Wounded Warrior Project Obituaries

Marcus (Marc) Lesly Weatherall, Sr. (94) of Plano, Texas gained his wings on January 29, 2026. He was born in Gilmer, Texas on July 5, 1931, to the late Mark Lesly and Grace Leah Weatherall. Marc was preceded in death by his sister Grace Muir and his wife of 52 years Gloria Ann Weatherall. Marc...

John Michael Welch was born on August 18, 1938, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Thomas James Welch Jr. and Leona Eleanor Wilde Welch. He passed away at the age of 87, following a five-year battle with cancer. He was raised in Hales Corners, Wisconsin, alongside his siblings Patrick James, William...

Angelo S. Chantilis, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and proud Greek restaurateur, passed away at the age of 95, surrounded by his devoted family and held in prayer by his Greek Orthodox faith. A passionate businessman and family man to his core, Angelo lived life with a spirit too big to...

Beverly Jean Emmett Brown passed peacefully on October 17, 2025, surrounded by generations of family. She was born on June 25, 1928 in Austin, Texas to Jennie Joseph and Sam Emmett. Along with her sisters Eleanor and Sybil, the Emmett's lived in New Orleans, where Beverly attended an all-girls...

A Life Full of Family, Faith, and Perseverance It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marie Fails, who departed this world on June 19, 2025, at the age of 90. Marie was born on March 23, 1935, in her parents’ home at 11632 S. Princeton in Chicago, which was her favorite home. She...

Richard Meade Huff departed this world on May 25, 2025. He was known to his family and friends as "Dick" and to his eight grandchildren and soon to be ten great-grandchildren as "Grandpa". He will be remembered for his strong devotion to his family. Richard was born on October 28, 1934, in Glade...

Thomas G. Lucca passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026. The family is being cared for by M. A. Connell Funeral Home, Inc..

Barry Whitney Kerchner, 86, of Lower Pottsgrove Township, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of the late Joan (Pfeiffer) Kerchner. Born in Akron, Ohio, on September 13, 1939, Barry was the son of the late Whitney and...

Harvey Clarence Bolen passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The family is being cared for by Finch Funeral Home.

Paula Jean (Franklin) Barchenger, born July 11, 1947, in Poteau, Ok to Julian Dale Franklin and Syble (Bullard) Franklin of Heavener, Ok. Paula grew up in Heavener along with her two brothers, Ira Dale (Buddy) Franklin and Charles Allen (Chuck) Franklin. She attended Southeastern State...

Joseph Anthony Oliveri, 89, of Coconut Creek, Florida, passed away peacefully with his family at home on April 11, 2026. Born on December 5, 1936, in Albany NY, son to the late Dominick & Elizabeth Oliveri. In addition to his wife & parents, Joseph is predeceased by his siblings, Anthony,...

James P. Guesto, 74, of Emmaus, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends at home on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. He was the husband of Kristi A. (Gaumer) Guesto, with whom he shared nearly 33 years of marriage. Born in Wilkes Barre, he was the son of the late Pascal and Rita E....

WILLIAM E. POUTZ. Age 93. Beloved father of Bill Poutz (Cindy deceased), Michael Dempsey (deceased) (Dee), Jody Meyers (David), Linda Scott (David), and Dan Poutz (Pam). Cherished grandfather of Todd, Shawn, Rachelle, and Jamie Meyers, Jennifer Swetnam, Lisa Scott, and Danny and Stephanie Poutz...

Mr. Herbert Edward Hayes passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The family is being cared for by Pafford Funeral Home.

James E. Sorg, 80, of Goshen died Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at home from natural causes. Jim was born October 20, 1945 in Goshen to Sidney S. and Mary K. (McClure) Sorg. He is survived by a brother, John (Linda) Sorg, a sister, Mary Lou Hetler; and five nieces and nephews, Kim (George) Bergan,...

Barry E. Ribble passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The family is being cared for by McMichael Funeral Home Inc.

