Mary Freeman
Aug 28, 2026
Mary E. “Cissy” Freeman, 80, a life-long resident of Smithfield, OH, was called home to the Lord on Friday, August 28, 2026, in the Hospice of Cincinnati Inpatient Care Center in Blue Ash.
Cissy was born January 5, 1946, in Martins Ferry, OH, daughter of the late Frank J. Smith, Jr. and Elizabeth E. (Williams) Smith.
Cissy graduated from Smithfield High School...
Darlene Boyd
Aug 28, 2026
Eunice Darlene Boyd, 79, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 28, 2026. Darlene was young at heart, always holding at 39 years young.
Darlene was born April 4, 1947, in Weirton, WV, daughter of the late Claude and Pearl (Chandler) Dewlen, her adoptive parents. She was also preceded in death by her biological mother, Pauline...
Thomas Grimes
Aug 27, 2026
Thomas A. Grimes, 75, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026, at his home surrounded by family.
Tom was born on November 22, 1950, in Steubenville, OH, to the late Jack and Amy Kathleen (Fluharty) Grimes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary (Sokol) Grimes; daughter, Jackie Grimes; sister-in-law, Theresa Popp; and brothers-in-law, Dave Moore and Joe...
Margaret Tarr
Aug 25, 2026
Margaret L. “Peg” (Cromer) Tarr, 85, of Cadiz, OH, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday August 25, 2026, at the Meadows of Cadiz.
Peg was born August 20, 1941, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Walter and Eleanor Jean (Bloom) Cromer.
She retired as deli manager at Harris Teeter on St. Simons Island, GA. Peg was a member of North...
Ben Hill
Aug 20, 2026
Thomas Benjamin Dent Hill, better known as “Ben”, 52 years young, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026, at his home in Tiltonsville, OH.
Ben was born to Thomas Harry Hill and Madelyn Alberta Mae (McEwen) Hill in Steubenville, OH, on October 18, 1973. Ben was preceded in death by his infant granddaughter, Isabella Rose Hill, in 2015.
He was a graduate of...
Paul Ziarko
Aug 19, 2026
Paul J. Ziarko, 79, of Steubenville, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.
Paul was born on April 2, 1947, in Steubenville, son of the late Paul P. and Florence (Burstynowicz) Ziarko. He was also preceded in death by his son, Michael Ziarko, and his sister-in-law, Mary Pasquarella.
He graduated...
Patricia Sumrow
Aug 18, 2026
Patricia M. Sumrow, 91, of Toronto, OH, passed away on Tuesday Aug. 18, 2026, in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.
Patricia was born on November 19, 1934, in Victoria, TX, daughter of the late Frank and Otylie (Psencik) Pagel.
Patricia was a devoted homemaker and loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband of 75 years, William...
Christine Mackov
Aug 16, 2026
Christine Helen Mackov, age 99, passed peacefully on August 16, 2026, among family in Worthington, OH. She was born September 9, 1926, in Hrachovo, Slovakia, the youngest of nine children and the daughter of the late Paul and Anna (Ostrihon) Juhanjak. In 1934, at just eight years old, Chris and her sister Beatrice, age 11, embarked on a steamship voyage...
Sue Davidson
Aug 14, 2026
Sue C. Davidson, 73, of Toronto, OH, unexpectedly passed away on August 14, 2026, in Holden Beach, NC, surrounded by family.
Sue was born on December 9, 1952, in Marion, OH, to the late Robert B. and Ruth Alice (Anson) Gabriel. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Larry, who passed away on July 24 of this year....
Kenny Waggoner, Sr.
Aug 14, 2026
Kenneth C. Waggoner, Sr., known by many as “Kenny”, “Coach”, “Waggs”, “Klunk”, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026, in the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, at the age of 70.
Kenny was born May 12, 1956, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Charles “Chow” and Sara (Arnold) Waggoner.
