Obituaries

Jan 5, 2025

Raymond W. Hubbard, 91, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025, in the Trinity West Medical Center in Steubenville, OH.

Ray was born November 30, 1933, in Follansbee, WV, son of the late Wylie and Sarah (Rigby) Hubbard.

He worked in commercial construction and later retired from the IBEW Local #246 in Steubenville....

Jan 4, 2025

Lula Mae (Blankenship) Rawson, 93, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday Jan. 4, 2025, at Northwood Village in Dover, OH.

Lula Mae was born March 12, 1931, in Costonia, OH, daughter of the late Guy and Lettie (Headley) Blankenship.

She retired from the Steubenville Herald Star Newspaper having worked in the Circulation Dept. Lula Mae...

Jan 2, 2025

Camille Miller of Toronto, OH, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, surrounded by loving family. She was diagnosed with end stage breast cancer in 2011 and bravely lived with the disease for 14 years, having had exceptional response to various treatments over that time.

Born on May 3, 1958, in Steubenville, OH, Camille was the daughter...

Dec 30, 2024

Ruth L. Hanlin, 102, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday evening, December 30, 2024, at her home.

Ruth was born July 27, 1922, in Barberton, OH, daughter of the late Price and Ella (Poe) Rayl.

Ruth was a graduate, and the last living member of her class, of Wayne High School in Bloomingdale. She was...

Dec 27, 2024

Theresa R. (Sokol) Popp, 76, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

She was born March 28, 1948 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Abramowicz) Sokol.

Theresa graduated from Toronto High School in 1966 and then received her degree from...

Dec 24, 2024

Charles H. "Chuck" Rhoades, of Toronto, OH passed away on Dec. 24, 2024, at Carriage Inn of Steubenville, at the age of 83. Chuck was born Feb. 3, 1941, in Weirton, WV, son of the late Homer and Ruth (Freeman) Rhoades.

He retired from the Weirton Steel Corp., where he worked 42.5 years in the Blast Furnace....

Dec 22, 2024

Henry Scott Hass, 80, Adena, OH, passed away Dec. 22, 2024, at his home.

Scott was born June 14, 1944, in Martins Ferry, OH, son of the late Henry and Maxine (Burdick) Hass. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Ceclia, in 1963.

He was a retired computer tech and machinist. Scott's interests...

Dec 21, 2024

Arthur J. Ginier, 69, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Saturday morning, December 21, 2024, at his home.

Art was born May 9, 1955, in Los Angeles, CA, son of the late Robert and Bertha Jean (Donly) Ginier.

He was a former truck driver with North American. Art was a member of the Kingdom Hall of...

Dec 19, 2024

Bryan Clark "Clarky", 55, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, unexpectedly at Trinity West ER in Steubenville, OH, to be reunited with his family and friends who he missed so dearly.

Bryan was born October 28, 1969, in Steubenville, son of Howard Clark and late Cathy Weaver (Conn). He was also preceded in death...

Dec 18, 2024

Elizabeth A. "Liz" Truax, 87, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.

Liz was born Nov. 4, 1937, in Wells, NV, daughter of the late Norman and Sadie (Haye) Riedesel.

After high school, Liz obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in education and Master's degree in education...

Dec 15, 2024

Evelyn Louise "Sis" Dowdell, 85, of Adena, OH, passed away Sunday Dec. 15, 2024, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Sis was born Dec. 12, 1939, in Bradley, OH, daughter of the late Joseph and Evelyn (Whittaker) Kropka.

She was a homemaker and had formerly worked at the Bobbie Brooks Garment Factory...

Dec 11, 2024

David Leroy Burdick, 67, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Wednesday Dec. 11, 2024, in the Gables Care Center in Hopedale, OH.

Dave was born June 28, 1957, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Glenn and Louise (Gerard) Burdick. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Roger Burdick.

Dave worked as a delivery...

Dec 5, 2024

Evelyn M. Ray, 86, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024, in the Carriage Inn of Steubenville.

Evelyn was born April 30, 1938, in Toronto, OH, daughter of the late Robert and Louise (Olbrysh) Augustinovicz.

She was a member of the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church in Toronto and a 1956 graduate of...

Nov 27, 2024

Mildred Elaine (Grula) Romey, 98, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday Nov. 27, 2024, in Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

Mildred was born Jan. 5, 1926, in Toronto, daughter of the late Adam and Mary (Suzo) Grula.

She was a homemaker and a member of the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Toronto.

Nov 10, 2024

Richard A. Knicely, 69, of Colliers, WV, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024 in the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Rich was born July 7, 1955 in Steubenville, OH, son the late Creatis and Sylvia (Doty) Knicely.

He was a 1973 graduate of Brooke High School. Rich worked in the Trucking Dept. at Weirton...

Nov 6, 2024

Janis L. (Ralston) Westfall, 75, of Weirton, WV, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in the Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

Janis was born Feb. 19, 1949, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Donald G. and Betty E. (Wright) Ralston.

Janis was a teacher, Intervention Specialist, having first taught...

Oct 30, 2024

Charles R. "Chip" Mick, 70, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday Oct. 30, 2024, in the Trinity Medical Center West ER in Steubenville, OH.

Chip was born Nov. 15, 1953, in Wyandotte, MI, son of the late Homer George Mick and Edith Marie (Andrews) Mick Hanna.

He retired from Norfolk & Southern Railroad, where he...

Oct 28, 2024

Warren Emmitt Lash, 86, of Bloomingdale, OH, went home to be with our Lord on Monday, October 28, 2024, at his home.

Warren was born April 14, 1938, in Wintersville, OH, son of the late George and Ruth (Zook) Lash.

He was the retired owner-operator of Custom Cleaning. Warren served his country in the US...

Oct 28, 2024

Terry A. Fetty, 83, of Reynoldsburg, OH, formerly of Bradley (near Smithfield), OH, passed away Monday Oct. 28, 2024, at his home.

Terry was born Nov. 17, 1940, in Warrenton, OH, son of the late Ellsworth and Wilda (Winland) Fetty.

He was a coal miner having worked for the Ohio Coal, where he was the...

Oct 24, 2024

Melvin L. 'Mel' Funk, 79, of Toronto, OH, passed away at his home Thursday Oct. 24, 2024.

Mel was born June 23, 1945, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Carl and Jane (Bell) Funk.

He taught school for 32 years in the Edison Local School District until his retirement. Mel was a member of...