Obituaries

Dec 14, 2022

Samuel B. Shevelow, Jr., 64, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. He was a resident of Dixon Nursing Home since 2006.

He was born June 6, 1958, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Samuel B. Shevelow, Sr. and Mary V. (Richman) Shevelow who survives.

Sam was a 1976 graduate of Toronto High School, excelling...

Dec 14, 2022

Emma J. Brewer, 94, of Wellsville, OH, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at her home.

Emma was born March 8, 1928, to the late Frank and Margaret (Wilson) Sabol.

She was a co-owner, with her late husband Don, of Brewer Plumbing in Wellsville.

In addition to her parents and her husband Don...

Dec 13, 2022

Dathan Derek McHugh, 46, a lifelong resident of Smithfield, OH, passed away suddenly Dec. 13, 2022.

Dathan was born to Gerald Dale and Norma (Phillips) McHugh on Aug. 7, 1976.

He was a 1995 graduate of Buckeye Local High School and was an assistant kitchen manager at Outback in St. Clairsville, OH.

Dathan...

Dec 10, 2022

Robert E. Wellington, 94, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday Dec. 10, 2022, in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Bob was born Nov. 12, 1928, in Toronto, son of the late Hiram and Tracey (Nation) Wellington.

Bob was the owner/operator of Robert E. Wellington Enterprises. He previously worked at the former Kaul...

Dec 10, 2022

Jamie S. Rodriguez, 46, of Steubenville, OH (Pottery Addition), passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022, at her home.

Jamie was born April 19, 1976, daughter of the late David and Carrie (Hayes) Duffy.

Jamie enjoyed cooking, was a lover of all animals and was Catholic by faith.

She leaves behind her daughters, Hailey...

Dec 7, 2022

Frances Ann (Vanihel) Lucas, 73, of Toronto, OH, passed away Dec. 7, 2022, in the Trinity West Medical Center ER in Steubenville, OH.

Frances was born June 21, 1949, in Steubenville, to Frank J., Jr. and Margaret C. (Stock) Vanihel.

She retired as a production line leader with LaBelle News in Steubenville. Frances enjoyed her...

Dec 4, 2022

Melissa E. Byers, 53, of Irondale, OH, passed away Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, after a 4.5-year battle with Leiomyosarcoma (LMS).

Melissa was born July 21, 1969, in E. Liverpool, OH, daughter of Curtis W. VanDyke, Sr. and the late Kandy S. (Brown) VanDyke.

She worked as a...

Dec 1, 2022

Larry L. McCoy, 86, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Larry was born Nov. 10, 1936, in Seneca, OH, son of the late Leland and Bessie (Stephen) McCoy.

He was retired from the Timet Corp. in Toronto, OH, with over 40 years...

Dec 1, 2022

Dennis J. Talamine, 70, of Buffalo NY, formerly of Steubenville, OH, passed away peacefully on Dec 1, 2022.

Denny was born May 20, 1952, in Steubenville to Norman and Mary Talamine who preceded him in death as well as daughter Angela.

He is survived by his wife Patti Talamine, son Ken (Sonja) Talamine; two grandchildren,...

Nov 28, 2022

Sara C. (Coffey) Franke, 91, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

Sara was born Feb. 14, 1931, in East Palestine, OH, daughter of the late Ernest W. and Mary Alice (Hartford) Coffey.

Sara was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Toronto and the...

Nov 24, 2022

Paul Eugene PJ Smith, 50, of Hopedale, OH, passed away November 24, 2022, at his home.

PJ was born October 24, 1972, in Wheeling, WV, son of the late Barbara J. (Elliott) Ramsey and William M. Mike Ramsey.

PJ was, to everyone that knew him, a jack of all trades, including a truck driver, plumber,...

Nov 23, 2022

William J. Bill Johnson, Sr., 57 of Steubenville, OH, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022.

Bill was born April 4, 1965, in Steubenville, son of the late William W. Johnson and Patricia J. (Frey) Longo.

Bill worked as a diesel mechanic at the bus garage for Indian Creek Schools for over 20 years. H was...

Nov 22, 2022

Richard C. Rich Burkey, 71, of Toronto, OH, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday Nov. 22, 2022. Rich had never fully recovered from covid he acquired in Oct. of 2021.

Rich was born Sept. 10, 1951, son of Jack C. and Mary H. Etta (Rockey) Burkey.

After 31 years of service, Rich retired...

Nov 16, 2022

TOGETHER AGAIN

Richard C. Dick Silverthorn, Sr., 79, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Dick was born Aug. 27, 1943, in E. Liverpool, OH, son of the late Carl and Madeline (Coakley) Silverthorn.

Dick was a retired Insurance Agent who owned and...

Nov 13, 2022

Duane T. Critser, 72, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in the Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

Duane was born Dec. 24, 1949, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Howard D. and Marjorie J. (Roberts) Critser.

He was a 1968 graduate of JU High School, and a member of the...

Nov 13, 2022

Kathryn Elizabeth (Minch) Simmons, 77, of Mingo Jct., OH, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022, in the Carriage Inn of Steubenville, OH.

Kathy was born Oct. 13, 1945, in Steubenville, daughter of the late James Minch and Kathleen (Rine) Minch Sabatini.

Kathy had worked for her stepfather and mother at the former Sabatinis Auto in...

Nov 11, 2022

Heather Anne (Porter) Branch, 49, of Toronto, OH, passed away Nov. 11, 2022, in the Select Specialty Hospital in Weirton, WV.

Heather was born Nov. 29, 1972, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late John L. Porter and Sally L. (Hughes) Porter who survives.

Heather was a 1991 graduate of Toronto High School and had...

Nov 8, 2022

Gary O. Ridenour, 60, of Smithfield, OH, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at his home.

Gary was an avid golfer, and long-time member of the Wintersville Fire Dept. He was a former employee of Choice Brands in Mingo Jct., OH, and was currently working for Allen Oil in Steubenville, OH.

Gary was preceded...

Oct 30, 2022

Timothy J. Gribben, 82, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022, at his home surrounded by family.

Tim was born Dec. 22, 1939, in Toronto, son of the late William C. and Garnet Mae (Scott) Gribben.

He was a retired Operator with Ohio Edison/First Energy Corp. at the Sammis Plant in Stratton, OH....

Oct 27, 2022

Dolly A. (Morris) Cichon, 75, of Mt. Pleasant, OH, passed away Thursday Oct. 27, 2022, in the Aultman Community Care Center in Alliance, OH.

Dolly was born Dec. 20, 1946, in Piney Fork, OH, daughter of the late Lawrence and Myrtle (Long) Morris.

She was a homemaker who loved her kids and grandkids. Dolly enjoyed...