Obituaries

Aug 3, 2017

Lydia Susann Kenny Johnson, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017 at her home in Toronto, OH.

The daughter of the late John S. Kenny and Mary Rose DelFiandra, Lydia was born in her parent's home in Steubenville on August 20, 1938.

During her formative years, Lydia attended St. Peters...

Aug 3, 2017

Terry D. Wilson, 65, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Thursday Aug. 3, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Terry was born March 15, 1952 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Clarence and Betty Mae (Carothers) Wilson.

He was a retired crane operator for Gilbert Iron...

Aug 2, 2017

Donald L. Householder, 90, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday Aug. 2, 2017 in the Gables Care Center in Hopedale, OH.

Don was born June 5, 1927 in Toronto, son of the late Roy and Edith (Clarke) Householder.

He was retired from the Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Steubenville Plant, and he was a member...

Jul 28, 2017

Robert E. Bob Wymer, 90, of Toronto, OH, passed away peacefully Friday July 28, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.

Bob was born Jan. 7, 1927 in Toronto, son of the late Clarence and Nellie (Armstrong) Wymer.

He was retired from the Ohio Edison Stratton Power Plant...

Jul 26, 2017

David S. Mad Dog McLean, 69, of Toronto, OH, passed away peacefully Wed. July 26, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.

Dave was born June 18, 1948 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late David Mac and Mary W. (Earnshaw) McLean.

He served his country in the US Navy...

Jul 24, 2017

Joyce L. (Daugherty-Gill) Urban, 72 of Weirton, WV, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Joyce was born July 24, 1945 in Steubenville, daughter of the late Roy and Mary (Stackhouse) Daugherty.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Jul 22, 2017

James Ely Crawford, 84, of Toronto, OH, formerly of Smithfield, OH, passed away suddenly Sat. July 22, 2017 in Trinity Medical Center ER in Steubenville, OH.

Jim was born in Brilliant, OH, son of the late James B. and Janie V. (Bell) Crawford.

He was retired from the Weir-Cove...

Jul 20, 2017

Pearl Mae 'Gypsy' Zeigler, 67, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 in the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Pearl was born April 27, 1950 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Harold and Eileen (Sprouse) Gault.

She was a bartender at Frogs Place in Toronto...

Jul 19, 2017

John R. Itchy Bodrog, 77, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 in the Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY.

John was born Aug. 31, 1939 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late John and Mary (Puhowsky) Bodrog.

He was retired from the Ohio Edison Co. in...

Jul 18, 2017

Ronald E. Tucker, 65, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017 in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Ron was born Dec. 4, 1951 in Steubenville, son of the late Marvin and Betty (Thress) Tucker.

He was a member of the Cadiz Community Church and...

Jul 12, 2017

Elma M. Letusick, 91, of Rayland, OH, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the Rolling Hills Nursing Home in Bridgeport, OH.

Elma was born Nov. 7, 1925 in Rush Run, OH, daughter of the late John and Olive (Brown) Hockenberry.

She was a member of the Smithfield Friends...

Jul 11, 2017

James A. Cowboy Torok, 81, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.

Jim was born June 28, 1936 in Bradely, OH, son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Szilagyi) Torok.

He was retired from the Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. where he...

Jul 4, 2017

Richard D. Carpenter, 74, of Toronto, OH, passed away July 4, 2017 at his home.

Richard was born Oct. 13, 1942 in Martins Ferry, OH, son of the late Otis and Olive (Jackson) Carpenter.

He was retired from Weirton Steel where he worked as a Metallurgist. Richard was also a Veteran of the US Army....

Jul 3, 2017

Samuel L. Maffett, 78, of Toronto, OH, passed away suddenly Monday, July 3, 2017 at his home.

Sam was born April 15, 1939 in Toronto, son of the late Samuel H. and Dorothy (Littlecott) Maffett.

He was an active member of Brays Chapel UMC where he loved to plant...

Jul 3, 2017

Jerry L. Basham, 63, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017 in the Trinity Medical Center West ER.

Jerry was born Aug. 12, 1953 in Coal City, WV, son of the late John and Sonja (Davies) Basham.

He was a truck driver and a Veteran of the...

Jun 19, 2017

Charles L. McFadden, Jr., 67, of Wellsville, OH, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017 in the Essex of Salem Nursing Facility in Salem, OH.

Chuck was born Feb. 11, 1950 in East Liverpool, OH, son of the late Charles L. McFadden, Sr. and Shirley M. (Shook) McFadden who survives.

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Jun 18, 2017

William E. Bill White, 62, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 at his home.

Bill was born May 28, 1955 in Steubenville, OH, son of Mervin and Lois (Sisley) White.

He was retired from the Carpenters Local #186 in Steubenville, OH.

Bill...

Jun 11, 2017

Margaret M. (Smurda) Mazaris, 93, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017 at her home.

Margaret was born June 22, 1923 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Romey) Smurda.

She was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Toronto and she...

Jun 8, 2017

Robert H. Bob Roush, Sr., 71, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 in the Trinity Med. Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Bob was born Jun 19, 1945 in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late Harold and Carolyn (Tollan) Roush.

He was retired from the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh...

Jun 1, 2017

Margaret Marge (Bodnar) Byers, 80, of Stratton, OH, passed away Thursday June 1, 2017 in the Weirton Med. Center in Weirton, WV.

Marge was born May 26, 1937 in Toronto, OH, daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Zamborsky) Bodnar.

She was a member of the Stratton Senior Citizen...