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Toronto and Smithfield, Ohio

Kenneth F. Adkins

Kenneth F. Adkins

Jul 11, 2018

Kenneth F. Adkins, 58, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018 in the Acuity Hospital in Weirton, WV.

Ken was born Dec. 20, 1959 in E. Liverpool, OH, son of the late Wiser and Mary Lou (Boley) Adkins.

He was a member of Empire United Methodist Church and he liked to fish.

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James T. 'Jim' Coffey

James T. 'Jim' Coffey

Jul 11, 2018

James T. Jim Coffey, 82, of Toronto, OH, died peacefully Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.

A Toronto native, Jim was born in Wellsville, OH January 22, 1936 to Ernest W. and Mary Alice (Hartford) Coffey.

He was a 1954 graduate of Toronto High School and he attended Kent State...

Craig A. Martaus

Craig A. Martaus

Jul 8, 2018

Craig A. Swearingen Martaus, 34, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday July 8, 2018 in the East Liverpool Hospital ER as a result of motorcycle accident.

Craig was born July 3, 1984 in Wheeling, WV, son of the late Daniel J. Martaus and Shirley A. (Swearingen) Martaus who survives.

He was a union member of...

Shane A. Habig

Shane A. Habig

Jul 7, 2018

Shane A. Habig, 30, of St. Petersburg, FL, formerly of Steubenville, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday July 7, 2018.

Shane was born Nov. 5, 1987 in Steubenville son of Richard A. Habig and Megan M. Miller.

Shane was currently employed by Simon Roofing as a Prevision Inspector. He was a journeyman roofer previously with...

Matthew J. Montgomery

Matthew J. Montgomery

Jun 30, 2018

Matthew J. Montgomery, 58, of Toronto, OH, passed away on Saturday June 30, 2018, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Matt was born July 13, 1959 in Steubenville, son of the late JoAnn (Gogul) Montgomery and James E. Montgomery who survives.

Matt was a writer and a 1982 graduate of Bethany...

Dorothy Jean Oxier

Dorothy Jean Oxier

Jun 29, 2018

Dorothy J. Oxier, 82, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018 in the Calcutta Health Care Center in Calcutta, OH.

Dorothy was born June 28, 1936 in Toronto, daughter of the late Amster and Mary (Fisher) Reed.

She married the love of her life, Wilber Soapy Oxier April 10, 1953 and they spent...

Frank S. Cassels

Frank S. Cassels

Jun 28, 2018

Frank S. Cassels, 68, of Yorkville, OH, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018 at his home.

Frank was born Feb. 24, 1950 in Flushing, OH, son of the late Howard Cassels and Gladys (Stewart) Cassels who survives.

He was retired from Weirton Steel where he worked in the Strip Steel Dept.

Frank was...

Cathy Lynn Tharp

Cathy Lynn Tharp

Jun 28, 2018

Cathy Lynn Tharp, 59, Steubenville, OH, passed away Thursday June 28, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Cathy was born December 22, 1958 in Steubenville, daughter of the late Russell V. and Dorothy M. (Brown) Tharp.

She was a homemaker and a loving mother, sister, aunt and friend to all who knew...

Joseph E. Parteli

Joseph E. Parteli

Jun 25, 2018

Joseph E. Parteli, 82, of Rayland, OH, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 in the Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, WV.

Joe was born Oct. 20, 1935 in Martins Ferry, OH, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Zambon) Parteli.

He was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel in Mingo Jct. where he was the Supervisor of the...

Philip John Swick

Philip John Swick

Jun 24, 2018

Philip John Swick, 68, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.

Phil was born April 9, 1950 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Thomas and Charlotte (Chilenski) Swick.

He was retired from the Weirton Steel Corp. where he worked as a Millwright. Phils memberships included:...

Jerome T. 'Jerry' Egnew

Jerome T. 'Jerry' Egnew

Jun 23, 2018

Jerome T. Jerry Egnew, 77, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Jerry was born July 17, 1940 in Springfield, IL, son of the late Russell E. and Imogene (Lord) Egnew.

He was an over-the-road trucker and a Veteran of the United States...

William E. 'Bill' Duvall

William E. 'Bill' Duvall

Jun 18, 2018

William E. Bill Duvall, 85, of Rayland, OH, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Monday, June 18, 2018 in the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Bill was born July 26, 1932 in Bellaire, OH, son of the late William E. and Rose (Lucas) Duvall.

He was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh...

Mary Frances 'Molly' Klan

Mary Frances 'Molly' Klan

Jun 15, 2018

Mary Frances Molly Klan, 93, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Molly was born May 25, 1925 in Wheeling, WV, daughter of the late William and Mary (Travis) Milhoan.

She was a homemaker, Protestant by faith and a member of the Pine Valley Sportsmans Club....

John T. Tarr

John T. Tarr

Jun 6, 2018

John T. Tarr, 35, of New Somerset, OH, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018.

John was born Oct. 5, 1982 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late John C. Tarr and Pamela (Pinnell) Murvine who survives.

He was employed by C.A. Joseph Co., Inc. in Irondale, OH. John was also a diehard Michigan fan.

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George M. Rowan, Jr.

George M. Rowan, Jr.

Jun 6, 2018

George M. Rowan, Jr., 78, of Toronto, OH, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 in Riverside Healthcare Center in Dayton, OH.

George was born October 5, 1939 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late George M. and June (Stewart) Rowan, Sr.

George worked as an Engineer and Project Manager for Bechtel Construction Corp. from...

Daniel C. Rice

Daniel C. Rice

Jun 5, 2018

Daniel C. Clair Rice, 71, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in the Trinity Medical Center West ER in Steubenville, OH.

Dan was born Sept. 25, 1946 in Clarksburg, WV, son of the late William and Betty (Hayhurst) Rice.

He was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Coke Plant. Dan was a Veteran of...

Raymond A. Zorbini

Raymond A. Zorbini

May 30, 2018

Raymond A. Zorbini, 70, passed away Wednesday morning May 30, 2018 in the Trinity Medical Center West ER in Steubenville, OH.

Ray was born Jan. 4, 1948 in Steubenville, son of the late Alighieri and Anna (Kuczynski) Zorbini.

He was retired from Weirton-Steel where he worked as a crane operator in the BOP. He was...

Ralph T. Noonan

Ralph T. Noonan

May 27, 2018

Ralph T. Noonan, 77, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, May 27. 2018 in the Schoenbrunn Health Care Center in New Philadelphia, OH.

Ralph was born Feb. 1, 1941 in Toronto, son of the late Ralph J. and Kathryn (Utt) Noonan.

He was retired from the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local #490 in Cambridge, OH, where...

Harry Thurman Fisher

Harry Thurman Fisher

May 26, 2018

Harry Thurman Fisher, 74, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday May 26, 2018 in Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Thurman was born Dec. 20, 1943 in Toronto son of the late Walter Uriah and Lillie Mae (Tice) Fisher.

He was retired from the former Hancock Manufacturing Co. in Toronto. He was a...

Juanita M. Byers

Juanita M. Byers

May 26, 2018

Juanita M. (Christian) Byers, 98, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 in the Gables Care Center in Hopedale, OH.

Juanita was born May 15, 1920 in Jewett, OH, daughter of the late Grant and Maudie (West) Christian.

She was a member of Shaffer Chapel AME Church in McIntyre, OH and a long...

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