Charles Marchell,

Charles Marchell,

Feb 19, 2010

Charles Joseph Marchell, Jr.  was born on June 2, 1931 to Charles and Josephine (Yurgalewicz) in Torrington, Connecticut where he was raised with a younger brother, Robert and many cousins.  He was in the Navy from 1950 to 1954 during the Korean War and was stationed on the USS Carrier Palau. He was very patriotic and continued to be a...

Melissa Marson

Melissa Marson

Feb 18, 2010

Melissa Anne Marson (Kono-Santos), 30, died at her home in Port Orchard on February 18, 2010.  She was born August 18, 1979 in Tuscaloosa, AL.  She graduated from Olympic High School in Bremerton in 1997.  She married Ryan Marson on December 20, 2008 in Poulsbo, WA. Melissa was a very devoted mother of three who enjoyed music, photography, coloring, crosswords...

David Olund

David Olund

Feb 17, 2010

David Wayne Olund, 49, died at home in Poulsbo on February 17, 2010.  He was born February 23, 1960 in Kirkland, WA to Donald & Sylvia (Rogers) Peterson.  He graduated from Central Kitsap HS in Silverdale in 1978. David lived in his own house on Steve & Sandy's property where he worked along side Steve in the wood cutting business. ...

Norma Richardson

Norma Richardson

Feb 17, 2010

Norma “Jean” (Adams) Richardson Beloved Christian, Musician, Friend, Mother, Grandmother June 2, 1925 – February 17, 2010   After a brave fight with cancer, Jean Richardson joined her Heavenly Father, on February 17, 2010.  She was preceded in death by her precious husband Jim, in 1985.  Jean was the third child born to Bess and Jess Adams, on June 2, 1925,...

Mervin Aaro

Mervin Aaro

Feb 16, 2010

Mervin H. Aaro 87, of Port Orchard died Feb. 16, 2010 at Ridgemont Terrace in Port Orchard.  Mervin was born July 7, 1922 in Silverdale to Clouse and Daisy (Hole) Aaro.  He completed the 8th grade at a one-room school in Holly, WA.  Mervin was briefly employed at P.S.N.S. and trained and worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps at Quilcene...

Marie Monta

Marie Monta

Feb 14, 2010

Marie Louise (Chrissy) Monta put on her pretty red dress, took her Honey Boy's (God's) hand and left for her long awaited Valentine's Dance in Heaven.  She was met by her beloved husband John (Popsi) Monta, and deeply missed sisters Hilma Ruth Hardy and Mae Chamberlain. Also in attendance were other treasured family members, friends and pets. Never has there...

Wade Allison

Wade Allison

Feb 14, 2010

If  Wade Allison was in your life—he inspired you. He inspired you to learn, work hard, improve and enjoy your accomplishments. His life embodied the notion of “leading by example”. Born in Portland, Oregon on August 14, 1935 to James and Delores Allison. He graduated from Tacoma’s Lincoln High School and then served in the Marine Corps until 1957. Between...

Casey Macabitas

Casey Macabitas

Feb 14, 2010

Casey B. Macabitas, 59 of Port Orchard, died in Tacoma on February 14, 2010.  He was born January 13, 1951 at Clark Air Force, Pampanga, Philippines to Casey & Felina (Buen) Macabitas.  He graduated from South Kitsap HS and earned an Associate Degree in Accounting from Mount Wachusetts College in Gardner, MA in 1995.  He married Yon H. Kim on...

Elnora Buen

Elnora Buen

Feb 11, 2010

Elnora N. Buen, 78 of Port Orchard, died at Harrison Memorial Hospital on February 11, 2010. She was born October 30, 1931 in Bacnotan, La Union, Philippines to Benito & Rosario (Oropilla) Nebriaga, the youngest of 4 children. She graduated from the North Provincial HS in 1949 and became a Teacher in 1953. She served in the Bureau of Public...

Sarah Melick

Sarah Melick

Feb 11, 2010

Sarah E. Melick "Beth", 75, of Port Orchard, Washington, was promoted to her heavenly home on February 11, 2010.  In her last years, she was a resident of Cottesmore of Life Care Center in Gig Harbor, Washington. She was born December 2, 1934 in Malvern, Arkansas, to Bert and Oma (Lybrand) Taylor.  She married Richard J. Melick February 21, 1953...

