Obituaries

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Sep 16, 2018

Merle Joseph Johns, 53, of Wintersville, OH, passed away suddenly Sept. 16, 2018 while working in Richhill Twp., PA.

Merle was born Sept. 19, 1964 in Butler, PA, son of Merle F. Johns and the late Judith E. (Vlassich) Johns.

He was currently working as a Heavy Equipment Operator with Equipment Transport Co. located in...

Sep 16, 2018

Lois E. Beasley, 90, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 in the Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

Lois was born Nov. 9, 1927 in Empire, OH, daughter of the late Claude Corliss and Ann Margaret (Kerns) Ferguson.

She was retired from the Sears Co. where she worked as a sales clerk...

Sep 14, 2018

Margaret J. (Reese) McCain, 76, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 in the Trinity Medical Center West ER in Steubenville, OH.

Margaret was born Feb. 8, 1942 in Steubenville, daughter of the late Charles and Ethel Lenore (Rapp) Reese.

She was retired from East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry where she...

Sep 13, 2018

Billy Ray Bill Carpenter, 77, of Hammondsville, OH, passed away Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 in the Laurels of Steubenville.

Bill was born March 23, 1941 in Port Homer, OH, son of the late Raymond and Dorothy (Barber) Carpenter.

He was retired from Conrail Railroad where he worked as a Brakeman.

In addition to...

Sep 8, 2018

William D. Howells, 88, of Yorkville, OH, passed away Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Bill was born Sept. 10, 1929 in Yorkville, son of the late William and Pauline (Wayte) Howells.

He was a Veteran of the US Army having served his country in WWII. Bill...

Sep 3, 2018

Nancy Jean (Dohmlo) Myers, 69, of Toronto, OH, passed away peacefully Sept. 3, 2018, in her home with her loved ones by her side.

She leaves behind her husband Charles Myers, her son, John Bell, her daughter, Holly Hughes, her two grandchildren, Jason D. Hughes, Jr. (Jay) and Tristen G. Hughes, her three brothers, Dan, Frank and...

Sep 2, 2018

Yvonne L. Honey (Ross) Minor, 81, of Pottery Addition, passed away Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.

Yvonne was born April 18, 1937 in Keyser, WV, daughter of the late Marion E. and Ruth (Lindsey) Ross.

She was retired from Manfreds Restaurant and Catering and she was a member of...