Obituaries

Jun 12, 2023

Gig Harbor, WA — Gig Harbor, WA — Vera Burrows nee’ Warka Serha passed at home in Gig Harbor, WA, on June 12, 2023.

Vera’s inspirational life story began when she was born in Ukraine on November 8, 1941. She fought hard to stay alive from her first breath to her last breath, knowing life was precious....

Jun 10, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Cha Sun Kim. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 8, 2023

Lawrence E. (Larry) Dahl, a dedicated community member and esteemed engineer, passed away on June 8, 2023, surround by his family, at the age of 77. He was born in Tacoma, Washington in August 1945, and his legacy will be forever cherished by his family, friends, and the numerous organizations he selflessly served.

Larry was a loving...

Jun 4, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Linda Yannikos. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 3, 2023

Dorothy Ann Glastetter, born on February 10, 1923 in Tacoma, Washington to Henry and Helen Schneider, passed away June 3, 2023 in Puyallup, Washington. Dorothy lived her entire life in the Puget Sound area, happily spending most of her last 70 years living in her Parkland home.

Dorothy received a diploma from Stadium High School and a...

Jun 2, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Robert Gardner Hill. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 1, 2023

Born in Omak in Northeastern Washington State, the second child of Irene M. MacDonald and John Angus MacDonald.

At an early age we moved to Tacoma, Washington. When I was about three years old my fathers’ engineering/construction company bid on a road construction job in the wilderness of the Washington State Coast. The job ran from the...

May 31, 2023

Joseph L. Petranovich passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 31, 2023.  Joe was born in Bend, Oregon on September 10, 1938 to Joe and Frances Petranovich.  He worked at Asarco Corp. in Tacoma, Washington and K-2 on Vashon Island.

He is survived by his wife Ann; daughters: Frances E. Petranovich (Kelly McNeil), Elizabeth A. Stocking...

May 30, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Thomas Michael Kelly. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 29, 2023

Mary was born in Lafayette, Indiana on 07/29/1950 to Fred and Jane Doty. She was the loving wife to Dr. Lawrence Larson for 50 years; mother of Julia (Robbie), Charles (Jessi), and Christian (Marcie); and beloved sister to Molly, Margaret, and Martha. Mary has four wonderful grandchildren: Margaret, Laura, Alice, and Benjamin. Mary lived the past 43 years in...

May 29, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Ravils Hakimovich Tahtaganovs. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 27, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Jerome Henry Simurdak. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 25, 2023

Janet Tauch O’Connell

August 10, 1929 – May 25, 2023

Tacoma, WA – Janet passed away peacefully after complications following a hip fracture.  She was born in Marquette, MI to Carl F. Tauch and Bernice Goodman Tauch.  She is pre-deceased by her brother, Jack (Edith, Kathy) Tauch.  Janet was married to Robert A. O’Connell, MD...

May 20, 2023

Richard was a lifelong resident of North Tacoma, as well as a member of Holy Cross Church. He was a graduate of Stadium High School, class of 1949. He had a strong Croation background and was a member of the Croation Fraternal Union. He joined the Air Force in 1950, after leaving the Air Force he began his career...

May 20, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Risa Loren McPherson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 18, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Richard Mondillo. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 18, 2023

On May 18th, 2023, James B. (Jim) Saelens passed away peacefully at the age of 91 with family by his side. A veteran of the Korean War and a man of humble beginnings, Jim left behind a legacy of generosity and perseverance.

Jim was born on August 8, 1931 in St. Charles, Illinois to Charles and Mary...

May 17, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for James Masuji Akagi. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 17, 2023

Sister Mary Roseann (Rufina)Cordova, OP, Tacoma Dominican Sister died May 17, 2023, at St. Joseph Residence, Seattle, following a long illness. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, January 24, 1934, of Abel Cordova and Rosario (Perea) Cordova. The family eventually moved to Bakersfield, California, where she attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Elementary School and Garces Memorial High School,...

May 16, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Valerie Chapin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.