Obituaries

Sep 4, 2025

Jamie Leigh Adams, 62, of Toronto, OH, passed away on Thursday Sept. 4, 2025, in PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Pittsburgh in Oakdale, PA.

Jamie was born on September 3, 1963, in E. Liverpool, OH, daughter of Karen (Johns) Adams Brown and the late George Adams.

Jamie formerly worked as an aide in the home...

Sep 3, 2025

Mary Frances Krulcik, 97 of Smithfield, OH, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on May 12, 1928, in Piney Fork, OH, Mary was a faithful member of St. Therese Catholic Church of Piney Fork and St. Adalbert Catholic Church of Dillonvale throughout her life.

She was preceded in...

Aug 25, 2025

William G. "Bill" Kulstad, 75, of Bloomfield, CO, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 in Louisville, CO.

Bill was born October 26, 1949, in St. Paul, MN, son of the late William M. and Alberta (Applen) Kulstad. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Judy Turk and Laura Kulstad.

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Aug 25, 2025

Patricia M Stiles, 82, of Toronto, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, at home surrounded by her family.

Born July 9, 1943, in Johnstown, PA, Patricia was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Katherine (Grabrousek) Kramer. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Joseph J. Kramer and Michael F. Kramer and daughter-in-law,...

Aug 25, 2025

Jon W. Cooper, a man who painted his life with the vibrant colors of humor, creativity, and love, completed his final masterpiece surrounded by family on August 25, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on Valentine's Day in 1948 in Steubenville, OH, Jon's life was a testament to the power of laughter and the enduring strokes of familial...

Aug 24, 2025

John "Buddy" Green, 84, of Washington, DC, passed away August 24, 2025.

John was born June 12, 1941 in Toronto, OH, son of the late Jack and Kate (Hawkins) Green. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Tim Green and sisters, Terri Chihocky and Jenny Terry.

John attended St. Francis Central School in...

Aug 22, 2025

Janice L. "Jan" Buchanan, 72, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025 in the Gables Care Center in Hopedale, OH.

Jan was born September 16, 1952, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Jacob T. and Madge (Sinnett) Reeves. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Charlotte Gatton and brothers, Jake, Richard, Robert...

Aug 21, 2025

Terrence G. "Terry" Ignace, 74, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away Thursday Aug. 21, 2025, in the Valley Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Terry was born May 2, 1951, in Martins Ferry, OH, son of the late Stan and Cathy (Benko) Ignace. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Stephanie.

Terry was a long-time...

Aug 19, 2025

Doris Blischak, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away at the age of 97 on August 19, 2025, at Cherry Blossom Senior Living in Columbus, OH.

A native of New Oxford, PA, Doris received her RN degree from Philadelphia General Hospital and met her future husband in that city.

In 1948, she married Michael Blischak of...

Aug 12, 2025

Joshua A. Bergles, 35, of Delaware, OH, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH.

Josh was born July 4, 1990, in Steubenville, OH, son of Joseph A. and Lisa K. (Carnahan) Bergles.

Josh was a 2008 graduate of Edison Local High School. He later enlisted...

Aug 12, 2025

Randy L. Westbrook, Sr., 78, of Empire, OH, passed away Tuesday Aug. 12, 2025, in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Randy was born April 24, 1947, in East Liverpool, OH, son of the late Dewey and Delores (Boughner) Westbrook, Jr. He was also preceded in death by his brother Larry.

Randy retired...

Aug 5, 2025

JoLynn Chadwick Wojtas, 50, of Toronto, OH, died Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her entire family.

JoLynn was born January 17, 1975, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Joseph W. Chadwick and Vicki (Dawson) Chadwick, who survives.

She was a 1993 graduate of Toronto High School. JoLynn went on to...

Aug 2, 2025

Ethel L. Mayo, 84, of Columbus, OH, formerly of Steubenville, OH, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, in the Sage Park Assisted Living and Memory Care in Gahanna, OH.

Ethel was born on October 25, 1940, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Clifford and Elizabeth (Moore) Mayo. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Hilda...

Aug 1, 2025

Emilie Rose (Herrick) VanNest, 84, of Wintersville, OH, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday Aug. 1, 2025, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Emilie was born Sept. 17, 1940, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Michael J. and Ludmilla (Kubina) Herrick.

Emilie's wishes were to be cremated with a graveside service,...

Jul 30, 2025

Marie Ellen Creamer, 82, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in Steubenville, Ohio.

She was born September 9, 1943, in Witchazel, near Smithfield. Mom was the 4th daughter of Melvin (Boss) and Adelaide (Bessie) Clark. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Lois, Ruth and Rena, her children's father, the Reverand...

Jul 23, 2025

Gerald E. "Joe" Giffin, 74, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Joe was born January 9, 1951 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late William E. and Leona (McNemar) Giffin.

Joe worked as a Bricklayer in the Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Plant, in Mingo Jct.,...

Jul 18, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Ellen (Morris) (Jackson) Webber, who departed this life peacefully on July 18, 2025, at her daughter Darla's home, where she resided for over 5 years.

Born March 20, 1936, in Wellsville, OH, to the late Walter W. and Opal J. (Kelly) Morris. She was a...

Jul 14, 2025

Roy C. Nation was born in Steubenville, Ohio and was a 1987 graduate of the Ohio School for the Deaf.

He was an exceptionally hard worker. During his life he worked many jobs including auto repair and helping special needs children with school transportation.

He loved the outdoors and enjoyed golfing, hunting, and fishing when...

Jul 10, 2025

Robert J. "Rob" Liddick, affectionately known as "Bird" by everyone that knew him, 69, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025 in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Born February 1, 1956, in Steubenville, OH, Bird was the son of the late James E. and Patricia A. (Garee) Liddick.

A proud...

Jul 7, 2025

Clara Z. "Babe" (Garcia) Kovarik, 100, of Rayland, OH, passed away Monday July 7, 2025, in the Country Club Manor in Steubenville, OH.

Babe was born June 18, 1925, in Piney Fork, OH, daughter of the late Manuel and Bessie (DeWitt) Garcia.

After graduation from Smithfield High School, Babe attended the Steubenville Business College. She...