Candy S. Azbell
Apr 8, 2021
Candy S. (Gotschall) Azbell, 62, of Rockbridge, OH, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 in the Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark, OH.
Candy was born May 7, 1958 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Harry and Florence (Smith) Gotschall.
She was a 1976 graduate of Stanton High School and Nazarene by faith. Candy received...
James F. 'Jim' Maple
Apr 5, 2021
James Frederick Jim Maple, 92, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.
Jim was born May 20, 1928 in Wellsville, OH, son of the late Frederick Charles and Myrtle Mary (McIlvain) Maple.
Jim retired from the Weirton Steel Corp. with 46 years of service....
Benjamin P. 'Beni' Hirjak
Apr 3, 2021
Benjamin Paul Hirjak, 71, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021.
Beni was born in Hummene, Slovakia, January 4, 1950, to the late Joseph and Mary (Rujak) Herrick.
Beni moved to the USA with his family in 1968. He worked at the Weirton Steel Mill and had a body...
Richard D. 'Fuzz' Workman
Apr 3, 2021
Richard D. Fuzz Workman, 64, of Toronto, OH (New Somerset), passed away Saturday April 3, 2021 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
Fuzz was born Oct. 20, 1956 in E. Liverpool, OH, son of the late Clyde and Audrey (McCourt) Workman.
Fuzz was retired from Hall China in Wellsville, OH, where he worked as...
Rosemary 'Rose' Yanik
Mar 24, 2021
Rosemary Rose (Dorow) Yanik, 76, a long-time resident of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday March 24, 2021 from a lengthy illness in Columbus, OH, with her family by her side.
Rose was born Oct. 19, 1944 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Woodrow and Mary (Prokorym) Dorow.
Prior to her illness, Rose was a...
Robert V. 'Mav' Pozzuoli
Mar 24, 2021
Robert Vincent Pozzuoli, 46, of Smithfield, OH, passed away unexpectedly March 24, 2021.
Robert, better known as Mav to his family and friends, was born in Steubenville, OH November 28, 1974 to Mario and Mary (Tripodi) Pozzuoli.
Robert served as a volunteer firefighter for many years with the Smithfield Fire Department and helped coach his...
Edward T. Emery, Sr.
Mar 21, 2021
Edward T. Emery, Sr., 70, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday March 21, 2021 at his home.
Ed was born Jan. 24, 1951 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Francis and Eunice (Little) Emery.
In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by five brothers, Garrett, Robert, James, Vernon and Hobert Emery,...
Alexis Jean West
Mar 12, 2021
Alexis Jean West, 17, of Toronto, OH, died Friday March 12, 2021 as a result of a motorcycle accident near Empire, OH.
Alexis was born October 20, 2003 in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of Lester C. West, III and Heather M. (Ryder) West.
She was currently a Junior at Toronto Jr./Sr. High School attending the Jefferson...
Lois Ione Atkins
Mar 10, 2021
On March 10, 2021, God called home our beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend Lois Ione Atkins.
Lois Bug Atkins was born June 29, 1931, in McIntyre, Ohio, the daughter and eldest child of the late Reverend Virgil Cooper, Sr. and Evangelist Mary Evelyn Cooper.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband...
Frances Ann Janoski
Mar 6, 2021
Frances Ann (Kovalchik) Janoski, 101, of Bradley, OH (Smithfield) passed away Saturday March 6, 2021 in the Lancia Villa Royale Nursing Home in Steubenville, OH.
Frances was born Aug. 23, 1919 in Bradley, daughter of the late Joe and Thelma (Norek) Kovalchik.
Frances formerly worked at the former Scio Pottery Co. in Scio, OH.
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Fred M. Straka
Feb 28, 2021
Fred Straka, 70, of Weirton, WV, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday Feb. 28, 2021 in Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
Fred was born Dec. 22, 1950 in Steubenville, OH, son of Irma J. (Fracasso) Straka, who survives, and the late, Albert A. Straka, Jr.
Fred was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp,...
Mary Ellen 'Sugie' Waggoner
Feb 27, 2021
Mary Ellen Sugie Waggoner, 86, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 at her home.
Mary Ellen was born June 6, 1934 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Howard and Mary (Karaffa) Bucey.
In addition to her parents, Sugie was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Pickles Waggoner (Feb. 3, 2020),...
Charles L. 'Butch' Kersey
Feb 24, 2021
Charles L. Butch Kersey, 69, of Wellsville, OH, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 at his home.
Butch was born June 16, 1951 in Five Forks, WV, son of the late Claude E. and Margaret V. (Holmes) Kersey.
He was a 1969 graduate of Toronto High School and a member of the Cornerstone Church in...
Opal P. 'Polly' Verhovic
Feb 23, 2021
Opal Pauline Polly Verhovic, 85, of New Alexandria, OH, passed away Tuesday February 23, 2021 at Lizas Place in Wheeling, WV.
Polly was born on Dec. 16, 1935 in New Alexandria, daughter of the late Earvy and Marie (Bucey) Roe.
She was a homemaker and a member of Plum Run Church of Christ in Christian...
Ralph J. Noonan
Feb 21, 2021
Ralph J. Noonan, 50, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 in the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
Ralph was born August 8, 1970 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Ralph T. and Darlene M. (Miller) Noonan.
He was a 1988 graduate of Toronto High School. Ralph later received a bachelors...
Roberta J. Morris
Feb 18, 2021
Roberta J. Morris, 72, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 in Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.
Roberta was born Nov. 18, 1948 in Steubenville, daughter of the late Robert S. and Florence E. (Wiggins) Morris.
She was formerly employed at St. John Medical Center in the linen services dept. Roberta...
Patricia Louise Ambler
Feb 13, 2021
Patricia L. (Swickard) (McKim) Ambler, 87 of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday Feb. 13, 2021 at the Gables Care Center in Hopedale, OH.
Pat was born July 5, 1933 in Smithfield, OH, daughter of the late Wilmer and Alma Agnes (Gow) Hawthorne.
She was retired from Edison Local Schools, where she worked as a Teachers...
Daryl V. 'Sid' Toothman
Feb 13, 2021
Daryl V. Sid Toothman, 85, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.
Sid was born Oct. 12, 1935 in Farmington, WV, son of the late Daryl W. and Phyllis (Atkinson) Toothman.
Sid worked in the Tin Mill Electrical Shop at Weirton Steel and retired with 40...
Irene Clark
Feb 11, 2021
Irene Clark, 102, of Steubenville, OH, formerly of Plum Run, OH, passed away Thursday Feb. 11, 2021 in the Carriage Inn of Steubenville.
Irene was born Dec. 3, 1918 in Salt Run, OH, daughter of the late Harry Tilton and Virginia (Connell) Noble.
Irene was a member of the Brilliant Christian Church and a former...
Norma Jean Taylor
Feb 5, 2021
Norma Jean (Smith) Taylor, 81, of Steubenville, OH, passed away at the home of her daughter, Betty Peters.
Norma was born June 20, 1939 in Lisbon, OH, daughter of the late Ralph and Elizabeth June Betty (Bennington) Smith.
In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Taylor in 1994....
