U.S. Navy Veteran Obituaries

HAWES, Rex. POME RNZN, aged 74 years. We mourn the passing of our Rex. Rex passed away at Palmerston North Hospital on the 1st of March 2026, surrounded by his loved ones and at peace in the end following a long battle. This former sailor, expert boilerman, mentor, Son, Brother, Partner, Husband,...

Tommy Ray Teuscher was born June 2, 1938, to Raymond and Willetta. Tommy was raised in Cokeville, Wyoming and Geneva, Idaho. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard USS York Town, 1955-1959. He also served in Vietnam for 13 months. He worked for MK and FMC in the mining industry. Golf was Tom's...

Earl J. Falk Born: March 3, 1930 Died: February 17, 2026 Earl J. Falk, 95, died on February 17, 2026 in Oregon, Illinois. He was born on March 3, 1930, the son of Arlington and Mildred Falk. He was a lifelong resident of Byron, Illinois. Following high school, he served in the Navy, and...

Leogrande, Sr. - Joseph, a longtime resident of South Huntington, formerly of New Hyde Park, New York, and The Villages, Florida, passed peacefully on February 27 at the age of 98, after battling multiple health issues. He was born on June 25, 1927, to Dominic and Maria Leogrande in New Hyde...

Tyler Montgomery Jr. was born at Fort Lawton Army hospital, Seattle, Washington on March 3, 1962 to Tyler and Darlene Montgomery. On April 11, 2009 he married Dottie Swear at the Hernando UMC. He entered eternal life on July 18, 2025 in Citrus County Florida. Tyler graduated from Goose Creek, SC...

David Ben Southworth, age 66, passed away on January 5, 2026, in Edenville, Michigan. Born on January 28, 1959, in Flint, Michigan, David later settled in Edenville, where he built a life defined by hard work and kindness. A proud United States Navy veteran, David served aboard the USS Robinson...

Charles E. Kestyn Greenfield, MA - It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Charles Edward Kestyn. Born on June 29, 1931 in South Deerfield MA, he grew up in Greenfield, MA, until joining the Navy during the Korean War, afterwards he used his VA Benefits to attain a business degree at...

Ross Albert Grahn, 100, of Colorado Springs, CO, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026. Born in Toronto, Canada, Ross moved to the United States to join the Navy during World War II. He served with distinction for three years as a Seaman First Class and coxswain's mate aboard LSTs that...

Herbert Edward Cole, known to all as Ed or Eddie, age 81 of Davison, died on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Wellbridge in Grand Blanc. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 11AM until 2PM on Saturday, March 21, 2026 to celebrate...

Albert Leroy Lingenfelter passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The family is being cared for by Borden Funeral Home - Sheffield.

Jerry Lee Allswede Jerry Lee Allswede, age 95 of Grand Blanc, formerly of Sanford, passed away February 28, 2026 at Genesis Henry Ford Hospital. For the last few years, he had resided at Abbey Park Independent Living where he enjoyed making new friends and appreciated the wonderful staff. He was...

Robert V. Moloney passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026. The family is being cared for by Garrett Jones Memorial Homes - Roseland.

Reginald R Pattey, 92, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026 at Trillium Place. He was born in Philadelphia to the late Reginald E. Pattey and Dorothy (Wigton) Pattey.  Reg is survived by his wife, Jane (Dale) Pattey, with whom he celebrated 66 years of marriage on...

David Warner "D.W." Norris, age 93, passed away at Our Hospice of South-Central Indiana on February 23rd 2026 at 3:45pm after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease & Dementia. David was born in Sonora, Kentucky on November 15th, 1932, to Lilie Alice Hornback and Ralph Norris. He married...

Ronald Ray Henerfouth Wentzville, MO - Ronald Ray Henerfouth, of Wentzville, MO, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the age of 82. Beloved husband of the late Jeri Henerfouth; cherished son of the late Lillian (Edward) Cox and Ray Henerfouth; devoted father of Kathleen (Brent, dec)...

Bruce Edward May passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026. The family is being cared for by Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services - Onalaska.

