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EDWARD PORTER

Edward E. Porter, 65, of Toronto, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on April 16, 2025 at Trinity Medical Center West. He was born January 18, 1960 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Murray and Norma (Gourley) Porter. Ed worked for Timet for over 22 years, was a member of the Toronto Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the Toronto American Legion Post #86. He was a collector and loved old artifacts. Ed is survived by his wife, Amy (Meager) Porter; brothers, Dave (Deanna) Porter and Jim Porter; sisters, Carolyn (Dave) Byers and Cindy (Dave) Rawson; brother- in-law, George Meager; numerous ...

NANCY TUBAUGH

Nancy Tubaugh, 86, of Carrollton, passed away early Wednesday morning April 16, 2025 at her son, Robert’s, home near Harlem Springs. A daughter of the late John A. and Alice Harris Woods, she was born September 26, 1938. Nancy is survived by three sons, Tom Tubaugh and Ronald (Amanda) Tubaugh of Carrollton, and Robert (Lori) Tubaugh of Amsterdam; twelve grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; a brother, Joe; and two sisters, Delores Smuck and Lois Achhammer. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John G. Tubaugh, on February 6, 2018; ...

JOSHUA RHOME

Joshua C. Rhome, 49, of Pennsboro, WV, departed this life on Friday, April 11, 2025, at his residence. Josh was born March 14, 1976 in Steubenville, OH, a son of Rita J. Rhome Nicely of Pennsboro, WV. Josh was currently employed at North Bend Golf Course in Harrisville, WV where he worked ...

PATTY LOU BUCEY BEAGLE

Patty Lou Bucey Beagle, 87, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025. Raised in Weirton by her late parents Alfred Bucey and Emma Stewart Bucey. In 1947, she excitedly became the big sister to the late A. Jerry Bucey. In 1967, she married the love of her life, the late Paul L. ...

RONALD SHUMARD, SR.

Ronald Paul Shumard, Sr. age 77 of Wellsville, OH, a former resident of Toronto, OH passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 25, 1947 in Steubenville, OH the son of the late Robert J. Shumard, Sr. and Kathleen Anita (Dougherty) Shumard. He was also preceded in ...

JIM O’BRIEN

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 Gaming Resort in Chester, WV. He had just recently retired at the beginning of April. He was a 1981 graduate of Jefferson Union High School. Jim was an avid outdoorsman and was most happy when he was hunting or fishing with his sons. In addition to ...