Obituaries

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...

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...