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Toronto and Smithfield, Ohio

Dorothy Irene Corona

Dorothy Irene Corona

Nov 6, 2018

Dorothy Irene (Klan) Corona, 93 of Smithfield, OH, passed away Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018 at her home.

Dorothy was born June 28, 1925 in Maynard, OH, daughter of the late Alexander and Stella (Blazek) Klan.

She was a retired registered nurse, working for many years at Wheeling Hospital.

Dorothy loved her family and...

John 'Jack T. Doran, Sr.

John 'Jack T. Doran, Sr.

Nov 2, 2018

John T. Jack Doran, Sr., 93 of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 in the Laurels of Steubenville, OH.

Jack was born March 27, 1925 in Toronto, son of the late Hugh J. and Mary (Murray) Doran.

He was a retired Millwright with the Weirton Steel Corp. in Weirton, WV. Jacks memberships included...

Junior Rawson

Junior Rawson

Nov 2, 2018

Junior Rawson, 76, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.

Junior was born April 11, 1942 in Toronto, son of the late Jack and Arnetta (Morrow) Rawson.

He was a retired truck driver with Anthony Mining in Bloomingdale, OH.

In addition to his parents,...

Paul H. Speaker

Paul H. Speaker

Oct 29, 2018

Paul H. Speaker, 54, of Steubenville, OH, died early Monday morning, Oct. 29, 2018 as a result of a house fire.

Paul was born Dec. 2, 1963 in Steubenville, son of late Mary Ann (Sims) Speaker and William Speaker who survives.

He was currently employed at Wheeling Nisshin Corp. in Follansbee working in the Quality...

Josephine J. Moore

Josephine J. Moore

Oct 29, 2018

Josephine J. (Martin) Putnam Moore, 94, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, Oct. 29, 2018 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Josephine was born Feb. 17, 1924 in Toronto, daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian (Morrow) Martin.

She was a retired Civil Servant for the U.S. Gov. having worked as...

Shelley P. Puch

Shelley P. Puch

Oct 24, 2018

Shelley P. (Bucey) Puch, 72 of Smithfield, OH, passed away Wednesday Oct. 24, 2018 in Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Shelley was born Dec. 9, 1945, daughter of the late Wendell E. and Alice (Truex) Bucey.

Shelley was retired from Nursing. She worked at Trinity Medical Center East (former Ohio Valley Hospital), where she...

Norma L. Grant

Norma L. Grant

Oct 24, 2018

Norma L. (Steele) Grant, 98, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018 in Martha Manor in Steubenville, OH.

Norma was born April 8, 1920 in Toronto, daughter of the late Elmore and Mary (Grindle) Steele.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Toronto where she was a Sunday School...

Janet Frances Peoples

Janet Frances Peoples

Oct 19, 2018

On Friday, October 19, 2018, Janet Frances Ayers Peoples, dedicated wife and loving mother of two, passed away at the age of 82 on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Jan was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Arthur and Margaret Ayers. She received her bachelors degree in education from Bowling Green State University where she was a member...

Blanche Jean Reed

Blanche Jean Reed

Oct 19, 2018

Heaven gained another Angel with the passing of Blanche Jean Reed, 83 of Rayland, OH. She passed away Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 in the Carriage Inn of Steubenville surrounded by her family.

Jean was born Sept. 23, 1935 in Brilliant, OH, daughter of the late Joseph B. and Thelma (Littleton) Conner.

She was a member...

David L. Martin

David L. Martin

Oct 16, 2018

David L. Martin, 69, of Hammondsville, OH, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018 at his home.

Dave was born Jan. 12, 1949 in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late Charles and Jean (Lawton) Martin.

He was retired yet stayed actively involved with the community through therapeutic equestrian activities and working with autistic children.

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Ruth E. Ferrari

Ruth E. Ferrari

Oct 14, 2018

Ruth E. Ferrari, 89, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018 in the Altercare Nursing Home in Adena, OH.

Ruth was born Aug. 14, 1929 in Toledo, OH, daughter of the late Harold and Edna (Garrettson) Turner.

She was a retired school bus driver for the Buckeye Local School district. Ruth was a...

Vern M. Wiant

Vern M. Wiant

Oct 11, 2018

Vern M. Wiant, 66 of Hammondsville, OH, passed away suddenly Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018 in the Trinity Medical Center West ER in Steubenville, OH.

Vern was born April 5, 1952 in Steubenville, son of the late Eugene and Dixie (Lawrence) Wiant.

He was retired from the Weirton Steel Corp. where he worked in the Tin...

Jon 'Keith' Price

Jon 'Keith' Price

Oct 11, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Jon Keith Price announce his passing on Thursday, October 11, 2018.

Jon Price, known to his family and close friends as Keith was born on October 23, 1954 and was a 1972 graduate of Toronto High School. He was a proud retired Navy Veteran.

Keith will...

John A. Peoples, Jr.

John A. Peoples, Jr.

Oct 8, 2018

John A. Buzz Peoples, Jr. recently passed away October 8, 2018 on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. He is survived by his wife, Janet, his son John A. People III, his daughter Dr. Jennifer Peoples Pintar and four grandchildren, Connor & Justin Peoples, Jordan & Reagan Pintar.

John was a graduate of Steubenville High School (Class of...

Gladys E. Cassels

Gladys E. Cassels

Sep 30, 2018

Gladys E. (Stewart) Cassels, 98, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in the Acuity Specialty Hospital in Weirton, WV.

Gladys was born April 30, 1920 in Flushing, OH, daughter of the late Clyde and Clarissa (Walker) Stewart.

She was a homemaker and Baptist by faith.

In addition to her parents,...

Carl Lee 'Quick' Hunter

Carl Lee 'Quick' Hunter

Sep 29, 2018

Carl Lee Quick Hunter, 62, of Adena, OH, passed away Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 in the Trinity Medical Center West ER in Steubenville, OH.

Carl was born Aug. 12, 1956 in Steubenville, son of the late Joseph J. and Ruth (Rusen) Hunter.

He was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. Quick was a member of Local...

Marian A. Baker

Marian A. Baker

Sep 22, 2018

Born on Nov. 22, 1939, one of a family of six siblings. She grew up in Toronto, OH, later residing in San Diego, CA and then in Clyde, OH. Her later years were spent in Longport, NJ, where she lived and volunteered at the Longport Gospel Hall Home for the Aged for about ten years.

Subsequently, she...

Martin V. 'Marty' Motto, Jr.

Martin V. 'Marty' Motto, Jr.

Sep 19, 2018

Martin V. Marty Motto, Jr., 62 of Toronto, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2018 in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Marty was born Sept. 28, 1955 in Steubenville, son of the late Martin V., Sr. and Louise V. (Swartz) Motto.

He attended St. Joseph Grade School in Toronto and was a 1974...

Charles S. 'Chuck' Rogers

Charles S. 'Chuck' Rogers

Sep 19, 2018

Charles S. Chuck Rogers, 86, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at his home.

Chuck was born April 23, 1932 in Youngstown, OH, son of the late Samuel and Evelyn (Damman) Rogers.

He was a retired Repairman with the Ohio Edison Co. Sammis Plant in Stratton, OH with 42 years of service....

James E. 'Jim' Fullerton

James E. 'Jim' Fullerton

Sep 17, 2018

James E. Jim Fullerton, 88, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, Sept. 17, 2018 in his home surrounded by his family.

Jim was born Feb. 2, 1930 in Toronto, son of the late Samuel and Alice (Donohue) Fullerton. He was a Veteran of the US Army Air Force.

In addition to his parents, Jim was...

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