Obituaries

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,...

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'...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

Nov 19, 2025

Ernest W. "Pete" McMaster, 77, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025 in the Trinty Medical Center West ER in Steubenville, OH.

Pete was born April 16, 1948 in Steubenville, son of the late Charles and Margaret (Cranford) McMaster.

After graduating from Stanton High School, Pete enlisted in the US Army and served...

Nov 16, 2025

Elma Jane Brown, 71, of Rayland (Rush Run), OH, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, in the Trinity Medical Center West ER in Steubenville, OH.

Jane was born April 20, 1954, in Martins Ferry, OH, daughter of the late John Walter Letusick and Elma Marcia (Hockenberry) Letusick. She worked as a Clerk for Walmart in the Lawn...

Nov 15, 2025

Ryan A. Kontra, a loving father and son, 50, of Rayland, OH, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, at his home.

Ryan was born November 25, 1974, in Steubenville, OH, son of Ronald M. 'Zeke' Kontra and Renee Darlene (Lazear) Tarr.

Ryan formerly worked for AT&T, as a technician, and Mark West Energy in Cadiz,...

Nov 14, 2025

Gilbert Gilmore Powell, Jr., 82, of Smithfield, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 14, 2025. He was a beloved cousin, loyal friend, and a cherished member of the Smithfield community whose presence brought light, kindness, and steadfast faith to all who knew him.

Born in Wheeling, WV on October 28, 1943, Gilbert...

Nov 11, 2025

How do you put into words the measure of a life? A life so full, so varied. Defined by great joy and hardship, life and loss. A life measured by those she touched through her deep, giving kindness … that was her legacy.

The beautiful soul of Martha Negus Fellows Sandagata left this earth on Tuesday, November...

Oct 30, 2025

Roberta Volsky, affectionately known as "Birdie", 73, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away peacefully, holding the hand of her twin sister Rebecca, on October 30, 2025, in the Sienna Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Wintersville, OH.

Birdie was born April 27, 1952, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes (Trudics) Volsky.

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Oct 30, 2025

Charlotte Mae (Butler) Brown, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Valley Hospice in Steubenville, Ohio on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the age of 77.

She was the daughter of the late Clyde R. and Callie E. (Powell) Butler and was born on September 26, 1948, in New Martinsville,...

Oct 25, 2025

David P. Angelo, 84, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

David was born February 4, 1941, in Stowe Twp, PA, son of the late Silvie and Elizabeth (Dorsky) Angelo. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Justin Angelo.

After high school David joined...

Oct 19, 2025

Geraldine Mecannic, 89, a longtime resident of Toronto, OH, entered eternal rest on October 19, 2025.

She was born in Middlebourne, WV to Isaac and Iva Dennis Groves. Geraldine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert Mecannic, her son, Harold Michael Mecannic, and her four siblings, Eugene Groves, William Groves, Lucille Groves Haught and...

Oct 18, 2025

Guy D. Valentine, 71, of Steubenville, OH, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away under hospice care on Saturday October 18, 2025, in the Sienna Skilled Care & Rehab, in Wintersville, OH.

Guy was born on July 21, 1954, in Steubenville, son of the late Charles L. and Mary E. (McConnaughey) Valentine. He was also preceded in death...

Oct 18, 2025

Erin Marie (Burris) Dunlope, 61, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025, at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, after a long battle with Stage 4 T-Cell Lymphoma.

Erin was born July 23, 1964, in Wheeling, WV, daughter of the late Glen and Rebecca 'Becky' (Maple) Burris. She was also preceded in death by her...

Oct 14, 2025

Robert T. "Huck" Hanuscin, 87, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in the WVU Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

Huck was born March 20, 1938, in Toronto, son of the late Pete and Katherine (Volchko) Hanuscin. He was also preceded in death by an infant son, brother Steve and sister Mary Ann Karaffa....

Oct 11, 2025

Arthur W. Staymate, Jr., 64, of Rayland, OH, passed away on Saturday October 11, 2025, at his home.

Art was born Feb. 4, 1961, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Arthur W., Sr. and Mary (Watson) Staymate. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Darrell and Rodney Lambert and Kenny Staymate.

Art...