Obituaries

May 1, 2023

Agnes I. Demko, 92, of Stratton, OH, passed away peacefully Monday, May 1, 2023, in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Agnes was born Sept. 26, 1930, in her house in Stratton, where she lived all her life. She was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Karaffa) Demko. She was also preceded in...

Apr 20, 2023

John G. Skrabak, 99, of Toronto, OH, passed away on Thursday April 20, 2023, in the Trinity Hospital ER in Steubenville, OH.

John was born November 1, 1923, in Wheeling WV, son of the late Paul and Suzanna Feterik Skrabak. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret M. Yanik Skrabak,...

Apr 14, 2023

William E. Bill Newbold, 69, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Bill was born Oct. 10, 1953, in Steubenville, son of the late Paul E. and Bette Jane (Garee) Newbold.

He was retired from the Weirton Steel Corp. where he worked in...

Apr 13, 2023

Robert B. Rob Clark, Sr., 64 of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, in the UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, after a battle with cancer.

Rob was born April 9, 1959, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Robert F. Clark and Barbara Joann (Snyder) Clark who survives.

Rob started his career...

Apr 7, 2023

Donna L. Worley, 86, of Toronto, OH, passed away peacefully Friday, April 7, 2023, in Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills, PA.

Donna was born Sept. 14, 1936, in Warren, OH, daughter of the late Ira Quay Doverspike and Marjorie Doverspike, her stepmother who raised her.

She was a member of the Toronto First United Methodist...

Apr 6, 2023

Margaret L. Tarnovich, 96, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023 in the Christian House in East Palestine, OH.

Margaret was born March 7, 1927, in Stratton, OH, daughter of the late Louis Tarnovich, Sr. and Alexandra (Thej) Tarnovich.

She retired from the former Ohio Edison First Energy W.H. Sammis Plant in Stratton...

Apr 3, 2023

David Lee Muscari, 63, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 in the Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

Dave was born Sept. 6, 1959, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Barbara (Mackey) Muscari. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Mary Bell Mackey.

Dave has worked at Valley...

Mar 31, 2023

David W. Ray, Sr., 80, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Dave was born Oct. 13, 1942 in Roseboro, NC, son of the late Arthur and Susan (Brannan) Ray.

He worked as a gov. certified machinist and welder at the former Jefferson Machine...

Mar 30, 2023

JoAnn M. Martin, 75, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Thursday March 30, 2023, in the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

JoAnn was born July 3, 1947, in Bloomingdale, OH, daughter of the late Frank C. Wszeborowski and Anna Marie (Frantz) Goddard.

She retired from the Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. Coke Plant in Follansbee. JoAnn was...

Mar 27, 2023

Lillian Mininni-Totin was born in Steubenville, Ohio, on July 13, 1935, to Frank and Lily Mininni. Her father, Frank, was a barber. Her mother, Lily, was a homemaker.

Lillian, or Lu (as she liked to be called) grew up in Steubenville. She was born with a healthy dose of faith. She was a deeply spiritual woman, content...

Mar 23, 2023

Rita M. Batcho was born in Toronto, OH, on June 24, 1930, and departed this life on March 23, 2023, at 92 years of age. She was the daughter of the late John J. Zamborsky and Mary Choma Zamborsky. She was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Batcho, her brother, John J. Zamborsky, Jr., and her sister,...

Mar 19, 2023

John P. Loftus, 69, of Toronto, OH, passed away at his home Sunday March 19, 2023.

John was born June 2, 1953, in Wheeling, WV, son of the late John J. and Martha (Prager) Loftus.

He was retired from the former Hancock Manufacturing Co. where he worked as a Press Operator. John was an avid...

Mar 15, 2023

Robert Duke Price, 72, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday March 15, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Bob was born July 9, 1950, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late William Price and Phyllis (Duke) Jones.

Bob retired from the Weirton Steel Corp. Coke Plant, where he worked in the car repair...

Mar 13, 2023

Nancy L. Carman, 79, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday March 13, 2023, in the Dixon Health Care Center in Wintersville, OH.

Nancy was born Aug. 4, 1943, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Rex and Pauline (Engler) Blanchard.

She was retired from Trinity Health System (former Ohio Valley Hospital) housekeeping dept. Nancy was...

Mar 12, 2023

Loretta J. Day, 85, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, in the Gables Care Center in Hopedale, OH.

Loretta was born July 5, 1937, in Bellaire, OH, daughter of the late J. Edgar and Leota (Corbett) Wise.

She was a homemaker who loved to sew and make quilts for her family and...

Mar 2, 2023

Tracy T. Goddard, 58, of Rayland, OH, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 in Catherines Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Tracy was born May 14, 1964 in Martins Ferry, OH, daughter of the late Gail E. and Mary Beth (Bell) Goddard. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Harry Barbour.

She was a...

Feb 27, 2023

Velva M. McClung, 87, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, in the Meadows of Cadiz, OH.

Velva was born Nov. 1, 1935, in WV, daughter of the late Roy Cole and Hettie (Sorrell) Cole.

She was a member of Meadowbrook Church of God in Rayland where she taught Sunday School. Velva was...

Feb 24, 2023

Fred N. Matyas, 89, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, at his home.

Fred was born Feb. 8, 1934, in Toronto, son of the late George N. and Beatrice (Woods) Matyas.

He was the owner and operator of Gunners Haven at his home in Toronto. Fred previously worked for the State of...

Feb 19, 2023

Bridget M. Ghenne, 59, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023 in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Bridget was born November 3, 1963, in Steubenville, daughter of the late James & Patricia (Caufield) Ghenne.

She was a former environmental supervisor at Trinity West in Steubenville. Prior to the hospital, Bridget...

Feb 18, 2023

Althea Ann (Bartels) Wiant, 63, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 in the Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

Ann was born July 11, 1959 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Phyllis Jean (Bowles) Bartels.

Ann held many jobs throughout her life, some of which included Pytash Country Store, Rue 21,...