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Melvin Jay Pincus
Nov 3, 2025
Melvin Jay Pincus passed away November 3rd, at home, at the age of 76. He was born in Dallas, TX to Jewish parents, Molly and Harold Pincus, and was a brother to Toby and Roseann. As an Air Force family they were assigned overseas including England, Japan, and Germany, which introduced Mel to his lifelong passion of exploring and learning...
Neal Owen Ohanrahan
Oct 29, 2025
Neal O’Hanrahan, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, at his home in Puyallup, Washington. Born and raised in Paramus, New Jersey, Neal graduated from Paramus High School in 1979. A few months later, he answered the call to serve, enlisting in the United States Navy as a Corpsman. For the next twenty...
Delbert Jerome Lininger
Oct 24, 2025
Del “Cowboy” Lininger, 84, rode his last ride peacefully on October 24th, finally joining his loving wife, Elisabeth (Mickey), and beloved son, Royce. A true cowboy at heart, Del had a passion for all things rodeo. Boots, spurs, buckles, hats, and lariats were never far from his reach. Even in his later years, he could often be found roaming the...
Bradford Otto Merkle
Oct 18, 2025
Bradford Otto Merkle at the age 76, passed away peacefully at his home in
Buckley, Washington, on October 18, 2025, surrounded by those who loved
and cherished him. Born on April 26, 1949, in LA, California. Mother Elaine
Merkle took herself and 3 young boys to Washington where Brad spent most
of his life. Leaving behind his eldest only living brother Douglas Merkle and...
Phyllis Kriese
Oct 17, 2025
Phyllis Maile Yen Kriese, age 94, of Puyallup, Washington, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and love.
Born on July 19, 1931, in Kahului, Maui, Phyllis grew up surrounded by family, community, and the spirit of aloha that she carried with her throughout her life. After graduating from St. Anthony’s High School in 1950 and attending Maui...
Norman Ware Sleeper
Oct 11, 2025
Norman Ware Sleeper, age 59, passed away peacefully at his home in Orting, Washington, on October 11, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him. Born on June 27, 1966, in Madera, California, Norman spent most of his life in Washington, where he built a home full of love, laughter, and unwavering support for his family.
Norman was a proud and skilled...
Gary Lloyd Russ
Oct 5, 2025
Gary Russ, our loving father, grandfather and devoted husband passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Gary was born in Minneapolis and married his high school sweetheart, Nancie Arnlund when they were just 21 years old.
Flying was one of Gary's passions. He earned his pilot licenses at Crystal Airport and was then hired by Northwest Airlines in 1966. He retired...
Robert George Holmes
Sep 29, 2025
In Loving Memory of Robert “Bob” Holmes (1946–2025)
Robert “Bob” Holmes passed away peacefully on 29 September 2025 in Puyallup, Washington, aged 79, with his wife Margie and daughter Christy by his side.
Born on 20 June 1946 in Youngstown, Ohio, to Katherine and James Holmes, Bob grew up as the younger brother to James (“Jim”) Holmes. With his father in the...
Janice Marie Johnson
Sep 23, 2025
Janice “Jan” Marie Johnson of Sequim, Washington went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 23, 2025. Jan was born on August 17th, 1940 to John and Teena (Boomsma) Koster in Harvey, Illinois. On January 8, 1960 Jan married Richard Roy Johnson of South Holland, Illinois. They were married for 61 years.
Jan and Richard loved the western United...
Betty Lou Stemp
Sep 22, 2025
Betty-Lou Newcomb Stemp, born May 16, 1933, in Pasadena, California, lived a long and love-filled life that touched generations. She peacefully passed away surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of humor, warmth, and a family tree that could fill a small stadium.She was preceded in death by her beloved husband and high-school sweetheart, Eugene “Gene” Stemp Sr.; her daughter...
Charlene Janet Salisbury
Sep 18, 2025
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Charlene.
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