Obituaries

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,...

Feb 17, 2023

Richard W. Dick Allen, 88, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday Feb. 17, 2023, in the Trinity Medical Center West ER in Steubenville, OH.

Dick was born Jan. 6, 1935, in Toronto, son of the late George and Rachel (Carson) Allen.

Dick was a millwright, and he was retired from the Timet Corp. in Toronto....

Feb 16, 2023

We humbly regret the passing of Dorothy Jean Dowden who died at the age of 82 years old on Thursday, February 16, 2023, in Toronto, OH, following a stroke and then gout, ultimately dying of a hemorrhage.

She was fondly known as Jeanie by her siblings. Jeanie was born on June 8, 1940, in Bethany WV, Brooke...

Feb 16, 2023

Sandra Lynn Sandy Yocum, 70, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, in the UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Sandy was born August 13, 1952, in Tacoma, WA, daughter of the late Richard and Joyce (Mickelson) Wickham.

Sandy was a highly dedicated employee of the Strip Steel Community Federal Credit Union in...

Feb 14, 2023

Kathryn Lynn (Hannan) Hale, 70, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in the West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, surrounded by her family.

Kathy was born July 25, 1952, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late James Robert Patsy Hannan and Alice Geraldine Gerri (McTheny) Hannan.

She was previously employed as a...

Feb 13, 2023

Larry Craig Butler, Sr., 70, born May 28, 1952, in Fairplay, OH, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at his home in Bloomingdale, OH.

Craig worked for the County Highway Dept. for 30 years and retired 10 years ago. He enjoyed his family, farming, riding his motorcycle and driving his 1974 Chevy named Big Barney.

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Feb 12, 2023

Brody Michael Rose, 14, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at his home.

Brody was born May 24, 2008, in Steubenville, OH, son of Jason Rose and April (Brancker) Rose.

He was currently attending the Jefferson Co. School of Bright Promise. Brody loved to play on his tablet and take rides in...

Feb 10, 2023

Elizabeth Jane (Voltz) Marioneaux, 82, of Lisbon, OH, passed away Friday Feb. 10, 2023, in Wyngate Senior Living Community in Weirton, WV.

Elizabeth was born May 29, 1940, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late John and Mary (Fetchik) Voltz.

Elizabeth was a homemaker who loved to garden and decorate her home.

In...

Feb 6, 2023

Michele J. Tucker, 67, of Weirton, WV, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, in the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital from injuries she sustained from a motor vehicle accident.

Michele was born June 13, 1955 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Michael and Joan (Zimnox) Tindor.

She retired as a Medical Transcriptionist having working for Trinity...

Feb 5, 2023

Janet C. (Barker) Boger, 82, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Sunday Feb. 5, 2023, at her home, with her children by her side.

She was born Dec. 22, 1940, in Toronto, OH, daughter of the late Orlie M. and Mary M. (Makin) Barker.

Janet was a former Nurses Aide, on the second floor, at the...

Feb 5, 2023

Gregory John Ohalek, 68, of Spring Hill, FL, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away February 5, 2023, at his home.

Greg was born August 30, 1954, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Stanley and Maryann (Jablonski) Ohalek.

Greg worked for 15 years at the First Energy Sammis Plant in Stratton, OH, before leaving to...

Feb 4, 2023

Clifford Gerrard Barson, 69, of Toronto, OH, was called home by his Lord and Savior Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 at his home with his loving and devoted wife by his side.

Cliff was born Aug. 8, 1953 in Toronto, Ontario (Canada) son of the late Richard and Barbara (Gow) Barson.

He was a member and...

Feb 1, 2023

Connie A. Stagani, 87, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Connie was born Sept. 21, 1935 in Toronto, daughter of the late Steve and Lottie (Sembar) Karavas.

She was retired from St. John Medical Center and Trinity West where she worked as...

Jan 26, 2023

Susan L. Connolly, 67, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at her home surrounded by family after a battle with Alzheimers.

Susie was born May 25, 1955 in Wheeling, WV, daughter of the late, Dr. James E. and Dorothy (Manning) Wise.

She retired from Resibecks in Wintersville where she worked as a...

Jan 19, 2023

George E. Buddy Byers, 72, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at his home.

Buddy was born August 27, 1950, in Steubenville, son of the late George F. and Zelda F. (McConnell) Byers.

Buddy was a retired Ironworker. He belonged to Local 549 out of Wheeling, WV. He loved to cruise the...