U.S. Navy Veteran Obituaries

Robert "Bob" Daniel Coppo Clearwater, FL - Robert "Bob" Daniel Coppo, 84, of Center Harbor, New Hampshire, and Clearwater, passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2026, in Clearwater, Florida. Born in Keene, New Hampshire, Bob graduated with the Class of 1960 from Keene High shortly after...

James A. 'Jim' Pakenas Born: August 20, 1946 in St. Charles, Ill. Died: February 18, 2026 in DeKalb, Ill. James Allan Pakenas, 79, of Sycamore, Ill., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center, DeKalb. Born Aug. 20, 1946, in St. Charles, the son of Stanley...

Shirley Ann Reeves passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026. The family is being cared for by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. & Crematory - Leonardtown.

Henry Clyde Johnson passed away on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026. Clyde was born on November 8th, 1931, in Chatham County, NC. Clyde spent many years in his beloved Chatham County. After leaving the Navy in 1954 and attending college, he started his career as a high school math teacher. Clyde...

John A. Davis 70, of Millington, TN fell asleep in his Master's arms on February 22, 2026. He was a retired Navy veteran and continued to serve as a lab technician for the Memphis VA Hospital. He was the proud husband of Barbara Davis for 44 years. To this union three children were born, Felicia...

William F. (Bill) O’Neill of the Royal Oaks Community of Sun City, Arizona, passed away peacefully on 19 February 2026 with family at his bedside. He was the ripe young age of 98, but would tell anyone who asked that he was 29. Bill was born 18 August 1927 in Mitchell, SD, the first of three...

John Franklin Townsend, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, in Austin, Texas, at the age of 87. Born on May 23, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri, John lived a life marked by service, curiosity, kindness, and a deep commitment to his family and...

TERRY BRENT DILCHER, 77, of Barboursville, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born October 9, 1948, in Gallipolis, Ohio, Terry spent his early years in the Point Pleasant area before his family moved to Moon Township, Pennsylvania, where he completed high...

Maurice “Tinker” Cross, 80, of Pampa, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2026 in Pampa. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, March 7. 2026 at Highland Baptist Church with Brother Paul Nachtigall and Zoy Gunter officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of...

Patrick Carey Branch (Rocky) Feb 1, 1957 - Feb 22, 2026 A man who lived with strength, structure, laughter and love. Rocky was born in Texas city, Texas on Feb 1, 1957. He was raised by his mother whom he greatly admired and loved, along with his two sisters. He loved being from Texas and loved...

Terry P. Griffin, 78, of Yulee, Florida, passed away on February 19, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones after a short illness. Born in 1947 in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Perry and Retha Griffin, Terry grew up working alongside his father, installing audio systems for local schools and...

Aubrey W. "Ace" Sumter, 83 of Ormond Beach, Florida, died on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Reflections Memory Care of Port Orange. He was born in Deming, New Mexico to the late Eugene and Ardelle Peevy Sumter. Mr. Sumter served in the United States Navy and was stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii...

Gordon R. Doyel, 93, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026 where he was living with family in Paso Robles, California.  Gordon was born in November of 1932 in Bakersfield, California to Henry A and Lucille Doyel. He served in the US Navy from 1952-1956, then joining his parents in...

Jefferson (JD) Davis Bryant passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, February 22, 2026, just weeks before his 100th birthday. He was born March 17, 1926, in Grandridge, FL, and was one of eight children. He proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II and later...

Ray Lewis Cormany, 88, a prominent Etna-Troy Township farmer, died peacefully in the company of family at 12:23 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at his home. Born on October 24, 1937, near Pierceton in Kosciusko County, he was a son of Dee F. and Charlotte G. (Vernett) Cormany. Growing up in...

In his 99th year, Henry “Hank” Aruffo Jr. passed away in hospice care at Pottstown Hospital on February 24, 2026. An honorably discharged U.S. Navy World War II veteran, he was a long-time resident of Upper Darby, where he worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. Upon his...

Reuben Grider Reuben Lloyd Grider, 92, of Starke, Florida, passed away Thursday, Feb.19, 2026, following a long illness. Lloyd was born on Oct. 1, 1933, in Douglas, to the late Rufus Haskell Grider and Nancy Ann Elizabeth (Eldridge) Grider. The Grider family moved to Starke in 1938. He graduated...

