Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County and Surrounding Areas
Josiah Daniel Carossino
Nov 9, 2024
Josiah Carossino, 44, Cosmopolis resident and former Journeyman Electrician, went to be with Jesus after a battle with cancer on November 9, 2024, at St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA.
Josiah was born on February 16, 1980, in Aberdeen, WA to James Frank and Lisa Joy Ruth (Undem) Carossino. He graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1998 and then attended Grays...
Joseph "Joe" Burich Jr.
Nov 8, 2024
87-year-old Joseph Burich Jr., of Aberdeen, Washington, passed from this life into eternity with Jesus Christ on Friday, November 8, 2024. He was born to Joseph Burich Sr. and Helen Jurison Burich on March 15, 1937, and grew up a Croatian in Junction City – his grandchildren often heard stories of his upbringing and the place he fondly spoke of...
Beverly "Bev" Jean Carter
Nov 5, 2024
Beverly “Bev” Jean Carter (McCracken) aged 97, passed away on November 5, 2024, in Lacey, Washington. She was born on December 8, 1926, in Salem, Oregon.
Bev graduated from Montesano High School and later attended Washington State University. She worked at Bayview and later retired from the Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office. Bev and Howard enjoyed the outdoors, deer and elk...
Mildred Lowene Lewis
Oct 23, 2024
Mildred Lowene (Ward) Lewis, known to everyone as Milly, 90, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Hoquiam, WA. Milly was born on March 17, 1934, in Grand Junction, Colorado to Abner Leonard Ward and Jessie Dolly Rupe.
Milly moved to Klamath Falls, Oregon in 1937, and graduated from Klamath Union High School in 1952. On...
Richard Carl Swiergula
Oct 12, 2024
Richard, “Rich”, Carl Swiergula, an adored husband, father, brother, teacher, coach, and community volunteer, left us on October 12, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. Rich was born on September 8, 1946, in Aberdeen, Washington and graduated from Weatherwax High School in 1964. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from Western Washington University. He later obtained a master’s in education.
Rich...
Gloria Jean McKinney
Oct 7, 2024
Gloria Jean McKinney, 81, Hoquiam resident and former homemaker, plant aficionado, and food bank volunteer passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Pacific Care Center in Hoquiam, Washington.
Gloria was born on September 23, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan. Gloria was adopted and 1 of 4 children. She moved to Washington State as a young girl. Gloria left high school and...
William "Bill" Kenneth Gray
Sep 27, 2024
William “Bill” Kenneth Gray, 70, Montesano resident and former truck driver passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at his home in Montesano, Washington.
Bill was born on April 2, 1954, to Kenneth and Delores (Belland) Gray in Shelton, Washington. The youngest of 2 children, Bill graduated from Shelton High School in 1972. He then went on to receive his bachelor's...
Larry "Lee" Dean Staley
Sep 21, 2024
Family and friends are mourning the loss of Larry (Lee) Staley who passed away in Aberdeen, Washington on September 21, 2024 at age 85. Born in Boise, Idaho, Lee spent his school days in Lincoln, California before moving to Southern California to start his career in the music industry. He later relocated to San Francisco where he met his future...
Ronald Gale Chadwick
Sep 5, 2024
Ronald ‘Ron’ G. Chadwick, 73, Ocean Shores resident died Thursday, September 5, 2024, due to cardiac failure at the scene of an auto accident. EMTs were unable to revive him while transporting to Harbor Regional Health in Aberdeen, WA. Ron was recovering from heart surgery at Providence Mother Joseph Care Home in Olympia, WA. He had just returned home the...
Norma Fredericks
Aug 23, 2024
Norma Ann Fredericks, age 87, of Aberdeen WA passed away peacefully Friday, August 23, 2024, with family by her side.Norma was born April 13,1937 in Aberdeen, WA to the late Charles and Frances Hunger. She attended Willamette High school in Eugene Oregon, Oakville High School, and Grays Harbor College. Norma’s first job, after completion of Junior College, was a bookkeeper...
