Obituaries

Jan 9, 2026

Betty June Hasley, 93, of Rayland, OH, joined her husband and son in Heaven on January 9, 2026.

Betty was born on June 15, 1932, daughter of the late Robert and Audrey (Hendershot) Patterson. In addition to her husband, Gerald, and her son, Wayne, Betty was preceded in death by siblings Nancy, Shirley, William, Ruby, and Delbert....

Jan 5, 2026

Larry E. Swickard, 69, of Toronto, OH, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Monday January 5, 2026 in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Larry was born October 26, 1956, in Steubenville, son of the late Warner M. and Naomi (Householder) Swickard. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Dwaine and...

Jan 3, 2026

Nancy L. Tucker, 71, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2025, due to a devastating house fire.

Nancy was born December 20, 1954, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Louis and Goldie (Nagy) Saho.

She was a housewife and homemaker and attended the Cadiz Community Church. Nancy was also a 1973 graduate...

Jan 3, 2026

Jacob Louis Tucker, 14, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2025, due to a devastating house fire.

Jacob was born June 10, 2011, in Steubenville, OH. He was the son of Ronald L. and Amy C. (Hallenbaugh) Tucker.

Jacob was an 8th grader at Buckeye Local Jr./Sr. High School. He played the trumpet...

Jan 3, 2026

Harleigh Jeanne Tucker, 13, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2025, due to a devastating house fire.

Harleigh was born December 28, 2012, in Steubenville, OH. She was the daughter of Ronald L. and Amy C. (Hallenbaugh) Tucker.

Harleigh was a sixth grader at Buckeye Local Jr./Sr. High School. She played clarinet with...

Jan 2, 2026

Robert J. 'Bob' Fullerton, 90, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday Jan 2, 2026, under hospice care at his daughter's home.

Bob was born September 21, 1935, in Toronto, son of the late Samuel and Alice (Donahue) Fullerton. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Chevalier; five brothers, Eugene 'Bud', William, Jim, Richard 'Sam',...

Jan 1, 2026

It is with great sorrow to announce the passing of Russell R. Clark, who departed this world on January 1, 2026, at his home in Rayland, OH.

Russell was born April 17, 1940, in the small mining town of Plum Run, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dwight and Irene (Noble) Clark, his sister,...

Dec 31, 2025

Kathy Smith (Ina Kathleen Kruise) of Fairfield, CA, passed away peacefully on the morning of December 31, 2025. She leaves behind a family who adored her and a legacy of laughter, love, and unforgettable memories.

Kathy's greatest and most cherished role was being a grandmother. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the center of her world, and she...

Dec 31, 2025

Clifford Grant James Dawson, better known as "Jimmy", of Toronto, OH, suddenly passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

Jimmy was born December 16, 1970, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Clifford G. Dawson and Frances "Janie" Dawson. Jimmy was also preceded in death by his sister, Susan Humpe Radvansky.

He was employed by...

Dec 27, 2025

Linda M. (Cooper) Stine Reed, 78, of Hammondsville, OH, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, in the East Liverpool City Hospital ER in East Liverpool, OH.

Linda was born September 9, 1947, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late John Stanley and Ethel (O'Toole) Cooper.

She worked as a restaurant manager up until her retirement....

Dec 26, 2025

Robert H. 'Bob' Roush, II, 59, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, under hospice care, after a short battle with the rare Anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC). Bob was able to spend Christmas day with his family, which was his goal since he was diagnosed this past spring.

Bob was born June 5, 1966 in...

Dec 23, 2025

Bette Ann Cable Parker peacefully passed at Hope Cottage in Weirton, WV, on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, joining her husband and high school sweetheart, Paul Edwin Parker.

Bette was born on July 17, 1936, in Steubenville, OH, to the late Walter Scott (Zeke) Cable and Mamie Elizabeth Linn Cable. She was a lifelong resident of Island Creek...

Dec 23, 2025

William B. Montgomery, 83, of Myrtle beach, SC, formerly of Steubenville, OH, passed away December 23, 2025, surrounded by family.

Born November 14, 1942, Bill was the son of the late Thomas Benton and Ethel Virginia Montgomery. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Karen Montgomery, two brothers, James and Robert Montgomery, and son-in-law,...

Dec 18, 2025

Edward Charles 'Chuck' Hudson, 81, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, in the Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

Chuck was born October 9, 1944, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Hurshel and Blanche (Landis) Hudson.

Chuck graduated from Jefferson Union High School in 1963 and proudly served his country in...

Dec 14, 2025

Diana L. Steele, 72, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025 in the Sunnyslope Nursing Facility in Bowerston, OH.

Diana was born February 15, 1953, in Glen Dale, WV, daughter of the late Richard E. and Jacqueline (Grandstaff) Steele.

After high school, Diana earned an associate degree from WV Northern College and worked...

Dec 12, 2025

Marilyn Sue Wadas, 80, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday December 12, 2025, in the Select Specialty Hospital in Weirton, WV.

Marilyn was born November 22, 1945, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Joseph and Carolyn (Stagani) Wadas.

Marilyn previously provided support to her sister, Carolyn, while working for Coles the Book People, BMP...

Dec 12, 2025

Phyllis (Smith) Selman, 87, of Toronto, OH, peacefully passed away at home on December 12, 2025, and has gone home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Phyllis was a cherished member of the Bell Chapel United Methodist Church on State Route 213 in Steubenville, OH. She devoted much of her time to her church...

Dec 11, 2025

Erica Dee Wallace of Toronto, OH, passed away December 11, 2025, at Trinity Medical Center West, in Steubenville, OH, of unexpected yet natural causes.

Erica was born July 8, 1978, in the Ohio Valley Hospital, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Gwendolyn Flo (Snyder) Dysert and Darrel Dean Dysert.

In addition to her role as...

Dec 10, 2025

Audrey Jane Lucas, 84 of Unionport, OH, formerly of Steubenville, went home to be with the Lord on December 10, 2025. She was born on December 5, 1941, in Steubenville.

Audrey had attended Capital University and was a graduate of Steubenville Business College & Clark Gilbert & Silverthorn Academy of Cosmetology. She was the former owner of...

Dec 9, 2025

Florence Jean Carothers, better known as Jeanne, 72, of Rayland, OH, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at her home under hospice care.

Jeanne was born February 4, 1953, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Robert "Snub" Ogden and Ellen Mae (Eltringham) Kovarik. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Richards.

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