Obituaries

Oct 22, 2024

Vicki Jane Miller, 70, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, in the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Vicki was born November 14, 1953, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Jay and Lois (Zimmerman) Heckathorn.

She leaves behind her husband, Donald L. Miller, who she married August 2, 2002; daughter, Stefanie...

Oct 17, 2024

Barbra Ann (Chupa) Poe, 52, of Boblingen, Germany, formerly of Toronto, OH, went to be with Jesus on October 17, 2024.

Barbra was born on March 31, 1972, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of Lois Ann Baker and the late George C. "Sonny" Chupa.

She was a 1990 graduate of Toronto High School, where she was...

Oct 14, 2024

A Godly servant who loved so well, Robert "Bob" Edward Hanze, 90, entered into Eternal Life in Heaven on October 14, 2024.

He was born in Canton, OH, in 1934 to Edward and Lucille Hanze. He attended Canton South High School before attending Johnson University (Knoxville, TN) where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Ministry/Preaching....

Oct 14, 2024

Nancy Jean Jeffrey, 93, of Black Mountain, NC, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024, in the Mountain Ridge Health and Rehab Facility.

Jean was born September 3, 1931, in Wendell, ID, daughter of the late Harold Barrett; stepfather, Norman Riedesel and mother, Sadie (Haye) Riedesel.

After graduating from high school, Jean...

Oct 3, 2024

Patricia E. Ferrell, 83, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, in the Lancia Villa Vista in Steubenville, OH.

Pat was born February 27, 1941, in Harrisville, OH, daughter of the late Emerson and Lois (Woods) Baldwin.

She was a graduate of Wintersville High School, Methodist by faith, and a homemaker. In her...

Oct 2, 2024

Joell Elizabeth (Cihon) Kardos, a cherished mother, sister, and friend, passed away at the age of 52 on October 2, 2024, in Steubenville, Ohio, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, on June 24, 1972, Joell's vibrant spirit and boundless energy enriched the lives of those around her.

Joell pursued her passion...

Sep 28, 2024

Dorothy M. (Ash) Prokes, 98, of St. Clairsville, OH, formerly of the Smithfield and Piney Fork, OH area, passed away Saturday September 28, 2024.

Dorothy was born May 9, 1926, in Martins Ferry, OH, daughter of the late John and Mary (Miller) Ash.

She was a homemaker and formerly worked at the Piney Fork Post...

Sep 22, 2024

Mary F. Micko, 94, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday Sept. 22, 2024, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Mary was born Sept. 7, 1930, in Toronto, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Popick) Grantowsky.

She had retired from the former G.C. Murphy Store, where she worked as the window trimmer....

Sep 21, 2024

Daniel Wade Evans, 65, of Rush Run, OH, passed away Saturday Sept. 21, 2024, in the Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

Dan was born Oct. 14, 1958, in Martins Ferry, OH, son of the late Charles and Beatrice (Pasco) Evans.

Dan was a former cable construction lineman and supervisor. He was also a deer...

Sep 18, 2024

George Marcus Cronin, 53, of Salineville, OH, passed away at his home on Wednesday Sept. 18, 2024.

George was born Sept. 28, 1970, in E. Liverpool, OH, son of the late Clarence and Edna (Speedy) Cronin.

George formerly worked at Homer Laughlin China and Grady Rentals.

He was a member of Pine Grove...

Sep 16, 2024

Ellsworth S. "Pickle" Graham, 96, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Pickle was born April 10, 1928, in Toronto, son of the late Ollie and Jeanette (Patterson) Graham.

He was a 1946 graduate of Toronto High School. Three days after graduating Pickle enlisted in the US Navy during...

Sep 13, 2024

Richard E. 'Dick' Balser, 93, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Dick was born April 13, 1931 in E. Liverpool, OH, son of the late Glesner 'Ted' Balser and Lois (House) Hampson.

Dick was retired from the Lorillard Tobacco Co. where he worked...

Sep 11, 2024

John T. 'JT' Hannan, Jr. 61, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday Sept. 11, 2024, at Country Club Manor in Steubenville, OH.

JT was born Oct. 24, 1962, in Steubenville, son of the late John T., Sr. and Edith L. (Owens) Hannan.

He was a 1980 graduate of Toronto High School, an Eagle Scout, and...

Sep 5, 2024

Curtis D. Boyd, 65 of Smithfield, OH, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 in the Trinity West Medical Center ER, in Steubenville, OH, as a result of injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident.

Curt was born July 14, 1959 in Wheeling, WV, son of the late Richard M. and Shirley L. (Root) Boyd.

After...

Sep 4, 2024

Deborah Lynn (Arnett) Wilson, 65, of Rayland, OH, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in the Alleghany General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Debbie was born July 30, 1959, in Akron, OH, daughter of the late Gilbert Arnett and Charlotte (Ralston) Arnett, who survives.

She worked as an LPN at the former Reynold's Nursing Home in...

Sep 4, 2024

Jackie (Jacqueline C.) Strovilas passed away peacefully on September 4, 2024, in Myrtle Beach, SC, at age 86. Born on August 18, 1938, in Toledo, OH, to the late Orville Facer and Wilma Hern, Jackie was the 9th of 11 siblings.

She was preceded in death by siblings, Ferman Facer, Merritt Facer, Betty Dunberger, Midge Rost, Gerald...

Sep 3, 2024

Morris L. Rogers, 88, of Steubenville, OH, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday Sept. 3, 2024, in the Trinity Medical Center West ER in Steubenville.

Morris was born June 15, 1936, in Lorain, OH, son of the late Paul and Lillie (Morris) Rogers.

He retired from the Ohio Edison Co., W.H. Sammis Plant in...

Aug 26, 2024

Mary Elizabeth (Sokol) Grimes, 73, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday Aug. 26, 2024, at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Mary was born Feb. 18, 1951, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Michael P. and Elizabeth Lucille (Abramowicz) Sokol.

She was retired from Trinity Medical Center, both East and West, where she dedicated...

Aug 24, 2024

Robin Kaye (Hastings) Rozenek, 64, of Rayland, OH, passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, in the WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

Robin was born June 30, 1960, in Martins Ferry, OH, daughter of the late Robert Hastings and Carol (Dickerson) Hastings, who survives.

She retired from the Buckeye Local School District where she...

Aug 22, 2024

William E. "Bill" Landis, 90, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Bill was born Nov. 23, 1933, in New Somerset, OH, son of the late Edward Grover and Mary Ella (Richards) Landis.

He was retired from DeNoon Lumber where he worked as a...