Obituaries

Sep 10, 2022

Mary Alice Blankenship, 95, Toronto, OH, was called home by her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her loving family, Saturday Sept. 10, 2022, at her home.

Mary Alice was born Nov. 18, 1926, in Mingo Jct, OH, daughter of the late Harry Redmond and Alice (Maderia) Barcus.

She was retired from the Herald Star Circulation...

Sep 5, 2022

Marilyn Kazimir Peckens, 88, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday Sept. 5, 2022, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Marilyn was born May 14, 1934, in Columbus, OH, daughter of the late Fred and Clara (Clark) Riffle.

She was a homemaker and had previously worked at the former Vernas Dress Shop...

Sep 4, 2022

TSgt Robert James Bobby Samuel, 37, of Abilene, TX, formerly of Toronto, OH, died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, as result of a motorcycle accident.

Bobby was born Feb. 16, 1985, in Wheeling, WV, son of William R. Bob and Catharine L. Honey (McGrath) Samuel.

He was a 2003 graduate of Edison Local High School. Bobby...

Sep 3, 2022

Dorothy Jean (McHugh) Toth, 75, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Dorothy was born July 28, 1947, in Martins Ferry, OH, daughter of the late John D. and Marian (Kollar) McHugh.

She had worked at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville, OH, and Heritage Home...

Sep 1, 2022

Robert E. Bob Flood, 63, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Bob was born Dec. 10, 1958, in Steubenville, son of the late William E. Flood and Betty Mae (Lipscomb) Flood Zorne.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Aug 30, 2022

Tina Marie (Whitacre) Carothers, 56, of Dillonvale (Bradley), OH, died Tuesday Aug. 30, 2022, at her home.

Tina was born Oct. 16, 1965, daughter of the late Rosalee (Delaney) Whitacre and Kenneth E. Whitacre, who survives.

She was a homemaker, a member of the Smithfield Friends Church, and a 1984 graduate of Buckeye Local High...

Aug 26, 2022

John E. 'Spook' Phillipson, Sr., 95, of Toronto (Costonia), OH, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022, at his home surrounded by family.

John was born March 2, 1927, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late David and Clennie (Peoples) Phillipson.

He was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel where he worked as a crane operator. He also...

Aug 21, 2022

John Arthur Clouston, 58, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022, in the Carriage Inn of Steubenville.

John was born June 18, 1964, in Wheeling, WV, son of Evelyn (Visintainer) Clouston and the late Bruce Clouston.

He graduated from Buckeye North High School. John was an electrician with the IBEW Local 246 of...

Aug 17, 2022

Michael Patrick Dickey, 33, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday Aug. 17, 2022, in the Trinity Medical Center West ER in Steubenville, OH.

Michael was born April 11, 1989, in Steubenville, son of Jeffrey L. and Judith M. (Sembar) Dickey.

He was a 2008 graduate of Toronto High School. Michael was currently employed at Timet...

Aug 17, 2022

Terry J. Rigby, 71, of Empire, OH, passed away Wednesday Aug. 17, 2022, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Terry was born Jan. 2, 1951, in Empire, son of the late Harry and Virginia (Sines) Rigby. He was retired from Anthony Mining Co. where he worked as a mechanic.

Terry loved...

Aug 11, 2022

Richard M. Dobbs, 74, of Toronto, OH, went peacefully into the loving arms of his dear Savior Thursday, August 11, 2022, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Rich was born Oct. 1, 1947, in Steubenville, son of the late George and Ellen (Romanda) Dobbs.

Rich was a graduate of Toronto High School,...

Aug 10, 2022

Stanley E. Alex, 73, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday Aug. 10, 2022, in the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Stan was born May 9, 1949, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Stanley F. and Regina (Kowalski) Alex.

Stan was a 1967 graduate of Toronto High School, and he earned his education degree...

Aug 1, 2022

Daniel Ponder, Jr., 81, of Washington, PA, passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in the Washington Hospital in Washington, PA.

Daniel was born Dec. 22, 1940, in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late Daniel Ponder, Sr. and Willie (William) Ponder.

He was a retired Machinist with Superior Valve, and he retired from the Wilfred R....

Jul 30, 2022

Kenneth E. Dearth, 79, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Ken was born Oct. 16, 1942, in Friendly, WV, son of the late Edsel and Genova (Dennis) Dearth. He was also preceded in death by a brother, David Lee Dearth.

He was...

Jul 30, 2022

Mary Kathryn Strautmann, 75, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday July 30, 2022, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Mary Kathryn was born June 5, 1947, in Harrison Twp., PA, daughter of the late John M. and Edna M. (Hammond) Mitchell.

Mary Kathryn was in sales most of her life working...

Jul 27, 2022

Pamela Sue Penny (Chidester) Dickinson, 73, of East Liverpool, OH, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at her home.

Penny was born December 26, 1948, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Robert and Jessie Pete (Swearingen) Chidester.

Penny was retired from the Trinity Health System, in Steubenville, where she worked as an Administrator. She...

Jul 26, 2022

Katherine L. (Hughes) Staten, 80, of St. Clairsville, OH, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at her home.

Kathy was born Nov. 29, 1941, in Wellsburg, WV, daughter of the late Robert and Clara (Brothers) Hughes.

Kathy was retired from the R&F Coal Co., in Cadiz, OH, where she worked as a warehouse manager. She...

Jul 21, 2022

Clyde Sonny Telek, 81, Rayland (Plum Run), OH, passed away Thursday July 21, 2022, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Sonny was born April 21, 1941, in Plum Run, son of the late Julius and Virginia (Reinagle) Telek.

Sonny was retired from Gil Thermes Fencing in Wintersville, OH. He was also...

Jul 21, 2022

Ronald J. Miller Sr., 76, of Steubenville, OH passed away peacefully with family by his side July 21, 2022, in the Meadows of Cadiz, OH. He was born April 11, 1946, in Steubenville, son of the late Virginia and Jimmy Moran

Raised in Steubenville, Ronald was a 1964 graduate of Steubenville Big Red High School. He went...

Jul 18, 2022

Betty Mae (Lipscomb) Zorne, 86, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022, in the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Heaven gained a gentle soul.

Betty was born February 26, 1936, in Toronto, daughter of the late James Lipscomb and Freda (Phelps) Bowers.

She was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel with 32 years of...