Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Tacoma, WA, Pierce County and Surrounding Cities

Patricia  Elinor Beverage

Patricia Elinor Beverage

Jun 18, 2014

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Edna  Earl Morrone

Edna Earl Morrone

Jun 17, 2014

Obituary Edna E. Morrone Edna E. Morrone, born June 16, 1922 in New Herman, TN, and passed away peacefully June 17, 2014 in Tacoma, WA. She is survived by her daughter and best friend, Debra Vondettii (Roger); brother, Jack English (Ute) of PA; and many beloved nieces and nephews. I would like to extend my deep gratitude to Heartwood Extended...

Anne  E Williams

Anne E Williams

Jun 16, 2014

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Marie  Claire Martin

Marie Claire Martin

Jun 15, 2014

Obituary Marie Dooley Grebe-Martin Marie was a warm and caring person who was always open to a new adventure with her family and friends. She was interested in the lives of her cousins, nieces and nephews and from the time they were born they always looked forward to a visit to or from "Aunt Rio" as they called her. She...

Emilio  Jose Miciano

Emilio Jose Miciano

Jun 12, 2014

Obituary Emilio J. Miciano Emilio J. Miciano was born on July 21, 1929 in Manila in the Philippines and passed away on June 12, 2014 in Tacoma. He retired from the US Navy after 20 years of service and then continued on with his career in Civil Service. Emilio is survived by his loving wife, Judith; four children: Alan (Tess)...

Agnes  Josephine Jurich

Agnes Josephine Jurich

Jun 10, 2014

Obituary Agnes Josephine Jurich 3/19/1925 ~ 6/10/2014 Michael and Mary Kremer gave birth to Agnes Josephine on St. Josephs Day, March 19, 1925 in Tacoma. We children think that God placed her on earth as part of His management team. Phase one began at age 9 when her father died of pneumonia and mom guided her brother Mark and Croatian-speaking...

Werner  Josef Amrein

Werner Josef Amrein

Jun 10, 2014

Obituary Werner Josef Amrein   WERNER JOSEF AMREIN was born July 9, 1920 in Lucerne, Switzerland to Anna and Josef Amrein. He was preceded in death by sister, Adele in 1904; sister, Frieda in 1925; brother, Ernst in 1942; father, Josef in 1948; mother, Anna in 1948; son, Peter in 1993; sister, Margrit Troxler in 2007; and sister, Erna Schilli...

Anne  Frances Leahy

Anne Frances Leahy

Jun 8, 2014

Obituary Anne Frances Leahy Anne Frances Leahy (nee Smith) was born on May 21, 1932 in Philadelphia, PA and passed away on June 8, 2014 in Tacoma, WA. She graduated from Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls in Philadelphia and in 1952 from Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Darby, PA. Anne lived her life with integrity and...

Ann  Marie Rome

Ann Marie Rome

Jun 6, 2014

Obituary Ann Marie Rome Ann Marie Rome, born May 7, 1960, in Seattle WA died June 6, 2014 at her home in Lakewood. Ann Marie grew up in Lakewood; she attended St. Frances Cabrini, Bellarmine and Clover Park. Ann Marie also studied at the University of Maryland while living in Greece for two years. She was a fun loving woman...

Colleen  Catherine Miller

Colleen Catherine Miller

Jun 5, 2014

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Loraine  C Ebert

Loraine C Ebert

Jun 4, 2014

Obituary Loraine C. Ebert Loraine C. Ebert, 96, passed away on June 4, 2014. Her husband Larry preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Julie; six granddaughters, Danna, Kirstie, Caley, Johnna, Erin, and Bridget; 10 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; and her brother, Clervill. Per Loraine's request, no services will be held. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.

Adnha  Ruth Elliott

Adnha Ruth Elliott

Jun 4, 2014

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Valeria  Agnes Ebert

Valeria Agnes Ebert

Jun 4, 2014

Obituary Valeria A. Ebert Val passed away peacefully on June 4th at the age of 89. She was born in Tacoma on Sept. 29th 1924, and a graduate of Lincoln High School . Val went on to graduate from St. Joseph Nursing School and then continued to work in the hospital there after. She loved her yard and spent much...

Joyce  M Jensen

Joyce M Jensen

Jun 1, 2014

Obituary Joyce Ann Miller Jensen Joyce Ann Miller Jensen was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 23, 1931 and passed away in Tacoma, Washington on June 1, 2014. She grew up in Great Neck, Lake Success, and Manhasset, Long Island, New York. She attended the Convent of the Sacred Heart for Prep School. She attended the University of California, Berkeley...

Josephine  Louise Johnsen

Josephine Louise Johnsen

May 28, 2014

Obituary Josephine Johnsen Josephine Louise (Stempinski) Johnsen was born on January 9, 1922 and passed away on May 28, 2014, she was 92 years old. Josie was born in Chicago, Illinois to Frank and Cecelia Stempinski and came to Puyallup as a child. She graduated from Puyallup High School in 1941 and married Carsten P. Johnsen on December 28, 1942....

Dwight  Todd Obermire

Dwight Todd Obermire

May 25, 2014

Obituary Dwight Todd Obermire Dwight Todd Obermire Age 51, passed away May 25, 2014 in Puyallup from complications of pancreatic cancer. He attended Napavine High School and Centralia College. Todd worked in the construction engineering field for WSDOT, Thurston and Pierce Counties, Woodworth & Co., and most recently The Rush Companies. He was an avid hiker and hunter, motorcycle enthusiast,...

Gregory  Charles Ross

Gregory Charles Ross

May 24, 2014

Obituary Gregory Charles Ross Greg passed away May 24, 2014 from pancreatic cancer. He was born June 27, 1949 to Charles and Elsie Ross in Tacoma, WA. Greg graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968 and retired from the University Place School District in 2011 as an HVAC specialist. Greg enjoyed gardening, going to the casino, riding his motorcycle, playing...

Leona  Theresa Kerilla

Leona Theresa Kerilla

May 21, 2014

Obituary Leona T. Kerilla 1928 ~ 2014 Leona, age 85, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2014. George, her husband of 56 years, preceded her in death 13 years ago. She is survived by her sister, Helen Evans; her children, Patricia (John) Harris, Theresa (Robert) McCall, Michael Kerilla, David (Cindy) Kerilla, and Dianne (Wayne) Christensen; ten grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren....

Frances Esther Neggra Marquez

Frances Esther Neggra Marquez

May 20, 2014

Obituary Frances Esther Marquez Our family Matriarch decided it was time to go. Frances Esther Marquez, born April 4, 1925, passed away on May 20, 2014 at 11:54pm. Her daughter Dodie, as always, was by her side. There is much to say, and so little space. Loving, wonderful, forgiving, caring, stubborn and funny. Momma leaves a void, filled with memories...

Mary  Anne Charron

Mary Anne Charron

May 15, 2014

Obituary Mary Anne Charron Mary Anne Charron, 47, was born on March 21, 1967 at Madigan Army Hospital, Ft. Lewis, WA and left us peacefully on May 15, 2014 at home in Bonney Lake, WA after over an 8 year battle with breast cancer. Mary was a very special human being. She truly affected every person she met. Mary Graduated...