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Toronto and Smithfield, Ohio

Robert R. 'Bake' Baker

Robert R. 'Bake' Baker

Feb 26, 2024

Robert R. Bake Baker, 69, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday Feb. 26, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

Bob was born Aug. 11, 1954, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Robert H. and Anna Belle (Harper) Baker.

Bob retired from the Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., where he worked as a Stove Tender...

Donald M. 'Whip' Whipkey

Donald M. 'Whip' Whipkey

Feb 23, 2024

Donald M. "Whip" Whipkey, 79, of Hopedale, OH, passed away Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, with his wife of 59 years, Mary Sue (Brown), daughter, Andrea Herrod, and son-in-law, Dr. Christian King by his side.

Don was born July 28, 1944, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Kester M....

Jeff Reeves

Jeff Reeves

Feb 22, 2024

Earl Jeffery Reeves, 67, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Jeff was born Oct. 2, 1956, in Steubenville, son of the late Jacob T. and Madge (Sinnett) Reeves.

Jeff was a 1975 graduate of Toronto High School. After graduating Jeff moved to Miami,...

Paul Trudics

Paul Trudics

Feb 21, 2024

Paul Trudics, 93, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in the Laurels of Steubenville, OH.

Paul was born April 4, 1930, in Toronto, son of the late Metro and Anna (Karaffa) Trudics.

Paul retired from the former Hancock Manufacturing Company, where he worked as an Electrician for 54 yrs. After retiring, Paul...

Joseph D. Staffilino

Joseph D. Staffilino

Feb 19, 2024

Joseph D. Staffilino, 60, of Mingo Jct., OH, passed away Feb. 19, 2024, in the Trinity West Medical Center in Steubenville, OH.

Joe was born May 8, 1963, in Steubenville, son of the late Louis Lane Staffilino, Sr. and Nancy Jane (Patterson) Locher.

He was a 1981 graduate of Catholic Central High School. After graduation...

Timothy D. Peckens

Timothy D. Peckens

Feb 16, 2024

Timothy D. Peckens, 66, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 in the Villa Vista Care Center in Steubenville.

Tim was born May 6, 1957 in Steubenville, son of the late Dwight D. and Lucy (Dent) Peckens.

He was a former Certified Nurses Aid and worked at the Villa Royale Nursing Home in...

Steven Hubbard

Steven Hubbard

Feb 16, 2024

Steven Hubbard, 66, of Toronto, OH, passed away suddenly, Friday evening Feb. 16, 2024, in the Trinity Medical Center West ER in Steubenville, OH.

Steve was born August 19, 1957, in Toronto, son of the late William Miree and Dorothy Hubbard.

Steve retired from the city of Toronto, where he worked in the Sanitation and...

Douglas A. Mazure

Douglas A. Mazure

Feb 12, 2024

Douglas Allen Mazure, 77, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Monday Feb. 12, 2024, in the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Doug was born Oct. 31, 1946, in Wheeling, WV, son of the late Albert and Edna Louise (McMasters) Mazure.

He retired from the Weirton Steel Corporation, where he worked as a Pipefitter. Doug loved...

Lidia Vallar

Lidia Vallar

Feb 12, 2024

Lidia Vallar, 97, of Piney Fork, OH, passed away Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 in the Gables Care Center in Hopedale, OH.

Lidia was born October 13, 1926, in Frisanco, Italy, daughter of the late Valentino and Luigia Santa (Muin) Roman. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Desiderio, her son,...

Paul M. Sloane

Paul M. Sloane

Feb 10, 2024

Paul M. Sloane, 60, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Paul was born May 5, 1963, in Steubenville, son of the late William and Juanita (Coughenour) Sloane.

Paul was retired from Altium Packaging where he worked as a Mechanic. He was a member...

Jacqueline Kay 'Jackie' Karas

Jacqueline Kay 'Jackie' Karas

Feb 10, 2024

Jacqueline Kay Karas, our beloved "Jackie" age 59, passed peacefully at home joining her Lord and Savior on Saturday evening, February 10, 2024.

Jackie had battled cancer several times, finally deciding to enjoy her remaining days surrounded by family and friends.

She was a long-time resident of Mingo Junction and is survived by her daughters...

Elizabeth Mae 'Betty' Dixon

Elizabeth Mae 'Betty' Dixon

Feb 7, 2024

Elizabeth Mae "Betty" Dixon, 78, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday Feb. 7, 2024, in Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Betty was born March 19, 1945, in Toronto, daughter of the late Floyd and Julia (Lisby) Peckins.

Betty was a former nurses aide and activities director at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville. She...

Timothy N. Coil

Timothy N. Coil

Jan 29, 2024

Timothy N. Coil, 62, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024 in the Select Specialty Hospital in Weirton, WV.

Tim was born December 1, 1961, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Larry D. "Pappy" and Chariessa M. "Sam" (Gault) Coil.

Tim was working as a laborer for Ready Construction, a commercial construction...

William P. 'Bill' Wickham

William P. 'Bill' Wickham

Jan 26, 2024

William Paul Wickham, 72, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday Jan. 26, 2024, at his home.

Bill was born Feb. 26, 1951, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Paul Dean and Helen Marie (Haynes) Wickham.

Bill retired from Weirton Steel Corporation, where he worked in the Sheet Mill.

In addition to his...

Kathy L. Workman

Kathy L. Workman

Jan 15, 2024

Kathy L. Workman, 66, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, in the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Kathy was born May 18, 1957, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Ernest "Ernie" and Marian (Yocum) Rawson.

She was a 1975 graduate of Stanton High School. After graduation she went to work...

Karen A. Cimino

Karen A. Cimino

Jan 15, 2024

Karen A. (Bletch) Kozar Cimino, 80, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Karen was born August 20, 1943, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Vincent S. and Juanita M. (Dyer) Bletch.

She worked for 32 years at the Hotel Del Coronado in Coronado,...

Beverly J. Torok

Beverly J. Torok

Jan 10, 2024

Beverly J. (Bartels) Torok, 81, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Wednesday Jan. 10, 2024, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving children.

Beverly was born Dec. 8, 1942, in Short Creek Twp, OH, daughter of the late Earl and Alberta (Donley) Price.

Beverly was a homemaker and a member of the Smithfield...

Rhea C. Vujanovich

Rhea C. Vujanovich

Jan 10, 2024

Rhea C. (Allen) Vujanovich, 69, of Toronto, OH, passed away January 10, 2024, in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Rhea was born April 29, 1954, in Steubenville, daughter of the late James and Gertrude (Mesler) Allen.

She worked as a bus driver for the Jefferson County Board of Developmental Disabilities and later...

Paul E. Smith, Jr.

Paul E. Smith, Jr.

Jan 5, 2024

Paul E. Smith, Jr. 75, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday Jan. 5, 2024, in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Paul was born Sept. 9, 1948, in Steubenville, son of the late Paul E., Sr. and Mildred (Blankenship) Smith.

He previously worked at Twin State Motors, as a Master Mechanic, and at...

Samuel J. Geddis

Samuel J. Geddis

Jan 4, 2024

Samuel James Geddis, 86, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday Jan. 4, 2024, in the Sienna Skilled Nursing Facility in Wintersville, OH.

Sam was born June 6, 1937, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late William J. and Margaret (Collins) Geddis.

He retired from Timet in Toronto where he worked in the Maintenance Dept. Sam...

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