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Toronto and Smithfield, Ohio

Maxine B. Reidy

Maxine B. Reidy

Feb 16, 2020

Maxine B. Reidy, 77, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at her home.

Maxine was born Dec. 28, 1942 in Palmer, MA, daughter of the late Maxwell and Roselyn (Norton) Sandgren.

Maxine attended Brays Chapel United Methodist Church in Toronto (Costonia).

In addition to her parents, Maxine was preceded in...

Pastor Roger Dale Wayne

Pastor Roger Dale Wayne

Feb 12, 2020

Pastor Roger Dale Wayne, 70, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.

Roger was born August 25, 1949 in Charleston, WV, son of the late Noah Clyde Wayne and Ruth Ann (Mullins) Wayne.

He was currently the Pastor at the Plum Run and Rush Run C.C.C.U....

Emilio John Pastre

Emilio John Pastre

Feb 11, 2020

Emilio John Pastre, 95, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Tuesday Feb. 11, 2020 in the Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, WV.

Emilio was born Feb. 8, 1925 in Piney Fork, OH, son of the late Giovanni and Letizia (Modolo) Pastre.

He was retired from the Consolidated Coal Co., where he was a Maintenance Supervisor.

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Janice L. Wood

Janice L. Wood

Feb 9, 2020

Janice L. Wood, 70, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Feb. 9, 2020 in the Acuity Specialty Hospital in Weirton, WV.

Janice was born Feb. 14, 1949 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Archie and Elizabeth (Williams) Wood.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Jerry Wood.

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Nancy Louise Reed

Nancy Louise Reed

Feb 6, 2020

Nancy Louise Reed, 62, of Rayland, OH, passed away Thursday Feb. 6, 2020, in the Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, WV.

Nancy was born Nov. 28, 1957 in Martins Ferry, OH, daughter of the late Thomas and Barbara (Pritchett) Russell.

She was a homemaker and a former Avon Representative.

Nancy is survived by her...

Leoma L. Anderson

Leoma L. Anderson

Feb 4, 2020

Leoma L. Anderson, 95, of Columbus, OH, formerly of Steubenville (Pleasant Hill), OH, passed away Tuesday Feb. 4, 2020 in the Chestnut Hill Senior Living in Columbus.

Leoma was born Nov. 11, 1924 in Toronto, OH, daughter of the late Clarence and Verna (Stillwell) Dillon.

She formerly worked at the Herald Star in the Press...

Oliver 'Pickles' Waggoner

Oliver 'Pickles' Waggoner

Feb 3, 2020

Oliver H. Pickles Waggoner, 86, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday Feb. 3, 2020 at his home.

Pickles was born Nov. 18, 1933 in Empire, OH, son of the late Charles and Jane (Knight) Waggoner.

He was retired from the Teamsters Union, where he worked as a truck driver.

In addition to his...

Raymond Piergallini

Raymond Piergallini

Jan 31, 2020

Raymond Piergallini, 87, of Smithfield, OH, passed away January 31, 2020 in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH, with family by his side.

He was born July 29, 1932, in Martins Ferry, OH, a son of the late Joe and Felice Piergallini.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...

Harold 'Bo' Kestner

Harold 'Bo' Kestner

Jan 31, 2020

Harold Bo Kestner, 80, of Mason, OH, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 in Mason.

Bo was born Sept. 22, 1939 in Toronto, son of the late Leonard and Viola (Goddard) Kestner.

He was retired from Weirton Steel where he worked as a Powerhouse Operator. Bo was a 1957 graduate of...

Michael J. Conlon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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