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Toronto and Smithfield, Ohio

Todd Linsley Smith

Todd Linsley Smith

Jan 3, 2021

Todd Linsley Smith, 58, of McIntryre, OH, was carried in the loving arms of his Savior to meet the next chapter of his life, Sunday January 3, 2021. He died of COVD-19 complications in the Weirton Medical CCU. He was a resident of Gables Care Center in Hopedale, OH.

Todd was born January 23, 1962 in Steubenville,...

Edward Waldman

Edward Waldman

Jan 1, 2021

Edward "Ed" Waldman, 92, formerly of Smithfield, OH, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at The Lindley Inn in The Plains, OH.

Ed was born July 8, 1928, in Bradley, OH, to the late Joseph and Mary Svarc Waldman Pozar. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years,...

Thomas L. Piatt, Jr.

Thomas L. Piatt, Jr.

Jan 1, 2021

Thomas L. Piatt, Jr., 70, of Stratton, OH, passed away Friday Jan. 1, 2021 in Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Tom was born March 27, 1950 in Empire, OH, son of the late Thomas L., Sr. and Jacqueline (Byers) Piatt.

Tom was a retired maintenance worker. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan,...

George D. Timcho

George D. Timcho

Dec 31, 2020

George D. Timcho, 65, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday Dec. 31, 2020 in the UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

George was born Oct. 11, 1955 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late George M. and Margaret (Slivka) Timcho.

He was retired from the Sheet Metal Local #33 out of Wheeling, WV. George was...

Father Mario Joseph Tizziani

Father Mario Joseph Tizziani

Dec 26, 2020

Father Mario Joseph Tizziani, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Carmel Manor in Ft. Thomas, KY.

He was born April 8, 1954, in Steubenville, OH to Lino John and Catherine Gabriel Tizziani. A 1972 graduate of Toronto High School in Toronto, OH, he proudly served in the U.S. Navy, then later graduated from Liberty University...

Donald B. Mchugh

Donald B. Mchugh

Dec 24, 2020

Donald B. McHugh, 81, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Thursday Dec. 24, 2020 in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Don was born Feb. 27, 1939 in Wheeling, WV, son of the late J.D. and Marian (Kollar) McHugh.

Don worked for the Hanna Coal Co. pipeline from 1957 to 1963. He retired from...

Robert Bentley

Robert Bentley

Dec 21, 2020

Robert Bentley, 64, of Toronto, OH, passed away at the Laurels of Steubenville, OH on Monday Dec. 21, 2020.

Bob was born Nov. 3, 1956 in Steubenville, son of the late Charles Bentley and Frances (Findley) Bentley who survives.

Bob was a former employee of Margarets Caf in Toronto working in the kitchen. He was...

John David 'Bird' Johnson

John David 'Bird' Johnson

Dec 18, 2020

John David Bird Johnson age 60, of Toronto OH, passed away Friday December 18, 2020 after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Bird was born May 16, 1960 in Steubenville OH. He was raised by his loving grandparents, the late Grant Ellsworth Frey and Rita Frey Bone.

Bird leaves behind his wife of 26 years,...

Harry Critchfield

Harry Critchfield

Dec 17, 2020

Harry Critchfield, 66, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Thursday Dec. 17, 2020. He was the beloved son of Harry G. and Elizabeth Critchfield.

Harry was a loving brother of Carol Barnes, Linda Landers, Oscar and Charles Critchfield and the late Curtis Critchfield. He is also survived by three nieces, Lori Schrank, Sarah Winn and Alisa Landers and...

Thomas E. Schoelwer

Thomas E. Schoelwer

Dec 15, 2020

Thomas E. Schoelwer, 68, of Stratton, OH, passed away December 15, 2020 at his home.

Tom was born Nov. 6, 1952 in Cincinnati, OH, son of the late Harry and Harriett Kuntzman Schoelwer.

