Obituaries

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...

Nov 27, 2024

Mildred Elaine (Grula) Romey, 98, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday Nov. 27, 2024, in Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

Mildred was born Jan. 5, 1926, in Toronto, daughter of the late Adam and Mary (Suzo) Grula.

She was a homemaker and a member of the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Toronto.

Nov 10, 2024

Richard A. Knicely, 69, of Colliers, WV, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024 in the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Rich was born July 7, 1955 in Steubenville, OH, son the late Creatis and Sylvia (Doty) Knicely.

He was a 1973 graduate of Brooke High School. Rich worked in the Trucking Dept. at Weirton...

Nov 6, 2024

Janis L. (Ralston) Westfall, 75, of Weirton, WV, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in the Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

Janis was born Feb. 19, 1949, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Donald G. and Betty E. (Wright) Ralston.

Janis was a teacher, Intervention Specialist, having first taught...

Oct 30, 2024

Charles R. "Chip" Mick, 70, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday Oct. 30, 2024, in the Trinity Medical Center West ER in Steubenville, OH.

Chip was born Nov. 15, 1953, in Wyandotte, MI, son of the late Homer George Mick and Edith Marie (Andrews) Mick Hanna.

He retired from Norfolk & Southern Railroad, where he...

Oct 28, 2024

Warren Emmitt Lash, 86, of Bloomingdale, OH, went home to be with our Lord on Monday, October 28, 2024, at his home.

Warren was born April 14, 1938, in Wintersville, OH, son of the late George and Ruth (Zook) Lash.

He was the retired owner-operator of Custom Cleaning. Warren served his country in the US...

Oct 28, 2024

Terry A. Fetty, 83, of Reynoldsburg, OH, formerly of Bradley (near Smithfield), OH, passed away Monday Oct. 28, 2024, at his home.

Terry was born Nov. 17, 1940, in Warrenton, OH, son of the late Ellsworth and Wilda (Winland) Fetty.

He was a coal miner having worked for the Ohio Coal, where he was the...

Oct 24, 2024

Melvin L. 'Mel' Funk, 79, of Toronto, OH, passed away at his home Thursday Oct. 24, 2024.

Mel was born June 23, 1945, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Carl and Jane (Bell) Funk.

He taught school for 32 years in the Edison Local School District until his retirement. Mel was a member of...

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...