Gerald “Jerry” Allen Brendle, 79, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026. A native of Murphy, NC, Gerald was a son of the late Samuel Allen and Hazel Allen Brendle. He was also preceded in death by his step-daughter, Kathy Bailey Conard. Mr. Brendle proudly served his country in the U.S....

Jerry "Jay" Curry East Alton - Jerry "Jay" Curry, 82, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026 at his home. Born Dec. 2, 1943 in Alton, he was a son of Kenneth J. and Mildred G. (Vahle) Curry. He married Joyce Hampton Aug. 22, 1969. She survives. A U.S. Navy veteran, Jay was an outgoing person and...

Bradley Dean Farrell passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026. The family is being cared for by Jeffries & Keates Funeral Home.

William Dean Fraser passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The family is being cared for by Norco Family Funeral Home.

Anthony S. Gwiazdowski, Jr., 87, of Cheshire, CT, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 28, 2026. He was the loving husband of Catherine (Summa) Gwiazdowski for 59 years. Anthony was born on June 26, 1938 in Waterbury, CT to the late Anthony Sr. and...

Kenneth Raymond Milley died on Feb. 5, 2026, in Champlin, Minnesota, after a yearslong struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was 80. Born in Melrose, Massachusetts, on Sept. 7, 1945, Ken grew up in Wakefield and spent most of his life in Shrewsbury. He retired to Sarasota, Florida, and loved...

Feb 28, 2026 Philip J. McNally, 70, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, February 28, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife, Joyce (Hallinan) McNally; their son, Ryan P. McNally & wife Kristin; and two adoring granddaughters, Evelyn and Maeve. He leaves his brothers,...

Gayle Elliott Butler, age 86, of Ensley township, was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior Tuesday February 24 with his family at his side. Gayle was born January 27 1940 in Ensley township to Donald and Margaret Butler. Gayle is survived by his wife of 65 years Anita (Stray); Son Todd Butler;...

Derek was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend whose presence filled every room with strength, humor, and warmth. Known for his linebacker build and big teddy-bear heart, he was a gentle soul who cared deeply for the people in his life and never hesitated to show up for those he loved. A...

Jerry Richard “Dick” Smith died peacefully February 27, 2026. Dick Smith was born January 24, 1943 in Omaha, NE. Dick was a state wrestler at Benson High School then at Omaha Technical High School. He left school early to enlist in the Navy from 1960 to 1964. He met his beautiful...

Captain Theodore R. Kramer, USN (Ret.) passed away at his home on February 25, 2026, in Cornelius, NC. The son of the late Theodore R. Kramer Sr. and Estelle Ullmann Kramer, Ted was born September 28, 1934 in Greensboro, NC, but moved to Hickory, NC at a young age, where he was raised. After high...

Robert "Bob" Beaty, age 83, resident of Hoover, passed away on February 27, 2026. Bob was born in 1943 in Griffin, Georgia and attended Florida Presbyterian College (now Eckard College) before joining the Navy as a pilot trainee in 1965. While attending advanced aviator training in the City of...

Melvin Wendell Stafford November 11, 1953 – February 19, 2026 Portrait by Natalie Huggins Childers Melvin Wendell Stafford, age 72, of Vidalia, died February 19, 2026 at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer. Wendell was born November 11, 1953 in...

Susan was born the last child & only girl born to Edna Barlow Myers & CWO-4 United States Navy Russell E Myers in Bremerhaven, Germany. Susan became an author at an older age she published her 1st book, her memoir “An Ordinary Girl”, that she had been working on for years. Her 2nd book, “Pieces...

Dale Alen Sieggreen, born on February 21, 1951, passed away on January 1, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan. Dale served his country as a Seabee in the military during his early years. soon after in life, he found joy in crafting artistic wooden sconces and furniture, and went through various hobbies,...

Thomas Edward Wojcik, a cherished soul known for his quirky and eccentric personality, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on March 7, 1945, Thomas was a unique and vibrant individual who radiated a distinctive charm that touched the lives of many. A proud graduate...

