Obituaries

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...

Sep 22, 2023

Joanna Mihalik, 65, of Toronto, Ohio passed into rest with the Saints after a short but acute illness on Friday evening, September 22, 2023 in Valley Hospice, Trinity West Hospital in Steubenville, Ohio. Her family was with her at her passing. She left this life having touched a multitude of people, and made them better for the experience.

Sep 21, 2023

David Brian Grodhaus went to be with his Lord on Thursday, September 21, 2023, peacefully at his home in Toronto, OH.

David, more affectionately called Dave by his loved ones, was born July 20, 1959, in East Liverpool, OH.

At the young age of 17 years old Dave dedicated his early adulthood to our country...

Sep 19, 2023

Jeffrey Carl Myers, 66, of Steubenville, Ohio died on September 19, 2023, at Trinity West Medical Center.

Jeff was born July 3, 1957. He was blessed with wonderful parents, Carl and Mary Jane Myers and privileged to be raised in (UCLA) the Upper Corner of Lower Alikanna surrounded by extended family and friends. In addition to his...

Sep 16, 2023

Raymond Russell Austin, 86, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

Ray was born Dec. 18, 1936, in Moundsville, WV, son of the late William and Lola (Moris) Austin.

He was retired from the Weirton Steel Corp. where he worked as an electrician. Ray was a member of the First Methodist Church in...

Sep 11, 2023

Constance Connie Erb, 83 of Plum Run, OH, passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

Connie was born March 1, 1940, in Plum Run, daughter of the late Markus and Erma (Reinagle) Meszaros.

Connie was a 1958 graduate of Smithfield High School where she was crowned the May...

Sep 10, 2023

Dorothy DeeDee Barnes Beatty, 97 of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 in the Sienna Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Wintersville, OH.

She was born May 4, 1926 in Toronto, daughter of the late Sara Elizabeth and George Barnes.

Dorothy was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob" in 2005,...

Sep 6, 2023

Edwin J. Westfall, 78, of Weirton, WV, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday Sept. 6, 2023, in the Select Specialty Hospital in Weirton, WV.

Ed was born July 21, 1945, in Baltimore, MD, son of the late Elmer J. and Ona (Stout) Westfall.

Ed retired from the Weirton Steel Corp., where he was General...

Sep 5, 2023

Andrew C. Andy Hall, 36, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023 at his home.

Andy was born December 23, 1986 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Helen J. Putty (Biddle) Hall and Herman K. Hall, who survives.

He was a 2005 graduate of Toronto High School and previously worked at the...

Sep 3, 2023

Stacy E. Antill, 51, of Steubenville, OH, formerly of Toronto, passed away Sunday Sept. 3, 2023, in the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton, OH.

Stacy was born Sept. 25, 1971, in Steubenville, daughter of John G. Antill, Sr. and Carole (Vuksanovich) Antill.

Stacy loved her family very much.

She leaves behind her...

Aug 28, 2023

Patricia Elizabeth "Tish" Herdman Meyer Rasor, age 82, was called home and passed peacefully the morning of August 28, 2023. Her family was able to say their goodbyes in her final days while she was a resident at Avalon Assisted Living & Memory Care Lewis Center, OH.

Tish was born on September 28, 1940, the daughter of...

Aug 28, 2023

Eric B. Case, 66, Toronto, OH, passed away at his home on Monday Aug. 28, 2023.

Eric was born Jan. 31, 1957, in Galion, OH, son of the late Jacob E. and Martha Mae (Bechtol) Case.

He was retired from Bates Brothers Amusement Co. in Wintersville, OH where he worked as an electrician and maintenance...

Aug 24, 2023

Ernest Lee Franke, 73, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Lee was born December 3, 1949 in Steubenville, son of the late Edward L. and Sara C. (Coffey) Franke.

He retired from NAPA Auto Parts where he worked in the warehouse/stockroom. Lee was...

Aug 20, 2023

Bernice Louise (Hasley) Francis, 89, of Bloomingdale, OH (Belvedere) passed away Sunday Aug. 20, 2023, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

Bernice was born May 28, 1934, in Stanleyville, OH, daughter of the late Dale C. and Gladys B. (Webber) Hasley.

She was a retired teacher, having taught at Wayne Elementary School in Bloomingdale...