Obituaries

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...

Oct 26, 2022

Margaret (Marge) Kane of Toronto has gone home to be with her husband on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. She passed peacefully at the Benchmark Leominster Crossings Care Facility in Fitchburg, MA with her son Robert and daughter-in-law Caron at her side. Her dedicated team of caregivers from Leominster Crossings and Worcester Health were invaluable in providing her comfort during...

Oct 26, 2022

Michael Adam Pillar, Jr. passed away peacefully October 26, 2022, in Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center in Canton, OH, he was 95 years old.

He was born on October 6, 1927, in Toronto, OH son of the late Michael Adam and Mary Agnes (Smith) Pillar, Sr.

Michael retired from the United States Postal Service where he...

Oct 21, 2022

John William Bill Burchfield, 91, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, at his home.

Bill was born Oct. 26, 1930, in Toronto, son of the late Ray and Linnie (Morrow) Burchfield.

He was retired from the Weirton Steel Corp. having worked in the Sheet Mill for 32 years.

Bill was...

Oct 19, 2022

Mark A. Wallace, 59, of Columbus, OH, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away October 19, 2022, in the Kobacker Hospice House in Columbus.

Mark was born August 21, 1963, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late William Bill and Jane (Irvin) Wallace.

He was a 1982 graduate of Toronto High School. He later became a...

Oct 15, 2022

James F. Branscom, 84, of Rayland, OH, passed away October 15, 2022, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Jim was born May 18, 1938, in Schuyler Co., MO, son of the late Truman and Dorothy (Boggs) Branscom.

He was a Veteran of the US Navy.

Jims wishes were to...

Oct 14, 2022

Kathy G. Beagle, 60, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Kathy was born April 8, 1962, in Weirton, WV, daughter of John Beagle of Weirton and Kay (Wade) Lowther of Wintersville, OH.

She was a former employee of Create-A-Room Furniture Store and...

Oct 11, 2022

Elaine F. Wright, 72, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, in the Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

Elaine was born Sept. 17, 1950, in Bloomingdale, OH, daughter of the late Frank C. Wszeborowski and Anna Marie (Frantz) Goddard.

She was a Bingo fanatic and could always be found every week at...