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Toronto and Smithfield, Ohio

Chuck Hudson

Chuck Hudson

Dec 18, 2025

Edward Charles 'Chuck' Hudson, 81, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, in the Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

Chuck was born October 9, 1944, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Hurshel and Blanche (Landis) Hudson.

Chuck graduated from Jefferson Union High School in 1963 and proudly served his country in...

Diana Steele

Diana Steele

Dec 14, 2025

Diana L. Steele, 72, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025 in the Sunnyslope Nursing Facility in Bowerston, OH.

Diana was born February 15, 1953, in Glen Dale, WV, daughter of the late Richard E. and Jacqueline (Grandstaff) Steele.

After high school, Diana earned an associate degree from WV Northern College and worked...

Marilyn Wadas

Marilyn Wadas

Dec 12, 2025

Marilyn Sue Wadas, 80, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday December 12, 2025, in the Select Specialty Hospital in Weirton, WV.

Marilyn was born November 22, 1945, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Joseph and Carolyn (Stagani) Wadas.

Marilyn previously provided support to her sister, Carolyn, while working for Coles the Book People, BMP...

Phyllis Selman

Phyllis Selman

Dec 12, 2025

Phyllis (Smith) Selman, 87, of Toronto, OH, peacefully passed away at home on December 12, 2025, and has gone home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Phyllis was a cherished member of the Bell Chapel United Methodist Church on State Route 213 in Steubenville, OH. She devoted much of her time to her church...

Erica Wallace

Erica Wallace

Dec 11, 2025

Erica Dee Wallace of Toronto, OH, passed away December 11, 2025, at Trinity Medical Center West, in Steubenville, OH, of unexpected yet natural causes.

Erica was born July 8, 1978, in the Ohio Valley Hospital, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Gwendolyn Flo (Snyder) Dysert and Darrel Dean Dysert.

In addition to her role as...

Audrey Lucas

Audrey Lucas

Dec 10, 2025

Audrey Jane Lucas, 84 of Unionport, OH, formerly of Steubenville, went home to be with the Lord on December 10, 2025. She was born on December 5, 1941, in Steubenville.

Audrey had attended Capital University and was a graduate of Steubenville Business College & Clark Gilbert & Silverthorn Academy of Cosmetology. She was the former owner of...

Jeanne Carothers

Jeanne Carothers

Dec 9, 2025

Florence Jean Carothers, better known as Jeanne, 72, of Rayland, OH, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at her home under hospice care. 

 Jeanie was born February 4, 1953, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Robert "Snub" Ogden and Ellen Mae (Eltringham) Kovarik. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Richards. 

She spent a decade employed as a...

Cindy Perkins

Cindy Perkins

Dec 6, 2025

Cindy Leigh Perkins, 56, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday Dec. 6, 2025, in the Emergency Room of the East Liverpool City Hospital.

Cindy was born March 31, 1969, in Norfolk VA, daughter of the late Lee and Rhea (Ennis) Lanning.

Cindy spent 30 years as a cook at Abdalla's Tavern. She enjoyed doing crafts,...

Henry Barto

Henry Barto

Dec 1, 2025

Henry Michael 'Hank' Barto, 100, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday Dec. 1, 2025, in the Trinity West ER in Steubenville, OH.

Henry was born April 28, 1925, in Mt. Sterling, PA, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Fata) Barto, both immigrants from Italy. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth M. 'Betty'...

Christina Groves

Christina Groves

Dec 1, 2025

Christina Lynn (McMaster) Groves, 51, of Irondale, OH, passed away Monday December 1, 2025, in the Valley Hospice Liza's Place Care Center in Wheeling, WV.

Christina was born May 1, 1974, daughter of the late Iris (Carpenter) McMaster and Kenneth L. McMaster, who survives. In addition to her mother Iris who passed in 2022, Christina was also...

Catherine Dyer

Catherine Dyer

Nov 27, 2025

After a courageous 21-year battle with Parkinson's Disease, on Thursday November 27, 2025, Catherine Jean (Landis) Dyer, 71, was called home to the Lord.

She was born Aug. 6, 1954, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late William "Bill" and Josephine "Jo" Landis.

She is survived by her daughter Billie Jo, favorite Son-In-Law Adam Piverotto,...

Robert Hall

Robert Hall

Nov 25, 2025

Robert W. Hall, 33, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH, surrounded by the love of his family.

Robert was born December 11, 1991, in Steubenville, OH, son of Robert K. and Willamina J. (Savinell) Hall.

Robert, a 2010 graduate of Edison Local High School,...

Deborah Tice

Deborah Tice

Nov 24, 2025

Deborah Ann (Martin) Tice, 78 of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

Debbie was born October 6, 1947, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late, Clarence 'Bill' Martin and Marie M. (Wilson) Martin.

Debbie spent much of her life at home caring for her children and...

Sheila Parks

Sheila Parks

Nov 22, 2025

Sheila Jean (Hennen) Parks, 78 of Steubenville, OH, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville.

Sheila was born February 3, 1947, in Wheeling, WV, daughter of the late Elmer and Ruth (McMahon) Hennen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ken Parks.

She was a respiratory...

Pete Mcmaster

Pete Mcmaster

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...

Jane Brown

Jane Brown

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...

Ryan Kontra

Ryan Kontra

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,...

Gilbert Powell, Jr.

Gilbert Powell, Jr.

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...

Martha Sandagata

Martha Sandagata

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...

Roberta Volsky

Roberta Volsky

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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