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Toronto and Smithfield, Ohio

William 'Bill' F. Morris

William 'Bill' F. Morris

Sep 1, 2015

William F. Bill Morris, 66, of (Georges Run) Mingo Jct., OH passed away Tuesday Sept. 1, 2015 in Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Bill was born July 15, 1949 in Piney Fork, OH, son of the late Lawrence and Myrtle Long Morris.

Bill was a retired Certified Blaster for the Austin Powder Co. in...

Andrew Jerald Blaner

Andrew Jerald Blaner

Aug 29, 2015

Toronto Andrew Jerald Blaner, aged 94, former Mayor (4 terms) of the City of Toronto, died on August 29, 2015. Andrew was born March 7, 1921 in Stratton, Ohio, a son of the late Peter and Dorthy (Zdinak) Blaner.

He retired as Head of Safety & Security at the Titanium Metals Corporation "TIMET" Toronto, OH plant location;...

Vivian M. Reynard

Vivian M. Reynard

Aug 19, 2015

Vivian Martin Reynard, 96, longtime resident of Dillonvale Ridge, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 19, 2015 at Gables Care Center, Hopedale, Ohio. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul S. Reynard, who died August 16, 1993, and was the only child of the late Ray and Ora Hammond Martin of Hopedale.

She was also...

Walter Dale 'Big Daddy' Swickard

Walter Dale 'Big Daddy' Swickard

Aug 17, 2015

Walter Dale Big Daddy Swickard, 84, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday Aug. 17, 2015 in the Acuity Specialty Hospital in Steubenville, OH.

Dale was born Aug. 2, 1931 in Pine Grove Ridge, OH, son of the late William Walter and Chalissa Lawrence Swickard.

Dale was retired from the Edison Local School District, where he...

William M. 'Bill' Caswell

William M. 'Bill' Caswell

Aug 16, 2015

William M. Bill Caswell, 66, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015 in LifeLine Hospital in Wintersville, OH.

Bill was born Oct. 29, 1948 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late William L. Caswell and Jane Eaton Caswell who survives.

He was retired from Weirton-Steel where he worked as a Plater Operator. Bill...

Donna M. Rogers

Donna M. Rogers

Aug 9, 2015

Donna M. (Davidson) Rogers, 59, of Salineville, OH, passed away Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015 in the Salem Regional Hospital in Salem, OH. Heaven received another angel after battling cancer.

Donna was born in Georgia on Oct. 17, 1955, daughter of the late, Donald W. Davidson and Peggy L. (Johnson) Davidson Craven.

She believed in helping...

Charles William 'Rags' Artman

Charles William 'Rags' Artman

Jul 31, 2015

Charles William Rags Artman, 63, of E. Liverpool, OH, passed away Friday July 31, 2015 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Chuck was born Nov. 14, 1951 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Richard E. Artman and Ann J. (Young) Artman Bray, who survives.

He was retired from the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp.,...

Gertrude L. Russell

Gertrude L. Russell

Jul 22, 2015

Gertrude L. Russell, 81, of Irondale, OH, went to Heaven, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at her home.

Gertrude was born July 25, 1933 in Irondale, daughter of the late Clifford and Eva (McVeigh) Vandyke.

She was a member of Port Homer Community Church and she was a representative of the Fuller Brush Co. for many...

Sandra Kay 'Sissy' Smith

Sandra Kay 'Sissy' Smith

Jul 20, 2015

Sandra Kay 'Sissy' Smith, 62, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015 in the Salem Regional Medical Center in Salem, OH.

Sandra was born Dec. 23, 1952 in Wheeling, WV, daughter of the late Claude O. and Barbara (Fields) Smith who survives.

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

Thomas J. 'Turtle' Strekel

Thomas J. 'Turtle' Strekel

Jul 20, 2015

Thomas J. Turtle Strekel, 56 of Smithfield, OH passed away Monday July 20, 2015 in Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Tom was born Aug. 22, 1958 in Martins Ferry, OH, son of the late Thomas and Pearl (Miller) Strekel Jr.

