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Toronto and Smithfield, Ohio

John Raymond Crouch

John Raymond Crouch

Feb 28, 2019

John Raymond Crouch, 83, of Toronto, OH passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 in the Weirton Medical Center.

John was born Dec. 16, 1935 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Fred and Clara (Parks) Crouch.

He was a member of the Cornerstone Church in Toronto. John was retired from Sterling China in Wellsville, OH,...

Josephine Ann Cathell

Josephine Ann Cathell

Feb 27, 2019

Josephine Ann Cathell, 82, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday Feb. 27, 2019 in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Josephine was born March 19, 1936 in Steubenville, daughter of the late John Henry and Anna Margaret (Swartz) Sembar.

She was retired from Minelli's Restaurant in Columbus, OH, where she worked as a...

Tim 'Creature' Graham

Tim 'Creature' Graham

Feb 19, 2019

Tim 'Creature' Graham, 62, of Smithfield, OH passed away Feb 19, 2019. Creature was born Aug 4, 1956.

Preceding him in death were parents Harry and Juanita Graham, siblings Ann, Larry, Peggy and his twin sister, Kim Twig. Nieces and nephews survive.

A Memorial Service celebrating Creature will be held Sun, Mar 24 at 1:00...

Jack S. Kelly

Jack S. Kelly

Feb 17, 2019

Jack S. Kelly, 67, of Hampton, VA, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Feb. 17, 2019.

Jack was born Feb. 1, 1952 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Jack S. Kelly and Elizabeth Betty Ann (Fitz) Kelly who survives.

Jack worked as an ER Nurse and Paramedic in North Carolina for the past 25...

Kay Lynn Criss

Kay Lynn Criss

Feb 16, 2019

Kay Lynn (Eshbaugh) Criss, 67, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 in the Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

Kay Lynn was born March 12, 1951 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Charles Gene and Sarah Sally (Robinson) Eshbaugh.

She was a retired first grade school teacher with the Edison Local...

Harvey Louis Hilderbrand

Harvey Louis Hilderbrand

Feb 15, 2019

Harvey L. Hilderbrand, 82 of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Harvey was born Oct. 5, 1936 in Toronto, son of the late Louis and Willie (Grose) Hilderbrand.

Harvey was a wonderful husband to Darlene for 40 years. He was a loving father,...

Terra Joy Mcdonald

Terra Joy Mcdonald

Feb 9, 2019

Terra Joy McDonald, 38, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019 at her home.

Terra was born July 23, 1980 in Athens, OH. She was the daughter of David Dowler and Tedi (Williams) Way.

She was a 1998 graduate of Toronto High School. Terra attended cosmetology school and she was formerly employed as...

Karen Lavonne

Karen Lavonne

Feb 8, 2019

Karen (Coil) LaVonne, 67, of Richmond, OH, passed away Friday Feb. 8, 2019 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Karen was born Feb. 23, 1951 in Douglas, AZ, daughter of the late Lester Luck Coil who passed in 2009 and Neva (Davis) Coil who survives.

Karen was a self-employed Artist and...

Betty M. Hepburn

Betty M. Hepburn

Feb 7, 2019

Betty M. Hepburn, 94, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away at her home on Thursday Feb. 7, 2019.

No Visitation or Services will be held. Condolences may offered to her family here thru our website.

Services No services to be held J.E. Foster Funeral Homes & Crematory 107 Hill Street, PO Box 512 Smithfield, OH 43948

Anna Trudick

Anna Trudick

Jan 25, 2019

Anna Trudick, 87, of Toronto, OH, entered into Eternal Rest Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 at Valley Hospice in Steubenville, OH.

She was born Dec. 6, 1931 in Stratton, OH, daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Gaydos) Papuschak. In addition to her parents, Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Trudick and her sister, Irene...

