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Toronto and Smithfield, Ohio
Kathy Smith
Dec 31, 2025
Kathy Smith (Ina Kathleen Kruise) of Fairfield, CA, passed away peacefully on the morning of December 31, 2025. She leaves behind a family who adored her and a legacy of laughter, love, and unforgettable memories.
Kathy's greatest and most cherished role was being a grandmother. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the center of her world, and she...
Clifford Dawson
Dec 31, 2025
Clifford Grant James Dawson, better known as "Jimmy", of Toronto, OH, suddenly passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Jimmy was born December 16, 1970, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Clifford G. Dawson and Frances "Janie" Dawson. Jimmy was also preceded in death by his sister, Susan Humpe Radvansky.
He was employed by...
Linda Reed
Dec 27, 2025
Linda M. (Cooper) Stine Reed, 78, of Hammondsville, OH, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, in the East Liverpool City Hospital ER in East Liverpool, OH.
Linda was born September 9, 1947, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late John Stanley and Ethel (O'Toole) Cooper.
She worked as a restaurant manager up until her retirement....
Bob Roush
Dec 26, 2025
Robert H. 'Bob' Roush, II, 59, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, under hospice care, after a short battle with the rare Anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC). Bob was able to spend Christmas day with his family, which was his goal since he was diagnosed this past spring.
Bob was born June 5, 1966 in...
Bette Ann Parker
Dec 23, 2025
Bette Ann Cable Parker peacefully passed at Hope Cottage in Weirton, WV, on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, joining her husband and high school sweetheart, Paul Edwin Parker.
Bette was born on July 17, 1936, in Steubenville, OH, to the late Walter Scott (Zeke) Cable and Mamie Elizabeth Linn Cable. She was a lifelong resident of Island Creek...
William Montgomery
Dec 23, 2025
William B. Montgomery, 83, of Myrtle beach, SC, formerly of Steubenville, OH, passed away December 23, 2025, surrounded by family.
Born November 14, 1942, Bill was the son of the late Thomas Benton and Ethel Virginia Montgomery. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Karen Montgomery, two brothers, James and Robert Montgomery, and son-in-law,...
Chuck Hudson
Dec 18, 2025
Edward Charles 'Chuck' Hudson, 81, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, in the Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.
Chuck was born October 9, 1944, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Hurshel and Blanche (Landis) Hudson.
Chuck graduated from Jefferson Union High School in 1963 and proudly served his country in...
Diana Steele
Dec 14, 2025
Diana L. Steele, 72, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025 in the Sunnyslope Nursing Facility in Bowerston, OH.
Diana was born February 15, 1953, in Glen Dale, WV, daughter of the late Richard E. and Jacqueline (Grandstaff) Steele.
After high school, Diana earned an associate degree from WV Northern College and worked...
Marilyn Wadas
Dec 12, 2025
Marilyn Sue Wadas, 80, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday December 12, 2025, in the Select Specialty Hospital in Weirton, WV.
Marilyn was born November 22, 1945, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Joseph and Carolyn (Stagani) Wadas.
Marilyn previously provided support to her sister, Carolyn, while working for Coles the Book People, BMP...
Phyllis Selman
Dec 12, 2025
Phyllis (Smith) Selman, 87, of Toronto, OH, peacefully passed away at home on December 12, 2025, and has gone home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Phyllis was a cherished member of the Bell Chapel United Methodist Church on State Route 213 in Steubenville, OH. She devoted much of her time to her church...
Erica Wallace
Dec 11, 2025
Erica Dee Wallace of Toronto, OH, passed away December 11, 2025, at Trinity Medical Center West, in Steubenville, OH, of unexpected yet natural causes.
Erica was born July 8, 1978, in the Ohio Valley Hospital, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Gwendolyn Flo (Snyder) Dysert and Darrel Dean Dysert.
In addition to her role as...
Audrey Lucas
Dec 10, 2025
Audrey Jane Lucas, 84 of Unionport, OH, formerly of Steubenville, went home to be with the Lord on December 10, 2025. She was born on December 5, 1941, in Steubenville.
Audrey had attended Capital University and was a graduate of Steubenville Business College & Clark Gilbert & Silverthorn Academy of Cosmetology. She was the former owner of...
Jeanne Carothers
Dec 9, 2025
Florence Jean Carothers, better known as Jeanne, 72, of Rayland, OH, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at her home under hospice care.
Jeanie was born February 4, 1953, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Robert "Snub" Ogden and Ellen Mae (Eltringham) Kovarik. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Richards.
She spent a decade employed as a...
Cindy Perkins
Dec 6, 2025
Cindy Leigh Perkins, 56, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday Dec. 6, 2025, in the Emergency Room of the East Liverpool City Hospital.
Cindy was born March 31, 1969, in Norfolk VA, daughter of the late Lee and Rhea (Ennis) Lanning.
Cindy spent 30 years as a cook at Abdalla's Tavern. She enjoyed doing crafts,...
Henry Barto
Dec 1, 2025
Henry Michael 'Hank' Barto, 100, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday Dec. 1, 2025, in the Trinity West ER in Steubenville, OH.
Henry was born April 28, 1925, in Mt. Sterling, PA, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Fata) Barto, both immigrants from Italy. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth M. 'Betty'...
Christina Groves
Dec 1, 2025
Christina Lynn (McMaster) Groves, 51, of Irondale, OH, passed away Monday December 1, 2025, in the Valley Hospice Liza's Place Care Center in Wheeling, WV.
Christina was born May 1, 1974, daughter of the late Iris (Carpenter) McMaster and Kenneth L. McMaster, who survives. In addition to her mother Iris who passed in 2022, Christina was also...
Catherine Dyer
Nov 27, 2025
After a courageous 21-year battle with Parkinson's Disease, on Thursday November 27, 2025, Catherine Jean (Landis) Dyer, 71, was called home to the Lord.
She was born Aug. 6, 1954, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late William "Bill" and Josephine "Jo" Landis.
She is survived by her daughter Billie Jo, favorite Son-In-Law Adam Piverotto,...
Robert Hall
Nov 25, 2025
Robert W. Hall, 33, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH, surrounded by the love of his family.
Robert was born December 11, 1991, in Steubenville, OH, son of Robert K. and Willamina J. (Savinell) Hall.
Robert, a 2010 graduate of Edison Local High School,...
Deborah Tice
Nov 24, 2025
Deborah Ann (Martin) Tice, 78 of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.
Debbie was born October 6, 1947, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late, Clarence 'Bill' Martin and Marie M. (Wilson) Martin.
Debbie spent much of her life at home caring for her children and...
Sheila Parks
Nov 22, 2025
Sheila Jean (Hennen) Parks, 78 of Steubenville, OH, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville.
Sheila was born February 3, 1947, in Wheeling, WV, daughter of the late Elmer and Ruth (McMahon) Hennen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ken Parks.
She was a respiratory...
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