Reginald L. Robinson passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026. The family is being cared for by Hopkins Mortuary, Inc..

Jay “Scott” Thurston was born on October 19th, 1954, to Jim and Virginia Thurston in Vancouver, Washington. Jay passed away February 7th, 2026, at his home in Bulington. He was preceded in death by his parents and 4 sisters, Terry, Debbie, Kim and Linda.  Jay  is survived by...

David G. Downs May 11, 1947 - Feb 22, 2026 Sandusky David G. Downs, 78, of Sandusky, passed away early Sunday morning, February 22, 2026, at Providence Care Center in Sandusky. Born May 11, 1947, in Sandusky, the son of Denzel David and June Estell (Bauer) Downs. David was a 1965 graduate of...

Charles J. Robinson Charles John Robinson, 79, of Tiffin, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026, at his residence. Charles was born February 12, 1947, in Tiffin, to the late Charles Ivan and Esther (Correll) Robinson. Survivors include his fiancé, Bonnie Smith of Tiffin; his children, Lorie (Dan)...

Frank Aerdelman passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The family is being cared for by A Wise Choice Cremation & Funeral Services - Mesa.

Cleofus "Buddy" Monroe Piercey, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026 while at his home surrounded by his devoted and loving family. He was born in Cleveland County, NC to the late C.O. Piercey and Gertrude Piercey. He is also predeceased by his wife, he loved dearly for 35...

Albert Ray Beathard 02/21/2026 In loving memory of Albert Ray Beathard, who passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026 at the age of 88. Born September 3,1937 in Huntsville, Texas. Ray was the oldest child and only son of Lloyd and Gladys Beathard. He and his sisters were raised as proud fourth...

GENEVA - Benjamin (Ben) Anthony Mittiga, 88, of Geneva, N.Y., passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Ben was born December 12, 1937, in Newark, N.Y., the son of Benjamin Mittiga and Concetta DeBois. Ben married Josephine (Josie) Augustine on May 6, 1961, at...

Jay Robert Cronk February 19, 1955 – February 14, 2026 Jay Robert Cronk, age 70, of Branford, Connecticut, passed away on February 14, 2026, after a courageous six-year battle with cancer. Born on February 19, 1955, in New Haven, Connecticut, Jay was the beloved son of the late Donald and...

Vivian Tate Smith, 19, of Laramie, WY passed away peacefully in her sleep due to an undiagnosed cardiac condition on February 13th, 2026. Tate, a Navy brat, was born at the Naval Hospital in Jacksonville, FL on January 25th, 2007. She was immediately nicknamed "Tater Tot" by her parents and...

Ronald Lindsay, 91, of Yalesville, devoted husband to the late Nancy (Jacobs) Lindsay for 65 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Midstate Medical Center. Born and raised in New Rochelle, New York, Ron was the son of the late George and Ethel Lindsay. After graduating...

James Roy Lane, 88, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. He was born March 3, 1937, in Brooks County, Georgia. James was the son of James Roy Lane Sr. and Allie Jarvis Lane. From an early age, he was known for his strong work ethic, kind...

NEWARK - David Marsh passed away on January 11, 2026, after a long illness. Dave grew up in Newark, in upstate N.Y., and spent boyhood summers racing sailboats on Lake Ontario. His first job was delivering groceries by boat across Sodus Bay. A natural leader, Dave was president of his high school...

Charles William Michael Yockman of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at the age of 82. Charles was born on January 15, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY but grew up in the Bronx. He played football for Eastern District High School until he graduated and enlisted in the Navy where he...

In Loving Memory of Robert W. Guinsler Robert W. Guinsler was an amazing and loving father, a devoted family man, and a person of unwavering integrity. He lived his life with kindness, loyalty, and quiet strength, leaving a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. Robert proudly served in the...

Neil Christopher Rader, 51, of Orlando, passed unexpectedly into the presence of our Lord on February 14, 2026. Born on November 13, 1974, in Killeen, TX, and raised in Chattanooga, TN, Chris lived a life defined by integrity, service, faith, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to those he...

