Obituaries

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.

May 15, 2023

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

May 5, 2023

On May 5, 2023, Joel Collin James Teats went home to his heavenly father after suffering from septic shock which caused multiple organ failure. He was born in Everett, Washington on October 5, 1992 to Mac & Sharon Teats. He was raised in Richland, Washington with his sister, Leah. He graduated from Richland High School in 2011, where he...

May 4, 2023

John F. “Jack” Leahy, Jr., 88, of Tacoma, Washington, passed away on May 4, 2023.

Jack was born on December 1,1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from St. Joseph’s Preparatory School and St. Joseph’s College (B.S.). In 1957 he enlisted in the U.S. Army followed by service in the National Guard of Pennsylvania. Jack married Anne F....

Apr 30, 2023

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

Apr 28, 2023

Joe Di Re

June 7, 1935 - April 28, 2023

Joe (Giuseppe) Di Re was born in the small farming village of Cantalupo, Italy on June 7, 1935 to parents Sabatino and Maria (Peccia) Di Re. He was the youngest of 6 siblings (Alessandro, Vincenzo, Filomena, Anna, and Raffaele). He immigrated to America in 1955...

Apr 24, 2023

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

Apr 22, 2023

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