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Toronto and Smithfield, Ohio
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.
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
...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
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
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
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
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
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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