Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County and Surrounding Areas
Joan Adele Martin
May 30, 2026
Joan Adele Martin, longtime resident of Elma, Washington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the age of 91 at Summit Pacific Medical Center in Elma.
Joan was born on August 7, 1934, in The Dalles, Oregon, to Harold and Doris (Meeker) Woolsey. She grew up in The Dalles alongside her siblings. Joan treasured the time she spent with...
Christopher Alfan "Chris" Lee
May 26, 2026
Christopher Alfan Lee, 45, Husband, Father, Grandpa, Hydraulic Mechanic and former Ocosta resident, died Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital in Tacoma, WA. Chris was born on April 20, 1981, to Michael & Diane (Miller) Lee in South Bend, WA. He attended Ocosta High School, participating in soccer, track, cross-country and wrestling. He graduated in 1999.
He attended Grays...
Patricia Mae Phillips
May 25, 2026
Patricia Mae Phillips, 93, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, in Aberdeen, Washington. Born on September 25, 1932, to Robert Schmidt and Marjorie Henry, in Aberdeen. She spent her entire life in the community she called home.
Patricia, affectionately known as Pat to those who knew her, was a devoted mother, grandmother and a woman of many talents. She found...
Darlene Lucille Nelsen
May 8, 2026
Darlene Lucille “Dee Dee” Nelsen, 78, longtime Aberdeen resident and former Caregiver, died, Friday, May 8, 2026 at her home in Aberdeen, WA.
Darlene was born on March 30, 1948 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to Kenneth and Violetta (Buttke) Zillyette. Darlene moved to Montesano in 1962 and graduated from Montesano High School in 1966.
Darlene touched many local families on the harbor...
Neil Jerome Fretheim
May 6, 2026
Neil Jerome Fretheim, lifetime resident of Grays Harbor passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Harbor Regional Health in Aberdeen, WA.
Born on August 30, 1967, in Aberdeen to Virgil and Shirley Fretheim. Following his graduation, he proudly joined the United States Army, where he faithfully served his country for more than a decade. After his honorable discharge and return...
Mitchell John "Mitch" Todd
May 3, 2026
Mitchell “Mitch” Todd, 60, passed away tragically in a motorcycle accident on May 3, 2026, in Brady. Mitch was born on November 17, 1965, in Burlingame, CA to Marlene Todd and James Todd.
In 1966, Mitch’s family moved to Elma, where he spent the rest of his life. Mitch was the middle child between his older brother, Martin Todd, and younger...
Steven Allen Anderson
Apr 17, 2026
Steven Allen Anderson, better known as “Flounder”, a lifelong resident of Wishkah Valley, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 17, 2026 at the age of 57. Steve was born in Aberdeen, WA on March 5, 1969 to Patricia and Stanley Anderson. He spent his years growing up in the Wishkah Valley with his cousins and friends, riding dirt bikes, hunting...
John Delbert "Boogie" Bernier
Apr 11, 2026
John was born on August 22,1942 in Dallas, OR to Arnold and Edith (Bakke) Bernier. He graduated from Dallas High School in 1960 and joined the United States Navy. Following his Honorable Discharge, he moved to Raymond where he gained employment for Weyerhaeuser as a mechanic. He retired from Weyerhaeuser in 2006 after 42 years of service.
John loved Elvis, karaoke...
Patricia Arlene "Pat" Coleman
Apr 7, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Arlene Coleman, 75, of Bay City, Grays Harbor passed away on Tuesday morning, April 7, 2026. She died peacefully.
Born on October 13, 1950, in Litchfield, Illinois to parents, Warren and Betty Wood. Pat graduated from Litchfield High School in 1968. A few years after graduation, she moved to Colorado with her then husband John. This is where her...
Dr. Francis "Frank" Thomas Hannick
Apr 4, 2026
Dr. Francis Thomas Hannick died on April 4, 2026, at his home in Tumwater, WA. Francis was born on March 2, 1944, in Aberdeen, WA to Francis “Frank” Hannick and Hedwig Mayr Hannick. His father was a logger for Mayr Brothers Logging Company, and his mother, a teacher. Francis attended Our Lady of Good Help Catholic grade school and graduated...
