Korean War Veteran Obituaries

9/12/1935 - 3/3/2026 Joseph Dan Gonzales, 90 affectionately known as "Uncle Dan" passed away on March 3,2026. He was born to Ignacio & Adela Gonzales. Danny, as he was known in his family, graduated from Albuquerque High School and was soon drafted by the US Army, serving in Korea. The army...

In loving Memory of Armando Guerra 10/7/1935 - 2/25/2026 Armando Guerra was born in San Antonio, Texas to Guadalupe and Juana Guerra. He was the youngest of four sons (Jose, Eduardo, and Raul) who have predeceased him. Armando is survived by his wife of 69 years, Gloria, and their three children,...

Merlyn Higgins Born: July 5, 1929 in Stanley Township, Minnesota Died: December 24, 2025 in Seneca, Illinois We are saddened to announce the peaceful passing of Merlyn V. Higgins on December 24, 2025, at the age of 96. He left this world surrounded by the love and comfort of his family and...

Charles Norfleet Hill III 10/04/1932 - 02/27/2026 Charles Norfleet Hill III passed away on February 27, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Charles was born on October 4, 1932, in Houston, Texas to Rosalind Breedlove Hill and Charles Norfleet Hill Jr. Charlie graduated from Lamar High School in 1949 and...

Edwin G. Lawrence Sarasota, FL - Edwin (Ed) G. Lawrence passed away peacefully at the age of 93, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born on August 15th, 1932, in Amityville, NY. He enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17 where he served as an Aviation machinist,...

Robert L. Macrae 03/02/1932 - 03/29/2026 Robert Logan Macrae, born on March 2, 1932, in Irvington, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, while living in Houston, Texas. Robert (Bob) proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean War from October...

Dowd, John James "Jim" SYRACUSE - John James "Jim" Dowd died peacefully on April 18, 2026, after a short illness. He had attained an age of 95. He is survived by his three children, Robert (Maribeth Krupczak) of Albany, Kathleen Freese of Ballston Spa, Michael (Kellie) of Syracuse; his two...

DR. MANUEL P. BERRIOZABAL April 15, 2026 Dr. Manuel Philip Berríozábal passed peacefully on April 15, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas, in the arms of his beloved wife, Maria Antonietta Berríozábal. He faced Alzheimer's disease with the same courage, kindness, and patience that defined his life. Born...

O'Neil, John D. 84 years of age, of St. Petersburg, FL, passed away peacefully in Suncoast Hospice on January 3, 2026. John was commonly known as "Jack," or "Uncle Jac" to his family, friends, and colleagues around the world. Jack was predeceased in death by his parents, John and Ann O'Neil; and...

Richard Edward Santos, 91, of Fort Pierce, Florida, formerly of Attleboro and Cape Cod, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Fondly known as Richie, Dick, and-by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren- "The Great One," Richard was a...

Joseph E. Plantamura, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026. Born on June 15, 1932, in Ionia, Michigan, Joe was the son of the late John and Jennie (Mercadante) Plantamura. He graduated from SS. Peter & Paul Academy in Ionia and later attended General Motors Institute in Flint....

Loading Richard (Dick) Earl Michaud, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away peacefully at his home on April 18, 2026, one month shy of his 99th birthday. From humble beginnings during the Great Depression, Dick built a life defined by unwavering courage and perseverance, boundless energy, and deep...

William Paul Brown (Bill Brown), 74, of New Meadows, passed away peacefully on April 17 at his daughter’s home, surrounded by family. Born on June 4, 1951, in Weiser, Idaho, to William Early Brown and Inez Mary Brown, Bill devoted his life to his family, his hometown of New Meadows ID, and...

John L. Horvath III John L. Horvath III was born to Hazel Macomber Horvath and John L. Horvath Jr. on May 2, 1937. He grew up in Willimantic, CT surrounded by many aunts and uncles, all of whom were first generation immigrants from what is now known as the Czech Republic and Hungary. Their...

Edmund Harry Aznavorian, born January 5, 1930, in Detroit Michigan passed away on April 19, 2026, in Plano, Texas at the age of 96. Son of Armenian immigrants, Harry and Effie, who escaped the 1915 Armenian massacre, Ed’s father died while he was a senior at U of D High School class of...

