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Toronto and Smithfield, Ohio

Phillip R. Maderia

Phillip R. Maderia

Jul 25, 2021

Phillip R. Maderia, 71, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Sunday July 25, 2021, at his home.

Phillip was born on July 25, 1950, in Martins Ferry, OH, son of the late William and Minnie (Saiter) Maderia.

He was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp, 80-Inch Mill in Mingo. Phillip was a member of the Smithfield Masonic...

Richard P. Parks

Richard P. Parks

Jul 24, 2021

Richard Paul Parks, 76 of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday July 24, 2021, at his home.

Rich leaves behind his two sons, Richard Clayton Parks and Bryan Parks both of Arlington, WV.

Richs wishes were to be cremated with no services observed. His arrangements are in the care of the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in...

Paula M. Stock

Paula M. Stock

Jul 23, 2021

Paula M. Stock, 73, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021 in the Gables Care Center in Hopedale, OH.

Paula was born August 29, 1947 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Paul and Helen (Haynes) Wickham.

She was a 1965 graduate of Catholic Central High School, a homemaker and Catholic by faith....

George S. Cook, Jr.

George S. Cook, Jr.

Jul 20, 2021

George S. Cook, Jr., 79, of Rayland, OH, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

George was born July 24, 1941 in Steubenville, son of the late George, Sr. and Martha (Kollar) Cook.

He was retired from the Weirton Steel Corp. where he was a cost analyst....

Shirley Mae Ware

Shirley Mae Ware

Jul 20, 2021

Shirley Mae Ware, 86, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in the Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

Shirley was born Feb. 24, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of the late William and Alice Elizabeth (Lutz) Leech.

She worked for Model Cleaners in Pittsburgh for 22 years as a seamstress and also...

Paul E. Skaggs

Paul E. Skaggs

Jul 15, 2021

Paul Edward Skaggs, 79, of Piney Fork, OH, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 in the Carriage Inn of Steubenville, OH.

Paul was born July 14, 1942 in Morristown, OH, son of the late Harold and Mabel (McKelvey) Skaggs.

He started his career in the coal mines and later worked for the Smithfield Twp Garage....

Amanda M. Rogers

Amanda M. Rogers

Jul 10, 2021

Amanda M. Rogers, 33, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Saturday July 10, 2021, in the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Amanda was born July 27, 1987 in Steubenville, daughter of Alice Rogers and Randy Minor. She was a former manager at the Steubenville McDonalds.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Shirley...

Nicholas Hall Thornton

Nicholas Hall Thornton

Jul 9, 2021

Nicholas Hall Thornton, 20, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday July 9, 2021, at his home.

Nick was born on Dec. 27, 2000, in Steubenville, OH, son of Douglas Hall and Katherine Thornton.

Nick was a carpenter associated with Tradesman International.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, JoAnn McCarthy.

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Shirley M. Bonner

Shirley M. Bonner

Jul 8, 2021

Shirley M. Bonner, 81, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Shirley was born May 26, 1940, daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Mechanic) Dunay.

She was retired from the Weirton K-Mart where she was the Advertising Manager.

In addition...

Mary Ann Fidak

Mary Ann Fidak

Jul 6, 2021

Mary Ann (Herrick) Fidak, 83, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday July 6, 2021, at the home of her daughter, Vicki Kelley, surrounded by her family.

Mary Ann was born on Feb. 1, 1938, in Toronto, daughter of the late Michael J. and Ludmilla A. (Kubina) Herrick.

Mary Ann was a homemaker who formerly worked...

Carol Lanave

Carol Lanave

Jul 3, 2021

Carol Lanave, 87, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 in the Continuing Healthcare of Lisbon, OH.

Carol was born June 16, 1934 in Toronto, daughter of the late Franklin and Blanche (Wagner) Lysle.

She was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Toronto. Carol was a 14-year volunteer dispatcher for...

Jessie Mccauley

Jessie Mccauley

Jul 2, 2021

After a hard-fought battle with cancer, Jessie McCauley, 38, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021, surrounded by her family and friends.

Jessie was born July 28, 1982 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Joan (Cunningham) and Harvey McCauley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother,...

Robert E. 'Bob' Lewis

Robert E. 'Bob' Lewis

Jun 25, 2021

Robert E. Bob Lewis, 88, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Bob was born January 13, 1933 in Youngstown, OH, son of the late Earl and Mary (Skeeles) Lewis.

He was retired from the Timet-Titanium Corp. Production Dept. in Toronto. Bob was...

Barbara J. Barnes Doran

Barbara J. Barnes Doran

Jun 25, 2021

Barbara J. (Jelea) Barnes Doran, 91, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday June 25, 2021, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Barb was born Dec. 10, 1929, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Kulin) Jelea.

Barb retired from The Cattrell Co. in Toronto, where she worked as their...

Suzanne Marie Kresser

Suzanne Marie Kresser

Jun 23, 2021

Suzanne Marie (Reeves) Kresser, 51, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH, surrounded by her family.

Suzanne was born Feb. 13, 1970 in Steubenville, daughter of Frank and Linda (Huff) Slowikowski.

Suzanne was a native of Toronto, OH, a 1988 graduate of Toronto...

Barbara A. Baker

Barbara A. Baker

Jun 22, 2021

Barbara A. (Telek) Baker, 81, of Steubenville, OH, formerly of Mingo Jct, OH, passed away Tuesday June 22, 2021, in the Carriage Inn of Steubenville.

Barb was born Oct. 10, 1939, in Plum Run, OH, daughter of the late Julius, Sr. and Virginia (Reinagle) Telek. She was a retired clerk with the state unemployment office.

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Louise Denise White

Louise Denise White

Jun 21, 2021

Louise Denise White, 42, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021 in the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Louise was born Sept. 13, 1978 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of Roger White and the late Caroline White, who passed away December 1, 2020.

She was a 1998 graduate of Toronto High School. Louise...

Flora E. 'Flip' Harkins

Flora E. 'Flip' Harkins

Jun 17, 2021

Flora E. Flip (Tweedy) Harkins, 90, of Mingo Jct., OH, formerly of Rush Run, passed away peacefully at her home Thursday June 17, 2021.

Flip was born August 15, 1930, in Brilliant, OH, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Walters) Tweedy.

Flip was a homemaker and love being around all her family.

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Scott A. Bates

Scott A. Bates

Jun 16, 2021

Scott Allen Bates, 50, of Toronto, OH, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Scott was born Dec. 1, 1970 in Steubenville, son of the late Clarence G. Benny Bates and Laura Mae (Bishop) Bates who survives.

Before moving back to Toronto, Scott spent 20 years...

Shirley M. Bodnar

Shirley M. Bodnar

Jun 7, 2021

Shirley M. Bodnar, 89, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Shirley was born August 14, 1931 in Stratton, OH, daughter of the late Curtis and Wanda (Dunlap) Henry. She was Catholic by faith.

In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in...

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