Obituaries

Nov 16, 2022

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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...

Oct 9, 2022

Todd J. Roset, 50, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 9, 2022, in the Trinity Medical Center West ER in Steubenville, OH.

Todd was born Jan. 12, 1972, in Martins Ferry, OH, son of the late Andy and Diane (Klapka) Roset.

Todd was currently employed with the Jefferson County Water and Sewer Dept....

Oct 8, 2022

Theodore N. Ted Kurty, 88, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday Oct. 8, 2022, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Ted was born Jan. 20, 1934, in Stratton, OH, son of the late Pete and Mary (Zelasko) Kurty, Sr.

He was retired from the Timet Corp. in Toronto, where he worked...

Oct 7, 2022

Col. Frank A. Titus, 76, of Columbus, OH, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022, in the Ohio State University James Hospital in Columbus.

Frank was born June 28, 1946, in Gallipolis, OH, son of the late Frank E. and Vivian (Knopp) Titus.

After graduating from Pomeroy High School, Frank joined the United States Air Force...

Oct 4, 2022

Mary (Blaner) Perun, 93, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday Oct. 4, 2022, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Mary was born June 15, 1929, in Stratton, OH daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Zdinak) Blaner.

She was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in...

Sep 30, 2022

Karen Ann (Fickes) Freas, 70, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday Sept. 30, 2022, in the UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Karen was born April 10, 1952, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Donald Hubert and Margaret Jean (Lucsko) Fickes.

She was retired from the Toronto Apothecary and had also worked at the...

Sep 29, 2022

Evelyn Visintainer Clouston, 82, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, after a brief illness.

She was the light in a room with her always present smile and laughter. Evelyn never met a stranger and always had time to help any organization that needed a hand.

She was one of the founding members...