Russel Warren Van Beek
Aug 21, 2024
Russel Warren Van Beek, 98, Longtime Aberdeen resident and former Equipment Operator for ITT Rayonier, died Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at the Veteran’s Home in Lebanon, Oregon.
Russel was born on October 25, 1925 near Westfield, North Dakota to John and Ella (Ryckman) Van Beek. He left North Dakota in 1937 when his family moved to Shelton, WA where they resided...
Mary Quidachay
Aug 15, 2024
Mary Castro Quidachay, age 75, a Hoquiam, Washington resident passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington.Mary was born on May 11, 1949, to Jose Castro and Efigenia Sablan Castro in Tamuning, Guam. Mary met Manuel Quidachay. They married and had 5 beautiful children: Rose, Manuel, Michael, Robert, and Christine.Mary loved to...
Nema Culver
Aug 15, 2024
Nema Loy (Jewett) Culver, 90, of Aberdeen, WA died peacefully at her home on August 15, 2024.Nema was born on August 29, 1933, in Elma, WA to Keith and Amy Jewett. She was the oldest of eight children.Nema was an avid reader and crossword puzzle master. She was known for her cooking skills, turning anything awful like old tough deer...
Jack Raub
Aug 11, 2024
Jack Lester Raub, 68, lifetime Harborite passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024. Jack was born on March 29, 1956 to Jack Charles “Chuck” Raub and Lorena (Tuffree) Koski, in Aberdeen, Washington. Growing up, Jack enjoyed time on his grandparents’ farm, where he developed his love and deep connection to the outdoors. Along the Humptulips River he loved fishing, hunting...
William Sweet
Aug 10, 2024
William Michael “Bill” Sweet was born on August 10, 1955, and died August 10, 2024,surrounded by his family. Bill worked many jobs, but was a commercial fisherman for most ofhis life. He had a great love of the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. He always told the beststories, and had an infectious smile. He loved his family and friends most of...
Clarence LaVerne Poppe
Aug 1, 2024
Clarence LaVerne Poppe, 92, a resident of Ocean Shores, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Harbor Regional Health in Aberdeen, Washington. Clarence was born on February 25, 1932, in Hebron, Nebraska to Emil C. and Johannah (Peters) Poppe. He was 1 of 10 children. While the kids were still young, the family moved to Spokane, Washington where Clarence graduated from Lewis and...
William Beals Sr
Jul 26, 2024
William Everett “Bill” Beals Sr., “The Papa”, “WEB” (for those in the know) beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother and Uncle passed away on July 26, 2024, at Harbor Regional Health in Aberdeen, Washington. He was 88. Bill had been a Grays Harbor resident for over 80 years.Bill was born in Sandpoint, Idaho on October 9, 1935, to Martin Van Buren Beals...
David Anderson
Jul 22, 2024
David Ossian ‘Dave’ Anderson, 74, longtime Hoquiam resident and former Engineer for Grays
Harbor County Public Works Engineering Dept., died Monday, July 22, 2024, at his home in
Hoquiam, WA.
David was born on April 6, 1950, in Bellingham, Washington to Robert Ossian and Georgina
Alma (Isbister) Anderson. He was in the first graduating class at Sehome High School in 1968
and then went to...
William Amaral-Jones
Jul 18, 2024
William Oliver “Will” Amaral-Jones, 24 years old unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, July18, 2024, at his home in Aberdeen, Washington.Will was born on January 1, 2000, in South Bend, Washington. He was lovingly raised byparents: Celedonio Amaral and Matthew Jones. Will was one of 4 children, growing up in Elma.He graduated from Elma High School in 2018. After school, Will...
Susan Howe
Jul 17, 2024
Susan “Susie” Kay Howe, 65, Hoquiam resident passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, atVirginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington.Susie was born on May 10, 1959, in Sedro Woolley, Washington to Violet Crosby and VincentHowe. She was one of six children, the family lived in the Sedro Woolley area before moving toGrays Harbor. They lived in Aberdeen and Hoquiam...
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