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Toronto and Smithfield, Ohio

Oliver Lloyd Grim

Oliver Lloyd Grim

Dec 27, 2021

Oliver Lloyd Grim, 87, of Bloomingdale, OH, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021, in the Gables Care Center in Hopedale, OH.

Oliver was born Nov. 25, 1934, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Grover C. and Hazel A. (Booth) Grim.

He was a retired painter working in California.

In addition to his...

Pearl K. Mills

Pearl K. Mills

Dec 26, 2021

Pearl Kathryn (Kathy) Mills, 81, went home to the Lord on December 26, 2021, surrounded by loving family. A daughter of the late Perle E. Mercer and the late Mary Catherine Everhart Mercer, she was born on October 7, 1940, in Steubenville, OH. She was also preceded in death by her beloved sister, Bess Thompson.

She is...

Brittany Michele Cash

Brittany Michele Cash

Dec 26, 2021

Brittany Michele Cash, 37, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, at her home.

She was born March 28, 1984, in Akron, OH, daughter of Dion Michael Cash and Jacqueline Eleanor (West) Cash.

Brittany had previously been working in the home health field, Door Dash and the Maryland Market.

In addition...

Robert A. 'Bob' Ensell

Robert A. 'Bob' Ensell

Dec 25, 2021

Robert Alen Bob Ensell, 66, Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday Dec. 25, 2021, in Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

Bob was born Nov. 28, 1955, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Franklin Hoop and Betty (Canyock) Ensell.

Bob was employed by the Toronto City Schools, as a custodian at the Elementary School. He...

Phyllis Mae Ross

Phyllis Mae Ross

Dec 23, 2021

On Thursday, December 23, 2021, surrounded by family, our sweet Momma, Phyllis Ross, 85, was welcomed into heaven by many loved ones who have gone before. She passed away from complications due to COVID.

Phyllis fulfilled her childhood dream of being a mother of a large family. She made every occasion extra special for her children, such...

Herbert H. 'Butch' Devore, Jr.

Herbert H. 'Butch' Devore, Jr.

Dec 23, 2021

Herbert H. Butch Devore, Jr., 70, of Columbus, OH, formerly of Smithfield, OH, passed away Thursday Dec. 23, 2021 in Mount Carmel St. Anns Hospital in Columbus.

Butch was born April 21, 1951, in Follansbee, WV, son of the late Herbert H. Devore, Sr. and Virginia (Vandruff) Devore Bell.

Butch was a retired self-employed landscaper....

Edith Mae Higgins

Edith Mae Higgins

Dec 20, 2021

Edith Mae Higgins, 94, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday Dec. 20, 2021, in her home.

Edith was born Sept. 11, 1927, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Eddy) Young.

Edith was a lifelong member of the Brays Chapel in Costonia, OH.

She was an avid bowler and golfer...

George Brent Sampson

George Brent Sampson

Dec 14, 2021

George Brent Sampson,77, of Toronto, OH, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Dec. 14, 2021, in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

He was born Oct. 2, 1944, in Cameron, WV, son of the late Bill and Allie (Blake) Sampson.

In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by...

Carol L. Keeder

Carol L. Keeder

Dec 12, 2021

Carol L. Keeder, 65, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday Dec. 12, 2021, in the Trinity Medical Center West ER in Steubenville, OH.

Carol was born Nov. 4, 1956, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Walter and Ruth (Shew) Hutchison.

Carol was currently employed at Weirton Medical Center, as an RN nurse case manager. She...

R L Street

R L Street

Dec 12, 2021

R L Street, 79, of Toronto, OH, passed away December 12, 2021, at his home.

R L was born August 28, 1942, in Banner Elk, NC, son of the late Lee Street and Ruby (Vance) Cordell.

He was retired from First Energy Sammis Plant in Stratton, OH, where he worked in the maintenance dept.

