Obituaries

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...

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,...