Westwood Copland

Westwood Copland

Feb 9, 2010

Westwood “Wes” Ross Copland, 91, of Bremerton, died Feb 9 at Harrison Medical Center.  He was born Oct 3, 1918 in Fort Bragg, CA, to Archibald and Eleanor (Hepburn) Copland. Wes married Margaret Nolte on June 16, 1946 in Fort Bragg. She preceded him in death on Mar 6, 2002. He discovered his passion for flying while serving in the...

Chuck Bursell

Chuck Bursell

Feb 7, 2010

Charles Gorwood Bursell, 75, died at his home in Port Orchard on February 7, 2010.  He was born February 7, 1935 in Long Beach, CA to Cyril & Hazel Reah (Spongberg) Bursell.  He graduated from David Starr Jordan HS in Long Beach in 1952 and the University of CA at Berkeley in 1956 with a Bachelor's and 1958 with a...

Helen Watkins

Helen Watkins

Feb 6, 2010

Helen E. Watkins, 99, of Port Orchard, died February 6th at Life Care Center. She was born May 7, 1910 in Kalispell, Mt to Henry & Emma Bassford. She married Frank B. Watkins in the 1940’s and he preceded her in death in 1975.  In the 1930’s Helen worked for a Real Estate company and the Seattle Star newspaper. In...

Emma Youngstrom

Emma Youngstrom

Feb 5, 2010

Emma Wilma (Miller) Youngstrom of Port Orchard, died on February 5, 2010. She was 100 years old. She was born December 20, 1909 in Yates Center, Kansas, the 4th child in a family of 8 children. Her parents Frank C. & Emma B. (Stockebrand) Miller moved their family to a ranch north of Roberts, Idaho in 1917.   Emma married Fred...

Bobby Davis,

Bobby Davis,

Feb 3, 2010

Bobby Wayne Davis, Sr., of Port Orchard, died February 3, 2010 at Life Care Center in the presence of his loved ones. He was born October 6, 1937 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to Harold and Nita (Beverly) Davis. He served in the United States Navy and worked as a painter at the Naval Shipyard. Bobby was a protestant and a member...

James Howlett

James Howlett

Feb 1, 2010

James Michael Howlett, 51 of Port Orchard, died in Bremerton on February 1, 2010.  He was born August 21, 1958 in St. Louis, MO to William & Betty (Minarik) Howlett.  He graduated from Bayless HS in St. Louis in 1976. James worked for 16 years at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard as an Engineer, retiring in 1996.  He also served in...

Wayne Johannsen

Wayne Johannsen

Feb 1, 2010

Wayne H. Johannsen, 77, a resident of Port Orchard, died at his home of congestive heart and kidney failure on February 1, 2010. He was born in Dubuque, IA on March 18, 1932 to Elmer H. and Lila (Murphy) Johannsen. He graduated from high school in 1950 and East Los Angeles City College in 1952. On October 5, 1973, he...

Patricia Tschirret

Patricia Tschirret

Jan 29, 2010

Patricia Tschirret, 65, of Coconut Creek , Florida died January 29th in Port Orchard, Wa. She was born November 12, 1944 in Davenport, Iowa to Jim & Carolyn McGowan. Patricia taught AP American History and Law studies for 32 years in the Broward County school system. Survivors include a son Michael James (Kimberly) Tschirret of Raleigh, NC; a daughter Kristin...

Ethyl Connelly

Ethyl Connelly

Jan 29, 2010

Ethyl Mae Connelly, 92 of Bremerton, died January 29, 2010 at Harrison Medical Center. She was born September 26, 1917 in Pacific Junction, Iowa to Carl & Minnie Lincoln. Ethyl was a Registered Nurse for 52 years both in the Armed Forces and Civilian life. She enjoyed gardening, embroidery & crossword puzzles. Survivors include her son & daughter Carl &...

Millie Rasmussen

Millie Rasmussen

Jan 27, 2010

Millie Jean Rasmussen of Sequim May 5, 1929 to January 27, 2010 Millie passed away on Wednesday January 27, 2010 of Parkinson’s disease.   She was born on May 5, 1929 to Frances and Victor Pinard of Port Orchard.  Millie Graduated from South Kitsap High school in 1947. Shortly after graduation Millie moved to Hawaii to work in the civil service. ...