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Toronto and Smithfield, Ohio

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.

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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,...

Kathryn 'Kay' Jean Murray

Kathryn 'Kay' Jean Murray

Jun 14, 2015

Kathryn Jean Kay Murray, 70, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday June 14, 2015 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Kay was born Dec. 31, 1944 in Steubenville, daughter of the late Martin Patrick and Vera Jean (Cich) Murray.

Kay retired after 30 years of service working for the Jefferson Co....

Ryan G. Newbold

Ryan G. Newbold

Jun 13, 2015

Ryan G. Newbold, 37, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015 in Weirton Medical Center as a result of motor vehicle accident.

Ryan was born June 15, 1977 in Toronto, son of William E. Bill and Susan H. Holly Hannan Newbold.

He was currently employed with Arcelor Mittal Steel Corp. working in the...

Robert G. 'Bob' Agin

Robert G. 'Bob' Agin

Jun 13, 2015

Robert G. Agin, 78, of Toronto, OH, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, June 13, 2015.

Bob was born July 5, 1936 in Toronto, son of the late Chester E. and Martha E. Brand Agin.

He was retired from the State of Florida Highway Dept. and he was a Veteran of the U.S. Marine...

Norma J. Black

Norma J. Black

Jun 11, 2015

Norma J. Black, 74, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday June 11, 2015 at her home.

Norma was born Oct. 29, 1940 in Dillonvale, OH, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Lovisa) Slegr.

She was formerly employed at Weirton Steel Corp. working in the tin mill. She was a member of the GKL sportsmans...

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