Kenny graduated from Stanton High School. Afterward, he joined Laborers’ Local #809...
Rodger Gibbons
Aug 10, 2026
Rodger David Gibbons, 84, of Adena, OH, passed away Monday Aug. 10, 2026, in the Trinity Medical Center West ER in Steubenville, OH.
Rodger was born on July 30, 1942, in Wheeling, WV, son of the late Lawrence Marion and Rosa Marie (McElvy) Gibbons.
Rodger retired from N.W. Railroad, where he worked on the gang line. He was a member of Pine...
Ricky Boring
Aug 9, 2026
Ricky Boring, 65, formerly of Bolivar, PA, passed away August 9, 2026, at home in Dillonvale, OH. He was born February 6, 1961, in Bolivar, son of late Ira Leroy and Betty Lou (Penrose) Boring.
Ricky was also preceded in death by the love of his life, Sherry Lynn (Hale), and his niece, Amanda Burkett.
He is survived by his children, Stacy...
Julius J. Chetock
Aug 7, 2026
Julius J. Chetock, 87, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.
Julius was born October 28, 1938, in East Liverpool, OH, son of the late Steven and Bernice (Olesky) Chetock.
He worked in Operations at the W.H. Sammis Plant in Stratton, OH, where he later retired from the First Energy...
Robert Gibson
Aug 6, 2026
Robert Anthony Gibson, 61, passed away August 6, 2026, at Summa Hospice of Akron. Rob waged a hard-fought battle with cancer before succumbing to his illness. He was surrounded by his caring family and passed peacefully with their love and support.
Rob was a resident of Tallmadge, OH where he lived for many years. He was born on December 12, 1964,...
Richard Roush
Aug 3, 2026
Richard W. Roush, 78, of Toronto, OH, passed away at his home on Monday Aug. 3, 2026.
Rich was born on Dec. 13, 1947, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Nathan and Sarah (Riley) Roush.
Rich retired from Weirton Wholesale Co., where he worked as a warehouse manager. He had previously worked at Nation Vending Co. in Steubenville and Steubenville Fruit...
George Melhorn
Aug 1, 2026
Louis George Melhorn, Jr., 80, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville.
George was born March 26, 1946, in Steubenville, son of the late Louis George, Sr. and Doris (Graham) Melhorn.
George graduated from Toronto High School in 1964 and earned a bachelor’s degree in music education from Baldwin Wallace College....
Sister Martha Leonard
Jul 29, 2026
Sister Martha M. Leonard, Carmelite Nun, 83 of Toronto, OH, passed away on Wednesday July 29, 2026, in the Country Club Manor in Steubenville, OH.
Sister Martha was born on Sept. 14, 1942, in Toronto, daughter of the late Andrew A. and Martha Ann (Trudics) Leonard Cooper. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Bob Leonard and William Cooper.
Sister Martha...
Bob Hughes
Jul 28, 2026
Robert C. “Bob” Hughes, 79, of Toronto, OH, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on July 28, 2026 following surgery complications.
Upon his passing, Robert was greeted in Heaven by his beloved wife of 38 years, Lois (Hayes) Hughes, his parents Clifford and Florence Hughes, one brother, Richard “Dick” Hughes, and one sister, Janie Hughes.
Bob was born in Toronto,...
Larry Davidson
Jul 24, 2026
Larry W. Davidson, 78, of Toronto, OH, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Apple Blossom Senior Living in Moon Township, PA following a long journey with dementia.
Larry was born February 18, 1948, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late James B. and Margaret L. (Bloomer) Davidson.
Larry graduated from Toronto High School in 1966 and earned a bachelor’s degree...
James Cichon
Jul 16, 2026
James A. Cichon, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, OH, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in the WVU Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, WV.
Jim was born on Oct. 19, 1941, in Piney Fork, OH, son of the late Stephen and Angeline R. (Jancura) Cichon. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dolly A. (Morris) Cichon, who passed on Oct....
