Gregory Alan Mercer
Jun 10, 2024
Gregory Alan Mercer “Merce,” was born May 10th, 1955 in Kennewick, Washington to Earl and Norma Mercer. He was the third child with siblings Marilyn, Pete, Zoanne and Kelly. Greg grew up in Spokane, Washington where he met the love of his life Evie. Upon graduation from North Central High School Greg joined the United States Navy in 1973. Greg...
Bishop Bielec
Jun 9, 2024
Zbigniew Marion “Bishop” Bielec was born in Dynów, Poland on October 10, 1958. He peacefully passed away on June 9th, surrounded by his family. Bishop spent the first seven years of his life in the village of Ulanica, in his grandfather’s home, before immigrating to Aberdeen, Washington. He graduated from Aberdeen High School and studied Education at Washington State University....
Nadine L. Burnham
Jun 8, 2024
Nadine L. Burnham was born on February 1, 1930 in Potlatch, Idaho to Lester and Ora Layton. She passed away peacefully after a short illness on June 8, 2024. She was a dedicated homemaker and mother to her two adopted children, Tammy and Terri. She considered raising them one of her most significant achievements. Nadine was always willing to help...
Francisca Stella Alonzo
Jun 8, 2024
Francisca Stella (Mayo) Alonzo was born on Bainbridge Island on August 29, 1943, to John and Stella Mayo. She graduated from South Kitsap High School in 1961. She attended Olympic College, where she earned her AA, and Southern Illinois University where she earned her BA. She married Thomas (Rocky) Alonzo on April 3, 1965, and they lived in various places...
Terry "Tony" Lynn Bennett
Jun 5, 2024
Terry Lynn Bennett, Tony, 62, resided in Port Orchard, WA. Tony sadly passed away on June 5, 2024. He is leaving behind his wife, Jenny, who he was happily married to for 39 years, his mother Ruth Bennett and many nieces and nephews. Tony was the fourth of nine children. He proudly retired from the US Navy after 20 years...
Rozanne Isom Loynd
May 30, 2024
Rozanne Isom Loynd, cherished mother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024. She was born on July 26, 1958, to Frank and Roberta Isom in Olympia, Washington and called both Idaho and Washington home. Throughout her life, Rozanne radiated love, patience, and unwavering kindness, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her....
Faye M. Walker
May 29, 2024
Faye (Mason) Walker, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on May 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 15, 1934, Faye had just celebrated her 90th birthday two weeks prior. Faye was the youngest of five children born to Frank and Mamie (Haden) Mason in Wilbur, Washington. In 1939, the...
Jill A Reed
May 27, 2024
Jill Reed, 68, of Silverdale, WA, passed away in the early hours of Memorial Day, May 27, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jill was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and cherished friend who found joy in crafting, loving on her cats, playing scrabble or Yahtzee, and spending time with her loved ones. Jill and her husband,...
Carolyn "Carol" Joyce Bowman
May 26, 2024
Carol J Bowman, 74, a longtime Kitsap County resident died peacefully at St. Michael medical Center on Sunday, May 26 in Silverdale, WA. She was the first born to Vernon R. and Johnny I. (Nee’ Garrison) Montoure on December 24, 1949, in Hoquiam, WA. Mom's siblings: Ronald, Gregory, Jody, Joni and their spouses. Our mom attended Grays Harbor schools, graduating...
Margaret (Peggy) Mary Calton
May 25, 2024
On Saturday, May 25, 2024, Peggy Calton, loving wife, mother of three children, eight grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren passed away at the age of 88. Peggy was born Margaret Mary Middaugh on April 22, 1936, in Rockaway, NJ to Dennis and Margaret Middaugh. She was the third of four sisters. Soon after Peggy’s birth, the family moved to Jersey City,...
Danny Leroy Brown
May 25, 2024
Dan was a man who believed in serving. He believed in the words of JFK “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country”. He also tried to live by the Rotary Four-Way Test of the things we say or do: 1. Is it the truth? 2. Is it fair to all...
Debra Lee Workman
May 25, 2024
Debora Lee Workman was born in Bremerton, WA on August 23, 1970, to William and Muriel Workman. She passed away May 26, 2024, from complications from diabetes and illness. She was a Port Orchard resident her whole life and graduated from South Kitsap High School in 1989. Deb worked for Safeway for over 20 years and retired with disability in...
Helen Elizabeth Winters
May 23, 2024
Helen Elizabeth Winters, age 98 and a half, passed away from natural causes on May 23rd, 2024 surrounded by family and her poodle at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Gig Harbor, WA. She was born January 2, 1926 to Oscar Meyer and Elizabeth Meyer nee Mueller, in an area called Skye, Washington in Clark County. This area is now absorbed into...
Alta Luella Hollins
May 19, 2024
Alta Luella Hollins was born in Helena, Montana to Tina Dahl Hollins and Willard Hollins on February 18, 1945, and passed away peacefully in Silverdale, Washington following a brief illness on May 19, 2024. Alta spent her youth in Post Falls, Idaho until her mother’s death, at which time she returned to Helena to live with her sister Thea. On...
Peggy Louise Anderson
May 16, 2024
Beloved mother and grandmother, Peggy Anderson, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 16, 2024 after a long bout with dementia. Born to George and Frieda Wiley on August 31, 1942, she was a beacon of light and wisdom. Peggy was 81. Predeceased by her parents, her brother Doug and sister Darlene, Peggy is survived by brothers Gus, Pudge...
Chequita "Che Che" Lu Murphy
May 13, 2024
A beloved grandmother, mother, wife, sister and friend, Che Che passed too soon, leaving her husband of 50 years, Dennis Murphy, four children, eight grandchildren and one great grand, Elfay Colleen Murphy. Her children are Michael (Carey) Murphy, Todd McGee, Jennifer (Jason) Hubbell, and Matt (Linda) Murphy. She is also survived by her older brothers, Charlie (Susan) Brown and Eddie...
Allen Lee Rollins
May 5, 2024
Port Orchard, WA - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Allen Lee Rollins, who left us on the weekend of May 5th, 2024, on his forever property in Port Orchard, WA. His departure leaves a void in our hearts, but his memory will forever be cherished. Allen was born to Raymond and Joyce Rollins on...
Chance Joy Petronave
Apr 30, 2024
"A hui hou kakou E ho'omaha me ka maluhia" In Loving Memory of Chance Joy Petronave Born February 5, 1984 Fell Asleep in Death April 30, 2024 Beloved son, brother, uncle, father, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Chance was preceded in death by his mother Fern Petronave and his brother Chad Petronave. Survived...
Rita Mae Lyons
Apr 26, 2024
Rita Lyons was as sweet as she was petite, yet willful and tenacious if the situation commanded. She lived her life in consideration of others and loved without condition. She enjoyed gardening, baking and cooking, learning about flowers and reading the newspaper. She relished her roles as a wife, mother, aunt and grandmother. And a small claim to fame was...
Donell Thormahlen
Apr 22, 2024
Donell Sessions Thormahlen was born October 14th, 1942 to Don and Lois Sessions in Salt Lake City, Utah. Donell was the second eldest of five siblings. She spent her first 17 years growing up on farmlands in Utah, California and Montana before her parents settled in the small town of Syracuse, Utah. Donell graduated from Davis High School in 1961....