It is with a heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bernard Larson, a man full of love for his family and friends.
Bernie was born on April 11th, 1938, in Seattle, WA to Albert and Elizabeth Larson. He married Louise Ann Neumann on June 19th, 1959, and passed on October 22nd, 2025.
Through his incredible journey, he touched so many...
Respected former Port Orchard City Councilwoman and longtime Silverdale State Bank President, Rebecca “Bek” Diane Ashby passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025. Born in Bremerton and raised in Port Orchard, Bek spent most of her career at Silverdale State Bank where she started as a teller and, through hard work and tenacity, rose to become President — serving until her...
If laughter truly adds years to your life, then Jerre Lawson earned his 92 years' worth.
Jerre was born on June 28, 1933. He was the type of man who could strike up a conversation with anyone- store clerks, boaters, even total strangers. If you had ears, Jerre had a story. And if you didn't have ears, well, he probably told...
Pamela “Pam” was born in Bremerton Washington, November 22, 1955 to Bessie and Douglas Simmons.
She grew up in Port Orchard and graduated from South Kitsap High School.
She met Ransie Hall in July of 1975 and went on to marry him in November of 1975. They have 3 children: Ransie (III), Tim, and Thom, who she spent her time raising.
Pam was...
Melodie Conrad Lybbert
February 24, 1945 – October 10, 2025
Port Orchard, Washington
Melodie Conrad Lybbert, age 80, passed away peacefully at her beloved home in Manchester, Washington, on October 10, 2025.
She was born on February 24, 1945, in Spokane, Washington, to Clarence and Bernice Conrad. Melodie grew up in the Spokane Valley area and graduated from Central Valley High School. She later...
With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of our dad, Edward J. Lyons, of Port Orchard, WA. He passed away at the age of 93 after a determined battle with leukemia. He has now joined our mom, Rita, his beloved wife of 62 years, who preceded him in death last year. Ed was a devoted husband, a dedicated father of...
Timothy Glenn Roth was born in Orange, CA on November 8, 1945. He was raised in Dallas, TX until moving to the Pacific Northwest to attend college.
He was drafted into the US Army during the Viet Nam War and served as a Medic.
After completing his college education, he began his early internship and pastoral ministry. He ministered for a total...
Cory Dean Daniels passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025 at the age of 74. Cory was born in Bremerton, Washington and grew up in the Bellevue area, attending Newport High School, where he excelled in both golf and baseball. He developed his great passion for baseball and became a 'walking statistician' for all things related to and about baseball....
Daniel Wesley Fuller, born on September 2, 1980, in Abington, Pennsylvania, left this world on October 7, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to serving those around him. Beloved husband, son, brother, and uncle, Daniel was a beacon of positivity and joy, his smile lighting up the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know him.
A...
Jean Marie Schneider
May 21, 1944 – October 6, 2025
Jean Marie Schneider, known as Jeanne to her sisters, nieces, and nephews, and affectionately as Gram or Ducky Gramma to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on October 6, 2025, in Silverdale, Washington.
Born on May 21, 1944, in Portage, Wisconsin, Jean was the daughter of Victor and...
Jonathan “Jon” Henry Huebert of Port Orchard, Washington, passed away on October 3rd , 2025. Jon, also known to family and friends as “Jon Jon”, was only 55 years old at the time of his passing. He was just 15 days shy of his 56th birthday. Jon’s passing was due to an unexpected cardiac event that occurred without warning. The...
Tom Barrett was 80 years old when he died on October 3rd, 2025. He spent the last year hoping to beat stomach cancer. He endured chemo and many hospital stays. He passed peacefully in his home, surrounded by family.
Tom was born on May 8, 1945 in Vallejo, California. Whenever anyone asked when his birthday was, he would reply—VE Day. Tom...
Gary Dean Blanchard of Sunnyslope, WA passed away on October 1, 2025. Gary was born on August 12, 1940 in Camas, Washington to Willie Raymon Blanchard and Verda Mae (Mower) Blanchard. Gary attended South Kitsap High School in Port Orchard, WA and graduated in 1958 from Weatherwax High School in Aberdeen, WA.
Gary proudly served in the United States Air Force...
Mary J. Marten, 78, of Port Orchard passed away at Silverdale St. Michael’s Hospital from acute kidney failure. She was Anointed on Friday 26, by Father Ninevah from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Bremerton.
She was born in Milaca Minnesota, to Russell and Marian (Eli) Eckstrom. She attended O’Neal school from 1952-1956, a one room school with...
Oliver Ray Pardo, “Ray”, aged 81, passed away at his home in Manchester, WA, on September 24, 2025.
He is survived by his wife Yoli, his children Francesca (Bruce) and Tony (Cynthia), his grandchildren Moss, Katie, Finn and Tessie, his siblings Rob (Betty) and Susan Hardy (Mark), and many nephews and nieces. Ray loved his family deeply and became an accomplished...
Shawn Alan Middleton, age 59, passed away on Tuesday evening, September 23, 2025, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tacoma, Washington.
Born in 1966, Shawn was the cherished son of Judy and Jim Jesfield. From the beginning, he shared an extraordinary bond with his mother, Judy, who was not only his parent but also his best friend, closest companion, and each other's...
Edward James Panfili was born to Edward Panfili and Vivian Irene McGuffie in Monterey, CA on December 6, 1949. He was raised in Napa, CA and graduated from Napa High School in 1967.
He met his wife Evelyn in the Napa High School Marching Band. They married in 1970 while Edward was working as a journeyman machinist.
He served in the US...
Marjorie Mary Fewel passed away on September 17, 2025.
Marjorie was born October 28, 1930 in a lumber camp on the Washington Idaho border to Aime Lauzon and Margaret Jerome-Lauzon. She lived and attended school in Blanchard Valley with eight grades in the same classroom. She also attended school in Elk, Four Lakes, Newport and South Kitsap where she graduated with...
Brian Timothy Berry Sr., born on October 30, 1956, was a beacon of joy and compassion the lives he touched. He departed this world on September 17, 2025 leaving behind a legacy rich in love, kindness, and laughter.
A proud graduate of South Kitsap High, Brian began his career as a logger, embodying a work ethic that mirrored his dedication to...
Nancy Marie Deese, a beloved wife, caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away at home in Olalla, Washington, on September 14, 2025. Born on May 22, 1940, in Winchendon, Massachusetts, to Edward and Margaret Richards; she graduated from Murdock High School in Winchendon, where she was a majorette. Nancy worked as a secretary for many years. She was an excellent...