John E. Slocum
May 22, 2020
John E. Slocum, 68, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday May 22, 2020 at his home.
John was born March 8, 1952 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late William and Helen (McGinnis) Slocum.
He was formerly employed at the Toronto Paper Board Co. and Levolor Corp.
John was Catholic by faith and...
Edward G. Sembar
May 19, 2020
Edward G. Sembar, 91, of Toronto, OH, passed away May 19, 2020.
Edward was born April 24, 1929 in Toronto, son of the late George and Sophie (Jablonski) Sembar.
He was a 1946 graduate of Toronto High School and served in the US Navy aboard the USS Leyte Aircraft Carrier.
Edward retired from...
John M. Bain, Iii
May 17, 2020
The Lord took home with him, John M. Bain III Baino of Toronto, OH, on Sunday, May 17, 2020.
Born and raised in Canton, OH, John, being a self-made businessman after graduating the McKinley Technical Institute for auto mechanics, passed away peacefully at his home after fighting a hard battle with cancer, with his family by his...
Carol Ann Yocum
May 11, 2020
Carol Ann (Lease) Yocum, 70, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday May 11, 2020, in the Jefferson Regional Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
Carol was born Dec. 21, 1949 in Cumberland, MD, daughter of the late Elmer Charles Jake Lease, Jr., and Geraldine Isabell (Utta) Lazear.
Carol was the office manager for Rexs Transmission in Toronto...
Patricia V. Long
May 6, 2020
Patricia V. Long, 80, of Rayland, OH, died Wednesday May 6, 2020 in Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.
Pat was born January 9, 1940 in Rush Run, OH, daughter of the late Ross and Harriett (Hartshorn) Ogden.
She was a homemaker and Protestant by faith.
In addition to her parents, she...
Robert L. 'Bob' Rawson
Apr 30, 2020
Robert L. Bob Rawson, 94, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.
Bob was born Oct. 28, 1925 in Toronto, son of the late Daniel W. and Dorothy (Rosenburg) Rawson. He was also preceded in death by his aunt and uncle, who raised him, Andrew...
Grace Erma Quinlan
Apr 30, 2020
Grace Erma Quinlan, 95, of Steubenville, OH, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 in the Laurels of Steubenville.
Grace was born July 20, 1924 in Poland, OH, daughter of the late Andrew Szuch and Irene (Vargo) Szuch Slanchik. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Quinlan, sister, Irene Pirigyi, brother,...
Janet Ellen Shook
Apr 28, 2020
Janet Ellen (Fogle) Shook, 77, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.
Janet was born May 21, 1942 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Clarence Fogle and Violet Ellen (McCauley) Kovach.
She was the office manager for Buckmaster Plumbing in Wintersville, OH.
Janet...
Pauline M. Rozak
Apr 25, 2020
Pauline M. Teta Rozak, 85, of Stratton, OH, passed away April 25, 2020 surrounded by family.
Pauline was born April 16, 1935 in Stratton, daughter of the late John and Mary (Kuruc) Rozak. She was also preceded in death by four sisters, Mary Osborn, Anna Raptosh, Helen Sweda and Martha Neff and six brothers, Nicholas, Paul, George,...
Lee R. Sherwood
Apr 14, 2020
Lee R. Sherwood, 70, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday April 14, 2020 in the Gables Care Center in Hopedale, OH.
Lee was born Aug. 29, 1949 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Ralph Lee and June (Baker) Sherwood.
He retired from the Weirton Steel Corp. in 1994 having worked in the Sheet Mill....
Elizabeth 'Betty' Coffey
Apr 10, 2020
Elizabeth Jean Betty Coffey passed away Friday, April 10, 2020. Betty died peacefully surrounded by her family.
A Toronto native, Betty was born Sept. 6, 1936 in Steubenville, OH to Stanko and Mary Vosvick.
She was a 1954 graduate of Toronto High School. Immediately upon graduation she went to work in the office of the...
Harriett R. Baker
Apr 8, 2020
Harriett R. Baker, 90, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.
Harriett was born Jan. 4, 1930 in Toronto, daughter of the late Harry and Laura (Rhodes) Smith.
She owned and operated Harrietts Beauty Shop in Toronto for over 60 years. Harriett was a...
Phillip H. Waggoner
Apr 2, 2020
Phillip Howard Waggoner, 64 of Toronto, OH, passed away in his home on April 2, 2020. Phillip was born on September 18th, 1955 at the Gill Memorial Hospital in Steubenville, OH and was the son of the late Oliver Pickles Waggoner (who passed in February 2020) and Mary Ellen Sug (Bucey) Waggoner.
Phil is survived by his...
Christine M. 'Tina' Lamantia
Apr 1, 2020
Christine Marie Tina (Pavia) Lamantia, 99, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 in Marysville, OH. Tina resided in Marysville for the last year to spend more time with her family.
Tina was born Oct. 23, 1920 in Empire, OH, daughter of the late Nicholas Pavia and Assunta (Barbara) Pavia Sestito. She married Francis...
Neva J. Coil
Mar 29, 2020
Neva J. Coil, 88, of Toronto, OH, ascended into Heaven Sunday, March 29, 2020.
Neva was born July 25, 1931 in Clinton, OK, daughter of the late Emmett and Mae (Johnson) Davis.
She was a member of the Lighthouse Church in Richmond, OH. Neva also helped start the Steubenville and Toronto AGLOW Chapters; where she...
Mary Catherine Doran
Mar 28, 2020
Mary Catherine (Mary Kay) Doran passed away, peacefully, on Saturday March 28, 2020 in Steubenville, OH in the Valley Hospice Care Center North. She was 83.
Mary Kay was born in Toronto, OH on July 24, 1936, daughter of the late Hugh J. and Mary (Murray) Doran. She attended St. Francis grade school in Toronto and graduated...
Barbara Jane Handzus
Mar 27, 2020
Barbara Jane Handzus, 80, of Toronto, OH passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 in the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Heaven surely received another angel.
Barbara was born March 26, 1940 in Johnstown, PA, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Quick) Rubis.
Barbara was the best wife, mother and grandmother anyone could ever...
Nickolas G. Strovilas
Mar 26, 2020
Nickolas G. Strovilas (Big Papa, Big Nick, Nick the Prick) 84, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020, after suffering a brief illness (no, it wasnt the corona virus).
September 30, 1935, a legend was born. He was a 1953 graduate of Toronto High School and a lifelong resident. Continuing his education, he graduated from...
Maryann P. Ohalek
Mar 24, 2020
Maryann P. Ohalek, 89, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday March 24, 2020 at her home.
She was born May 8, 1930 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Kosikowski) Jablonski.
Maryann was a homemaker, a member of St. Francis Roman Catholic Church, the C.W.C of the church, and a member of...
Eric W. Emery
Mar 23, 2020
Eric W. Emery, 50, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at his home.
Eric was born Jan. 10, 1970 in Steubenville, OH, son of late Nancy Harkness Emery and Garrett Emery who survives.
He was a Veteran of the US Army having served his country in the Gulf War. Eric worked for...
