Obituaries

Apr 13, 2025

James P. "Aesop" Cassels, 79, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 at his home.

James was born Nov. 28, 1945, son of the late Howard and Gladys (Stewart) Cassels. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Lewis, Frank, John and Terry.

James loved his mother dearly, he loved the color...

Apr 13, 2025

Doris Naomi (Eger) Thomas was born in Toronto, OH, on January 14, 1932, to 'George' Constantine and Eva (Williamson) Eger and was gathered peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, in the afternoon, on April 13, 2025.

The youngest of seven children (Mildred, Jean, Geraldine, Philip, Junior, Ralph), she loved outdoor activities from planting flowers...

Apr 9, 2025

Albert Mitchell Eltringham, 66, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, surrounded by family. Mitch was such a fighter, battling cancer for the last 5 ½ years.

Mitch was born March 9, 1959, in Steubenville, son of the late Albert Eltringham and Beverly (Fullerton) Eltringham, who survives.

After graduating from high school, Mitch...

Apr 6, 2025

Beth J. (Wiggins) Eddy Clark, 85, of Dayton, OH, and longtime resident of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday April 6, 2025, at the Ohio Hospice of Dayton.

Beth was born April 24, 1939, in Beulah, MI, daughter of the late Harry and Margaret (Sage) Wiggins.

She was a former clerk at Hills and Ames Dept....

Apr 5, 2025

Arrua Jane (Hope) Bigler, 90, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday April 5, 2025, in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Jane was born Dec. 24, 1934, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Pearly R. and Dorothy M. (Wood) Hope.

Jane was a 1952 graduate of Steubenville High School. After graduating she continued...

Apr 2, 2025

Cecilia Petras, of Dearborn, MI (formerly of Southgate), passed away on April 2, 2025, at the Allegria Village Assisted Living. She was 85 years old.

She was born in Toronto, OH, and was a 1957 graduate of Toronto High School. Cecilia held a Bachelor's degree from Ohio University and a Master of Arts degree from Eastern Michigan...

Apr 1, 2025

Richard L. "Rich" Malone, 75, of Bloomingdale, OH, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in the WVU Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

Rich was born Oct. 1, 1949, in Martins Ferry, OH, son of the late William B. and Thelma I. (Stone) Malone. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Bruce Malone, nephew Brian...

Mar 30, 2025

Jennifer Lee Sperry, 40, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville.

Jenn was born February 28, 1985, in Steubenville, daughter of Jon and Darlene (Willis) Sperry.

Jenn was a 2003 graduate of Edison High School. She received her bachelor's degree in nursing from the Franciscan...

Mar 26, 2025

Elmer M. Tice, 76, of Empire, OH, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in the Country Club Manor in Steubenville, OH.

Elmer was born January 3, 1949, in Steubenville, son of the late Leslie and Eula (Little) Tice. He was also preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters.

He retired from O.D.O.T., where...

Mar 26, 2025

Russell Jay "Rusty" Starr, 64, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

He was born March 27, 1960, in Steubenville, son of the late Terry L. Starr and Doris R. (Payne) Starr, who survives. In addition to his father, Terry, Rusty was preceded in death by...

Mar 25, 2025

Olive May (Hockenberry) Tittle, 94, of New Alexandria, OH, passed away Wednesday March 25, 2025, in the Laurels of Steubenville, OH.

Olive was born May 6, 1930, in Rush Run, OH, daughter of the late John and Olive (Brown) Hockenberry. She was a Homemaker.

She is survived by two daughters, Nancy and husband John Pietrangelo...

Mar 23, 2025

Edward A. Russlee of Ontario, OH, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, OH.

Ed was born Oct. 15, 1955, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late George S. and Dorothy A. (Huber) Russlee. He also was preceded in death by his twin brothers, Donald C. 'Russ', who died May...

Mar 22, 2025

John A. "Jack" Knight, Sr., residing in Toronto, OH, formerly of Empire, OH, passed away March 22, 2025, at his home at the age of 91.

Born on January 5, 1934, Jack was deeply proud of his Cherokee Native American heritage, and it was always his wish to be laid to rest wearing attire that honored this...

Mar 22, 2025

Antonio D. McDonald, 19, of Little Hocking, OH, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Youngstown, OH.

He was born July 18, 2005, in Weirton, WV, to Todd D. and Ida (Sifuentes) McDonald.

Antonio was currently a Junior at Youngstown State University majoring in Business Management. He was a 2024 graduate of Warren Local in...

Mar 17, 2025

Stella E. Westlake, 92, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025 in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Stella was born August 21, 1932, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Herman and Mary Ann (Popko) Pawelczyk.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, James C. 'Jim' Westlake in 2009,...

Mar 15, 2025

Kenneth G. Russlee, 76, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, in the Country Club Manor in Steubenville, OH.

Ken was born Sept. 9, 1948, in Steubenville, son of the late George S. and Dorothy A. (Huber) Russlee. He also was preceded in death by his twin brother, Donald C. "Russ" who died May 7,...

Mar 14, 2025

Arlene A. (Belford) Sweda, 88, of Mingo Jct., OH, passed away Friday March 14, 2025, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Arlene was born Nov. 25, 1936, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Arthur and Anna (Cortez) Belford.

She retired from the former Ohio Valley Hospital, where she worked as a Pharmacy...

Mar 13, 2025

Rosemond Garnick, 94 of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Pomeroy Assisted Living in Rochester Hills, MI.

Rosemond was born on February 6, 1931 in Toronto, OH, daughter of the late James and Rosina (Grimm) Condrin. Rosemond was a 1949 graduate of Toronto High School. Following high school graduation, she worked as a secretary...

Mar 9, 2025

Teresa M. Marker, 65, of Toronto, OH, passed away peacefully in her home on March 9, 2025.

A Toronto native, Teresa was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Rock) Marker, who moved back home after 30 years.

She loved to cook, watch sci-fi movies and she loved her family more than anything. Teresa...

Mar 5, 2025

Patsy Ann Foster, 63 of Steubenville, OH, passed on March 4, 2025 at 2:47am at Trinity West ICU in Steubenville, OH.

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved Patsy Ann Foster. She was a woman of remarkable strength, resilience, and love—someone who faced life's hardships with unwavering determination and always found a way to...