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Toronto and Smithfield, Ohio
Michael J. Conlon
Jan 28, 2020
Michael J. Conlon, 65, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in the Trinity Medical Center ER in Steubenville, OH.
Mike was born July 29, 1954 in Steubenville, son of the late Robert J. and Nadean M. (Godich) Conlon.
He was retired from the Timet-Titanium Mfg. Plant in Toronto, where he was an...
William E. 'Ed' Hukill
Jan 26, 2020
William E. 'Ed' Hukill, 90, of E. Liverpool, OH, formerly of Steubenville, OH, passed away Sunday Jan. 26, 2020 in the Assisted Living Ministry Services in E. Liverpool.
Ed was born in Steubenville on June 3, 1929, son of the late John and Dorothy (Robinson) Hukill.
He was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburg Steel Corp., Mingo Jct....
Dennis A. Neely
Jan 25, 2020
Dennis A. Neely, 76, of Smithfield, OH, passed away peacefully at his home, Saturday, January25, 2020, surrounded by his family.
Dennis was born Feb. 17, 1943 in Rush Run, OH. He was retired from the Laborers Local #809 in Steubenville, OH, where he was a 50-year member.
Dennis was also a 50-year member and Past...
Rita C. Ventolo
Jan 24, 2020
Rita C. (Lamantia) Ventolo, 95 of Toronto, OH, passed away peacefully at her home Friday, January 24, 2020.
Rita was born July 28, 1924 in Toronto, daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine (Calgano) Lamantia.
She was retired from the Timet-Titanium Corp in Toronto where she worked as a clerk in the payroll dept. Rita...
Mary Kertoy
Jan 16, 2020
Pauline Marie (Mary) Kertoy, 93, of Bradley, OH, died Thursday afternoon January 16, 2020, at Lizas Place Valley Hospice in Wheeling WV.
She was predeceased by her husband Steve in 1979, her parents George and Anna Palinchak, her brothers Steve, Mike, George, Ed, and John, and her sisters Bertha Hanusiak, Margaret Torok, and Anna Palinchak.
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Robin Shimmel
Jan 12, 2020
Robin Shimmel, 62, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at her home.
Robin was born May 29, 1957 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Harold and Ann (Wirth) Hayes.
She retired, with 20 years of service, as an administrative assistant with Bolger Health Care in Steubenville. Robin was a 1975 graduate...
Joann Conner
Jan 9, 2020
Joann Conner, 83, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 in the Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.
Joann was born Dec. 18, 1936 in Dola, WV, daughter of the late Donovan Daryl Bates and Margaret Molly (Barker) Bates.
She retired from the Jefferson County Cable Co. where she was the office manager....
Dolores C. Kondik
Jan 8, 2020
Dolores C. (Stone) Kondik, 89, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday Jan. 8, 2020.
Dolores was born Sept. 26, 1930 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late William and Catherine (Nevlis) Stone.
She was retired from Toronto City Schools, where she worked as a Secretary for many years.
Dolores was a member of...
Rhonda Lee Bertram Kelly
Jan 6, 2020
Rhonda Lee Bertram Kelly, loving mother of two children, age 52, passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 6, 2020.
Rhonda was born June 27, 1967 in Steubenville, OH to Robert and Loretta Bertram. She was a 1985 graduate of Toronto High School and she attended Kent State University.
She leaves behind her children, Colin Kelly and...
Joseph C. Falasca
Jan 5, 2020
Joseph C. Falasca, 80, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 in the Trinity Medical Center West ER in Steubenville, OH.
Joe was born Oct. 12, 1939 in Toronto, son of the late Mario, Sr. and Pauline (Swartz) Falasca.
He worked for National Steel and retired from the Administration Dept. of the Weirton...
Bonnie L. Franks
Dec 28, 2019
Bonnie L. Franks, 70, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.
Bonnie was born October 9, 1949 in Wilmington, Delaware. She was the daughter of the late Arnold Franks and Jesse (Ransom) Sipps.
She loved the beach and reading novels. Bonnie wrote poetry...
Nadejda 'Nada' Todd
Dec 27, 2019
Nadejda Nada Todd, 86, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.
Nada was born Dec. 17, 1933 in Follansbee, WV, daughter of the late Elia and Elizabeth (Dimitrova) Gesheff. She was a 1951 graduate of Follansbee High School.
Nada leaves behind her four...
Tony Verhovic, Jr.
Dec 18, 2019
Tony Verhovic, Jr., 87, of Mingo Jct., OH, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 in the Carriage Inn of Steubenville.
Tony was born Aug. 18, 1932 in Plum Run, OH, son of the late Anthony, Sr. and Marcella (Reinagle) Verhovec.
He was retired from the Ohio Ferro-Alloy Corp. in Brilliant, OH.
In addition...
George C. Totin, Jr.
Dec 14, 2019
George C. Totin Jr, loving husband and father, passed away at age 84, on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
He was born in New York City, NY, to George and Elizabeth (Havrilla) Totin.
George was an electrical and sound engineer and had a passion for theatre. He met his wife, Lillian, during Summer Stock, and they...
Jack M. Salonica
Dec 12, 2019
Jack M. Salonica, 72, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville.
Jack was born Sept. 30, 1947, son of the late Frank and Annamae (Beckley) Salonica.
He retired as a Supervisor with the Hancock Co. Workshop. Jack was also a member of the First Westminster...
Alfred E. Montgomery, Sr.
Dec 11, 2019
Alfred E. The Governor Montgomery, Sr., 78, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.
Al was born July 15, 1941 in Toronto, son of the late William Okie and Anna (Wells) Montgomery.
He was a retired truck driver with the Teamsters Local #92...
Walter I. Morehead
Dec 5, 2019
Walter I. Morehead, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, OH, passed away peacefully December 5th, 2019 at Riverside Manor Nursing Facility Newcomerstown, OH.
Walter was born April 12, 1929 in Martins Ferry, OH, son of the late Irvin Albert and Bertha Marie Morehead.
Walter was a lifetime resident of Mt. Pleasant. He attended the Mt. Pleasant Methodist...
Ancil E. 'Gene' Crothers
Dec 2, 2019
Ancil Eugene Gene Crothers, 79, of Adena, OH, passed away suddenly Monday, December 2, 2019 in the Trinity Medical Center West ER in Steubenville, OH.
Gene was born Oct. 27, 1940 in York, OH, son of the late Howard and Nell (Swiger) Crothers.
He was retired from the Weirton Steel Corp. with 35 years of...
Genevieve M. Abdalla
Dec 1, 2019
Genevieve M. Abdalla passed away on Dec 1, 2019, surrounded by family and loved ones.
She was a life-long resident of Stratton, OH and worked for the Jefferson County Engineers Office for over 35 yrs.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Josephine (Hayek) Abdalla, brothers John and Samuel Abdalla and sister...
Robert V. 'Betto' Merriman, Sr.
Nov 30, 2019
Robert Betto Vincent Merriman, Sr., 74, of Piney Fork, OH, passed away Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.
He was born Nov. 16, 1945 in Martins Ferry, OH, son of the late Floyd George and Rose Marie DaGrava Merriman.
Robert was a graduate of Smithfield High School. He retired, as a foreman, from the Jeff. Co. Highway...
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