Carl Barcellos
Apr 3, 2026
Carl Barcellos, 65 of Elma Wa, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on April 3, 2026. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Carl will be remembered for his hardworking spirit, steady presence, and deep love for those closest to him.
Carl proudly served in the United States Navy during the 1980s, an experience that shaped his sense...
Charlene Mary Ryan-Ulguray
Mar 31, 2026
Charlene Mary Ryan-Ulguray, 73, entered eternal rest on March 31, 2026, at her home in Elma, WA.
Her life journey began in Tacoma, Washington, where she was born to Melvin and Charlotte Ryan on May 27, 1952. Charlene was raised in Tacoma until the fifth grade, when the family moved to University Place where she spent the rest of her childhood....
David Hugo Daniels
Mar 31, 2026
David Hugo Daniels, 91, passed away at home on March 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born September 14, 1935, in Aberdeen, Washington, to Hugo Lawrence Daniels and Cleo Mae Smith Daniels. David’s life was marked by devotion—to his family, his country, and his craft.
David spent his early childhood in Pacific Beach near the Naval...
Lily Raine Wallace
Mar 25, 2026
Lily Raine Wallace, the daughter of Harley Dalton and Celestine Francine Elaine (Horne) Wallace, passed away unexpectedly March 25, 2026, just 22 days after her birth on March 3, 2026. Lilly is survived by her parents and her grandparents: Inez Henry of Victoria, BC, Francis Harne Jr. of Chilliwack, BC. She was preceded in death by grandparents: Cindy Russo and...
Maureen D. Ancich
Mar 25, 2026
Maureen D (Mills) Ancich, 76, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was a devoted wife, sister, aunt, and friend who brought warmth to everyone around her. She married Andy Ancich, in 1971. She had a deep love of family, gardening, cooking, boating, fishing, the outdoors and generously shared her knowledge about these with those...
John Howard Benham
Mar 25, 2026
John Howard Benham, 71, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on March 25, 2026, after a long battle with esophagus cancer.
He was born on August 9, 1954, to John and Joyce Benham in Santa Monica, CA.
He was preceded in death by his precious daughter Amy, his parents John and Joyce Benham and brother-in-law Brian Fountain.
John is survived...
Arlene Leona Williams
Mar 13, 2026
Arlene Leona Williams died at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA on March 13, 2026. Arlene was born on October 8, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois to William Browne and Hattie Lois (Kannberg) Reynolds. Arlene grew up in Chicago. She moved with her parents to Osborn, Ohio in 1946, living there for two years. Following her graduation from Bath High...
Robert "Bob" Keith Andrews
Mar 12, 2026
Robert ‘Bob’ Keith Andrews, 85, Aberdeen resident and former manager of Weyerhaeuser’s South Aberdeen Sawmill, died Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Harbor Regional Health in Aberdeen, WA.
Bob was born on April 28, 1940, in Newberg, Oregon to Wayne Vernon Andrews and Veona Mae (Russell) Andrews. He lived there until age 14 when his family moved to Coos Bay, Oregon. Bob...
Gayle Rae Carpenter-Jay
Mar 7, 2026
With deep sorrow we announce the passing of Gayle Rae Carpenter-Jay, on March 7th, 2026, at the age of 83. Gayle was a kind, caring and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who will be deeply missed.
Gayle was born to the late Ray and Beaulah Johnson on May 10th, 1942. Gayle was raised in Wishkah, WA where she attended and...
Leolynn Marie DuVal
Mar 7, 2026
Leolynn Marie DuVal, 70, former Aberdeen resident and log truck driver, died Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Providence Centralia Hospital in Centralia, Washington.
Leolynn was born on November 29, 1955, in Aberdeen to Leo DuVal and Genevieve Arquette. She grew up in Aberdeen and then to Oakville where she graduated from Oakville High School in 1973. She later moved to Alaska...
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