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Gary Sullivan
Nov 28, 2005
Obituary Judge Gary Sullivan Retired Tacoma Municipal Court Judge Gary Sullivan, 72, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 28, 2005 as a result of a massive heart attack. Born November 1, 1933 in Buffalo, NY, Gary graduated from Bishop Timon High School then attended Siena College. After completing four years of service in the United States Air Force,...
John Vernon Harkins
Nov 28, 2005
Obituary John "Jack" Vernon Harkins Oct. 23, 1913 - Nov. 28, 2005 Jack Harkins, 92, was born in Spokane, WA and resided in Tacoma for over 80 years. He attended St. Patrick's Grade School and Bellarmine High School, where he graduated as valedictorian of the class of 1931. After high school, he worked in Tacoma at The News Tribune, the...
Lenora Lee Weirick
Nov 25, 2005
Obituary Lenora B. Weirick LTC U.S. Army (Ret.) Lenora "Lee" Weirick, 83, died on November 25, 2005 in Olympia. She had retired from the U.S. Army as a nurse and a Lieutenant Colonel. She was assigned to a M.A.S.H. unit in Korea and was also stationed in Europe during WWII. Her hobbies included breeding German Shepherds and traveling. She was...
Mary Connors
Nov 25, 2005
Obituary Together Again Mary Connors 3/25/1917 - 11/25/2005 Mary was born to Joseph and Helen Surina, March 25, 1917 here in Tacoma. Mary spent almost her entire life in Tacoma's North End. She attended Holy Cross Grade School, Mason J.H., and graduated from Stadium High School in 1935. This past May she was proud of the fact that she made...
Timothy Patrick Rooney
Nov 24, 2005
Obituary Timothy Patrick Rooney Tim was born in Chicago, Illinois July 12, 1953. A graduate of Bellarmine Preparatory School and Western Washington University, he was a long-time resident of Tacoma. He died of natural causes November 24, 2005. He is survived by his mother, Patricia A. Rooney, sister Tricia K. Rooney Budd, brothers Tom, Todd and Tracy Rooney, nephews Kyle...
Richard Arthur Swan
Nov 23, 2005
Obituary Richard Arthur Swan, 55, died November 23, 2005. He was a self-employed CPA and had been a member of the St. John Bosco Catholic Church Choir and on the Parish Council, recently he had been singing with the choir at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Richard is survived by: son, William Swan; mother, Pauline (William) Nome; sister, Peggy (Ed) Novak;...
Audrey L. Ray
Nov 22, 2005
Obituary Audrey L. Ray 10/4/1935 - 11/22/2005 Audrey was born in Aberdeen, Washington and grew up in Shelton. She attended Seattle University, where she met her husband Jim. She passed away very suddenly and peacefully with her husband and children at her side in Tacoma. She and Jim had just celebrated their golden anniversary. She was preceded in death by...
Stephen Maskule
Nov 22, 2005
Obituary Stephen Maskule was born February 28, 1904 in Scranton, PA, to Czechoslovakian immigrants and went to his Lord and the rest of his family on November 22, 2005. He is survived by his brother Michael Maskule, his ex-wife Lois Carlson, nieces Mary Jane (Ed) Donahue, Carol Ann (Frank) Dreyer; nephews David Maskule, Rich (Bobbie) Maskule; stepson Craig (Joan) Luton...
Genevieve Galfano Riggio
Nov 21, 2005
Obituary Genevieve Galfano Riggio July 24, 1919 - November 21, 2005 After a courageous 3-1/2 year battle with a blood disorder, Genevieve left this world peacefully. She was born in Chicago, but lived her life in Tacoma. She met Vincent and in 1941 they were married at St. Rita Church. Our mom was a homemaker who loved family and church....
James Kors
Nov 18, 2005
Obituary James Kors Born August 16, 1926, died November 18, 2005 of cancer. "I was born at home, residing in Valley Stream on Long Island, New York. After graduating from Port Washington, NY High School in 1944, a two-year tour of duty was spent in the Navy training to be a radioman/gunner aboard a patrol bomber. Lucky for me World...
