Recent Obituaries

Jul 13, 2014

Mary Louise (Godfrey) Whitehall, 82, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen with her family around her.Mary was born on January 7, 1932 in Dominguez, CA to Norman Clair and Dena Loise (Ropert) Godfrey. Mary was a member of the Hoquiam Eagles for over 30 years. She also belonged to Eastern Star and The...

Jul 13, 2014

Margaret Isabell Hatfield, 94, a 56 year resident of the Wishkah Valley, died Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Bainbridge Island Health & Rehab.Margaret was born on November 20, 1919 in Olympia, WA to Ernest M. and Jessie Margaret (Modisett) Roberson. She grew up in Woodland, WA and graduated from Woodland High School in 1937. She then attended Behke0Walker Business College...

Jul 10, 2014

Mary Louise Richardson, 76, lifetime Aberdeen resident and former bookkeeper for her husband’s business, William Richardson, Inc., lost her battle with cancer on thursday, July 10, 2014 at her home with her family beside her.Mary was born on August 10, 1937 in Aberdeen, the daughter of Wilhelm and Elvira (Swanson) Erickson. She graduated from Weatherwax high School in 1955 and...

Jul 8, 2014

Jul 6, 2014

Bernita Louise Freeman, 59, Longtime Aberdeen resident and former Certified Nurse’s Aide, died Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen.Bernita was born on June 30, 1955 in Tacoma, WA to Frederick and Arliss (Snyder) Belles. They moved to Aberdeen a few weeks later and she graduated from Aberdeen’s Weatherwax High School in 1973.In October of 1976,...

Jun 29, 2014

Catherine Louise Papp, 68, lifetime Taholah resident and Quinault nation member, died Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen.Catherine was born on February 15, 1946 in Aberdeen to Everett and Alice (Cole) Masten. She grew up in Taholah and graduated from Chilaco High School in Chilaco, OLK. in 1964.On October 12, 1965, Catherine married Daniel G....

Jun 12, 2014

John Edward Persson of Ocosta Washington passed away on June 12, 2014 at 78 years old in Montesano Health and Rehab.John was born on January 6, 1936 in Aberdeen to Nathaniel and Doris Persson. On December 29, 1976, John married Laura Mae Walkowski in Reno, NV. She survives at the family home.John owned and operated a construction company, laying cable...

Jun 4, 2014

Our Mom, Joyce Arlene Davidson, 81, a resident of Montesano and Aberdeen, died on June 4, 2014 at Grays Harbor Community Hospital. She was born on January 7, 1933 and was the daughter of Janet (Duvall) and John Holland.The family came to Grisdale from Eastern Washington in the late 40’s. It was in the Montesano high school library, looking out...

May 27, 2014

May 24, 2014

Gary John Udovich beloved husband and father died in his home Saturday afternoon May 24,2014 in Olympia.Gary was born on September 28, 1946 in Tacoma, WA He grew up in Tacoma and graduated from Franklin Pierce High School in 1964. Gary was a Sales Rep. and account manager in the semi-conductor industry, including integrated circuits and custom design chips. employed...

May 21, 2014

Linda Marie Walton, 56, passed away at home in Aberdeen on May 21. She was surrounded in her final days by her closest companions, husband Monroe Mills, sister Cindy (Charest) and BFF Lisa Hames.Linda also leaves behind her loving son Ryan Mills, beautiful granddaughters Jozie and Kaylie, her parents Ed and Pat Walton, her sisters Debby (Mike) Droney, Cindy (John)...

May 20, 2014

May 18, 2014

Raymond K. Schamber, 79, Aberdeen resident and former little league/Babe Ruth Coach and Baltimore Colts running back, died suddenly Sunday, May 18, 2014 in Shelton, WA.Ray was born on April 18, 1935 to Rheinhold and Freda (Winckler)Schamber in Scotland, South Dakota. He grew up in Tyndall, SD andafter the passing of his parents at an early age, he was raised...

May 17, 2014

Earl Frank Koch, 93, Hoquiam resident and former owner of Wisconsin Cheese Center and veteran of the 101st Airborne in WWII, died Saturday, May 17, 2014 at his home in Hoquiam.Earl was born on March 5, 1921 in Antigo, Wisconsin to Norman and Freida (Oldenberg) Koch. He grew up in Antigo and in December 1939 joined the Army. He was...

May 8, 2014

Janet Marie (Tesia) Henry, 62, lifetime Aberdeen resident and former manager of Joanne Fabrics in both Aberdeen and Olympia, passed away after a thirteen year battle with cancer on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at her mother’s home in Aberdeen. A Rosary service will take place on Monday Evening, May 12, 2014 at 7:00 PM in Fern Hill Funeral Home. A...

May 7, 2014

Helen “June” Johnson, 85, longtime Wishkah Valley resident and homemaker, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Grays Harbor Health & Rehab Center in Aberdeen after a long battle with cancer.June was born on May 2, 1929 in Cosmopolis, Washington to Oscar and Johanna (Berild) Relling. She grew up in Hoquiam and graduated from Hoquiam High School in 1948 and went...

May 7, 2014

June Kaiyala, 89, Aberdeen resident and homemaker, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen.She was born on January 1, 1925 in Hollister, Idaho to Willard Robert and Sarah Helen (Malloy) Blair. She grew up in Hollister and graduated from Hollister High School in 1943. She moved to Hoquiam soon after graduation.On May 5, 1949, June...

Apr 30, 2014

Apr 28, 2014

Bart Stapley Rymer 66 years, passed away April 28, 2014 in Aberdeen, Washington. He was born October 30, 1947 in Delta, Utah to Norman and Velma (Stapley) Rymer.He was raised in various towns in Utah before moving to Aberdeen in 1964. He graduated from Weatherwax High School in 1966. He served an LDS Church Mission to Perth, Australia for two...

Apr 27, 2014

Zale Michael Winkle, 75, lifetime harborite and former machine operator at the Cosi Pulp Mill, died Sunday, April 27, 2014 at his home in Cosmopolis, WA.Zale was born on February 7, 1939 in Aberdeen to George Walter and Evelyn Katherine (Luctvick) Winkle. He grew up in Hoquiam and graduated from Hoquiam High School. He worked for Evans Plywood in the...