Obituaries

Nov 19, 2025

Ernest W. "Pete" McMaster, 77, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025 in the Trinty Medical Center West ER in Steubenville, OH.

Pete was born April 16, 1948 in Steubenville, son of the late Charles and Margaret (Cranford) McMaster.

After graduating from Stanton High School, Pete enlisted in the US Army and served...

Nov 16, 2025

Elma Jane Brown, 71, of Rayland (Rush Run), OH, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, in the Trinity Medical Center West ER in Steubenville, OH.

Jane was born April 20, 1954, in Martins Ferry, OH, daughter of the late John Walter Letusick and Elma Marcia (Hockenberry) Letusick. She worked as a Clerk for Walmart in the Lawn...

Nov 15, 2025

Ryan A. Kontra, a loving father and son, 50, of Rayland, OH, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, at his home.

Ryan was born November 25, 1974, in Steubenville, OH, son of Ronald M. 'Zeke' Kontra and Renee Darlene (Lazear) Tarr.

Ryan formerly worked for AT&T, as a technician, and Mark West Energy in Cadiz,...

Nov 14, 2025

Gilbert Gilmore Powell, Jr., 82, of Smithfield, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 14, 2025. He was a beloved cousin, loyal friend, and a cherished member of the Smithfield community whose presence brought light, kindness, and steadfast faith to all who knew him.

Born in Wheeling, WV on October 28, 1943, Gilbert...

Nov 11, 2025

How do you put into words the measure of a life? A life so full, so varied. Defined by great joy and hardship, life and loss. A life measured by those she touched through her deep, giving kindness … that was her legacy.

The beautiful soul of Martha Negus Fellows Sandagata left this earth on Tuesday, November...

Oct 30, 2025

Roberta Volsky, affectionately known as "Birdie", 73, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away peacefully, holding the hand of her twin sister Rebecca, on October 30, 2025, in the Sienna Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Wintersville, OH.

Birdie was born April 27, 1952, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes (Trudics) Volsky.

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Oct 30, 2025

Charlotte Mae (Butler) Brown, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Valley Hospice in Steubenville, Ohio on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the age of 77.

She was the daughter of the late Clyde R. and Callie E. (Powell) Butler and was born on September 26, 1948, in New Martinsville,...

Oct 25, 2025

David P. Angelo, 84, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

David was born February 4, 1941, in Stowe Twp, PA, son of the late Silvie and Elizabeth (Dorsky) Angelo. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Justin Angelo.

After high school David joined...

Oct 19, 2025

Geraldine Mecannic, 89, a longtime resident of Toronto, OH, entered eternal rest on October 19, 2025.

She was born in Middlebourne, WV to Isaac and Iva Dennis Groves. Geraldine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert Mecannic, her son, Harold Michael Mecannic, and her four siblings, Eugene Groves, William Groves, Lucille Groves Haught and...

Oct 18, 2025

Guy D. Valentine, 71, of Steubenville, OH, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away under hospice care on Saturday October 18, 2025, in the Sienna Skilled Care & Rehab, in Wintersville, OH.

Guy was born on July 21, 1954, in Steubenville, son of the late Charles L. and Mary E. (McConnaughey) Valentine. He was also preceded in death...

Oct 18, 2025

Erin Marie (Burris) Dunlope, 61, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025, at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, after a long battle with Stage 4 T-Cell Lymphoma.

Erin was born July 23, 1964, in Wheeling, WV, daughter of the late Glen and Rebecca 'Becky' (Maple) Burris. She was also preceded in death by her...

Oct 14, 2025

Robert T. "Huck" Hanuscin, 87, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in the WVU Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

Huck was born March 20, 1938, in Toronto, son of the late Pete and Katherine (Volchko) Hanuscin. He was also preceded in death by an infant son, brother Steve and sister Mary Ann Karaffa....

Oct 11, 2025

Arthur W. Staymate, Jr., 64, of Rayland, OH, passed away on Saturday October 11, 2025, at his home.

Art was born Feb. 4, 1961, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Arthur W., Sr. and Mary (Watson) Staymate. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Darrell and Rodney Lambert and Kenny Staymate.

Art...

Oct 7, 2025

Glenn D. Baker, 96, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, in the Suncoast Hospice Center in Palm Harbor, FL.

Glenn was born April 16, 1929, in Paden City, WV, son of the late Charles F. and Marie (Braham) Baker. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Harriett R. (Smith) Baker, his...

Oct 7, 2025

Elizabeth A. (Pasco) Harris, 68, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Liz was born April 16, 1957, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Roy and Blanche (Miller) Pasco. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Sonny Pasco.

Liz leaves behind...

Oct 6, 2025

Floyd Raymond "Ray" Logsdon, 82 years of age, and a resident of Piney Fork, OH, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025, at Country Club Manor in Steubenville, OH.

Ray was born on December 9, 1942, in Steubenville. He was raised in Bloomingdale, OH, and was a graduate of Waye High School. After high school, Ray received an...

Oct 5, 2025

Louis Finley Smith, 89, of Bloomingdale (McIntyre), OH, passed away Sunday Oct. 5, 2025, at Trinity Medical Center West and now rests in the arms of his savior.

Finley was born July 16, 1936, in Smithfield, OH, son of the late Russell and Elsie (West) Smith. His mother Elsie passed when Finley was just an infant and...

Oct 5, 2025

Rose Ann Moore, 62, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025, in the Trinity Medical Center West Emergency Room.

Rose was born July 3, 1963, in Barnesville, OH, daughter of the late Virgil and Mary (Tracy) Carpenter. She was also preceded in death by her son, John Moore, and sisters, Patricia Carpenter, Sharon Johnson, Joyce...

Oct 4, 2025

Kenneth "Bub" R. McMannis, age 84, passed away on October 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Bub was born on August 20, 1941, to parents Richard Benson "Benny" McMannis and Ethel Juanita Stewart in Steubenville, Ohio.

He was one of eight siblings, one brother and six sisters. He joined the Air Force in 1959...

Sep 29, 2025

Paul Sherwood 88 of Toronto, OH, passed away September 29, 2025, in the Valley Hospice Care Center, in Steubenville, OH, with his loving children by his side.

He was born March 18, 1937, to the late Clifford and Olive Coulter Sherwood. In addition to his parents, Paul was also preceeded in death by his loving wife, Carol...