Obituaries

Jul 6, 2025

Jerry J. Doyle, 81, of Toronto, OH, passed away July 6, 2025, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Jerry was born Nov. 28, 1943, in Steubenville, son of the late Stanley E. and Esquline (Anderson) Doyle, Sr. He also was preceded in death by an infant son, Mark Anthony Doyle and brother Robert...

Jul 4, 2025

William Knight, born on June 3, 1956, peacefully passed away at home on July 4, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Archie R. Knight and Evelyn V. Knight.

William is survived by his two daughters, Rachel (Craig) Hagenbaugh and Andrea (Curtis) Trimble, as well as his cherished grandchildren, Elisa, Vince, Cameron, and Carissa....

Jul 2, 2025

David Sadowski, 79, born November 27, 1945, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, passed away peacefully at Horizons Inc. Group Home in Steubenville, OH, on Wednesday July 2, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Victoria (Wagosh) and Walter F. Sadowski and his brother, Walter D. Sadowski, Sr.

David faced significant challenges throughout his life due...

Jun 28, 2025

Gary Wayne Drobne, 83, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Saturday June 28, 2025, in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Gary was born Sept. 11, 1941, in Steubenville, son of the late Edward and Mary (Trionfi) Drobne.

Gary formerly worked for the Jefferson Co. Highway Dept. and was the owner/operator of Drobne Hauling...

Jun 27, 2025

Phillip J. Mattucci, Jr., 65, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, at his home.

Phillip was born February 9, 1960, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Phillip Sr., and Helen (Smith) Mattucci. He was also preceded in death by his aunt and uncle, who helped raise him, Jack and Jean De Bellis, and...

Jun 25, 2025

Barbara June (Curry) Mayers, 93 of Steubenville, OH, passed away June 25, 2025.

She was born in her grandmother's home on Logan St., in Steubenville, on Sept. 21, 1931, to the late Edgar and Elizabeth (Farkas) Curry. In addition to her parents, Barb was preceded in death by her husband, David H. Mayers and her furry cat,...

Jun 24, 2025

Patricia Gail Keeton, 66, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Tuesday June 24, 2025, in the UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Patty was born August 1, 1958, in Detroit, MI, daughter of the late Charles and Audrey (Bartley) Keeton. She was also preceded in death by an infant brother, and her beloved dog Cooper.

She...

Jun 21, 2025

Sharon Y. Dilley, 72, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday June 21, 2025, in the ER at Trinity West in Steubenville, OH.

Sharon was born June 23, 1952, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Leonard and Ruth (Morrow) Dilley. She was also preceded in death by sister, Nianne Hancock, infant brother William John and three brothers, Leonard...

Jun 20, 2025

Robert "Bob" Freeman, 89, graduated to Heaven on June 20, 2025, after a full and beautiful life dedicated to his loving wife and family. Born August 8, 1935, in Steubenville, Ohio, he was the son of the late William and Mary Freeman of Steubenville.

Bob graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1954 prior to enlisting in...

Jun 15, 2025

Calvin R. "Bud" Lawrence, 84, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025, at his home.

Bud was born February 16, 1941, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Raymond E. and Violet (Williamson) Lawrence. Bud was also preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Bonnie (Castner) Lawrence in 2014, his brother, Joel, and...

Jun 13, 2025

Arthur C. Wells, of Mingo Junction, OH, lovingly known as "Art" to those closest to him, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025 at the age of 78 in Weirton, WV after a hard fought battle with several illnesses.

Born in Steubenville, OH, Arthur was the son of the late Ralph C. Wells and Audrey (Higgins) Wells....

Jun 11, 2025

Gary L. Hanlon, affectionately known by his friends as 'Hog Head', passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the Bel Air Care Center in Alliance, OH.

Gary was born March 16, 1949, in Follansbee, WV, son of the late Emmett T. and Irene L. (Dennis) Hanlon. He was also preceded in death by brother, William "Bill" Hanlon,...

Jun 11, 2025

Ann Marie (Krulcik) Grayzar, 90, of Smithfield, OH, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at a Place to Call Home Elderly Care in Strongsville, OH.

Ann was born March 16, 1935 in Smithfield, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Barnas) Krulcik. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Tracy Juliano and sister, Leona...

Jun 9, 2025

Betty Jean Ruttencutter, 81, of Bloomingdale, OH, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025.

Betty was born June 22, 1943, in Salt Run, OH, daughter of the late William 'Bill' and Jessie Mae (Wilburn) Matthews. She was also preceded in death by her husband John, sister Joyce Rine, and brother Ronald Matthews.

In her earlier years...

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,...