Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County and Surrounding Areas
Richaleen Raá Odegard
May 7, 2025
Richaleen Odegard, a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend peacefully passed away on Monday, May 7, 2025, surrounded by her two children.
Born on February 12, 1962, Richaleen brought warmth, creativity, and kindness into the world and the lives of all who knew her. She was the devoted daughter of Theda Richards and Leornard Richards, and the proud mother of Jonathan...
Lucille Eva Conway
May 5, 2025
Lucille Eva Conway, 89, longtime resident of Grays Harbor and former employee of Seattle School District, went to her eternal home on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Summit Pacific Medical Center.
Lucille was born on August 1, 1935, in Aberdeen, Washington to John and Phyllis (Eaton) Walczak. The only daughter, she and her 2 brothers were raised in the North River...
Tommi Rhoda Halvorsen Gatlin
May 4, 2025
Tommi Rhoda Halvorsen Gatlin, 78, longtime journalist and reporter for The Daily World and Montesano Vidette, died on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, in Lacey, WA.
Tommi was born in Renton, WA to Thomas Alfred and Juanita (Kearn) Halvorsen on November 5, 1946. She graduated from Issaquah High School in 1964. She moved to Texas in the 1970s, returning to Washington and...
Suzanne 'Sue' Lee McKown
Apr 13, 2025
Suzanne Lee ‘Sue’ McKown, 78, resident of Ocean Shores, Washington died April 13, 2025, at her home in Ocean Shores.
Sue was born on Glendale, California to Charles and Alice (Souther) Mundy on January 31, 1947. She was married to John Bryce McKown and they moved to Ocean Shores 35 years ago.
Sue is survived by her husband John McKown; a son,...
Margaret Anne Ramsdell
Mar 31, 2025
Margaret “Margie” Anne Ramsdell, 58, lifetime Grays Harbor resident passed away on Monday, March, 31, 2025, at her home in Aberdeen, Washington.
Margie was born on May 21, 1966, in Aberdeen, Washington to parents Wayne Ramsdell and Katherine Chicano. Margie and her 2 sisters, Linda and Laurie, were raised in Aberdeen, where Margie graduated from JM Weatherwax high school in 1984....
Richard Allan Salo
Mar 27, 2025
Richard Allan Salo, 78, of Hoquiam, Washington, passed away on March 27, 2025.
Rich was born on February 14, 1947, to Allan and Edith (Trineer) Salo in Aberdeen, Washington. He attended and graduated from Montesano High School in 1965. In 1973, he married Debra Wakefield and began their family in Hoquiam.
Rich worked as a forklift driver at Grays Harbor Veneer for...
Gloria Louise Pekola
Mar 26, 2025
Gloria Louise Pekola,
Died March 26, 2025 in Aberdeen, WA. Born Aug. 15, 1938 Pasco WA.
Gloria was married to Mike Pekola for 55 yrs. He preceded her in death in 2015. Her son Kenneth (Ken) Pekola passed away July 4, 2022. She is survived by her son James (Jim) Pekola (Kirsten) of Aberdeen, WA and her granddaughter, Payton Pekola of Rochester,...
Roxy Ann Ashby
Mar 22, 2025
Roxy Ann Ashby, 70, a beloved long-time resident of Ocosta, Washington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 22, 2025. Roxy was born on August 3, 1954, in Sunnyside, Washington to Don and Nona (Springer) Thompson. During her childhood, her family moved to Mabton before settling in Westport, where she graduated from Ocosta High School in 1970.
In 1975, Roxy married the...
Anneliese Maria Devine
Mar 22, 2025
Anneliese Maria Devine went to be with our Lord on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington after a brief illness. She was 89 years old.
Anneliese was preceded in death by her grandmother, Mariea Marbach, her father, Josef Schwickerath, and her mother, Crescentia Schwickerath. She was also preceded in death by her three brothers, Franz...
Jean Marie Birindelli
Mar 9, 2025
Jean Marie Birindelli, 74, resident of Elma, Washington and former homemaker passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at her Elma home.