David A. Hodges, 77 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026. He was born December 9, 1948 in Akron to the late Richard and Margie (Roe) Hodges and was a 1967 graduate of Akron Buchtel High School. Dave was a proud US Army veteran having served during Vietnam and retired from...

James “Jim” Franklin Carney, Jr. 60, of Hattiesburg, passed April 15, 2026. He was born on December 8, 1965, in Pascagoula, MS. Jim had a true servant’s heart. He was a Combat Veteran from his time with United States Army National Guard serving during “Operation Iraqi Freedom”. He later retired...

Benjamin Kirt Sumers, of Valley Springs, Arkansas, was welcomed into Heaven on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, after a long illness. He was 75 years old. The son of Albert and Elsie (Clayton) Sumers was born April 28, 1950, in Dover, Arkansas. Kirt grew up in the Pleasant Grove Community and graduated...

Francis "Frank" S. Malek Jr., 81, of Oil City, died peacefully at home, with his wife Roxann by his side, on Monday, April 13, 2026. Born April 12, 1945 in Detroit, Mich., he was a son of the late Frank S. Malek Sr. and Ezzetta R. Groth Malek. In the late 1940s, the family relocated back to Oil...

Dan Lacy Rhodes, 79, passed away in Durham at Select Specialty Hospital on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Born in Wayne County on June 26, 1946, he was the son of the late Joseph Rhodes and Thelma Carmack Rhodes. In addition to his parents, Dan was preceded in death by his brothers, Wayne Rhodes, and...

Kenneth George Conley, a dedicated Vietnam veteran, historian at heart, and a man of immense kindness, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, at Baystate Noble Westfield. He was 81 years old. Kenny is a graduate of Springfield Technical Community College and Technical High School class of 1962....

Obituary For Louis B. Gazinski Louis B. Gazinski Louis was born in Brooklyn to Chester Gazinski and Aurelia Garza in Oct 1946. He graduated from East New York Technical High School and enlisted in the Navy. He served 3 tours in Vietnam from 1966 to 1969. He then worked for Curtiss-Wright for...

Robert (Bob) Brusky passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The family is being cared for by Rhodes-Charapata Coleman - Coleman.

Holly Lynne Quintero passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The family is being cared for by Hopcroft Funeral Home - Madison Heights.

Lieutenant Colonel Joseph A. Kilbane (Ret.) Joseph “Joe” Anthony Kilbane, 86, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and musician, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, leaving behind a legacy of service, faith, and music that touched generations. Born in Boston,...

Loading Joseph Thomas O’Brien, age 85, of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 26, 1940, to Mary O’Brien. Joseph was a proud graduate of Bishop John Neumann High School, Class of 1959. He went on to serve his...

Charles Ray Kernott July 13, 1947 – April 11, 2026 Charles Ray Kernott, 78, passed peacefully into eternity on April 11, 2026, when his faith was made sight. Charles was a devoted and loving husband to his wife, Barbara Kernott, and a cherished brother to Kathy Kernott. He was a proud and caring...

“She lived her life stitched together with love, passion, and creativity – each thread as meaningful as the last.” Daun Marie Stevens (née Boehm) departed this world on April 12, 2026. She was a dedicated wife to Charles Stevens, and a loving mother to Connie Zimicki ( late Dave) and Gerald West...

Joseph R Lakin May 24, 1961-April 15, 2026 Joseph was born May 24, 1961 in Beech Grove, Indiana to Elmer and Carolyn Lakin He was a lifelong Hoosier, attending St Philip Neri and Our Lady Of Lourdes for elementary school and Scecina High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked most...

Thomas Lohmar Schiefelbein, age 93, of Delafield, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. He was born on May 13, 1932, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Gustav and Esther Schiefelbein. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mary Jean Schiefelbein; their beloved children, Julie...

Mr. Joseph Forrest “Joel” Roper, Jr., age 82, of Pine Mountain, passed away on April 14, 2026. Mr. Roper was born on April 24, 1943 in Macon, Georgia to the late Joseph Forrest Roper, Sr. and Betty Lee Roper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Jean Roper....

