Recent Obituaries

Dec 8, 2024

Melanie Jean Johnson’s spirit was set free, Sunday, December 8, 2024, at her sister’s home in Central Park, Washington. Melanie was born February 9, 1960 in Mansfield, Louisiana to John G. Johnson and M. Annette House. Melanie grew up in Ponca City, Oklahoma and has many friends and family still living there. 

Melanie graduated from Northern Oklahoma College and received her...

Dec 1, 2024

Holly Kathleen Hagen

December 13, 1990 – December 1, 2024

 Holly Kathleen Hagen, affectionately known by her father as, “Holly Cuillean, Sacred Flower from the Skies,” unexpectedly passed away on December 1, 2024.

 Holly’s youthful exuberance and enthusiasm allowed her to become an incredible force in her professional life, community, and family. She cemented herself as an integral part of Grays Harbor’s ecosystem...

Nov 27, 2024

Nov 23, 2024

Janet Rowe EricksonSept. 24, 1952 – Nov. 23, 2024

Janet Louise Erickson, 72, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, November 23, 2024, at Aegis of Bellevue, (Overlake) in Bellevue, WA

Born on September 24, 1952, in Aberdeen, WA, to Howard J. and Juanita T. (Ayres) Rowe. Janet was the embodiment of kindness, strength, and...

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...

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...

Nov 7, 2024

Mark Joseph Hensel, 57, lifetime Aberdeen resident and former grocer passed away on November 7, 2024, at his home in Aberdeen, Washington.

Mark was born on August 11, 1967, in Aberdeen, Washington to parents, Manfred and Christine (Dradrach) Hensel. Mark was born and raised in Grays Harbor, graduating from Weatherwax Aberdeen High School in 1985. Mark enlisted in the Washington State...

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...

Nov 3, 2024

Sheri Lee Harris, 65, lifetime Tacoma resident unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, in Taholah, Washington.

Sheri was born on September 3, 1959, to parents William Batchelder and Betty (Ford) Batchelder, in Tacoma, Washington. Sheri was raised in Parkland, WA alongside her brother, Bill, and graduated from Washington High School in 1977. 

After high school, she went to Clover Park...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...