He was a retired machine specialist with Blackhawk Automotive Plastics in Mason, OH.

In addition to his parents, Tom was...

Bruce W. Barcus

Bruce W. Barcus

Dec 15, 2020

MSGT Bruce W. Barcus, 70, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 in the Carriage Inn in Steubenville, OH.

Bruce was born August 24, 1950 in Steubenville, son of the late Harry and Hazel (Sustik) Barcus.

Bruce was retired from the US Air Force and he was currently employed by the Jefferson Co....

Theresa Spontaneo

Theresa Spontaneo

Dec 15, 2020

Theresa Spontaneo went home to be with the Lord Jesus on Tuesday December 15, 2020. Her companion and a friend were by her side.

Theresa was born in Martins Ferry, OH, December 23, 1952, to Angeline and Etalio Spontaneo. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her sister, Brenda, brother-in-law, Paul, nephew,...

Marion L. Householder

Marion L. Householder

Dec 14, 2020

Marion L. Householder, 89, of Weirton, WV, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 in the Weirton Medical Center.

Marion was born Jan. 6, 1931 in Toronto, daughter of the late Roy and Edith (Clark) Householder.

She retired from UniBank with 29 years as a Teller. Marion was also a former secretary...

Ronald E. Omaits

Ronald E. Omaits

Dec 14, 2020

Ronald E. Omaits, 81, Rayland, OH, passed away Monday Dec. 14, 2020 in the Laurels of Steubenville, OH.

Ron was born Sept. 19, 1939 in Rayland, son of the late Steve and Pauline (Verhovec) Omaits.

He was formerly employed as a construction worker with the Labor Local #809. Ron loved animals and flowers and enjoyed...

Mark T. Peckens

Mark T. Peckens

Dec 12, 2020

Mark T. Peckens, 55, of Steubenville, OH formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday Dec. 12, 2020 in the Trinity Medical Center in Steubenville.

Mark was born April 12, 1965 in Steubenville, son of Wayne T. Peckens of Toronto, OH and the late Louanna (Howett) Peckens.

Mark was a 1983 graduate of Toronto High School...

Thomas L. Dunlap

Thomas L. Dunlap

Dec 12, 2020

Thomas L. Dunlap, 69, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday Dec. 12, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was born Sept. 3, 1951 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Jack and Margaret (Tague) Dunlap.

Tom was retired from the U.S. Postal Service, serving the Toronto community for many years. He...

Janet E. Branscom

Janet E. Branscom

Dec 12, 2020

Janet E. Branscom, 84, of Rayland, OH, passed away Sat. Dec. 12, 2020 at her home.

Janet was born Sept. 6, 1936 in Rush Run, OH, daughter of the late Alton and Wilma (Sayre) Emfield.

She was a former certified legal secretary and a professor at the former JCC and Eastern Gateway Community College, retiring...

Richard D. 'Dick' Carter

Richard D. 'Dick' Carter

Dec 6, 2020

Richard D. Dick Carter, 86, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in the Brightwood Nursing Home in Follansbee, WV.

Dick was born June 12, 1934 in Adena, OH, son of the late Virgil and Edith (Heaton) Carter.

He was retired from the Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. with over 40 years of service in...

Barbara N. Schroyer

Barbara N. Schroyer

Dec 6, 2020

Barbara N. Schroyer, 67, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday Dec. 6, 2020 in the Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, OH.

Barb was born Dec. 31, 1952 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late William and Ida (Kaczmerek) Allen.

She was retired from the Jefferson Co. Health Dept. - WIC Department. Barb was a member of...

Juanita Mcewen

Juanita Mcewen

Dec 4, 2020

Juanita McEwen, 85, of Steubenville, OH, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 in the Lancia Villa Royale Nursing Home.

Juanita was born Nov. 17, 1935 in Toronto, daughter of the late Arley and Ruth (Crago) Jones.

She was retired from the Trinity Health Systems where she worked in the Business Office...

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