Obituaries

Mar 22, 2025

Antonio D. McDonald, 19, of Little Hocking, OH, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Youngstown, OH.

He was born July 18, 2005, in Weirton, WV, to Todd D. and Ida (Sifuentes) McDonald.

Antonio was currently a Junior at Youngstown State University majoring in Business Management. He was a 2024 graduate of Warren Local in...

Mar 17, 2025

Stella E. Westlake, 92, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025 in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Stella was born August 21, 1932, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Herman and Mary Ann (Popko) Pawelczyk.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, James C. 'Jim' Westlake in 2009,...

Mar 15, 2025

Kenneth G. Russlee, 76, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, in the Country Club Manor in Steubenville, OH.

Ken was born Sept. 9, 1948, in Steubenville, son of the late George S. and Dorothy A. (Huber) Russlee. He also was preceded in death by his twin brother, Donald C. "Russ" who died May 7,...

Mar 14, 2025

Arlene A. (Belford) Sweda, 88, of Mingo Jct., OH, passed away Friday March 14, 2025, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Arlene was born Nov. 25, 1936, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Arthur and Anna (Cortez) Belford.

She retired from the former Ohio Valley Hospital, where she worked as a Pharmacy...

Mar 13, 2025

Rosemond Garnick, 94 of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Pomeroy Assisted Living in Rochester Hills, MI.

Rosemond was born on February 6, 1931 in Toronto, OH, daughter of the late James and Rosina (Grimm) Condrin. Rosemond was a 1949 graduate of Toronto High School. Following high school graduation, she worked as a secretary...

Mar 9, 2025

Teresa M. Marker, 65, of Toronto, OH, passed away peacefully in her home on March 9, 2025.

A Toronto native, Teresa was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Rock) Marker, who moved back home after 30 years.

She loved to cook, watch sci-fi movies and she loved her family more than anything. Teresa...

Mar 5, 2025

Patsy Ann Foster, 63 of Steubenville, OH, passed on March 4, 2025 at 2:47am at Trinity West ICU in Steubenville, OH.

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved Patsy Ann Foster. She was a woman of remarkable strength, resilience, and love—someone who faced life's hardships with unwavering determination and always found a way to...

Mar 4, 2025

Louis C. Hass, 75, of Adena, OH, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday March 4, 2025.

Louis was born on Dec. 12, 1949, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Henry and Maxine (Burdick) Hass.

He was a welding inspector and teacher by trade, working 40 years for System One, traveling the world...

Mar 3, 2025

Elizabeth "Betty" Pompa Rogers, 96, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at Trinity Hospital in Steubenville, OH. Until the very end, she was a strong, vivacious matriarch, eternally young at heart and in mind, and unapologetically and authentically herself.

Betty was born on June 22, 1928 to Daniel and Mariannina (Luciani) Pompa in Steubenville,...

Feb 26, 2025

Evelyn Ann Byers, 93, of Toronto, OH, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, in the Valley Hospice Mary Jane Brooks Care Center at Trinity Medical Center after a life well-lived.

Evelyn was born April 21, 1931, the daughter of the late Steven and Marie Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Feb 24, 2025

Mary Katherine Westlake, 66, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at her home.

Mary Kay was born August 23, 1958, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late James C. Westlake and Stella E. (Pawelczyk) Westlake, who survives.

She was a 1976 graduate of Toronto High School and a 1978 graduate of the...

Feb 22, 2025

Randall R. Austin, 67, of Cookeville, TN, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025.

Randy was born April 11, 1957, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Raymond R. Austin and Sylvia M. (Putnam) Austin, who survives. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Dianna Coburn.

Randy was a graduate of Jefferson Union High...

Feb 21, 2025

Diana Lynn (Ogden) Eakle, 67, of Johnsonville, SC, formerly of Smithfield, OH, passed away February 21, 2025. She was a lung cancer survivor but died suddenly of heart failure at McLeod Medical Center in Florence, SC.

Diana was born February 27, 1957, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Donald G. Ogden, Sr. and Shirley M. (Morgan)...

Feb 21, 2025

Paul R. Kinemond, 78, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his daughters, niece and nephew.

Paul was born Feb. 9, 1947, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Charles and Mary (Ross) Kinemond.

Paul retired from Valley Converting in Toronto, where he worked as a Shipping and...

Feb 21, 2025

James B. 'JB' Workman, 71, of Toronto (New Somerset), OH, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

JB was born April 16, 1953, in Hammondsville (Pine Grove), OH, at home, son of the late Clyde and Audrey (McCourt) Workman.

JB was preceded in death by his wife,...

Feb 21, 2025

Mary Ann Liddick 73, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at The Cleveland Clinic surrounded by her family.

Mary Ann was born January 22, 1952, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Edward L. and Sara C. (Coffey) Franke. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Ernest Lee Franke.

She...

Feb 19, 2025

Cora A. Suppa, 64, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday Feb. 19, 2025, in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Cora was born May 25, 1960, in Plainfield, NJ, daughter of the late John and Olivia (Kubina) Martin.

She worked as a Direct Support Professional at the Passavant Memorial Homes in Coraopolis, PA....

Feb 19, 2025

Pauline E. Balog, 97, of Steubenville, OH, formerly of E. Liverpool, OH, and Weirton, WV, passed away Wednesday Feb. 19, 2025, in the Carriage Inn of Steubenville.

Pauline was born Nov. 20, 1927, in Cambridge, OH, daughter of the late John and Mary (Durkee) Chlovechok. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Balog in...

Feb 18, 2025

Carl W. Myers, 91, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North, in Steubenville, surrounded by his family.

Carl was born July 30, 1933 in Steubenville, son of the late Wilmer and Doma (Speaker) Myers. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife,...

Feb 10, 2025

Kenneth Thomas Hudok Jr., a man whose life was defined by adventure, laughter, learning, and love, passed away on February 10, 2025, at the age of 51, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma.

Born in Steubenville, OH, to the late Kenneth Hudok Sr. and Judith Scheel Bender, who survives, Ken spent his early years in Stratton, OH,...