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....
Larry J. Greene
Feb 2, 2021
Larry J. Greene, 80, of Rayland, OH, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.
Larry was born May 19, 1940, son of the late Hollis and Vera (Holtsclaw) Greene.
He was a retired lineman with over 30 years of service with AEP. Larry also was a Veteran of the...
Jacquelyn J. Frazee
Feb 1, 2021
Jacquelyn J. Jackie (Walker) Frazee, 82, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 in the Dixon Health Care Center in Wintersville, OH.
Jackie was born June 25, 1938 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late, Clifford and Hazel (Shepherd) Walker.
She was the longtime owner and operator of Jacquelyns Knitting Supplies in Toronto....
Harry L. Lowry
Feb 1, 2021
Harry L. Lowry, 90, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.
Harry was born July 21, 1930 in Amsterdam, OH, son of the late Herbert and Rose (Carroll) Lowry.
He was retired from the Harmony Tool and Dye Co. in Mingo Jct., OH. Harry was a...
Christopher M. Hardwick
Jan 27, 2021
Christopher Michael Hardwick, 43, of Canfield, OH, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 at the Aultman Hospital in Canton, OH.
Chris was born Jan. 26, 1978 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Larry E. Hardwick and Cynthia E. (Thomas) Hardwick, who survives.
Chris was currently a system installer for Gordon Brothers Water in Salem,...
Lowell T. Wilson
Jan 24, 2021
Lowell T. Wilson, 66, of Bloomingdale, OH, passed away Sunday Jan. 24, 2021 in Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.
Lowell was born April 14, 1954 in Steubenville, son of the late Clyde James and Rose Frances (Oiler) Wilson.
He formerly worked as mechanic, an under coater, a coal miner, and had worked at...
Michael Shutak
Jan 19, 2021
Michael Shutak of Toronto, OH, passed away at the Wyngate Senior Living Community in Weirton, WV, on January 19, 2021. He was 82.
Mike was born September 17, 1938, in Stratton, OH, and was preceded in death by his parents, William and Suzanna (Pillar) Shutyak, brother William Shutyak and half-siblings Irene (George) Guy, Mary (Michael) Kurty, John...
