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Toronto and Smithfield, Ohio

Michele Barnes

Michele Barnes

Jan 24, 2026

Michele M. Barnes, 63, of Toronto, OH, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Michele was born Dec. 22, 1962, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Walter C. "Duke" and Genevieve A. "Jennie" (Zarych) Zimnox. She was also preceded in death by...

Timmy Elson

Timmy Elson

Jan 18, 2026

Timmy Lee Elson, 65, of Toronto, OH, passed away unexpectedly January 18, 2026 in the Trinity Medical Center West ER in Steubenville, OH.

Tim was born August 8, 1960, in Cumberland, MD to the late Jessie May (Elson) Jenkins. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Herbert & Mary Echols, who raised him; daughter Tory...

Jeff Conley

Jeff Conley

Jan 18, 2026

Jeffrey L. Conley, 65, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

He was the son of the late, Marvin and Alice (Janoski) Conley.

Jeff leaves behind his daughter, Brittany Hayman, son Zack (Ashley) Conley and five grandchildren, Lydia and Lynay Marchbank, Lynn Hayman, Ava...

Jerry Wright

Jerry Wright

Jan 15, 2026

Jerry A. Wright, 81, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.

Jerry was born July 29, 1944, in Toronto, son of the late Esther Morgan. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Sandy Wright, on Nov. 14, 2010, and his grandson, Joey Cassella.

Jerry...

Carolyn Byers

Carolyn Byers

Jan 15, 2026

Carolyn A. Byers, 68, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Youngstown, OH, Carolyn devoted her life to caring for others. She served as a paraprofessional at Stanton Elementary School, where she was known for her kindness, dedication, and unwavering support of children, students, and staff alike. Carolyn...

Carl Yarosz, Jr.

Carl Yarosz, Jr.

Jan 14, 2026

Carl H. Yarosz, Jr., better known as 'Hedda', 69, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Carl was born February 17, 1956, in Steubenville, son of the late Carl H. and Dorothy M. (Romanda) Yarosz. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Judy Ann...

James Mcclung

James Mcclung

Jan 14, 2026

James I. McClung, 91, of Piney Fork, OH, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at his home.

Jim was born on August 12, 1934, in Anstead, WV, son of the late Bert and Nellie (Davis) McClung. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Velva M. McClung, on February 27, 2023.

Jim retired from...

Betty Hasley

Betty Hasley

Jan 9, 2026

Betty June Hasley, 93, of Rayland, OH, joined her husband and son in Heaven on January 9, 2026.

Betty was born on June 15, 1932, daughter of the late Robert and Audrey (Hendershot) Patterson. In addition to her husband, Gerald, and her son, Wayne, Betty was preceded in death by siblings Nancy, Shirley, William, Ruby, and Delbert....

Larry Swickard

Larry Swickard

Jan 5, 2026

Larry E. Swickard, 69, of Toronto, OH, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Monday January 5, 2026 in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Larry was born October 26, 1956, in Steubenville, son of the late Warner M. and Naomi (Householder) Swickard. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Dwaine and...

Nancy Tucker

Nancy Tucker

Jan 3, 2026

Nancy L. Tucker, 71, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2025, due to a devastating house fire.

Nancy was born December 20, 1954, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Louis and Goldie (Nagy) Saho.

She was a housewife and homemaker and attended the Cadiz Community Church. Nancy was also a 1973 graduate...

Jacob Tucker

Jacob Tucker

Jan 3, 2026

Jacob Louis Tucker, 14, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2025, due to a devastating house fire.

Jacob was born June 10, 2011, in Steubenville, OH. He was the son of Ronald L. and Amy C. (Hallenbaugh) Tucker.

Jacob was an 8th grader at Buckeye Local Jr./Sr. High School. He played the trumpet...

Harleigh Tucker

Harleigh Tucker

Jan 3, 2026

Harleigh Jeanne Tucker, 13, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2025, due to a devastating house fire.

Harleigh was born December 28, 2012, in Steubenville, OH. She was the daughter of Ronald L. and Amy C. (Hallenbaugh) Tucker.

Harleigh was a sixth grader at Buckeye Local Jr./Sr. High School. She played clarinet with...

Bob Fullerton

Bob Fullerton

Jan 2, 2026

Robert J. 'Bob' Fullerton, 90, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday Jan 2, 2026, under hospice care at his daughter's home.

Bob was born September 21, 1935, in Toronto, son of the late Samuel and Alice (Donahue) Fullerton. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Chevalier; five brothers, Eugene 'Bud', William, Jim, Richard 'Sam',...

Russell Clark

Russell Clark

Jan 1, 2026

It is with great sorrow to announce the passing of Russell R. Clark, who departed this world on January 1, 2026, at his home in Rayland, OH.

Russell was born April 17, 1940, in the small mining town of Plum Run, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dwight and Irene (Noble) Clark, his sister,...

Kathy Smith

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 truly came alive in...

Clifford Dawson

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

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

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

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

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,...

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