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Toronto and Smithfield, Ohio

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...

John E. Slocum

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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