Obituaries

Apr 7, 2018

Doris M. Risnear, 92 of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday April 7, 2018 in Trinity Medical Center West ER in Steubenville, OH.

Doris was born April 2, 1926 in Toronto, daughter of the late Arthur and Edith (Stock) Devlin.

She was formerly employed at the former Brewster Trailer Court and Convenient Food Mart in Toronto....

Apr 6, 2018

Robert E. Tharp, 62 of Steubenville, OH, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 at his home.

Bob was born June 26, 1956 in Steubenville, son of the late Russell V. and Dorothy M. (Brown) Tharp.

He was retired from North American Aircraft Rockwell. He later went on to get his CDL and drive truck all...

Mar 28, 2018

Elizabeth Ann Olesky, 92 of Steubenville, OH, formerly of Irondale, Wellsville and Toronto, OH, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday March 28, 2018.

Born on May 27, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Ann (Demko) Uhrinek. She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Olesky, Sr. on...

Mar 26, 2018

Robert C. Bob Scheel, 79, of Richmond, OH, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 in the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Bob was born Oct. 31, 1938 in Stratton, OH, son of the late Frank and Helen (Morrow) Scheel.

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

Mar 25, 2018

Peggy Ann Byers, 67, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 in the Trinity Medical Center ER in Steubenville, OH.

Peggy was born August 3, 1950 in Steubenville, daughter of the late Betty Lou (Metz) Henderson.

She was a member of the Sugar Grove United Methodist Church in Toronto. Peggy worked at the...

Mar 23, 2018

Ronald D. Hood, 88, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018 in the Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

Ron was born Oct. 31, 1929 in Salineville, OH, son of the late George and Jessie Marie (Morrow) Hood.

He was retired from International Mill Service and previous to IMS he worked at the...

Mar 20, 2018

Robert M. Bob Horvath, 85, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018 in the Gables Care Center in Hopedale, OH.

Bob was born April 11, 1932 in Saginaw, MI, son of the late Andrew and Anna (Muranye) Horvath.

He was a retired Ironworker with Local 549. Bob was a Jehovah Witness and also...

Mar 19, 2018

Charles T. Stoll, Jr. 74, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018 in the Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

Charlie was born Aug. 29, 1943 in Manaste, MI, son of the late Charles T. and Mary Louise (Bailey) Stoll, Sr.

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

Mar 19, 2018

Robert James Bob Parrish, Sr., 70 of Stratton, OH, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018 in the Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

Bob was born March 8, 1948 in E. Liverpool, OH, son of the late Dale and Marie (Mutkus) Parrish.

He was a retired truck driver with the Aerial Corp. based out of...

Mar 10, 2018

Angelo Silvestri, 88, of Rayland, OH, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2018 at his home.

Angelo was born July 19, 1929 in Rayland, OH, son of the late Louis and Mary (Barbarini) Silvestri.

He was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel where he worked as an Operator in the Boiler Dept. Angelo was a member of St....

Mar 9, 2018

Roger J. Madden, 57, of Toronto, OH, formerly of PA, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 at his home.

Roger was born June 11, 1960 in Washington, PA, son of the late James C. Madden and Faye A. (Coffield) Madden Hess.

He was a truck driver by trade and a die-hard Pittsburgh Steeler fan. Roger...

Mar 3, 2018

Joyce (Sheets) Starr, 75, of Stratton, OH, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018 in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH. She was a loving wife, mother, NaNa and sister.

Joyce was born Nov. 28, 1942 daughter of the late, Charles and Elizabeth (Miles) Sheets.

She was formerly employed at Denmarks and worked as...

Mar 2, 2018

Carolyn Sue Rea, 72, of Rayland, OH, passed away March 2, 2018 at her home.

She was born in Weems, OH, daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Ankrom) Reed.

Carolyn was a member of Weems Chapel and the Womens Auxiliary at the Brightway Center in Smithfield. She was previously employed as an Aide at...

Mar 2, 2018

Alvera Polito, 95, of Wintersville, OH, formerly of Smithfield, OH, passed away Friday, March 2, 2018 in the Sienna Nursing Home in Wintersville, OH.

Alvera was born March 14, 1922 in Connerville, OH, daughter of the late James and Josephine (Dinapoli) Polito.

She was Catholic by faith and she formerly worked at Paddys Diner and...

Mar 1, 2018

William V. Bill Williams, Jr., 63, of Toronto, OH, passed away suddenly Thursday, March 1, 2018 in the Trinity Med. Center West ER in Steubenville, OH.

Bill was born Oct. 3, 1954 in E. Liverpool, OH, son of the late William V., Sr. and June (Grodhaus) Williams.

He retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. in 2010...

Feb 26, 2018

Patricia L. (Rusiecki) McHugh, 79, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Monday, Feb. 26, 2018 at Trinity West Hospital in Steubenville, OH.

Pat was born Sept. 1, 1938 in Dillonvale, OH, daughter of the late Pete and Mary (Kostecka) Rusiecki.

She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Smithfield until it...

Feb 26, 2018

Dorothy L. Tolley, 91, of Steubenville (Pottery Addition), passed away in Walnut Creek Nursing Home in Kettering, OH.

Dorothy was born Dec. 19, 1926 in Steubenville, daughter of the late Floyd F. and Alda A. (Wynn) Stewart.

She was a member of Bell Chapel United Methodist Church in Pleasant Hill.

In addition to...

Feb 23, 2018

Patricia Ault, 80, of Stratton, OH, passed away Friday, Feb. 23, 2018 in the UPMC Canterbury Place Hospice Facility in Pittsburgh, PA.

Pat was born Jan. 17, 1938 in Clarksburg, WV, daughter of the late Lawrence John and Evelyn Ruth (Dean) Snider.

She was retired from Trinity East where she worked for over 30 years...

Feb 18, 2018

William C. Bill Rebres, 82, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018 in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Bill was born April 28, 1935 in Toronto, son of the late Leslie and Susan (Hanas) Rebres.

He was a retired custodian and bus driver for Toronto City School District with 40...

Feb 16, 2018

Charles L. Stingle, Sr., 92, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 in the Valley Hospice Care Center South (Lizas Place) in Wheeling, WV.

Charlie was born July 15, 1925 in Dillonvale, OH, son of the late Charles F. Stingle and Mildred (Rogers) McIntire.

He was retired from the Norfolk Southern Rail Road...