Robert James Sieja, Sr. Bay City, Michigan Robert James Sieja, Sr, age 84, passed away peacefully under the loving care of his family and hospice on Saturday evening, February 28, 2026, at Symphony - Tri Cities in Bay City, Michigan. Bob was born October 28, 1941, in Bay City, Michigan to the...

Vincent F. Lepizzera, 82 of Foster passed away on Thursday February 26, 2026, with his beloved wife by his side. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Palumbo) Lepizzera. He was the beloved husband of Janice (DiCarlo) Lepizzera. He proudly served his country in the US...

Gerald (Jerry) Garner passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026 at the age of 98. Jerry was born on May 25, 1927 in West Branch, Michigan. He graduated as co-valedictorian from West Branch High School in 1945 before joining the U.S. Navy from June 1945 to July 1946. He served as a radar...

James Edward “Jim” Winters May 22, 1933 – February 28, 2026 James Edward Winters, born to Margaret McNaughtan Winters and John Edgar Winters, passed away peacefully at his home in Versailles, Kentucky, on Saturday, February 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by...

Richard Wholey passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026.

Ron Krug passed away February 23, 2026. He was born March 15 1948 in Brooklyn New York. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam war in communications, eventually retiring from the cable industry. He leaves behind his wife of 47 years Mae Krug and their 4 children, Ivy, Dan, Lauren...

Gary Jutze, age 78, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026. Born on November 5, 1947 in College Point, New York, Gary was the oldest child of Walter and Helen Jutze. Gary was a veteran of the United States Navy and enlisted after graduating from high school. After he was discharged from...

Donald “Gene” Hewitt passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Hope Indiana. He was born on November 29, 1938 to parents Herschel and Lorene (Stafford) Hewitt in Shelbyville Indiana. On October 19, 1958, he married Rita Faye Magee and she preceded...

Robert R. Antesberger passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The family is being cared for by Matthew R Decort Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

Clyde Copeland, Jr of Dover, NJ died February 26, 2026. He was born to Clyde Copeland, Sr. and Cecile Catherine Hill Copeland, March 26, 1927, in Davenport, IA. He was a Navy veteran of WWII and the Korean War serving as a corpsman. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of...

Patricia Bryant Bowers, beloved wife, mother, realtor, art history lover, and lover of life itself, affectionately known as Patti, Peppermint Patti, and later in life, Trish, died peacefully at her home in Haverford, Pennsylvania, on February 26, 2026, surrounded by loved ones, after a brief but...

Philip J. McNally, 70, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, February 28, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife, Joyce (Hallinan) McNally; their son, Ryan P. McNally & wife Kristin; and two adoring granddaughters, Evelyn and Maeve. He leaves his brothers, Paul J. McNally,...

Gregory Aldo Bergman, age 81, of Quincy, died February 20, 2026, at Blessing Hospital. He was born August 16, 1944, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Lester and Alma Judy (Gregory) Bergman. Greg was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School. Following graduation, he worked at the family...

Dr. Roger Lee Levin of Estero, Florida, and Deer Park, Maryland passed away peacefully with family at his side, and joined his Lord on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Roger was the loving husband of Barbara Ann (Simon) Levin for more than 65 years, and the beloved father of Mary Elizabeth (Steve)...

Thomas "Tom" Durward Adams, Jr. ROCKY MOUNT - Thomas "Tom" Durward Adams, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elizabeth "Betsy" Adams; his son, Jeff Adams and wife, Jennifer, of Greenville; his daughter, Karen Adams Kirk and husband, Matt, of...

David J. Signore passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The family is being cared for by Anton B. Urban Funeral Home, Inc..

Kenneth "Kenny" Eugene Osborn, 79, passed away on March 1, 2026, in Wichita Falls. Born in Weatherford, OK, to Loil and Jean Osborn, Kenny served in the Navy before graduating from Midwestern State University. He spent many years as a history teacher and football/baseball coach at Wichita Falls...

Scott M. Foster, age 76, of Pittsburgh, PA, formerly of Mercer County, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026. Born on October 2, 1949, in Grove City, PA, Scott was the beloved son of the late Louise and George Foster. He was the devoted husband of more than 25 years to Marcia Foster, whose...