Obituaries

Feb 14, 2022

Robert Conolly Snyder, 71, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022, in the Country Club Manor in Steubenville.

Conolly was born July 21, 1950, in Shinnston, WV, son of the late Walter L. and Mary Elizabeth (Ashcraft) Snyder.

He was a former truck driver working in the delivery/transportation industry.

In addition...

Feb 11, 2022

Patrick Dale Lump Swickard, 57, of Toronto, OH, passed away Feb. 11, 2022.

Dale was born Jan. 27, 1965, in Martins Ferry, OH, son of the late Walter Dale Swickard and Patricia (Hawthorne) Ambler.

Dale was a life-long farmer, and he attended the First Westminster Presbyterian Church in Steubenville, OH.

Surviving is his...

Feb 9, 2022

Ruby Marie Fisher, 61, of Cadiz, OH, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday Feb. 9, 2022, at her home.

Ruby was born May 28, 1960, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Robert S. and Evelyn Lucille (Bohmer) Fisher.

Ruby Fisher was a valued, loved employee of the Harrison Co. Common Pleas Court, Community...

Feb 7, 2022

Marion David Latynski, 69, of Hammondsville, OH, passed away unexpectedly February 7, 2022, at his home.

Dave was born August 15, 1952, in E. Liverpool, OH, son of the late Frank and Irene (Smith) Latynski.

He was retired from the First Energy Corp., Yard Maintenance Dept. of the Bruce Mansfield Plant in Shippingport, PA with...

Feb 4, 2022

Lee Edwin Risler of Toronto, OH, went to join the heavenly angels on Feb. 4, 2022.

Lee was born on Dec. 18, 1963, in Steubenville during a heavy snowstorm. Appropriately then his passing occurred during another snow and ice storm.

Lee was a man of faith and a member of the Weirton Covenant Church of...

Feb 3, 2022

Kenneth Paul Frazee "Gage" age 87 of Steubenville, OH, passed away surrounded by family on February 3, 2022, at Gables Care Center Hopedale, OH. He was born August 6, 1934, in Steubenville, a son of the late George Troy and Lona Mae Kisner Frazee.

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

Feb 2, 2022

Peggy Jeanette (Haulbrooks) Calabrese, 88, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, in the Carriage Inn of Steubenville, OH.

Peggy was born Nov. 13, 1933, in Charlotte, NC, daughter of the late Rudolph E. and Jessie L. (Blackwell) Haulbrooks.

She formerly worked in the Cosmetic Dept. of Denmark Dept. Store and later retired...

Feb 2, 2022

Richard M. Boyd, 90, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Wednesday February 2, 2022, at his home.

Richard was born on May 21, 1931, in Mt. Pleasant, OH, son of the late Lloyd and Ruth (Burke) Boyd.

He was retired from CONSOL Coal Co., where he worked in shovel maintenance as a welder. He was a...

Feb 1, 2022

Michael Tris Bodnar, 72, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Mike was born Sept. 30, 1949, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Michael and Shirley M. (Henry) Bodnar.

He was retired from the Weirton Steel Corp., with 36 years of service, having worked...

Jan 31, 2022

Carl Edward Mills, 86, went home to be with the Lord on January 31, 2022, surrounded by loving family. A son of the late Joseph M. Mills and the late Gladys M. Lumpkins, he was born on March 26, 1935, in Avella, PA. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Pearl Kathryn (Kathy) Mills;...

Jan 30, 2022

Robert R. (McGoey) Rodger, 78, formerly of the Columbus and Logan, OH area, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022, in the Sunny Slope Care Center in Bowerston, OH

Bob was born July 7, 1943, in Montpelier, VT, to Agnes (Lloyd) Rodger and William Rodger, along with his stepfather, Wilbur Bill McGoey.

In addition to his...

Jan 27, 2022

Patricia Louise Barbai, 93, of Smithfield, OH, passed away on Thursday, January 27 after a brief illness.

She was born in Bloomingdale, OH, on February 5, 1928, to the late John R. and Margaret (Whitten) Beveridge. She was a homemaker, and her family always came first.

She is survived by her daughter, Margaret Murdock of...

Jan 25, 2022

Timothy T. Thompson, 56, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, at his home.

Tim was born July 17, 1965, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Thomas L. and Suzette (OLeary) Thompson.

He was a welder by trade and an avid John Deere Tractor and NASCAR fan.

Tim leaves behind...

Jan 20, 2022

Wilma Mae Walker, 89, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, in The Laurels of Steubenville.

Wilma was born Dec. 2, 1932, in Toronto, daughter of the late Delbert and Bessie (Rawson) McKnight.

She was a member of the Riverview United Methodist Church in Toronto and the Methodist Women. Wilma previously worked at...

Jan 20, 2022

Virginia Marie Robinson, 89, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Thursday January 20, 2022, in her home.

Virginia was born Oct. 18, 1932, in Kings Creek, WV, daughter of the late Antonio and Mary (Hipkiss) DeRubis.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford E. Robinson, Sr, on Feb. 26,...

Jan 19, 2022

Jack Allan Graham, 55, of Smithfield, OH, passed away at his home Wednesday January 19, 2022.

Jack was born July 6, 1966, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Larry L. Cracks and Sylvia (Seles) Graham.

Jack was a pipefitter, working through Local #495 in Cambridge, OH.

In addition to his parents, Jack...

Jan 16, 2022

Veronica "Hedgie" Sutherin of Toronto, OH, passed away January 16, 2022, at The Laurels of Steubenville.

She was born May 26, 1927, in Toronto and was the daughter of the late Alek and Mary (Horkulic) Zdinak.

Veronica was a graduate of Toronto High School, Class of 1945, and was the owner of Hedgies Beauty Shop...

Jan 16, 2022

Beverly C. Satkowski, 87, formerly of Steubenville, OH, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, in the Stone Pear Pavilion in Chester, WV.

Beverly was born June 1, 1934, in Empire, OH, daughter of the late Wilmont Bill and Freda Caroline (Sheakley) Mushrush.

She retired from the Jefferson Co. Treasurers Office with 30 years of service....

Jan 15, 2022

Pearl A. Wright, 79, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Pearl was born July 10, 1942, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Howard T. and Mary Jane (Spicer) Francis.

She previously worked as a nurses aide for 21 years at the La Belle...

Jan 14, 2022

Carol Bartels, 80, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday Jan. 14, 2022, in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Carol was born March 12, 1941, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Dewey and Edna (Beaver) Skinner.

Carol formerly worked for 10 years in the circulation department at the Steubenville Herald Star. She was...