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Sheila Marie (Quinn) Pollock
May 31, 2017
Obituary Sheila was born at Tacoma General Hospital to Edgar and Eva (Benner) Quinn and became little sister to Patricia (Pat) O'Brien, Jean Matthaei, Harriet (Hattie) Price and Shirley Dashiell. Sheila attended school at St Patrick's, Bryant, Jason Lee and high school at Aquinas Academy. She worked as a candy stiper at Tacoma General Hospital, and worked at the Temple...
Douglas Lawrence Gray
May 30, 2017
Obituary Douglas Lawrence Gray passed away May 30, 2017 at age 85. Doug was born in Chattaroy, WA on October 6, 1931 to Lawrence and Audrey Gray. He'd been in the Army, honorable discharge in 1956. He was a retired Teamster, drove trucks for Silver Eagle for many years, was very proud of his 2 Million Mile Safe Driver Awards....
Mary Ellen Torgerson
May 30, 2017
Obituary Mary Ellen Torgerson of University Place, Washington passed peacefully on May 30, 2017 at the age of 81. Born April 9th, 1936 in Tacoma, Washington to Charles and Ellen McLaughlin of Tacoma. Mary Ellen attended St. Leo's High School and worked several years in Administration at St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood, Washington. Preceded in death by her husband Stanley...
Barbara Antush
May 20, 2017
Obituary Barbara Antush was born February 14, 1916 and passed away at age 101 on May 20, 2017 in Yakima. Born in Tacoma, she grew up in the shadow of Mt. Rainier on the Blau Farm just north of Eatonville. Barbara was awarded the Senior Honor Cup when she graduated from Eatonville High School in 1934, attended Knapp's Business College...
Louis J Castrilli
May 7, 2017
Obituary Louis Castrilli born Feb. 21, 1927 in Hamilton, WA died peacefully in his home May 7, 2017, after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Helen: son Michael and daughter Laura. Louis was blessed to be called Papa by a special young man in New York named Nevin. Louis also leaves behind many nieces...
Serafima Rapoport
Apr 30, 2017
Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home Service Date: 05/03/2017 at 2:00 PM Cemetery: Home of Peace Cemetery
Kristine Kelly
Apr 21, 2017
Obituary Kristine "Madre" Kelly (Peterson) died unexpectedly on April 21st, 2017 in Tacoma, WA at the age of 69. Kris is survived by her daughter Margret Kelly of Tacoma, WA. Kris was born on January 31st, 1948 to Margret and Donovan Peterson. She graduated North Central High School in 1966. She married William Kelly, a longtime family friend, in 1976....
Roberta L. Steen
Apr 15, 2017
Obituary Roberta L. "Robbie" Steen Roberta L. Robbie" Steen, died April 15, 2017 as she wished during the Easter Triduum. A teacher for most of her life, she was a devoted and active member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Roberta is survived by her husband, David; Children, Athena Lounsbery, Dirk Steen, Mara Steen and Rafaela Steen. She is also...
Gerda "Trudy" Touriel
Apr 11, 2017
Obituary Gerda "Trudy" Touriel passed away peacefully April 11, 2017 surrounded by family after a short illness. An active member of Temple Beth El, she was known for her baking and was always willing to supply cookies or cakes when needed. Trudy played basketball in college and continued to follow it right up through this year's March madness. She will...
Elizabeth Mcconnell
Apr 7, 2017
Obituary Elizabeth Joanne "BJ" (Pfeiffer) McConnell was born in Port Townsend, WA to Lauretta and Payne Pfeiffer. She was one of ten children. She attended St Leo's, St Patrick's, Aquinas Academy and The University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA. BJ married Bill McConnell, the love of her life, on February 12, 1966. Last year they celebrated their Golden Anniversary....
James Paul Moceri
Mar 27, 2017
Obituary James Paul Moceri a lifelong Pierce County resident passed away peacefully on March 27, 2017. He was 94. He was born Giacomo Paolo Moceri in a home in what was then the Italian neighborhood of Tacoma's Hilltop, on January 30, 1923. He was the first born child of Italian Immigrants, Paul and Mary (Manza) Moceri. The family resided for...
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