Smithfield, UT - On April 18, 2026 Leland Anderson Cottle, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, brother, and friend returned home to his Heavenly Father. Leland was born on July 16, 1928, in Stone, ID to Leland Thomas Cottle and Clara Irene Anderson. He was raised in...

George V. Belbusti, 94, a lifelong resident of West Haven and the beloved husband of Colleen Bartlett Belbusti, passed away on March 17, 2026 surrounded by his family at his home. Loving father of Kim Zabilowski of West Haven and Gina (Rob) Bohan of Orange. Stepfather of Judith (Darren) Fouts of...

Pasquale F. "Pat" Perrelli July 13, 1930 - April 15, 2026 Pasquale Frank "Sonny" "Pat" Perrelli, 95, passed away on April 15, 2026. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, Pat lived a life defined by love, generosity, and unwavering dedication to his family....

Robert R. Dudick passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The family is being cared for by Vanston & James Funeral Home, Inc..

Robert G. Wise, 85 of Ashland passed away from this life on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Brethren Care Village following a period of failing health. Bob was born on May 28, 1940 in Ashland, Ohio, the son of the late Earl and Florence (nee Baney) Wise. He graduated from Ashland High School, Class...

Gennaro (Jerry) Petronella passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The family is being cared for by Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc. - Cornwall-On-Hudson.

It only takes one smile to offer welcome, and Blessed is the person who will share it. It only takes one moment to be helpful, and Blessed be the person who will spare it. It only takes one joy to lift a spirit, and Blessed be the person who will give it. It only takes one life to make a...

Louis "Chief" Purificato, 90, of Vandergrift, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at Concordia, Bridgeville, where he was always walking the beat and solving the case. He was born on Feb. 24, 1936, in Parks Township to the late Pete and Ann Cristello Purificato. Chief was born and raised in...

Simmons, Ralph Ralph E. Simmons Sr. Ralph Emerson Simmons Sr., of Huber Heights, Ohio, died Sunday, April 19, 2026, at age 87, after a full life guided by a devotion to family and a commitment to service. He was born Oct. 25, 1938, near Brookville, Ohio, to Robert Sr. and Mabel (Sensenbaugh)...

Margaret Brim Boyle, age 96, died peacefully on Sunday April 12, 2026 after a short illness. Beloved family members were at her bedside. Margaret was born August 4, 1929 in Downey, Idaho. Her parents were Willis and Erma Brim. She shared life on the farm with her older sister Maxine, younger...

Jay D Carney passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. The family is being cared for by Donovan Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Tallmadge.

Almo Bergeson, 97 Almo Odell Bergeson passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, at the age of 97, following a slow decline in his health. He resided with his son, Bryan Gregory, on his beloved farm in Columbia Falls, Montana. He is to be interred at the Fairview Cemetery located at 1225 Fairview...

Joseph Febbo, 96, of Palmer Twp., PA passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in his home surrounded by family. Born on September 8, 1929 in Bangor, PA, he was the son of the late Erminio and Rose (Buzzuto) Febbo. He graduated from Bangor High School and proudly served in the United States Airforce...

William R. Duke Jr., 93, of Rossville, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026. He was born in Acworth, Georgia, on June 22, 1932, a son of the late William and Mary Louise Duke Sr. He was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area and was of the Methodist faith. Mr. Duke was a veteran of the...

Francesco (Frank) Ferrara, a man of quiet strength, purposeful actions, and a beautiful smile, peacefully passed away on April 21, 2026 with his beloved wife, Teresa Ferrara (Mancini), by his side. Their life together was a beautiful testament to a deep, inseparable, and loving partnership. Born...

(Gasport) Raymond A. Pasterz, age 89, died April 23, 2026 unexpectedly at Gates Vascular Institute in Buffalo. He was born July 23, 1936 in Buffalo and was a life-long resident of this area. Ray was a United States Army Veteran providing service during the time between the Korean War and the...

Duane Frank “Dewey” Stich: A Life of Dedication, Wisdom, and Love Duane Frank Stich, affectionately called Dewey by his family, was born March 30, 1933, in a railroad boxcar in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, and passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at the...

