Obituaries

Nov 10, 2023

Thomas W. T Willy The Wizard Shook, 79, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 in the Dixon Heathcare Center in Wintersville, Oh.

Tom was born March 8, 1944, in Toronto, son of the late James Russell and Maude Elizabeth (Hamilton) Shook.

He had formerly worked for the Brewster Trailer Park and Cattrell...

Nov 9, 2023

Daniel L. Gault, 81, of Toronto (Costonia), OH, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023 in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH, due to complications from brain cancer.

Dan was born February 23, 1942 at home in Costonia, son of the late Woodrow Wilson Gault and Ethel M. (Still) Gault.

He was retired from...

Nov 8, 2023

Wayne H. Morris, Jr, 50, of Abilene, TX, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away on Nov. 8, 2023, in Abilene.

Wayne was born on July 21, 1973, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Lena Pearl (French) Morris and Wayne H. Morris, Sr. who survives.

Wayne was retired from the U.S. Air Force having served...

Nov 7, 2023

Rochelle R. Segle, 53, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 in the Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

Rochelle was born December 8, 1969, in Orange County, CA, daughter of the late Lawrence Larry and Nancy (Heckman) McMichael.

She worked as a manager at several location businesses over the years including Sams...

Nov 7, 2023

Elizabeth Ann (Ingler) Martin, 62, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away Tuesday Nov. 7, 2023, in the WVU Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, WV.

Liz was born July 14, 1961, daughter of the late Bertha (Torok) Ingler and David J. Ingler, who survives.

Liz worked as a claims specialist with Medical Mutual of Ohio and she was...

Oct 30, 2023

Eleanor Jane Martin, 78, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Eleanor was born March 9, 1945 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Gerald M. and Bessie (Dawley) Martin.

She was a member of the Friends Church in Smithfield.

In...

Oct 29, 2023

George R. Peach, 72, a loving husband of 49 years, passed away Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in the Weirton Medical Center ER in Weirton, WV.

George was born Jan. 7, 1951 in Salem, OH, son of the late Dean and Virginia (McCourt) Peach Foresh.

Georges memberships include the Amsterdam VFW, former Toronto VFW, Sons of...

Oct 22, 2023

Karen L. Thompson, 82, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

Karen was born Oct. 28, 1940, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Clarence and Dorothy (Brown) Saner.

She was a graduate of Toronto High School, and later became a Librarian for Toronto City Schools,...

Oct 21, 2023

Cindy Lee Kuntz, 65, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, from an extended 4-year battle with cancer.

Cindy was born May 25, 1958, in Baltimore, MD, daughter of the late John and Mildred (Fischer) Scardina. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Oct 20, 2023

Miriam "Mims" Miller, age 95, formerly of Toronto, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2023, at the home of her daughter.

She was born July 12, 1928, in Dravosburg, PA, to the late George and Helen Wentroble Light. In addition to her parents, preceding her in death were her husband, Gerald, an infant daughter, Joan, and...

Oct 17, 2023

Kami Hannan-Abdalla, 50, of Toronto, Ohio, passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

Kami was born May 21, 1973, in Steubenville, Ohio, daughter of James and Paula Hannan.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her beloved two sons, Jordan (Maria Dunlope) Abdalla and Kameron (Lexie Berger) Abdalla. Also surviving...

Oct 10, 2023

Dolores M. Dee Burkett, 85, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, in the Wyngate Senior Living Community in Weirton, WV.

Dee was born Nov. 21, 1937, in Toronto, daughter of the late Eugene and Anna (Hritchock) Keenan.

Dee retired from the IRS where she worked as an Agent in the Wheeling, WV...

Oct 8, 2023

Darrell George Gossage, 71, of New Cumberland, WV, passed away Sunday Oct. 8, 2023, in the Weirton Medical Center ER in Weirton, WV.

Darrell was born Nov. 21, 1951, in Loudon, TN son of the late George and Helen (Hall) Gossage.

Darrell was currently working as a Plant Engineer at the Sal Chemical Co. in...

Oct 7, 2023

Shirley M. (Achhammer) Myers, 86, a resident of the Laurels of Steubenville, went to be with the love of her life, Karl E. Myers, on October 7, 2023.

Shirley was born August 2, 1937, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Russell E. and Margaret E. (Burchfield) Achhammer.

She was a homemaker who loved to cook...

Oct 7, 2023

Georgia Jean (Swearingen) Coulter, 76, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday Oct. 7, 2023, at her home.

Georgia was born April 17, 1947, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Glenn R. and Jean M. (Sembar) Swearingen, Sr.

Georgia was retired from Riesbecks Food Market in Toronto, where she worked in the Bakery-Deli Dept.

Oct 5, 2023

Michael H. Longo, 70, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday Oct. 5, 2023, in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Mike was born Aug. 29, 1953, in Steubenville, son of the late Hugh and Julieanne (Bright) Longo.

Mike was retired from the First Energy W.H. Sammis Plant, in Stratton, OH, having worked in...

Oct 4, 2023

Harry E. Sham Schaming, 84, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Harry was born Sept. 15, 1939 in Toronto, son of the late, Nicholas and Alvada (Keeder) Schaming.

Sham was hired at Timet in Toronto in March of 1960 and retired July 1,...

Oct 1, 2023

Frederick A. Fred Galea-Leone, 73, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023, in the Select Specialty Hospital in Weirton, WV.

Fred was born May 3, 1950, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Herman and LeVenna (Rock) Leone, who both passed away when Fred was just a child.

After he graduated from Catholic...

Sep 30, 2023

Solomon D. Sol' Robinson, 91, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday Sept. 30, 2023, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Sol was born Sept. 6, 1932, in St. Marys, WV, son of the late Walter and Bonnie (Smith) Robinson.

He retired from the Ironworkers Local #549 in Wheeling, WV. Sol was a...

Sep 26, 2023

Betty E. Rood, 97, of Toronto, OH passed peacefully on Tuesday Sept. 26, 2023, at her home.

Betty was born Nov. 6, 1925, in Hocking Port, OH, to the late Neff and Fluella (Fulton) Norman.

She graduated from Carthage-Troy High School in 1943, where she participated in the Glee Club, Latin Club, Scholastic, and even...