He was a retired carpenter.

Surviving is his daughter Alison (Tom)...

Eddie W. Fiddler

Eddie W. Fiddler

Jul 15, 2015

Eddie W. Fiddler, 67, of Mingo Jct., OH, passed away Wednesday July 15, 2015 at his home.

Eddie was born August 19, 1947 in Cambridge, OH, son of the late Raymond A. and Shirley (Richardson) Fiddler.

He was retired from the Ohio Operating Engineers, as a heavy equipment operator. He also was owner and operator...

Zachary T. Michael

Zachary T. Michael

Jul 14, 2015

Zachary Taylor Michael, 23, of Steubenville, OH passed away July 14, 2015 in Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, WV.

Zach was born June 18, 1992 in Steubenville, son of Douglas J. Michael and Delores M. (Barnes) Michael, both of Steubenville, OH.

Zach was employed by Scott Contracting in Steubenville, and was attending school at Wheeling Downs...

Nina L. Wenner

Nina L. Wenner

Jul 13, 2015

Nina L. Wenner, 69, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Monday July 13, 2015 in Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville.

Nina was born Oct. 5, 1945 in Steubenville, daughter of the late Charles and Eleanor Thompson Wenner.

She retired from the Steubenville City Schools, after serving as a school matron for 27 years.

...

Raymond E. Parrish

Raymond E. Parrish

Jul 10, 2015

Raymond E. Parrish, 69, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Friday July 10, 2015. Burial will be at the convenience of his family.

Arrangements are in the care of J. E. Foster Funeral Home, Smithfield, OH 43948. Memorial donations may be made to the Funeral Home P.O. Box 512 in Smithfield to help his family. www.jefosterfh.com

Charitable...

Dr. Richard D 'Dick' Rasor

Dr. Richard D 'Dick' Rasor

Jul 9, 2015

Dr. Richard D. Rasor Dick, 87, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015 in Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Dick was a long time member of the First Presbyterian Church in Toronto, having served as Deacon and Elder. He was a veteran, having served in the US Navy during the Korean War, up...

Donald R. Spicer

Donald R. Spicer

Jul 5, 2015

Donald Ray Spicer, 75, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, July 05, 2015 peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.

Don was born August 1, 1939 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late James G. and Annie Vera Garrison Spicer.

He was a member of the Toronto Church of the Nazarene. Don was self-employed...

William J. 'Bill' Romey

William J. 'Bill' Romey

Jul 1, 2015

William J. Bill Romey 88, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday July 1, 2015 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Bill was born June 21, 1927 in Toronto, son of the late Michael and Jean Olybrsch Romey.

Bill was retired from Timet-Titanium Metals Corp. in Toronto, where he worked as a...

Priscilla D. Campbell

Priscilla D. Campbell

Jun 21, 2015

Priscilla Dean Campbell, 89, of Toronto, OH, passed away June 21, 2015 in Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Priscilla was born January 1, 1926, to the late George and Annie Linton Frey in Wellsburg, WV.

Priscilla was a member of the Hilltop Presbyterian Church, an avid artist whose oil paintings won many awards....

Joseph R. 'Joe' Sabados

Joseph R. 'Joe' Sabados

Jun 19, 2015

Joseph R. Joe Sabados died peacefully on June 19, 2015 in Midwest Palliative and Hospice Care at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, Illinois at the age of 88, after a valiant battle with a long illness. He was a resident of Arden Courts Senior Facility in Elk Grove Village, Illinois and formerly lived at 1112 North 5th Street,...

Charles J. Estep

Charles J. Estep

Jun 16, 2015

Charles J. Estep, 75, of Pittsfield, MA, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Charles was born, January 15, 1940 in Wheeling, WV, son of the late Sylvester Sy and Helen Kolodziej Estep.

He is survived by his wife, Marcella Carfagna Estep,...

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