Cecelia A. Barbarossa

Cecelia A. Barbarossa

Jan 23, 2019

Cecelia A. Barbarossa, 78, of Mingo Jct., OH, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 in Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Cecelia was born April 16, 1940 in Piney Fork, OH, daughter of the late Andy and Lena (Stabile) Barbarossa.

She was a retired clerical worker with Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. in Mingo Jct.

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Pauline June Morehead

Pauline June Morehead

Jan 20, 2019

Pauline June (Baumberger) Morehead, 92, of Mt. Pleasant, OH, passed away Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 in the Union Hospital in Dover, OH.

Pauline was born July 22, 1926 in Martins Ferry, OH, daughter of the late Russell and Laura (Nichols) Baumberger.

She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Friends Church and she previously worked...

James A. 'Cheeks' Carter, Jr.

James A. 'Cheeks' Carter, Jr.

Jan 16, 2019

James A. Cheeks Carter, Jr., beloved father, brother and uncle, 63, of Toronto, OH, passed away suddenly Wed., Jan. 16, 2019 at his home.

Jim was born May 22, 1955 in Steubenville, son of the late James A., Sr. and Dolores (Gielata) Carter.

He was retired from Arcelor-Mittal (former Weirton Steel Corp.) where he worked...

Betty Jane Claypool

Betty Jane Claypool

Jan 14, 2019

Betty Jane Claypool, 89, of Tridelphia, WV, passed away Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.

Betty was born June 17, 1929 to the late George and Jane (Goff) Nicholson.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her first husband, Arley John Freeland, her second husband, Howard...

Michelle L. Casto

Michelle L. Casto

Jan 11, 2019

Michelle L. (Firm) Casto, 49, of Mingo Jct., OH, passed away Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.

Michelle was born Jan. 15, 1969 in Falls Church, VA, daughter of Samuel W. and Joyce D. (Workman) Firm.

She was a homemaker and Nazarene by faith.

Michelle was preceded in...

Ernestine Marie Wiley

Ernestine Marie Wiley

Jan 11, 2019

Ernestine Marie Wiley, 79, of Rayland, OH, passed away Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Ernestine was born July 14, 1939 in Piney, WV, daughter of the late Albert G. and Bertha (Swiger) Vandruff.

She was a homemaker, Methodist by faith and a member of the Smithfield Methodist...

Delphia M. Ksiazek

Delphia M. Ksiazek

Jan 10, 2019

Delphia M. (Brady) Ksiazek, 86 of Smithfield, OH, passed away Jan. 10, 2019 in the Sunny Slope Nursing Home in Bowerston, OH.

Delphia was born Sept. 8, 1932 in Bergholz, OH, daughter of the late William and Marie (Powell) Brady.

She retired from the Buckeye Local School District where she worked as a custodian. Delphia...

Nancy L. Lewis

Nancy L. Lewis

Jan 9, 2019

Nancy L. Lewis, 86, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019 at her home.

Nancy was born May 20, 1932 in Toronto, daughter of the late Robert S. and Ina V. (Cusick) McKelvey.

She was a former teacher with Toronto City Schools. Nancy was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Toronto...

Charles E. 'Fuzzy' Rawson

Charles E. 'Fuzzy' Rawson

Jan 8, 2019

Charles E. Chuck Fuzzy Rawson, 85, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Tuesday Jan. 8, 2019 at his home.

Chuck was born Feb. 24, 1933 in Toronto, OH, son of the late Howard and Catherine (Westbrook) Rawson.

He was a retired truck mechanic with the Weirton Steel Corp. Chuck also retired from the Ft. Steuben Scout...

Albert R. 'Randy' Carmoney, Jr.

Albert R. 'Randy' Carmoney, Jr.

Jan 6, 2019

Albert R. Randy Carmoney, Jr., 75, of Salineville, OH, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 in the Beeghly Oaks Rehab Center in Boardman, OH.

Randy was born April 6, 1943 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Albert R., Sr. and Wanda Juanita (Brown) Carmoney.

Randy retired from the Marine Corp. as a Capt. with...

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