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Toronto and Smithfield, Ohio

Frances Michele Freeman

Frances Michele Freeman

Jul 31, 2020

Frances Michel Freeman, 67, of Wintersville, OH, formerly of Smithfield, OH, passed away July 31, 2020.

Frances Michele Freeman was born to Nancy Freeman Britt on February 25, 1953 in Martins Ferry, OH.

She was raised in Smithfield, by her Aunts and graduated from Smithfield High School. Michele was a former member of Our Lady...

Stacie Raye Hensley

Stacie Raye Hensley

Jul 28, 2020

Stacie Raye (Puch) Hensley, 48, of Salineville, OH, passed away Tuesday, July 28 at her home.

She was born on April 9, 1972, in Steubenville, OH, to the late Nelson and Shelley (Bucey) Puch of Smithfield, OH.

She is survived by daughters Kristina (Bill) Wade and Casey Cunningham, brother Todd (Christine) Puch, and grandchildren Michelle...

Charles E. Glasure

Charles E. Glasure

Jul 27, 2020

Charles "Chuck" Eugene Glasure of Toronto, Ohio, died peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer. He was 87 years old.

Charles was the first child of Mary Scribbens Glasure and Earl Franklin Glasure. He was born on April 4, 1933 in Toronto, Ohio, and had four siblings: Robert (d. 10/13/92; Sharon), Earl...

Joan V. Yeager

Joan V. Yeager

Jul 26, 2020

With our hearts full of beautiful memories and years, we want to share with dear loved ones and friends, that our beloved and precious mother, Joan Virginia (Wilson) Yeager, went to be with Jesus early Sunday morning, July 26, 2020.

Joan was born Nov. 16, 1922 in Davis, WV, daughter of the late Neil and Georgia (Kline)...

Joyce Anne Brownlee

Joyce Anne Brownlee

Jul 24, 2020

Joyce Anne (Exterovich) Brownlee, 67, of Toronto, OH, died Friday, July 24, 2020 after a lengthy illness, in the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH.

Joyce was born January 10, 1953 in Steubenville, OH. She was the daughter of the late Raymond Whitey and Stella (Heinrichs) Exterovich. She was also preceded in death by her infant son, twin...

Karen E. Bates

Karen E. Bates

Jul 23, 2020

Karen E. (Yoho) Bates, 57, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 at her home.

Karen was born April 10, 1963 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Raymond Yoho and Linda (Sheets) Grimm.

She was a former cashier/clerk at Walmart in Steubenville.

In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded...

Margaret B. 'Peg' Hockenberry

Margaret B. 'Peg' Hockenberry

Jul 23, 2020

Margaret B. Peg Hockenberry, 88, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 at her home.

Peg was born April 16, 1932 in Follansbee, WV, daughter of the late Nathaniel and Mary (Ryder) Cooper.

Friends will be received Monday, July 27 from 11 am to 12 noon at the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in...

Ernest Floyd Mcgrath

Ernest Floyd Mcgrath

Jul 18, 2020

Ernest Floyd McGrath, 72, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 in the East Liverpool City Hospital in E. Liverpool, OH.

Ernie was born Dec. 17, 1947 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Earl and Myra (McClelland) McGrath.

He was retired from the Weirton Steel Corp. where he worked in the BOP....

John Lee Porter

John Lee Porter

Jul 16, 2020

John Lee Porter, 68, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday July 16, 2020, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

John was born June 26, 1952 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Lawrence and Roberta (Miskelly) Porter.

He was retired from the First Energy Corp., Sammis Plant in Stratton, OH, where...

Fred W. Bartels

Fred W. Bartels

Jul 14, 2020

Fred W. Bartels, 82, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Fred was born July 31, 1937 in Toronto, son of the late Frederick and Eunice (Hudson) Bartels.

He was retired from the Weirton Steel Corp. where he worked in the Blast Furnace. Fred...

Helen Angel

Helen Angel

Jul 10, 2020

Helen (Nameth) Angel, 94, of Hopedale, OH, formerly of Dillonvale, OH, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020 in the Gables Care Center in Hopedale.

Helen was born Nov. 25, 1925 in Bradley, OH, daughter of the late Walter and Edna (Stark) Nameth.

She was a member of St. Adalbert Catholic Church in Dillonvale and she...

George Michael Lee

George Michael Lee

Jul 4, 2020

George Michael Lee, 73, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at his home.

Michael was born Aug. 17, 1946 in Martins Ferry, OH, son of the late George Henry Lee and Hazel Lucinda (Cassels) Lee.

He was retired from the LTV Steel Mill where he worked as a millwright. Michael was Veteran...

Robert L. Francis

Robert L. Francis

Jun 29, 2020

Robert L. Bob Francis, 89, of Bloomingdale, OH, passed away Monday June 29, 2020 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Bob was born April 28, 1931 in Piney Fork, OH, son of the late Robert O. and Margaret E. (Hobson) Francis.

He retired from the District Maintenance Dept. of the Indian...

Dianne L. Robinson

Dianne L. Robinson

Jun 27, 2020

Dianne L. Robinson, 74, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 in the Trinity West Medical Center in Steubenville, OH.

She was born Dec. 13, 1945 in Greenfield, OH. She had many health problems over the years but put up a courageous fight.

Dianne was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and...

Carolyn Joyce Langley

Carolyn Joyce Langley

Jun 24, 2020

Carolyn Joyce Langley, 64, of Wintersville, OH, received her angel wings on June 24, 2020.

Carolyn was born Sept. 25, 1955. She was a retired cook at the Indian Creek Middle School. She was also a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.

In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her grandmother,...

Barbara E. Cameron

Barbara E. Cameron

Jun 17, 2020

Barbara E. Cameron, wife of the late Daniel E. Cameron, died on June 17, 2020.

She was born on October 21, 1940 in Palisades Park, NJ, daughter of the late Frances L. West and William G. McKenzie.

Barbara is survived by daughter, Holly W. (Matthew) Lewis of Colliers, WV; son, Daniel W. (Kelly) Cameron of...

Gertrude L. Morris

Gertrude L. Morris

Jun 16, 2020

Together again. Gods ever faithful servant, our Mother, Gertrude Gertie Lousie (Brooks) Morris, was called to heaven quietly at the Carriage Inn in Steubenville, OH on the morning of June 16, 2020.

She is now reunited with her husband Clarence, who were married for 73 years, and her entire family that has been waiting for her arrival....

Tammy A. Vankirk

Tammy A. Vankirk

Jun 11, 2020

Tammy A. VanKirk, 40, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at her home.

Tammy was born Jan 1, 1980 in Jasper, GA, daughter of the late Robert Mulkey and Emma (Hall) Copeland, who survives.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Kimberly Faith VanKirk.

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Garrett W. Emery

Garrett W. Emery

May 27, 2020

Garrett W. Emery, 79, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday May 27, 2020 at his home.

Garrett was born Sept. 5, 1940 in Toronto, son of the late Francis and Eunice (Little) Emery.

He retired, after 31 years, from Weirton Steel Corp., where he worked as a scarfer.

Garrett was a social member...

Regina J. Falasca

Regina J. Falasca

May 23, 2020

Regina J. Falasca, 80, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at her home. Her family at her side, she went to be with the love of her life, her husband Joseph.

Regina was born Dec. 25, 1939 in Stratton, OH, daughter of the late Charles and Emma (Jarvis) Thompson.

She was retired...

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