Obituaries

Aug 19, 2016

Edward S. Martaus, 87, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 in Trinity Medical West in Steubenville, OH.

Ed was born Oct. 18, 1928 in Toronto, son of the late Andrew and Anna (Foresh) Martaus.

He was retired from Timet-Titanium Metals in Toronto where he worked as a NDT operator. Ed was a...

Aug 13, 2016

Aura Mae Dormer Seidensticker, 88, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2016, shortly after receiving the Sacrament of Last Rites at her recent Villa Vista residence.

Aura Mae Baird was born on April 23, 1928, to Anna Mae Jacobs and William J. (Red/Shorty) Baird and lived most of her life in Toronto, OH, within a few blocks...

Aug 6, 2016

Paul R. Bilchak, 92 of Toronto, Ohio passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016 in Alleghany General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Paul was born October 11, 1923 in Empire, Ohio, son of the late Michael and Julianna Bilchak.

In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by siblings, John, Michael, William, Anna, Mary and...

Aug 3, 2016

Thomas J. Hudok, 64, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Tom was born Nov. 9, 1951 in Steubenville, son of the late Joseph J. and Anna (Wiersbicki) Hudok.

Tom was retired from the Big Bend National Park in Texas where he worked...

Aug 3, 2016

Elizabeth Ann Torok, 73, of Smithfield, OH, passed away at her home Wednesday August 3, 2016.

Ann was born Dec. 25, 1942 in Lansing, MI, daughter of the late Larry and Juanita (Carothers) Graham.

She worked as a nurses aide at the former Ohio Valley Hospital in Steubenville, OH.

In addition...

Jul 31, 2016

Dorothy M. Gam (Bonitati) Bottegal, 96, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH. Gam was not only the heart of her family, she was their rock.

Gam was born May 19, 1920 in Bridgeport, CT, daughter of the late Ascenzo and Margherita (Cipriani) Bonitati.

Jul 30, 2016

Alice M. Dyer, 75, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Alice was born Aug. 16, 1940 in Steubenville, daughter of the late Robert and Edna (Flanagan) Emery.

She was a homemaker and had previously worked at the former Morens Flower Shop in...

Jul 30, 2016

Stanley P. Krulcik, 89, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away Saturday July 30, 2016 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Stanley was born March 22, 1927 in Piney Fork, OH, son the late Joseph and Rose (Davitts) Krulcik.

He was retired from Weirton Steel Corp. where he worked on the rigging gang....

Jul 30, 2016

Roy E. Adams, Sr., 69, of Rayland, OH, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 at his home.

Roy was born April 11, 1947 in Martins Ferry, OH, son of the late Charles and Katherine (Robertson) Adams.

He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army having served his country in the Vietnam War. Roy was a...

Jul 28, 2016

Karen Elaine Pearson, 68, of Columbus, OH passed away peacefully Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus.

She was a former employee of the Bellaire Local School District where she served as a teacher, guidance counselor and principal. She was also a former employee of the Switzerland of Ohio School District where she...

Jul 23, 2016

Donald W. McFall, Sr., 86 of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016 in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH surrounded by his loving family.

Don was born January 24, 1930 in Brilliant, OH, son of the late John Albert and Bessie (Scott) McFall.

He was retired from Weirton Steel where he...

Jul 10, 2016

Newell E. Smith, 86, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday July 10, 2016 in Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Newell was born April 16, 1930 in Bloomingdale, OH, son of the late Newell D. and Grace (Gotschal) Smith.

He was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. as a machinist after 21 yrs. of employment....

Jul 4, 2016

Carol L. Reyna, 84, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016 at her home.

Carol was born April 29, 1932 in Follansbee, WV, daughter of the late Howard A. and Emma Rose (Walton) Claypool.

She was retired from the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., where she worked in the clerical dept. Carol was Presbyterian...

Jul 3, 2016

John M. Welday, 57, of Toronto, OH, passed away suddenly while celebrating with friends and family on July 3, 2016.

John was born in Steubenville, OH on June 3, 1959. He was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Helen (Mudron) Welday.

John was a 1977 graduate of...

Jun 29, 2016

Shirley L. Boyd, 85, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at her home.

Shirley was born April 10, 1931 in Decatur, IL, daughter of the late Daniel and Sophia (Thomas) Root.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Friends Church in Smithfield, OH.

Shirley served her country in...

Jun 20, 2016

Tony M. White, 52, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday June 20, 2016 in the O.S.U.Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH.

Tony was born on July, 15, 1963 in Canton, OH, son of the late Samuel Press and Agnes G. (Radcliffe) White.

Tony worked over the years for the former Shane Plumbing and Heating and...

Jun 19, 2016

Gino P. Biasi, 85, a successful Toronto, OH businessman, with Valley Converting Co., a manufacturer and converter of recycled paperboard, and with Biasi Realty LLC, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family.

Gino was born in Little Falls, NY, on April 22, 1931 of Italian immigrants, Simone and Giovannina (del Grante)...

Jun 15, 2016

Ruth I. Shane, 91, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday June 15, 2016 in the Laurels of Steubenville, OH.

Ruth was born June 5, 1925 in New Somerset, OH, daughter of the late Clyde and Myrtle (Householder) Gearin.

She was co-owner for 60 years, with her husband Joe, of the Shane Plumbing & Heating Co....

Jun 12, 2016

Dorothy Jean Dee Dee Strupe, 46, of Mingo Jct., OH, passed away Sunday June 12, 2016 in her home.

She was born Oct. 31, 1969 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of Jean (Bontempo) Strupe, who survives, and the late Marion F. Strupe.

Dee Dee was formerly employed at the Ball Corp. in Weirton, WV.

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Jun 11, 2016

Joan R. (Elliott) Burrows, 77 of Empire, OH, was welcomed home on Saturday, June 11, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family who not only cared for her but admired her strength and perseverance.

She made all who she met feel special and loved. This was evident by the numerous...