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MARIAN CARMAN

Marian Louise Carman, age 97 of Rockledge, Florida, passed away January 31, 2024 in Florida. She was a long time resident of the Toronto area for most of her life. She was the daughter of the late James and Eda (Stock) Glasure and also was preceded in death by her husband, William Oliver Carman in 2016 whom she married June 10, 1942 Marian was a member of the Hill Top Presbyterian Church where she had served as a Deacon. Before membership at the Hill Top Church, she was a member, piano player and choir director at the former Fosterville United Methodist of Toronto. She had also ...

THOMAS TRAUBERT

Thomas A. Traubert, age 94, died Thursday, February 8, 2024. He was born March 1, 1929, in Washington, PA son of the late Bernadette O’Dea and Arthur (Pete) T. Traubert. He grew up in Wellsburg, WV where he attended St. John the Evangelist Elementary School. After graduating from Wheeling ...

CAROLE KOSTECKI

Carole A. Kostecki, 80, of Mingo Junction, died Friday, February 9, 2024 at Trinity West. She was born May 14, 1943 in Mckeesport, PA. She is the daughter of the late George and Anna Veychek Grantonic. Also preceding her in death is her husband, Edward Kostecki Sr. Carole was retired from J.E. Chapman CPA P.C., and also from the former Ohio Valley Hospital billing department and Erwin’s Office Supply where she was a bookkeeper. Surviving are her son, Edward J. (Amy) Kostecki Jr. of Mingo Junction; her daughter, Cheryl (Jim) Chapman of Steubenville; and her brother, Richard ...

PAUL SLOANE

Paul M. Sloane, 60, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, Feb. 10, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH. Arrangements are pending and in the care of the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Toronto.

LARRY OTTO WRIGHT

Larry Otto Wright, 76, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville, Ohio. He was born on February 28, 1947 in Steubenville, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of more than 54 years, Jennifer Wright of Sunbury, OH. He is also surviv- ed by his two daughters, Elizabeth Wright (Duane Bradley) and Rebecca Yanni (Jason), both of Westerville, OH. He had 6 grandchildren: William, Julian, Oliva, Christian, Luca, and Gabriella. He is also survived by his two brothers, Richard Ankrum (Anita) of Toronto, OH and Dean Ankrum (Erin) of Wellsburg, ...

LINDA KEENAN

Linda K. Keenan, 73, of New Cumberland passed peacefully in the family’s loving comfort and care at her home on Thursday, February 8, 2024. She was born in East Liverpool Ohio on August 8, 1950, to the late John and Marguerite Clark Carson. She retired as an aide in the Physical Therapy Department at the Weirton Medical Center. Her love of family was immeasurable and created fond memories that will last forever. She will leave a lasting impact on her family through the numerous crafting items she gifted them. Linda was a graduate of Oak Glen High School. When not crafting, ...