Jerry Bryan Gallagher Jerry Bryan "Pat" Gallagher, 94, of Lynchburg, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was the husband of Barbara Ware Gallagher. Pat was born July 29, 1931, in Lynchburg, Virginia, a son of the late Fred Odell Gallagher and Edith Wood Gallagher. Pat honorably served his...

This will be posted in the Baltimore Sun. Will probably do a shorter version for the Times-Picayune and Sun Sentinel, but wanted to share the full version here: Linda Anne Griffith Cruser passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 10:30 PM, at the age of 76, surrounded by loved...

Byron Gilbert Hansen Sr. was born on August 14, 1932, in Minneapolis. An electrician by trade, Byron was known for his strong work ethic and skilled hands. He carried an entrepreneurial spirit throughout his life, always searching for new opportunities and determined to find a way to make a...

Anacortes - James (Jim) Wheeler born on January 20, 1940 to Donald and Mildred Wheeler, went to meet the Lord, and many of his friends and family on January 29th 2026, just 9 days after his 86th birthday. Proceeded by brothers Donald Jr and younger brother Rande Wheeler. So the real party will be...

Jimmy (Jim) Lee Smith passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The family is being cared for by Sherrell Funeral Home - Jackson.

Norman C. Pankiewicz Nov 10, 1942 – Feb 22, 2026 Of Orchard Park, entered into rest February 22, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Marcia (nee White) Pankiewicz; loving father of Lauri Warner (Nicholas Komisarof) and Brian (Charity) Pankiewicz; cherished grandfather of Lyndsey Tysiac, Tyler...

Morwin, James J. ALBANY - James J. Morwin, 70, passed away at Albany Medical Center, on February 19, 2026. Born in Albany on January 6, 1956, he was the son of the late John and Josephine Augustine Morwin and a graduate of Albany High School. Jim proudly served his country in the United States...

Melissa Ann Haplea, 68, passed away with family by her side on February 20, 2026. Born November 1, 1957, in Cold Spring, NY she was the eldest daughter of Jim and Claudia Hopper. She was raised in Glen Burnie, MD where she built the strong foundation of family values and resilience that would...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marvin Martin Ferg. Marvin, age 84, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 21, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. His final moments were filled with the same warmth and love that he so generously gave throughout his life. Marvin...

Danny Lee Wyrick, born on April 2, 1946, in Enid, Oklahoma, departed this life suddenly on February 23, 2026, in the town of Seiling, Oklahoma. He was a cherished soul whose journey through life left an indelible mark upon the hearts of all who knew him. Danny's early education took place in...

Michael P. Moore – Of Quincy, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. He was 78 years old.   Born in Boston, he was the beloved son of the late John W. and Leona (Hopkins) Moore.   Michael was a proud and devoted veteran of the United States Navy, serving honorably and retiring...

William Holland Beane Anders, Jr. passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the age of 92. He was the son of the late Margaret Lyon Anders and William Holland Beane Anders, Sr. Bill was born in Baltimore, MD and spent most of his early life in Union Bridge, MD. He graduated from Admiral...

E. Dean Caldwell of Galion passed away February 11th at his home farm on Crawford-Morrow County line Road. Dean was born August 13th 1946 to the late Donald E. Caldwell and H. Marzee (Enck) Caldwell. Dean graduated from Galion high school in 1964; and then joined the Navy and served aboard the...

Michael Anthony Birkla, Sr. passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, at the age of 78, surrounded by his family in Gilbert, Arizona, where he spent his final days.  Born on December 10, 1947, Michael lived a life defined by strength, loyalty, laughter, and love. A proud veteran of the...

Mr. John Wesley Weed, 77, of Tampa, FL, passed away on February 16, 2026. He was born in St. Petersburg, FL on June 16, 1948, to the late John and Charlotte Weed. He lived in Inverness, FL for many years. He was a veteran of the US Navy and served on the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt. He worked as a...

Joseph A. Lawlor, 76, of New London, and formerly of Fort Madison, passed away at 10:52 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. He was born on Dec. 7, 1949, in Fort Madison, to Edmund and Genevieve (Cooper) Lawlor. He was married to Gail Kohne for...

Robert Spencer Everly passed away Wednesday, February 18th in hospice care in Florida. He was 101 years of age. He had been currently residing in assisted living in Riverview, FL. A longtime resident of Scranton, Pennsylvania he had a successful real estate and property appraisal business for...