Dorothy T. Brown
Nov 17, 2005
Obituary Dorothy T. Brown was born December 21, 1919 and died November 17, 2005. She was the youngest of nine children born to Michael and Anna Sotak. Dorothy attended Holy Rosary School and then graduated from St. Leo High School in 1937. She worked as a waitress in Chuck's Alibi Restaurant in Tacoma for more than 30 years. Preceded in...
Caroline Matz
Nov 16, 2005
Obituary CAROLINE HUFF-MATZ Oct. 13, 1912 - Nov. 16, 2005 Caroline is now in heaven. Caroline loved the Lord and lived by her faith. Devoted to her family and the Church, she has left a quiet void in our lives. She was born in Mandan, North Dakota, the daughter of Elizabeth and Gregory Huff. She moved to Tacoma in 1940...
Mary Jane Bowlin
Nov 15, 2005
Obituary Mary Jane Bowlin was born May 31, 1915 in Spokane, WA and died November 15, 2005 in University Place. She was a member of St. John of the Woods Catholic Church and was passionate about her family. She is survived by her daughter, Carol (Ed) Mazzuca, grandchildren, Shirley (Darrell), Melodie (Pat), David (Lisa), Kevin (Theresa), Shannon (Jim), Katie (Mike),...
Maurice Quine
Nov 14, 2005
Obituary Maurice Quine, born October 23, 1926 passed on Nov. 14, 2005, will be fondly remembered by his family and many friends as the jazz drummer, the English gentleman and lively entertainer. Service Details Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 19, 2005 2:00 pm at the Gaffney Funeral Home Chapel. If desired donations can be made to...
Norma Hertz
Nov 14, 2005
Obituary Norma L. Hertz, born July 29, 1926 in Tacoma, died November 14, 2005 at Tacoma General Hospital. She was a lifetime Tacoma resident. Norma enjoyed gardening, bowling and playing cards. Service Details Funeral services will be held Friday, November 18, 2005, 11:00 am Gaffney Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Calvary Cemetery. If desired the family suggest memorials to...
Frances C. Czeresko
Nov 14, 2005
Obituary Frances C. Czeresko, 86, died November 14, 2005 in Tacoma. She is survived by her brother, Edward Sienkiewicz, many nieces and nephews. Frances was preceded in death by her husband Joseph in 1993, her brothers Joseph, Walter and John, as well as parents William and Stephanie. Funeral Mass was celebrated Friday, November 18, 2005 at Sts. Peter and Paul...
Annamae Palmer
Nov 11, 2005
Obituary AnnaMae Palmer, 8l died November 11, 2005 after a short illness. She was born in Renton, WA to Mike and Mary (Gamba) Volpe and preceded in death by husband Harry, brother James Volpe and parents. Survived by her daughters: Carol Merkle, Patricia (Rudy) Talik, grandchildren: Annette (John) Menzies, Vincent Talik; great grandchildren: Derick (Amanda) Lowe, Anthony Menzies, great great...
Virginia Jean Ricker
Nov 11, 2005
Obituary Virginia Jean Ricker Virginia Jean Ricker, born 1922 at Tacoma General Hospital, passed November 11, 2005 surrounded by her family and friends in her home. "Ginny" was best known for her grace and style. She enjoyed life full of encouraging others and developing indelible relationships with the children she taught and the ladies she giggled with. As a child,...
Louis Anthony Storino
Nov 11, 2005
Obituary LOUIS ANTHONY STORINO Our beloved Louis Storino was called home to God on November 11, 2005. He is survived by his son Jack, daughter Anita, four grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Hilda in 2003. He was one of two brothers and was born June 20, 1912 in San Marco, Italy...
Deborah Rathwell
Nov 10, 2005
Obituary Deborah Rathwell Born July 22, 1956 in Wenatchee, WA. died unexpectedly Nov. 10, 2005. She is survived by her sister Wilma Vance (David) and her niece Tina. Debbie had a great passion for life and would always take to helping someone in time of need. She was always happiest when she was with her Harley Riders. She will always...
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