Obituaries

Aug 8, 2024

W. Dwaine Swickard, 74, of Wadsworth, OH, formerly of Toronto, OH passed away Thursday Aug. 8, 2024, at his home.

Dwaine was born on Feb. 16, 1950, in Irondale, OH son of the late Warner M. and Naomi (Householder) Swickard.

Dwaine was retired from the U.S. Postal Service, where he worked as a mail carrier...

Aug 6, 2024

Michael Stanislaus Sokol, 78, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday Aug. 6, 2024, in the Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

Mike was born April 9, 1946, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Michael P. and Elizabeth Lucille (Abramwicz) Sokol.

Mike retired from the Weirton Steel Corp., having worked from 1964 to 2001. He...

Aug 5, 2024

Jack Edward Montgomery, 84, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, Aug. 5, 2024.

Jack was born July 22, 1940, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Jack and Edith (Donahue) Montgomery.

After graduating from Toronto High School, Jack attended Ohio State University (OSU), earned a bachelor's degree from Franciscan University, and completed postgraduate work at...

Aug 2, 2024

Kenneth R. "Chief" Humpe, 63, proud father and mechanic, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday Aug. 2, 2024, in the Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

Ken was born Dec. 14, 1960, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late John and Shirley (Ziklo) Humpe.

Ken worked as a mechanic and auto body repairman most of...

Jul 29, 2024

Regis G. Mehalko, loving and devoted husband and father, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 84.

Regis was born April 5, 1940, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late John and Mary (Blasko) Mehalko.

He was retired from Timet-Titanium Metals Corp.,...

Jul 21, 2024

Sandra Charlene (Fryman) Rhoades, 85, of Toronto, OH, was born on March 18, 1939, in Steubenville, OH, the first child of the late Charles and Alberta (Coulter) Fryman. Charlene entered Heaven on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in the Carriage Inn of Steubenville.

After graduating from Toronto High School, Charlene worked as a secretary at both the Toronto...

Jul 18, 2024

Walter F. Fullerton, loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, in the Weirton Medical Center at the age of 84.

Walter was born January 18, 1940, in Toronto, son of the late Samuel and Alice (Donahue) Fullerton.

He was retired from the Steubenville Labor Union Local...

Jul 12, 2024

Joseph E. McGuire, 44, of Toronto, OH, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, July 12, 2024, at his home.

Joe was born August 27, 1979, in Steubenville, OH, son of Thomas G. McGuire and Cynthia D. (Boehke) McGuire.

He was a 1998 graduate of Indian Creek High School and later went on to receive an associate degree...

Jul 9, 2024

Anthony Miller, 70, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at his home.

Anthony was born July 31, 1953, in Wheeling, WV, son of the late Stanley and Antoinette (Galik) Miller.

Anthony was a farmer and a retired coal miner, having worked for Consol Coal. He was a 1972 graduate of Smithfield High...

Jul 9, 2024

Martha Rose (Mayle) Domenick, 76, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Tuesday July 9, 2024, in WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital.

Martha was born November 15, 1947, in Rush Run, OH, daughter of the late Rufus and Clara (Hand) Mayle.

She was a 1966 graduate of Smithfield High School and went on to graduate from the IBM...

Jul 1, 2024

Dean E. Hodgkiss, 73, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully Monday July 1, 2024.

Dean was born May 8, 1951, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late John and Eleanor (Bane) Hodgkiss.

Dean retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. and was also an Army Reservist.

In addition to his parents, Dean was preceded in...

Jul 1, 2024

Joyce D. Firm, 76, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Monday July 1, 2024, in the Weirton Medical Center.

Joyce was born Sept. 1, 1947, in Hammondsville, OH, daughter of the late Orville and Macel (Landis) Workman.

She was a former employee of Walmart in Bryan, OH, where she oversaw the snack bar. Joyce was also...

Jun 28, 2024

Robert G. Kovarik, 89, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Friday June 28, 2024, at his home under hospice care.

Bob was born July 19, 1934, in Rayland, OH, son of the late Andy and Mary (Polivka) Kovarik. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Joyce A. (Marzeta) Kovarik, who passed Aug. 5, 2006.

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Jun 22, 2024

David L. Brooks, 79, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday June 22, 2024, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Dave was born July 27, 1944, in Mansfield, OH, son of the late Joseph Henry Brooks and Sarah Jane (Tapper) Brooks.

Dave was a Veteran of the US Navy, having served during the...

Jun 21, 2024

Betty J. (Haught) Hawkins was born December 27, 1932, in Port Homer, OH. She passed away June 21, 2024, after a long, fulfilled 91 years of life.

Betty was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Great-Great-Grandmother, and Wife. She was also a devout Christian who was a longtime member of the Sycamore Tree Church in Follansbee, WV.

Jun 20, 2024

Kenneth Robert Kenny Kourim, Sr., 90, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Thursday June 20, 2024, in Trinity West in Steubenville, OH.

Kenny was born July 27, 1933, in Plum Run, OH, son of the late Jerry and Thelma (Cooper) Kourim.

Kenny retired five years ago from Egypt Valley Limestone, where he was a heavy equipment...

Jun 18, 2024

Barbara A. Carter, 90, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in the Country Club Manor in Steubenville, OH.

Barbara was born March 23, 1934, in Toronto, daughter of the late Konstant and Mary (Malyszko) Harasimik.

Barbara was a 1952 graduate of Toronto High School. She received a bachelors degree from Ohio University...

Jun 17, 2024

Charles L. "Chuck" McFerren, 82, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024, in the UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Chuck was born October 18, 1941, in the Ohio Valley Hospital in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Helen Dorothy (Vogelsong) and William A. McFerren. He was also preceded in death by his brother, William...

Jun 16, 2024

David P. Thompson, 86, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024, in the Sienna Skilled Care Facility in Wintersville, OH.

Dave was born Oct. 13, 1937, in Wheeling, WV, son of the late Jesse and Virginia (Johnson) Thompson.

Dave worked at Weirton Steel in the Power House until his retirement in 2007. Prior...

Jun 14, 2024

Walter G. Stanak, 83, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday June 14, 2024, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Walter was born March 6, 1941, in Steubenville, son of the late Walter J. and Helen T. (Tawrosza) Stanak.

He was the owner and operator of Stanak Trucking for over 50 years prior...