Obituaries

Nov 15, 2020

Mary Ellen McKain, 90, of Steilacoom, Washington passed away November 15, 2020 with her devoted husband, Jerry, by her side.

She was born to the late Colonel Michael and Frances Quinn on September 22, 1930 in San Antonio, Texas. Growing up in a military family, Mary Ellen and her five brothers and sister moved throughout the United...

Nov 12, 2020

Leslie Don Jackson , born July 20, 1932 passed away peacefully November 12, 2020 in Tacoma Wa.

Les was preceded in death by his first wife Jean, daughter Jeanyne, daughter Heather, son Douglas, and grandson Jonathan.

Les was born in Dierks, Arkansas to Nannie Lee and TE Jackson.   In 1952 Les left...

Nov 12, 2020

Robert Gosselin, 93, passed away November 12, 2020 in Tacoma, Washington. Bob was born on August 11, 1927 in Puyallup, Washington to Fritz and Laura Gosselin. He grew up in Tacoma, graduating from Bellarmine Prep in 1946, then Santa Clara University, with a B.A. in 1950. Bob joined his dad in the grocery business, later opening Bob’s Totum Market...

Nov 12, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Leslie D Jackson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 11, 2020

Marites Roxas Miceli, also known as Tess, 40, passed away, along with her unborn daughter, Lenora Roxas Miceli, on November 11, 2020 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington of a tragic illness, with her husband, Frank Miceli at her side. She was born on September 21, 1980 to Leonardo and Pilar Roxas in Lumampao, Cuenca, Batangas, Philippines....

Nov 11, 2020

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

Nov 4, 2020

Frances Baldasare Gilletti,  91, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully at home on her journey to her heavenly home while surrounded by family on November 4, 2020.

She was born March 4, 1929 in Tacoma, Washington to Italian Immigrants Michael and Ernesta Baldassare. Preceding her in death were her five siblings...

Nov 3, 2020

Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt Louise Echtle, passed away at Tacoma General Hospital on November 3rd, 2020 with family at her bedside. Nova Louise Dornblaser was born March 3rd, 1943 to Raymond and Nova (Brackney) Dornblaser in Olympia.  The youngest of four, Louise’s family lived in Nisqually, Washington where she and her brothers attended school at...

Nov 3, 2020

Beloved wife of the late RADM Sumner Shapiro, USN, Ret., passed away peacefully on November 3 in Dupont, WA at the young age of 97. Daughter of Max and Evelyn Goldman Hymen, Jimmie spent her childhood in Lowell, MA. She graduated from Sargent College of Boston University and worked as a physical therapist until her marriage to Sumner “Shap”...

Oct 31, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Song Heng Taing. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 31, 2020

Daughter of James and Thomasina Milone, Donna was born and raised in Tacoma with her sisters Mary and Eleanor. She attended Aquinas Academy and Marylhurst. Donna met Don Scalara, and the two married at St. Rita’s Parish on August 5, 1951. Together, they founded Century Motors, and enjoyed building a family home, vacations, dancing, and entertaining friends. Their daughter,...

Oct 31, 2020

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

Oct 29, 2020

Sister Ann O’Sullivan OP (Mary Daniel) died peacefully at St. Joseph Residence in Seattle, October 29, 2020. Sister Ann, a native of Ireland, was born in Currahy Ballingeary, County Cork on September 24, 1926 to Daniel O’Sullivan and Margaret O’Callaghan O’Sullivan.  She entered the Dominican Sisters of Tacoma, first in Crosshaven, Ireland before traveling to the United States. Sister...

Oct 28, 2020

Gerald O. Smith, 94, of Gig Harbor passed away on October 28, 2020 at Harbor Place with his family. He was born on July 30, 1926 in Seattle Washington. He grew up in Port Orchard. Joined the Navy in 1943, served on Attu in the Aleutian Islands ironically in a Fire Station. He graduated from UW with a degree...

Oct 28, 2020

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

Oct 28, 2020

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

Oct 27, 2020

A Life Well Lived

Barbara was born in Garden City, South Dakota, to Alvin & Margaret Young. She had one older sister. The family moved to Salem, Oregon where she grew up, attended school and graduated from Willamette University, where she met her future husband, Dave Reinhard. Her senior year she was elected May Queen and dad...

Oct 26, 2020

Phyllis Conlon, age 90, passed away in her University Place home after a courageous battle with cancer. Phyllis went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was reunited with her husband Jack and youngest son Tom. She was born in Fargo, North Dakota to Woodrow and Rachel Loucks (né Robinson). The Loucks family, including twin sisters Joann...

Oct 25, 2020

Marie May Menconi, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2020 at the age of 96 in Tacoma, Washington.

Born May 1, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois to Nicolo and Dorothy Genna, Marie was the third of eight children. She gained her passion for travel early in life with trips to...

Oct 14, 2020

Born December 10, 1932 in Appleton Minnesota and passed away October 14, 2020 in Puyallup after a short illness. He spent his final days surrounded by the loving presence of his three sons.

He was preceded in death by his parents John and Jenny Rooney, siblings Francis, Thomas, James, Stephen, Jean, Dorothy, Ronald, Lawrence and Loren.