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Barbara  Lucy Bufalini

Barbara Lucy Bufalini

Sep 17, 2012

Obituary Barbara Lucy Lavorato Bufalini Barbara Bufalini was born in Tacoma, Wash., on March 26, 1924, the daughter of Italian immigrants Louis Lavorato and Marfisa Orlando. She was predeceased by her brothers Tony and Richard. Barbara graduated from Stadium High School in 1941 and the skills she would develop later at secretarial school would lead to a career at Weyerhaeuser...

Nancy  Margaret Sullivan

Nancy Margaret Sullivan

Sep 13, 2012

Obituary Nancy M Sullivan Was born in Two Harbors, MN September 8, 1941 the 5th of 7 children & died Sept 13, 2012 from ovarian cancer. She graduated from Two Harbors High School then attended the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN & received her bachelor's degree in Health Information Management. After working in Milwaukee for 10 years Nancy...

Jacqueline Wolfson

Jacqueline Wolfson

Sep 5, 2012

Obituary Jacqueline Wolfson Jacqueline Wolfson, 73, was born in Des Moines, IA in 1939 and died Sept. 5, 2012. She was the mother of five children, David, Faye, Alan, Jeff and Renee (deceased) as well as wife to Herman, and sister to Carole (Jasman). Jacqueline was an avid collector of dolls, loved playing Bridge and attending the events of her...

Frances  G. Treleven

Frances G. Treleven

Sep 5, 2012

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home.

Jennie  Fiora Pios

Jennie Fiora Pios

Sep 2, 2012

Obituary Jennie Fiora Pios October 4, 1916 ~ September 2, 2012 Jennie, age 95 was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Angioletta Olmo and Anthony James Fiora, formerly of Brusnengo, Italy. She was the 5th child and eldest daughter in a family of 14. Jennie married her husband, Anthony Louis Pios in Clarksburg on June 23, 1941. After WWII, she...

Kathryn  Winifred Polky

Kathryn Winifred Polky

Aug 28, 2012

Obituary Kathryn (Sis) Polky Kathryn (Sis) Winifred Polky, 90, passed away on August 28, 2012 in Tacoma, WA. She was born December 3, 1921 to early Old Tacoma pioneers and immigrants from the Island of Hvar, Croatia, Nick and Helen (Jelica) Mullan. She was very proud of her Croatian Heritage and continued many Croatian traditions with her family. Kathryn graduated...

John  Loucks Christenson

John Loucks Christenson

Aug 28, 2012

Obituary JOHN LOUCKS CHRISTENSON, SR. September 11, 1925 - August 28, 2012 John (Jack) L. Christenson, Sr., passed away peacefully on Aug 28, 2012 in Tacoma, WA. He was born on Sept 11, 1925 in Rochester, MN to his parents John M. Christenson and Lucy L. (Loucks) Christenson. His family moved to Kasson, MN where he graduated from high school...

Ralph  F Carney

Ralph F Carney

Aug 26, 2012

Obituary Fr. Ralph Carney FR Ralph F Carney of Tacoma, passed away Sunday August 26, 2012. He was the Catholic Chaplain at Madigan Army Hospital up until the time of his death. Born On Feb 6, 1923 in Washington, DC He was the son of Helen Saffell Carney and Francis E. Carney. He was the Brother of Dorothy Carney Malik...

Dayle Collison

Dayle Collison

Aug 25, 2012

Obituary Bernard Dayle Collison June 18, 1924 - August 25, 2012 Dayle Collison passed away on Saturday, August 25th at his home at Patriots Landing in DuPont with his son and daughter by his side. He was born in Maitland, Missouri to William and Jesse Collison, and was the only boy with five sisters. Three weeks after he turned 16...

Sabina Zylik

Sabina Zylik

Aug 25, 2012

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home.

Scott  W. Jablon

Scott W. Jablon

Aug 22, 2012

Obituary Scott W. Jablon Our beloved Scott was taken away in a tragic car accident On Wednesday, August 22, 2012. Scott William Jablon was born August 10, 1954 in Syracuse, New York. After graduating Law School, he resided in Federal Way for 30 years. He is survived by his wife: Lesa; son: Joshua of Federal Way; parents: Carol and Eugene...

Randy Earl Van Buren

Randy Earl Van Buren

Aug 21, 2012

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home.

Leslie  E. Locke

Leslie E. Locke

Aug 18, 2012

Obituary Leslie E. Locke Les was born on July 10, 1933 in Bellingham, Wa and passed away after a long illness on August 18, 2012 in Gig Harbor, WA. He was a stadium High School class of 1952 graduate and recently attended their 60th reunion. Les was a longtime member of Elks Lodge #174. After serving as president of their...

Patricia  K. Longworth

Patricia K. Longworth

Aug 18, 2012

Obituary Patricia K. Longworth Patricia K. Longworth, born September 10, 1926, died August 18, 2012. She married George W. Longworth October 12, 1946 and he predeceased her April 4, 2005. Patricia is survived by 3 children, Mary, Joe and Kevin as well as their spouses, 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Private burial services will be held at Calvary Cemetery. Please...

Patrick  K Daly

Patrick K Daly

Aug 17, 2012

Obituary Patrick K. Daly Patrick K. Daly, Attorney at Law, passed away on August 17, 2012. He was born in Tacoma, WA on December 31, 1948 in grand New Year's Eve fashion. He lived his life everyday like it was New Year's Eve! Pat was born to Gesta and Harry Daly. He attended St. Patrick's Elementary, Bellarmine Preparatory and graduated...

Harry  Leonard Lepape

Harry Leonard Lepape

Aug 15, 2012

Obituary Harry Leonard Lepape, Jr. Harry passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on August 15, 2012. Harry was born in Sonora, CA on November 26, 1930. He spent his youth in Sonora before attending Stanford University where he earned a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a doctorate in Law. In 1955 Harry married the love of his life Marilyn...

Esther  E Fink

Esther E Fink

Aug 15, 2012

Obituary Esther E. Greco Fink Esther E. Fink, born April 21, 1915 in Tacoma, died August 15, 2012 in Enumclaw, WA. She work for the Parkland Mercantile Grocery Store and the Post office before working more than 18 years at the P.L.U. Golf Course where she grilled many a hamburger. Esther enjoyed golfing and bowling and was always willing to...

Helen  Catherine Yaden

Helen Catherine Yaden

Aug 11, 2012

Obituary Helen Catherine (Mulkerin) Yaden December 23, 1941 - August 11, 2012 Helen Catherine Yaden - born December 23, 1941 passed away August 11, 2012, with her children and husband by her side. Helen had lived with Multiple Sclerosis for over 28 years and her body decided it was time to go. Helen is survived by her husband of 44...

Maria  T Ross

Maria T Ross

Aug 11, 2012

Obituary Maria Theresia (Rischer) Ross B. December 13, 1921 D. August 11, 2012 A strong, tough woman decided to leave this world on August 11, 2012! As with everything else in her life, it was on her terms-she came home from a nursing home two years ago, and everybody thought she would die soon. But she was tough, and was...

Marie  Elizabeth Meyer

Marie Elizabeth Meyer

Aug 9, 2012

Obituary Marie Meyer Marie Meyer passed away on August 9, 2012. She is survived by one daughter, Denise French of Fresno, CA, one grandson, Jon French of Tacoma, WA, two granddaughters, Stacey Vasilovich and Ashley Caves, two great-grandchildren, Jase Vasilovich and Nolan Caves all of Fresno, CA, a sister-in-law Tressa Shannon of Bellingham, WA, and numerous nieces and nephews. Marie...