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Ruth Ann Kensicki

Ruth Ann Kensicki

Dec 11, 2021

Our sweet, beautiful Mother, Ruth Ann (Barbai) Kensicki, 90, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, her husband Walter passed on the same day December 11, 13 years prior.

Born to Hungarian immigrants Steve, and Julia (Gelencser) Barbai, on May 10, 1931, in Smithfield, OH.

She was the youngest of 8 children and...

James R. 'Goog' Carnahan

James R. 'Goog' Carnahan

Dec 8, 2021

James R. Jim Goog Carnahan, 86, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday Dec. 8, 2021, in Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Jim was born March 15, 1935, in Toronto, son of the late, Grover and Catherine (Bellville) Carnahan.

Jim retired as a Master Planner from the Timet-Titanium Metals Corp. in Toronto.

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Richard T. Shevelow, Sr.

Richard T. Shevelow, Sr.

Dec 6, 2021

Richard T. Shevelow, Sr., 86, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at his home.

Rich was born August 21, 1935, in Toronto, son of the late Frank and Daisy (Shepherd) Shevelow.

He retired from the Titanium Metals Corp. in Toronto with 44 years of service, where he was a member of USW...

Kenneth P. Elson, Sr.

Kenneth P. Elson, Sr.

Dec 2, 2021

Kenneth P. Kenny Elson, Sr., 73, passed away Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, at his home in Toronto, OH, surrounded by his family.

Kenny was born October 5, 1948, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Paul F. and Betty Mae (Burns) Elson.

He was retired from the Bricklayers Local #11 in Weirton, WV. Kenny was...

Glenn A. Reese

Glenn A. Reese

Dec 2, 2021

Glenn A. Reese, 64, of Irondale, OH, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 2, 2021, in the E. Liverpool City Hospital ER in E. Liverpool, OH.

Glenn was born Dec. 21, 1956, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late, John K. and Winona M. (Cash) Reese.

He was retired from the First Energy Corp., Yard Maintenance...

Joan G. 'Bunky' Tindor

Joan G. 'Bunky' Tindor

Dec 1, 2021

Joan G. Bunky Tindor, 85, of Carrollton, OH, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday December 1, 2021, at the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton, OH.

Joan was born June 11, 1936, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late John and Gertrude (Karnen) Zimnox.

She was preceded in death by her husband Michael Tindor...

John J. Ramer, Sr.

John J. Ramer, Sr.

Dec 1, 2021

John J. Ramer, Sr, age 84 of Toronto, OH and Vero Beach, FL, passed away Wed. Dec. 1, 2021 in Vero Beach.

He was born Sept. 14, 1937, in Steubenville, OH, the son of Fred and Susan Ramer. He proudly served as a Sgt. in the US Army 101st Airborne and became the Production Manager of Hancock...

Marla R. Harris

Marla R. Harris

Nov 27, 2021

Marla R. Harris, 46, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Saturday Nov. 27, 2021, in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville.

Marla was born Dec. 9, 1974, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Joanna M. (Cola) Harris, who passed away Nov. 19, 2021, and Thomas W. Harris of Toronto, who survives.

Marla formerly worked at...

Larry A. Petry

Larry A. Petry

Nov 23, 2021

Larry A. Petry 74, of Pottery Addition (Steubenville), OH, passed away Tuesday Nov. 23, 2021, in the Trinity Med. Center West in Steubenville.

Larry was born Nov. 30, 1946, in Steubenville, son of the late, John Edward and Margaret Elizabeth (Joseph) Petry.

He retired from the Weirton Steel Corp. where he was a construction welder....

Gary Lee Bonnizzio

Gary Lee Bonnizzio

Nov 20, 2021

Gary Lee Bonnizzio, 72, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday Nov. 20, 2021, in Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Gary was born May 19, 1949, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Nick and Hattie J. 'Ida' (Grygo) Bonnizzio.

Gary was formerly employed by C&P Telephone Co. in Weirton, WV, and retired from the...

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