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INA WALKER

Ina Grace McCord Walker, 96 of Wellsburg, WV passed away May 29, 2025, at Wheeling Select Hospital, Wheeling, WV. She was born August 31, 1928, in Wellsburg, WV to the late John Clendenon and Lillian Lucy Huff McCord. She was retired County Court Liberian in Franklin County, Columbus, OH and was one of the original members of the Legal Assistants of Columbus OH. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Dale Eugene Walker who passed December 27, 2000, three brothers John C., Samuel A., Washington C. McCord, two sisters Geneieve C. Ditty, and Lillie Anna ...

JOHN WHERRY

John B. Wherry, 82, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at his home. John was born February 17, 1943, in Derry, PA, to the late Chauncey Wherry, Sr. and Edna (Wilkinson) Wherry. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Frances (Fowler) Wherry in 2012, and brothers, Chauncey Wherry, Jr and Fritz Wherry. He was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in Jefferson Hills, PA. After graduation John enlisted in the US Army where he served in Japan during the Vietnam War era. After an honorable discharge, John relocated to the Toronto area to work for Ohio Steak & ...

MARIAN WEEKS

Marian I. Weeks, 91 of Bloomingdale, Ohio went home to be with the Lord at her residence on Tuesday, May20, 2025. She was born in Steubenville on August 25, 1933 a daughter of the late Frank & Nellie King Weeks. She was a member of Bloomingdale Methodist Church and New Beginners Circle. ...

JOSEPH RAYBURN

Joseph Rayburn, age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025. He was born on June 10, 1939, to the late Joseph and Pearl Rayburn. After graduating from Steubenville High School, Joseph went on to serve four years in the United States Army. From there he worked for many years at Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel. Joseph greatly enjoyed spending his free time fishing and hunting or spending time with family and friends. Joseph is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 47 years, Beverly C. Rayburn; parents, Joseph and Pearl Rayburn; sisters, JoAnna (Dale) Carter and MaeLee ...

MARY McELREATH

Mary Jane McElreath age 69 of East Liverpool passed away Sunday May 25th. Visitation: 3 to 7 pm Friday May 30th at the Clarke Funeral Home Toronto. Service: 7 pm Friday at the funeral home. Send condolences to www.clarkefuneralhome.com.

DAVID VILTRO

David Michael Viltro, 68, of Richmond, Ohio passed away Friday May 23, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born July 1, 1956 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Frank and Leah Mae “Sue” McClain Viltro. In addition to his parents, Dave is preceded in death by his brother Frank ...