Obituary Listing

Feb 28, 2022

Patsy Jo Bender, known as “Pat” to her friends, was born in Mexia, Texas. Pat lived in Richmond and Oakland, CA, with her mom and stepfather, and then at the age of 13, moved to Everett, WA. In her high school years, she spotted Lloyd Bender at a community event. He had moved from Dayton to Everett and was...

Feb 27, 2022

A longtime resident of Walla Walla, WA., died February 27, 2022, surrounded by his beloved family. Don was born April 28, 1951, to Theresa and Emilio Maiuri. Don attended Desales Catholic High School and graduated in 1969. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served as a Radar Specialist. Upon completion of his service...

Feb 27, 2022

Barbara was born on October 17, 1928, to Jess and Ida Swegle and she had five children, Cheryl Foster, Janine Baker (Craig), Kathleen McCaw, Sharlene Roe (Jim) and David McCaw.

At age 16, she Tapped Dance for the Troops at the McCaw Army Hospital and She worked at Liberty and Roxy Theatre.

She lived in...

Feb 25, 2022

Peter was born in Yakima, WA, to his parents Artimes and Eleni Salagianis, immigrants from Greece. After graduating from high school in Spokane, WA, Peter Joined the Marine Corp and served in the Intelligence Department in Okinawa. He was Honorably discharged on January 28, 1956.

Peter attended the University of Washington, College of Pharmacy, and in 1958...

Feb 21, 2022

Born on January 28, 1927, in Rockford IL. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Kelley and mother, Mina Kelley; Brothers, Gene and Art Kelley; his Wife, Aleatha VickiAnn; and Son, Kris Kelley.

Jack attended Pendleton Public Schools and graduated in 1945. He participated in all major sports. He served as class president in his...

Feb 20, 2022

Ardell Klicker, 85, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 20, 2022, in College Place, WA after living for many years with Alzheimers.

Ardell was born in Belle Fourche, South Dakota to Arthur and Della Richards on November 8, 1936. The family moved west in 1944 and settled in Waitsburg initially, then later to College Place....

Feb 10, 2022

Louis (Lou) Andrew Blundell, a resident of Golden West Estates, Walla Walla, Washington, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2022, at Walla Walla Veteran’s Home. Lou was born on February 27, 1932, in Sterling, Virginia, to Joseph and Addie Blundell.  He had 3 siblings Elsie, George, and Mary who all preceded him in death.

Lou and the...

Feb 10, 2022

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Regina (Rhea) Frances Lucarelli, 100, passed away February 10, 2022, at Regency at the Park, College Place.

Rhea was born August 11, 1921, in Walla Walla to Judita (Costa) and Francesco (Frank) Cavalli. She grew up on the family farm, working in the fields at a young age. She attended Davis...

Feb 4, 2022

James (Jim) Paul McDole, also known as Woody, went to be with the Lord our savior on February 4, 2022, with his family by his side.  Jim was born to Peggy and Joseph McDole in Bremerton, WA on May 19, 1946. His family later moved to Touchet, WA where they bought a farm. They raised Alfalfa Seed, hay, wheat,...

Feb 2, 2022

Arlis Gene Martin, 90, passed away February 2, 2022. He was born July 11, 1931, in Hinton, Oklahoma, the only child of Artie and Lois (Payton) Martin. The family moved to Lompoc, California, when he was a young boy where he graduated from high school before enrolling in Santa Maria Junior College. Family and friends knew him...

Jan 29, 2022

Drew Brian Stimpfle, died at home on January 29, 2022. He was born on July 27, 1959, in Montpelier, Ohio to Sylvia J. (Christian) and William C. Stimpfle. He was the youngest of six children.

The family moved closer to West Unity, Ohio, before he started kindergarten there. In high school, he was able to go to...

Jan 28, 2022

Malcolm Earle “Mac” Hallowell was called home on January 28, 2022. He was born in Rockland, Maine, to George and Edith (Chandler) Hallowell on July 18, 1932. Early in his life, he displayed a strong interest in all kinds of machinery (especially cars), and he was rebuilding engines before he graduated from high school in 1950. He attended the...

Jan 25, 2022

Erma Ellen Nielsen passed away on January 25, 2022. On October 3, 1919, Erma was born to Harry H. and Jessie V. Taylor in Walla Walla, WA.

Erma and her parents and sister Orma Rose lived in the Gardena area. Erma rode a horse to the Gardena School her first years. Her father farmed for 13 years,...

Jan 22, 2022

Nancy A. Grudzinski (Reser), age 62, passed on Saturday, January 22, 2022, peacefully at her home in Walla Walla.

Nancy was born to Glen and Nona Reser on April 18, 1959, in Dayton, Washington. She moved with her family to Walla Walla in 1962. Nancy attended Green Park Elementary, Garrison Junior High School, and Wa-Hi, graduating in...

Jan 21, 2022

Marcos Coronado was born in 1928, in Edinburg, Texas, to Marcos and Maria (Lara) Coronado. In 1953, Marcos married the love of his life, Catalina. Together with their children, they migrated to Walla Walla in 1961. He was one of the first Hispanic families to settle and make their home here in Walla Walla. It was here that Marcos...

Jan 18, 2022

Howard Yancey Reser, 89, passed away on January 18, 2022, at Providence St. Mary Medical Center with his daughter Linda at his side.

Yancey was born on June 11, 1932, in Walla Walla to Howard and Carrie (Hoover) Reser. He was an only child and the fourth generation to live on the Valley Chapel area farm since...

Jan 15, 2022

In the early morning hours, Mrs. Gayle Berg of Walla Walla peacefully closed her eyes to this earth and opened them in heaven, her loving husband of sixty years, George Berg, at her side.

Born in Goldendale, Washington, to Thomas and Claradehl Roberts. Gayle married George Berg, who had been drafted into military service. After medical training...

Jan 14, 2022

Anne “Annie” Delaney lived her life devoted to her two sons, the late Dr. Samuel W. Delaney, Jr. (surviving spouse, Jill M. Delaney) and John W. Delaney and their families.

Annie immigrated to the United States from Casole Bruzio, Cosenza, Italy in 1926 with her parents Bennardo and Maria Greco, brothers Sam Greco and Ernie Greco and...

Jan 9, 2022

Euretta Erma Zabor, a very sincere and dedicated child of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was also a faithful, forgiving, loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She worked as an R.N. at the Walla Walla General Hospital for almost 20 years. She will be missed and remembered very, very much by all her family members and those she...

Jan 5, 2022

Gilberto Lugo, 89, passed away in Walla Walla on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. He was the husband of Estella Armijo Lugo. They shared 39 years of marriage together. He was a wonderful husband, dad, step-dad, and papa who will always be missed.

Born in Fentress, Texas, on September 1, 1932, Gilbert was the son of Victor Lugo...