Jean was born on May 22, 1950, in Yankton, South Dakota to parents Wilfred and Jean (Michaels) Schaefer. As a young child, Jean and her family moved to McCleary, Washington. She attended Elma High School. In January of 1971,...
Robert Howard Best
Mar 1, 2025
Robert ‘Bob’ H. Best, 97, former Cosmopolis resident and former owner of Best’s Heating and Air Conditioning, died March 1, 2025, in Kirkland, WA.
Bob was born on February 9, 1928, in Montesano, WA to Howard Earl and Viola E. (Johnson) Best. He was raised amongst his family in Washington and Oregon. He attended schools in Montesano and worked on farms...
Sanford Ernest Swanson
Feb 27, 2025
Sanford Ernest Swanson, 86, longtime resident of Aberdeen, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 8 am, at The Cottages University Place of University Place, Washington.
Sanford was born on September 25, 1938, in Litchfield, Minnesota to parents, Sandi and Georgia (Olson) Swanson. Sanford graduated from Litchfield High School in 1956, and attended St. Cloud University in Minnesota. In 1958,...
Sandra Jo Bellon
Feb 24, 2025
Sandra (Bosler) Bellon, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Feb 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication. Born in McCleary, Washington, on March 21, 1938, to Jim and Selma Bosler, Sandra spent her entire life in the close-knit community of Elma, Washington.
Sandra graduated from Elma High School and, shortly after, married the...
Scott Andrew Churchel
Feb 20, 2025
Scott Andrew Churchel, 55, lifetime Grays Harbor resident passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, surrounded by his family at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland, Oregon.
Scott was born on November 7, 1969, in Aberdeen, Washington to parents Gary Churchel and Barbara (White) Gumtow. He was raised in Elma and participated in various activities throughout his years in school. Scott...
William "Bill" Alton James
Feb 18, 2025
William (Mr. Bill) Alton James, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children on February 18, 2025, at the age of 82.
Born in Aberdeen, Washington, on November 13, 1942, Bill was a lifelong resident of the area. He graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1960 and later attended classes at...
Mischell Jacklyn Favre
Feb 10, 2025
Mischell Jacklyn Favre, 28, Elma resident died Monday February 10th, at Summit Pacific Medical Center in Elma from fentanyl overdose. Mischell just did 63 days clean and was ready to take on the next chapter of her life.
Mischell was born April 16th, 1997, in Aberdeen, WA to Garrett R. and Barbara M. (Lipska) Favre.
Mischell lost her twin brother 10 years...
Richard Patrick Nixon
Feb 6, 2025
Richard Patrick Nixon, 71, a longtime resident of Aberdeen, Washington, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Richard was born on December 1, 1953, in Ephrata, Washington, to Laurence and Peggy (Deary) Nixon. His family moved to Aberdeen when he was a young boy. He was raised in the Harbor area, attending St. Mary Elementary and later...
Janice Verena Haymon
Feb 5, 2025
Janice Verena Haymon, 67, Aberdeen resident and former insurance agent, died Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle.
Janice was born on September 19, 1957, in Leesville, Louisiana to Raymond W. and Rene (Krupkat) Bassett. Her father was in the United States Army, and they followed him wherever he was stationed. She spent most of her youth in...
Mary Jane Freeman
Feb 5, 2025
Mary Jane Freeman, 87, of Aberdeen, WA, after a long and fulfilling life, is now in the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ, and reunited with her true love, Darrell Lee Freeman. Mary passed away peacefully February 5, 2025, at the home of her daughter, Sandra, and son-in-law, Richard, in Tacoma, WA.
Mary was born February 14, 1937, in Bryson City, North...
Winafred Irene Moulton
Jan 30, 2025
Winafred "Winnie" Irene Moulton 98 of Cosmopolis passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, after a long and fulfilling life.
Winnie "started her life on a cold windy day" December 7, 1926, in Lebanon, Kansas with Sylvester and Hellen (Wolgamott) Herndon, and 3 siblings. She ended up being the middle of seven children. At 9 years old the family moved to...
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