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Donnie Darrel Roberts
Jul 5, 2014
Obituary Donnie Darrel Roberts Donnie Darrel Roberts, 71, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at his home. Donnie was born on October 5, 1942 in Biggers, Arkansas. He was drafted into the Army at the age of 21 and met the love of his life while stationed at Fort Lewis, WA. He went on to have a 30...
Jerome Paul Rao
Jul 3, 2014
Obituary Jerome P. Rao, M.D. Jerry was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 6, 1947 to Joseph and Alice Rao. He grew up in Brooklyn, graduating from Xaverian High School. After graduating from NYU, he continued his lifelong ambition of being a surgeon and received his medical degree from the University of Rome, Italy. Jerry married Candy Smythe, from...
Margaret Mary Comfort
Jun 30, 2014
Obituary Margaret Mary Comfort "Maggie" Margaret Mary Comfort, "Maggie" born April 28, 1928, in Tacoma, died June 30, 2014 at her home in Fircrest. A lifetime area resident she attended St. Leo's for both grade school and high school and attended Tacoma Catholic College for 2 years. A loving wife, mother and Nana, her family was most important to her....
Evelyn Genevieve Sinkula
Jun 29, 2014
Obituary Evelyn Sinkula Born Genevieve Evelyn Nelson in Yakima, Washington on April 7, 1922 and passed away on June 29, 2014. Evelyn was raised on a farm in Bismarck, North Dakota with her half siblings, Edna, Florence, Madge and Bud Moynier. They lived with their grandparents Philomène and Auguste Boyer who had immigrated from St. Bonet, France in 1882. The...
James Wesley Wolfe
Jun 28, 2014
Obituary James Wesley Wolfe Jim Wolfe quietly passed away on Saturday, June 28, at 2:35 pm with his family by his side. Jim was born on his family's farm near Gibbon, Nebraska, on December 22, 1930. He graduated from Stadium High School in 1949, and in 1974 he earned his formal banking certification from the Pacific Coast Banking School at...
Paul Dean Hunley
Jun 23, 2014
Obituary Paul D. Hunley CWO3 USN Retired January 1, 1935 ~ June 23, 2014 Paul passed away after battling lung cancer. Paul was passionate about his service in the Navy, was an avid history buff and loved to read. He is survived by his wife, Bernadette; children, Robin McCoy (Steven), Keith Hunley, and Scott Hunley (Cheryl); three grandchildren, Robert, Laura...
Albert Daniel Sullivan, Jr.
Jun 23, 2014
Obituary Albert D. Sullivan, Jr., DC  Dr. Albert Sullivan passed away on June 23, 2014. Dr. Al was born on March 15, 1934 in Boston, Massachusetts. He graduated from Boston College and Palmer College of Chiropractic. He also served in the Air National Guard. He and Madeleine, his wife of 55 years, moved to Washington State in 1960. He...
Daphne Susan Davis
Jun 18, 2014
Obituary Daphne Susan Davis Daphne Susan Davis, 71, passed away in her home of natural causes on June 18, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Thomas Davis; and her mother, Margaret West Davis. She is survived by many cousins and friends. Daphne was born in Kentucky but as a young girl moved west with her mother....
Edna Earl Morrone
Jun 17, 2014
Obituary Edna E. Morrone Edna E. Morrone, born June 16, 1922 in New Herman, TN, and passed away peacefully June 17, 2014 in Tacoma, WA. She is survived by her daughter and best friend, Debra Vondettii (Roger); brother, Jack English (Ute) of PA; and many beloved nieces and nephews. I would like to extend my deep gratitude to Heartwood Extended...
Marie Claire Martin
Jun 15, 2014
Obituary Marie Dooley Grebe-Martin Marie was a warm and caring person who was always open to a new adventure with her family and friends. She was interested in the lives of her cousins, nieces and nephews and from the time they were born they always looked forward to a visit to or from "Aunt Rio" as they called her. She...
Emilio Jose Miciano
Jun 12, 2014
Obituary Emilio J. Miciano Emilio J. Miciano was born on July 21, 1929 in Manila in the Philippines and passed away on June 12, 2014 in Tacoma. He retired from the US Navy after 20 years of service and then continued on with his career in Civil Service. Emilio is survived by his loving wife, Judith; four children: Alan (Tess)...
Werner Josef Amrein
Jun 10, 2014
Obituary Werner Josef Amrein  WERNER JOSEF AMREIN was born July 9, 1920 in Lucerne, Switzerland to Anna and Josef Amrein. He was preceded in death by sister, Adele in 1904; sister, Frieda in 1925; brother, Ernst in 1942; father, Josef in 1948; mother, Anna in 1948; son, Peter in 1993; sister, Margrit Troxler in 2007; and sister, Erna Schilli...
Agnes Josephine Jurich
Jun 10, 2014
Obituary Agnes Josephine Jurich 3/19/1925 ~ 6/10/2014 Michael and Mary Kremer gave birth to Agnes Josephine on St. Josephs Day, March 19, 1925 in Tacoma. We children think that God placed her on earth as part of His management team. Phase one began at age 9 when her father died of pneumonia and mom guided her brother Mark and Croatian-speaking...
Anne Frances Leahy
Jun 8, 2014
Obituary Anne Frances Leahy Anne Frances Leahy (nee Smith) was born on May 21, 1932 in Philadelphia, PA and passed away on June 8, 2014 in Tacoma, WA. She graduated from Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls in Philadelphia and in 1952 from Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Darby, PA. Anne lived her life with integrity and...
Ann Marie Rome
Jun 6, 2014
Obituary Ann Marie Rome Ann Marie Rome, born May 7, 1960, in Seattle WA died June 6, 2014 at her home in Lakewood. Ann Marie grew up in Lakewood; she attended St. Frances Cabrini, Bellarmine and Clover Park. Ann Marie also studied at the University of Maryland while living in Greece for two years. She was a fun loving woman...
Loraine C Ebert
Jun 4, 2014
Obituary Loraine C. Ebert Loraine C. Ebert, 96, passed away on June 4, 2014. Her husband Larry preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Julie; six granddaughters, Danna, Kirstie, Caley, Johnna, Erin, and Bridget; 10 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; and her brother, Clervill. Per Loraine's request, no services will be held. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.
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