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Anna Marie Bellandi
Jun 13, 2013
Obituary Anna Marie Bellandi 5/18/1914 - 6/13/2013 Anna passed away peacefully in Mukilteo, Washington on Thursday, June 13, 2013. She was 99, born May 18, 1914 in Tacoma to Giuseppe and Ersilia Ceccarini. Anna was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Jim Peppi; her beloved second husband, Aladino "Al" Bellandi and brothers, Dan and Roger Ceccarini. Even...
Sophie Mary Jacobs
Jun 12, 2013
Obituary Sophie Jacobs Sophie passed away on June 12, 2013. Born Sophie Rossa on March 23, 1912 in Tacoma, Washington. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Jacobs. They were lifetime members of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Tacoma. They enjoyed traveling extensively to Europe and the Orients. Making several trips to Poland, the homeland of...
Margaret Stiffler
Jun 6, 2013
Obituary Margaret M. Stiffler Margaret Martin Stiffler, known to friends as "Peg," passed away in Tacoma on June 6th, 2013. On August 31, 1941, Margaret Hughes Martin was born to John H. and Effie (Hughes) Martin in Paducah KY. She often spoke of her "idyllic childhood" growing up in Kentucky, making lifelong friends and participating in Girl Scouts and other...
Edward Matsumoto
Jun 1, 2013
Obituary Edward Matsumoto 1936-2013 Namo Amida Butsu In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tacoma Buddhist Temple 1717 S. Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
Saburo Kusumoto
May 25, 2013
Obituary Saburo Kusumoto Saburo Kusumoto, born Sept. 1, 1931, at St. Joseph Hospital, died May 25, 2013 at home in Fife. He was an area resident his entire life accept for 4 years in an Idaho internment camp. A US Army veteran, he also retired from the City of Tacoma as a Draftsman after more than 35 years. Saburo is...
Catherine Hill French
May 24, 2013
Obituary Catherine "Kay" Hill French Catherine "Kay" Hill French, born in Chicago on December 19th, 1923, and became heaven's newest angel on May 24th, 2013. She was a devoted mother and spouse. Her love of all things cultural, movies and her dogs was only exceeded by her love for her children and her spouse George, who preceded her. She greatly...
Philip Frank Farmer
May 20, 2013
Obituary Philip F. Farmer Phil Farmer, 75, went to be with the Lord joining his mother and father, May 22, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn of 51 years, children Brent (Gaby), Brad (Joan), Kara (Michael), grandchildren Melanie, Toni, Andrea, Matthew and Noah, sister Connie (Bud) Olsen and special auntie Helene Williamson. Phil served his country in the...
William Dziorney
May 17, 2013
Obituary William Dziorney Service Details William is survived by his wife, Tlaya; sons, Anthony and Christopher; step-daughter, Julia; brothers, George, Victor and Thomas; sisters, Cecelia and Jeanette. He was preceded in death by his parents Anthony Dziorney and Anna Dragas; brothers, Mike, Stanley, Leon, Edward and Sammy; sisters, Anna, Agnes and Carolyn.
Daniel Thomas Harkins
May 17, 2013
Obituary Daniel Thomas Harkins In loving memory of Daniel Thomas Harkins, born 1926, the youngest son of Alexander and Eleanor Harkins. Daniel passed 5/17/2013. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Verna; sons, Michael and Douglass; daughter, Karen; 7 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Dan was a native Tacoman, born and raised. During WWII, he served his country in...
Frank Anthony Morrone
May 12, 2013
Obituary Frank Anthony Morrone 2/17/1921 - 5/12/2013 Frank was born in Carbonado, WA to Italian immigrant parents, Pietro and Filopena (Pupo) Morrone, both who preceded him in death. He came to Tacoma as a toddler where he spent his entire life, except for a two-year stint in the US Navy in WWII. He was one of six brothers; Michael, John,...
Fr. Oliver Lee Hightower
May 7, 2013
Obituary Reverend Oliver Lee Hightower US Army Lieutenant Colonel Chaplain Retired Pastor Saint John Bosco Parish Retired Father Oliver Lee Hightower was born in Havre, MT on July 19, 1935 to Oliver and Mary Hightower and died in DuPont, WA on May 7, 2013. He grew up in Butte, Montana where he attended Butte Central High School. He went to...
Edmund B. Ganley
May 6, 2013
Obituary Edmund Benedict Ganley Edmund Benedict Ganley, 72, of Tacoma, Washington, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 6, 2013 at Tacoma General Hospital surrounded by his family. Edmund is survived by his wife Maureen of 42 years, daughters Mary Ellen (Michael), Karen, and Susan (Darren); brother, Peter and sisters, Inez and Mary Jane. He was a proud "Pop-Pop" to five...
Christopher Greer
May 6, 2013
Obituary Christopher Adam Greer Service Details Funeral services will be held Wednesday May, 15, 2013 11:00 am at the 1002 So. Yakima Ave. Chapel. Inurnment at Ft. Logan Cemetery in Colorado. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003. A Life Celebration® Home.
Donald Clarence Peterson
May 5, 2013
Obituary Donald Peterson Donald Peterson Passed away peacefully on May 5, 2013 at the age of 92 in his home, surrounded by his family. At the end he faced death just as he faced life, with dignity and humility. Don was born April 11, 1921, in Ironton, Minnesota to CJR and Stella (Carr) Peterson. His early years were spent in...
Charles Mettler
May 5, 2013
Obituary Charles "Charlie" Joseph Mettler August 24, 1928 ~ May 5, 2013 Service Details A life-long Fife, Washington resident "Charlie" was a community business leader, in business as Mettler Trucking and Mettler Lumber Inc. for over 60 years. Charlie was frequently seen around town sharing coffee and bakery goods with friends and business associates.
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