Obituaries

Nov 9, 2019

Jimmy Lee Pinnell, Sr., 80, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 in the Carriage Inn of Steubenville.

Jimmy was born Nov. 25, 1938 in Vinton, OH, son of the late Howard and Edna (Chasteen) Pinnell.

He was a retired truck driver with Weir-Cove Trucking. Jimmy was a Veteran of the US Air...

Nov 7, 2019

Doris E. Kincaid, 85, of Toronto, OH, passed away Nov. 7, 2019 in the Carriage Inn of Steubenville, OH.

Doris was born Jan. 11, 1934 in Steubenville, daughter of the late Lucious Marshall and Gladys Helton.

She retired from the Timet-Titanium Metals Corp. in Toronto and was a member of the Toronto Eagles.

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Oct 31, 2019

Darius Lee Doc Rogers, 89, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He was a veteran of the US Navy, serving on the USS Aldebaran in the Mediterranean Sea and in the Navy Reserves.

Darius was born on April 2, 1930 to the late Harold Lee Rogers...

Oct 24, 2019

Kenneth T. Hudok, Sr., 64, of Stratton, OH, passed away Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 at his home.

Ken was born Aug. 24, 1955 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Paul M. and Jane (Straka) Hudok.

He was retired from the First Energy Sammis Plant in Stratton with 40 years of service. Ken worked in...

Oct 21, 2019

Denise Lynn Petrisko, 44, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Denise was born October 1, 1975 in Steubenville, daughter of the late James Petrisko and Paulette (Hudok) Petrisko, who survives.

She was a 1994 graduate of Toronto High School and a former employee...

Oct 20, 2019

David L. Farmer Ankrom, 48, of Bradley, OH, passed away Sunday Oct. 20, 2109 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Farmer was born March 23, 1971 in Steubenville, son of Kathie (Gainer) Ankrom, who survives, and the late Wilford Ankrom.

Farmer was a Bus Driver for Buckeye Local Schools and was...

Oct 18, 2019

Alice I. Deemer, 81, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 in the Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV. Finally, she was reunited with Jesus and her husband.

Alice was born Jan. 3, 1938 in Apollo, PA, daughter of the late Wray and Mabel (Ross) Bodenhorn.

She was a retired Prudential Financial Advisor...

Oct 10, 2019

Mark Hoobler, 66, of Hammondsville, OH, passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.

Mark was born Jan. 16, 1953 in Landstuhl, Germany. He was the son of the late William Bill and Ruth (Crook) Hoobler.

He owned and operated Hoobler Contracting specializing in custom built homes. Mark and his...

Oct 10, 2019

Jay Richard McVann, 95, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away at The Palms of Ponte Vedra memory care facility.

He was born and raised in East Sparta, OH, son of the late Edward and Bessie Roberta (Hoverman) McVann. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wives, Margaret...

Oct 10, 2019

Alfred Henry Al Wedlake, 82, of Steubenville, OH (Pottery Addition) passed away Thursday Oct. 10, 2019 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville.

Al was born Feb. 20. 1937 in Broadacre, OH, son of the late Alfred Homer and Zelda (George) Wedlake.

He was a retired truck driver and an avid Pittsburg Steelers...

Oct 7, 2019

Lawton Lee Brumett, 94, of Rayland, OH, passed away Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 at his home.

Lee was born Dec. 9, 1924 in Robbins, TN, son of the late John and Flora (Marsh) Brumett.

Lee retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. in 1984 with 36 years of service at the Mingo Jct. plant in the Blast...

Oct 2, 2019

George Chicken George Vindish, III, 73 of Steubenville, OH, passed away Wednesday Oct. 2, 2019 in the Dixon Health Care in Wintersville, OH.

Georges wishes were to be cremated with no services observed. Burial will be held at the convenience of his family.

Arrangements are in the care of J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Toronto,...

Sep 25, 2019

Madelyn Monet Mason, 3 years young, the daughter of Matthew and Natosha (Prolago) Mason, of Upper Arlington, OH, was called home to Heaven Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019 in UPMC Childrens Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Madelyn was welcomed wholeheartedly by our family at her birth on April 19th, 2016. She was the smallest of our family, but she...

Sep 23, 2019

Georgianne Trzaskoma, 69, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2019 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Georgianne was born July 6, 1950 in Steubenville, daughter of the late George and Anne (Taylor) Lawrence.

She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Steubenville. Georgianne was a graduate of...

Sep 21, 2019

Carlo Coppa, 38, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 at his home.

Carlo was born Nov. 19, 1980 in Steubenville, OH, son of Dominic A. and Theresa M. (Bodo) Coppa.

He was a 1999 graduate of Catholic Central High School in Steubenville and he was a Veteran of the US Navy having...

Sep 20, 2019

Michael W. Voltz, 43, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 in the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Mike was born March 24, 1976 in Steubenville, son of the late Paul and Carol (Ferrell) Voltz.

He was the 12th grade History teacher at the Jefferson Co. Joint Vocational School. Prior to JVS...

Sep 17, 2019

Karen Joy (Moore) Tolman, 71, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Tuesday Sept. 17, 2019 in Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

Karen was born June 29, 1948 in Steubenville, daughter of the late Floyd Lee and Betty (Baker) Moore, Sr.

She retired as an inspector with the Homer Laughlin China Co. in Newell, WV.

Sep 12, 2019

Kenneth W. Bill Heckathorn, Jr., 82, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 at his home.

Bill was born May 12, 1937 in Toronto, son of the late Kenneth W. Heckathorn, Sr. and Elizabeth F. (Nalepa) Marquis.

He was retired from the Timet-Titanium Metals Corp. in Toronto where he worked as a clerk...

Sep 12, 2019

Amy Marie (Guy) Scott, 48, of Irondale, OH, passed away at her home Thursday Sept. 12, 2019.

Amy was born Jan. 9, 1971 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of Raymond R. and Joyce E. (Skeeles) Guy of Toronto, OH.

Amy was a Registered Nurse and a member of St. Francis Roman Catholic Church in Toronto.

Aug 30, 2019

John J. Scotty Littlejohn, 77, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 in the Laurels of Steubenville.

Scotty was born Sept. 5, 1941 in Glasgow, Scotland son of the late Murdoch and Catherine (McGill) Littlejohn.

He was a retired Boilermaker with Local Union #154 in Pittsburgh, PA. After retirement, Scotty worked for the...