter of the late Joseph and Evelyn (Whittaker) Kropka.

She was a homemaker and had formerly worked at the Bobbie Brooks Garment Factory...

Dec 11, 2024

David Leroy Burdick, 67, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Wednesday Dec. 11, 2024, in the Gables Care Center in Hopedale, OH.

Dave was born June 28, 1957, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Glenn and Louise (Gerard) Burdick. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Roger Burdick.

Dave worked as a delivery...

Dec 5, 2024

Evelyn M. Ray, 86, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024, in the Carriage Inn of Steubenville.

Evelyn was born April 30, 1938, in Toronto, OH, daughter of the late Robert and Louise (Olbrysh) Augustinovicz.

She was a member of the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church in Toronto and a 1956 graduate of...