Nancy Miller July 22, 1946 - March 27, 2026 Nancy L. Miller, 79, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 22, 1946, to Ralph and Minne Henning. Nancy grew up in Elk Lake and graduated from Elk Mound High School in 1964. Shortly after,...

Michael Oren Smith, 77, went to be with his Heavenly Father on April 9, 2026. Born in 1948 in San Diego, California to Oren and Lottie Smith, Michael was the oldest son and the twin brother of Carl Smith and brother to Sharon. He was married to his beloved wife, Dianna Smith, for 56 wonderful...

Jack Dee Byrd, 77, of Boonville, Indiana, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026. He was born in Washington, IN. on October 14, 1948, to Garnet Harold Byrd and Bonnie Arlene (York) Byrd. Jack was born a rambling’ man! He was actually born in a cab, on the way to the hospital. This was a funny story...

Michael Francis Houle passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026. The family is being cared for by Luddy & Peterson's Funeral Home & Crematory.

Teresa Lynne Seifert passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026. The family is being cared for by Dixon Funeral Home Inc.

Francis “Frank” S. Malek, Jr., 81, of Oil City, died peacefully at home, with his wife Roxann by his side, Monday, April 13, 2026. Born April 12, 1945 in Detroit, MI, he was a son of the late Frank S. Malek, Sr., and Ezzetta R. Groth Malek. In the late 1940’s, the family relocated back to Oil...

Philip Paul Hayden passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The family is being cared for by Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Fredericksburg.

David James Venier of Rockwood, husband, father, patriot, friend, and outdoorsman, passed away on April 14, 2026, with his family by his side at the VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor, where he received many years of care for various health conditions. Dave was born on October 13, 1946, to Frank and...

Viola “Vi” Bergstrom Murphy, 98, longtime resident of Winchester, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Born November 3rd, 1927 in Melrose, MA, she was the daughter of the late Yolande French and Andrew Bergstrom. Viola was raised in Stoneham during the Great...

Barbara K. Colacicco passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. The family is being cared for by Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home - Pleasant Hill.

Beloved wife of the late Eugene Babcock. Loving mother of Theresa Weik and Gary Weik. Dear grandmother of Brandon Weik, Brittany Wenzke, Cassie Shaw, Jonathan Weik, Dillon Weik, Sam Shaw, Emma Weik, and Liam Babcock. Dear great grandmother of Ronan Weik, Westley Weik, Griffin Wenzke, and Alastor...

Doris Nanar Reid passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026. The family is being cared for by Bush River Funeral Home - Columbia.

Robert Thomas Ellsworth, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at the VA Hospital. Robert was the son of the late Fred and Helen Ellsworth. Robert worked for the VA Hospital for many years where he maintained many friendships. He had a love for God and his family and spending time...

Benjamin Kirt Sumers, of Valley Springs, Arkansas, was welcomed into Heaven on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, after a long illness. He was 75 years old. The son of Albert and Elsie (Clayton) Sumers was born April 28, 1950, in Dover, Arkansas. Kirt graduated from Dover High School in May 1968. Shortly...

Daniel (Dan) Joseph Hughes passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The family is being cared for by Penwell Funeral Home - Shelby.

Obituary of Thomas Albero Thomas D. Albero (Tommy), age 98, of Darien, CT, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family and his devoted health aide, Maya. Born on April 5, 1928, he was the son of Aniello and Filomena Albero. Tommy attended...

David Alan Schafer passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. The family is being cared for by Purath-Strand Funeral Home & Crematory - Racine.

HEATH SPRINGS, SC – Mr. Charles “Charlie” West Catoe, age 80, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. He was born October 9, 1945, in Camden, SC, he was the son of the late Keever Benjamin Catoe and the late Irene Margaret Faulkenberry Catoe. He was the devoted husband of Judy...