Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 4, 2020

Nora D. Crazy Grandma King, 74, of Toronto, OH, passed away suddenly Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 in the Weirton Medical Center ER in Weirton, WV.

Nora was born April 19, 1946 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Harry R. and Edna Mae (McEwen) Larkins.

She was a graduate of Jefferson Union HS and a...

Dec 1, 2020

Caroline D. Carry White, 61, of Toronto, OH, passed away Dec. 1, 2020 in the Acuity Healthcare Center in Bellaire, OH.

Carry was born July 4, 1959 in Steubenville, daughter of the late Samuel P. and Agnes J. (Radcliff) White.

She was a member of the Wesleyan Church in Toronto. Carry was formerly employed by...

Nov 29, 2020

Michele L. Paulman, 48, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Michele was born Jan. 13, 1972 in Steubenville, daughter of the late Robert Cochrun and Loretta (Baranowski) Huggins who survives.

She was a graduate of Wintersville High School and the Jefferson Co....

Nov 29, 2020

John Bruce Rawson, 55, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

John was born March 5, 1965 in Steubenville, son of the late Junior and Dorothy J. (Firm) Rawson.

He was a 1984 graduate of Jefferson Union High School. John loved to work...

Nov 24, 2020

Margaret E. Maggie Deitch, 72, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 in the Trinity West Medical Center in Steubenville, OH.

Maggie was born Dec. 23, 1947 in Martins Ferry, OH, daughter of the late Charles and Shirley (Albright) Deitch.

She was a retired English Teacher for the Steubenville City Schools. Maggie taught...

Nov 20, 2020

Mary E. Valentine, 88, of Toronto, OH, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at the home of her granddaughter in Chester, WV.

Mary was born June 22, 1932 in Amsterdam, OH, daughter of the late Alva L. and Mary E. (Smythe) McConnaughy.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Nov 18, 2020

Joseph Irvin Blackburn, Jr., 72, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 at his home.

Joe was born August 4, 1948 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Joseph Irvin Blackburn, Sr. and Bertella Lucille (Richards) Blackburn.

In August of 2010 Joe retired from the Valley Converting Paper Mill in Toronto where he...