Todd W. Copeman
Jun 21, 2022
Todd W. Copeman, 98, of Toronto, OH, formerly of Beaver Falls, PA, passed away June 21, 2022, in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.
Todd was born Dec. 23, 1923, in New Brighton, PA, son of the late John and Iva (Gamble) Copeman.
Todd served in the US Navy during WWII on the...
Elbert A. Grill
Jun 16, 2022
Elbert A. Grill, 98, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday June 16, 2022, in the Paramount Senior Living at Cranberry, PA.
Elbert was born April 25, 1924, in Toronto, son of the late Simon and Mary (Bailey) Grill.
He was retired from the Weirton Steel Corp., where he worked as a mechanic in the Tin...
Sara Ellen Johnston
Jun 7, 2022
Sara Ellen Johnston, 16, of Hammondsville, OH, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in the UPMC Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Sara was born Dec. 1, 2005, in Salem, OH, daughter of Lance Johnston and Dawn (Fraley) Nicholson.
She was finishing up her sophomore year at Edison Local High School where she was an honor roll...
Rodger James Hickey
Jun 4, 2022
Rodger James Hickey, 74, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday June 4, 2022, at Trinity West Hospital, in Steubenville, OH, surrounded by his family.
Born on August 20, 1947, in Steubenville, Rodger was a son of the late Cyril and Eleanor Grygo Hickey. He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Rita Hickey Mosti, Mary Eleanor...
John M. Batcho
Jun 1, 2022
John M. Batcho, Sr., 97, of Toronto, OH, was born in Barnesboro, Pennsylvania, on June 22, 1924, and departed this life on June 1, 2022, just shy of his 98th birthday. He was the son of the late Andrew Batcho and Mary Koritko Batcho. He was preceded in death by his infant brother, Andrew, and his sisters, Mary and...
Lawrence V. 'Larry' Haas
May 23, 2022
Lawrence V. Larry Haas, 76, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday May 23, 2022, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.
Larry was born on June 14, 1945, in Columbus, OH, son of the late Leroy and Violet (Adams) Haas.
Larry was retired from Ohio Edison Power Plant in Toronto, where he worked...
Janice E. Robertson
May 23, 2022
Janice Elaine (Evano) Robertson, 80, of Toronto, OH, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on Monday May 23, 2022, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH following a brief illness.
Janice was born Aug. 20, 1941, in Steubenville, daughter of the late George and Helen (Henry) Evano. Janice was a 1959 graduate of...
Dolores J. 'Dodie' Obertance
May 18, 2022
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Dolores J. Dodie Obertance on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH, after declining health and a brief hospitalization.
Dodie was born Nov. 19. 1928, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Solomon) Tulencik.
Before Dodie was...
Mary Ann Allen
May 17, 2022
Mary Ann (Bodnar) Allen, 78, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.
Mary Ann was born April 22, 1944, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Zamborsky) Allen.
Mary Ann was a 1962 graduate of Toronto High School. Prior to marriage she...
Joanne Kurty
May 13, 2022
Joanne (Wellington) Kurty, 84, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022, at her home after a lengthy illness.
Joanne was born Aug. 4, 1937, in Toronto, daughter of the late Hiram and Tracey (Nation) Wellington.
Before Joanne married, she worked as a bookkeeper for the Toronto Ford Motor Co. Following marriage, she became...
James E. Lawrence
May 11, 2022
James E. Lawrence, 85, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at his home surrounded by family.
Jim was born October 10, 1936, in Toronto, son of the late William F. and Wilma H. (Cochran) Lawrence.
He was retired from the Ohio Edison Sammis Plant where he worked in the Maintenance Dept. Jim...
Richard P. 'Rick' Bailey
May 10, 2022
Richard P. Rick Beetle Bailey, 67, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022, in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.
Rick was born Jan. 29, 1955, in Steubenville, son of the late Edward and Ellen (Braley) Bailey.
In May of 2018 Rick retired from the First Energy Sammis Plant where he...
Joyce D. Rine
May 8, 2022
Joyce D. (Matthews) Rine, 77, of New Alexandria, OH, passed away Sunday May 8, 2022, in the Lancia Villa Vista Nursing Home in Steubenville, OH.
Joyce was born Feb. 27, 1945, in Wheeling, WV, daughter of the late William and Jessie (Wilburn) Matthews.
She formerly worked at the Georges Run Co-Op and for Buckeye Local...
Betty Rose Gill
May 6, 2022
Betty Rose Gill, 92, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday May 6, 2022, in Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.
Betty was born May 10, 1929, in Mingo Jct., OH, daughter of the late Homer and Elizabeth (Coffman) Wayt.
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel M....
Alice Jane Bloomer
May 6, 2022
Alice Jane Bloomer, 82, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, in the Carriage Inn of Steubenville, OH.
Janie was born March 18, 1940, in Toronto, daughter of the late Alex and Sarah (Dailey) Bloomer.
Janie was a graduate of Toronto High School; a member of St. Francis Roman Catholic Church in Toronto...
Robert Lester Wright
May 4, 2022
Robert Lester Wright, Sr., 75 of Wellsville, OH, passed away Wednesday May 4, 2022, in E. Liverpool City Hospital.
Lester was born Jan. 27, 1947, in Toronto, OH, son of the late Harold Lorain and Julia Elanor (Tribbett) Wright.
Lester worked in the Steel Mills and Pottery Industries over the years.
In addition...
John B. Miller
Apr 29, 2022
John B. Miller, 65, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022 in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH, surrounded by his family.
John was born October 21, 1956 in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late John J. and Loretta (Greiner) Miller.
After graduating high school John went on to Clarion University...
Robert N. Rea, Sr.
Apr 25, 2022
Robert N. Reed Sr., 81, of Rayland, OH (Weems), passed away on Monday April 25, 2022, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North.
Bob was born on Jan. 30, 1941, son of the late Harold and Gertrude (Wilson) Rea.
He formerly worked as a truck driver for Smith Trucking.
Bob served his country...
David Joseph Argentine
Apr 25, 2022
David Joseph Argentine, of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away April 25, 2022.
Dave was born May 9, 1938, in Toronto, OH, son of the late Joseph and Josephine Argentine.
He was retired from the Ohio Edison Power Plant in Toronto. Dave enjoyed spending time with his great-grandchildren, hunting, fishing, golfing, and repairing...
Jesse Lee Fulton
Apr 23, 2022
Jesse Lee Fulton, 20, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022, as a result of a motorcycle accident.
Jesse was born July 3, 2001 in Marietta, GA, son of William F. Bill Fulton and Elizabeth Beth (Steriotis) Fulton.
He was a 2020 graduate of Toronto High School and went on to receive a...
