Obituaries

May 30, 2025

Randall E. "Tink" McCain, 96, of Bloomingdale, OH, passed away Friday May 30, 2025, in the Meadows of Cadiz.

Randall was born March 9, 1929, in Rayland, OH, son of the late Francis and Agnes (Bell) McCain. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Randy and Bruce, daughter, Brenda Wease, seven sisters and one brother....

May 28, 2025

John B. Wherry, 82, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at his home.

John was born February 17, 1943, in Derry, PA, to the late Chauncey Wherry, Sr. and Edna (Wilkinson) Wherry. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Frances (Fowler) Wherry in 2012, and brothers, Chauncey Wherry, Jr and Fritz Wherry....

May 27, 2025

Gary E. Ogden, 80, of Rayland, OH passed away at his home on Tuesday May 27, 2025.

Gary was born July 10, 1944, in Rayland, son of the late Ross and Harriett (Hartshorn) Ogden. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Patricia Long and Gene Ogden.

He was the owner-operator of Micro Network Services....

May 23, 2025

Barbara Lynn Sweeney, 56, of Toronto, OH, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday May 23, 2025.

Barb was born on March 5, 1969, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Barry G. Sweeney and Cynthia J. (O'Brien) Sweeney, who survives.

She was currently working at Franciscan University, in Steubenville, in the food service...

May 11, 2025

Helen Delich Straus, 99, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

She was born April 17, 1926, in Ironton, Minnesota, daughter of the late Luka & Evica Krtinich Delich.

Helen was very involved in the community of Smithfield where she served as co-chair for the Smithfield Apple...

May 4, 2025

William Steve "Bill" Swick, 78, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025, in the Country Club Manor in Steubenville, OH.

Bill was born November 3, 1946, in Steubenville, son of the late Steve W. and Pearl D. (Zelasko) Swick. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret "Maggie" (Biddle) Swick and two sons,...

May 4, 2025

Ann E. Caniff, 98, of Wintersville, OH, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025, in the Sienna Skilled Nursing Center in Wintersville.

Ann was born November 7, 1926, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Adam and Anna (Suchocki) Sturgevic.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter,...

May 3, 2025

David J. Yasho, 91, of Toronto, OH, passed away May 3, 2025, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Dave was born November 26, 1933, in Empire, OH, son of the late Michael and Josephine (Keller) Yasho.

Dave worked as a Maintenance Supervisor at Timet-Titanium Metals Corp. in Toronto before his eventual retirement....

May 2, 2025

Allen M. "Al" Kinyo, 84, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Friday May 2, 2025, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville.

Al was born Nov. 14, 1940, in Smithfield, OH, son of the late William and Nellie (Zeroski) Kinyo.

Al worked in the Maintenance Dept. at TIMET-Titanium Metals Plant in Toronto, OH, until his...

Apr 30, 2025

Christine "Cris" Howell, affectionately known as Grammie, was born on April 14, 1965, to the late James (Jim) Brown and Sharon Brown. Cris was a beacon of light that shone brightly on everyone she touched. She was the embodiment of resilience, and a testament to the joy and kindness she spread effortlessly to everyone around her. Her humor and...

Apr 28, 2025

William Clark "BC" Davis, 72, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday April 28, 2025, in the WVU Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

BC was born November 14, 1952, in Norton, VA, son of the late William G. and Wanda (Gunter) Davis. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Glenna Yocum.

BC was...

Apr 14, 2025

James Anthony O'Brien, 61, of New Cumberland, WV, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 14, 2025, in the WVU Wheeling Hospital.

Jim was born June 3, 1963, in Steubenville, OH, son of Clifford O'Brien and the late Janice (Bates) Blunt.

Jim worked for the WV Racing Commission as the Chief Racing Steward at Mountaineer Racetrack and...

Apr 14, 2025

Sally A. Ramer, 86, of Wickliffe, OH, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, in the UH Geauga Medical Center in Chardon, OH.

Sally was born May 11, 1938, in Toronto, daughter of the late Joseph and Thelma (Scott) Priscilla. She was also preceded in death by her husband Donald who passed in 2005....

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...