Benton R Hart, 98, of Youngwood, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. He was born on April 22, 1928, in Morgantown, WV., the son of the late Leslie and Eda (Blosser) Hart. Benton was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, having served in the Korean War. He was a member of the Youngwood VFW Post #211,...

CW4 Cameron E Davis Cameron Davis was born on January 20, 1935 in Mason City, Nebraska to Clarence E Davis and Mary Edith Hogg. He was the third of three children (two sisters). After Cameron’s mother passed on 11 April 1941, his father remarried Martha Ellen Roberts, to which two children...

James P. Lessor James Lessor passed away January 19, 2026, at the age of 88, at Chestelm Health in Moodus, CT. Jim grew up in Cromwell and upon marrying Philomena (Cookie) Santangelo of Middletown, he resided there many years until his health required his move to Chestelm Health. Jim served in...

Barbara Ann Murphy passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The family is being cared for by Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home.

Morris Shelstad passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The family is being cared for by Eggers Funeral Home.

General Joe, Joe, Mr. Disaster, JoeBob, Dad, Sir, passed quietly in the wee morning hours of Friday, March 20, 2026. His passing was preceded by the deaths of his daughter, Elise, and his wife Edie of 71 years, both of whom he missed terribly. One would need an entire newspaper to write about all...

Wayne Richard Davy passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The family is being cared for by Gass Haney Funeral Home - Columbus.

Billy F. Bruce, age 91, of Bryan, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on the morning of April 18, 2026. He passed away peacefully in Chesapeake, VA, surrounded by loved ones.  One of five boys, Billy was born to Shelby and Mary (Timmons) Bruce on March 3, 1935, in Bremen,...

On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, age 95, of Shaler Twp, formerly of Lawrenceville. Husband of the late Carole Ann Delach. Father of Jim (Beth) and the late George Delach. Brother of John (Sally) Delach, and the late Catherine Tutich and Dorothy Kriznik. Special friend of Susan Malinowsky. Also...

William Carroll Thomsen passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The family is being cared for by Green Hills Mortuary & Memorial Chapel.

Schuppert, Ronald, 91, of New York, NY passed away in Weymouth, MA on April 18, 2026. A born-and-raised New Yorker, Ronald—known to friends and loved ones as Ron—led a life marked by service and community. At the age of 19, he enlisted in the Army and was stationed in Alaska during...

Memorial services for Troy Anderson, 67, formerly of Mobridge, will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran church in Mobridge. Burial take place at Greenwood cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 5:00 pm Friday, May 1, 2026, with a...

Robert L. Mackison passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The family is being cared for by Sheetz Funeral Home Inc.

Mr. Jerome "Jeong Hoon" Cho, aged 92, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026, in Rockville, Maryland. Born on September 25, 1933, in Suncheon, South Jeolla Province, South Korea, Mr. Cho led a remarkable life dedicated to education, creativity, and his beloved family. Mr. Cho's academic journey...

Charles A. Florek Westhampton, MA - Charles A. Florek, of Westhampton MA, died peacefully at home with family by his side on April 15, 2026. Charlie was born in Westfield MA in 1932 to the late Kazimir & Victoria Florek. He was raised, alongside his 10 siblings, on the former Florek Dairy...

Bruce Morris Black January 5, 1930 - April 9, 2026 Bruce was born January 5th, 1930, in Warren Pennsylvania to Archie and Nellie Black. He was baptized in the Lutheran church on the 12th of December 1948. He enlisted in the US Army through the draft on the 28th of November 1951. He reached the...

Reading - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Anthony J. Mitsch, a lifelong resident of Reading, Ohio on Thursday, December 11, 2025, just before his 81st birthday. He was born on December 15, 1944 to the late Clarence and Bernadette (nee Apke) Mitsch, brother of the late John...

Robert "Bob" Lincoln Altman, 97, of Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 19, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born on June 13, 1928, in Youngwood, he was the son of Thomas and Margaret Brown Altman. Bob will be remembered for his deep faith, good humor, and unwavering devotion to his...