U.S. Navy Veteran Obituaries

Richard "Rich" Gagnon Newburyport, MA - Richard "Rich" Leon Gagnon, 84, formerly of Easthampton, MA, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, in Newburyport, MA, with his daughters by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Laura Gagnon. Rich was born in Holyoke on April 15, 1941, and...

Billy "Bill" Mosher, 87 In Loving Memory of Billy 'Bill" Mosher, a man who truly wore many hats throughout his life, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on March 3, 2026, at his home in Kalispell, Montana. He was 87 years old. Bill was born on December 11, 1938, in Oklahoma. His life journey...

Raymond Willis Brandon passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The family is being cared for by Porter Funeral Homes - Kansas City.

Donald B. Lash, age 87, US Navy Veteran, at rest March 9, 2026. Longtime friend of Ed Howe; Dear son of the late Bruno and Helen Lash; Loving brother of the late Michael (Sue) Lash and the late Nadine (late Wayne) Adam; Fond uncle of Michael (Maribel) Lash and Michele (Ryan Ethridge) Lash;...

Doyle Cortner passed peacefully, surrounded by his family in person and in spirit. Doyle is survived by his beloved Wife of 60 years, four sons, one daughter and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Doyle was born in Los Angeles and Joined the Navy. He served on the Cruiser, Saint Paul...

George Thomas McDonald Nov 29, 1953 - Dec 31, 2025 Madison- George Thomas McDonald passed away on December 31st 2025, at Oak Park Place, Nakoma, in Madison, Wisc. He was born in Great Lake, Ill. George lived his whole life in Madison. He went to St. Ray's grade school and graduated from West High...

John Williams Greiner September 1, 1944 - February 19, 2026 John Williams Greiner of Roanoke, Va., died on February 19, 2026. He was born on September 1, 1944, to Donald "Don" and Edith Greiner in Holyoke, Mass. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Donald...

North Stonington - Beverly M. Wilson, age 90, of North Stonington, passed away peacefully March 9, 2026. Born in New London, Oct. 4, 1935, the daughter of George W. and Marion S. Merritt, Beverly lived a life defined by kindness, curiosity and a love of learning. A native of New London, she was a...

Merrill Arter Palmer Merrill Arter Palmer, known to his friends as Pete, 99, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. He was born on July 25, 1926, in Rochester, New York. He enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17, during World War II. After the war, he attended Washington and Lee University...

Paul Golliher March 16, 2026 Paul Eugene Golliher, 95, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, with his wife of 60 years, Judy Golliher, by his side. Paul was born on August 18, 1930, in Murphysboro, Illinois. He was the youngest of eleven children and the last surviving...

Betty, a long-time resident of Herndon, VA passed away on March 10, 2026. She was born in Webster County, West Virginia, the daughter of Pete and Cora Holcomb Barbe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 50 years, Robert; and her siblings, Golda Ruth...

Ralph Ross, 93, of Greenville, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Friday evening, March 20, 2026, in UPMC Greenville Hospital. Mr. Ross was born September 29, 1932, in Sharon, a son of the late Ralph A. and Mary (Parsee) Ross. After graduating from Sharon High School in 1951, he...

On March 18, 2026, George Joseph Buschman Jr., 80, beloved husband married 49 years to his late wife Becky Buschman, passed away at home peacefully in his sleep. George was a devoted father of Brian Buschman and his wife, Nora; Aimee Buschman Orbin and her husband, Jeff; a devoted grandfather of...

Kowalczyk, James J. (Jim) February 26, 2026 Of Hilton Head Island, S.C. and formerly of Cheektowaga, NY, passed peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026. He was the devoted husband of the love of his life, the late Deborah J. Smith; loving son of the late Alexander L. and the late Mary A....

Eugene H. Schnaufer, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He was born on December 6, 1929, the son of the late G. Howard and Elsie (nee Schlifke) Schnaufer. He was a proud Navy Veteran having served his country form 1948-1952. His wife of almost 75 years, June W. Schnaufer, passed...

Thomas Chimento Mt. Pleasant — Thomas Michael Chimento, known to all as Tom, passed away on March 21, 2026, in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, just one day shy of his 93rd birthday. Born on March 22, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, Tom lived a long, beautiful life filled with love, laughter, and...

Thor Aksland, 76, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, in San Luis Obispo, California. Born on November 7, 1949, in Stavanger, Norway, Thor lived a life rich with experiences and connections that spanned continents. His journey began on a Norwegian farm, where he was baptized into a...

Steven Paul Harris, age 82 of Mantua Twp., NJ passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Born in Philadelphia to the late Paul Harris and Helen Imogen Harris Glazier (nee Shimer) he graduated from Collingswood High School Class of 1961 and attended Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science. He...

John M. Babchak passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The family is being cared for by Kamienski Funeral Home of Garfield.

Mystic - Carol Kerr, 62, of Mystic, passed away peacefully March 12, 2026, in the arms of her Savior after a heroic six-year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family, with her devoted husband, Brian, faithfully by her side. Carol was born July 7, 1963, in Morristown, N.J. A...

Fitzpatrick, Kenneth Larry COHOES - Kenneth Larry Fitzpatrick, a.k.a. "Fitzy," age 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 17, 2026. Born on June 5, 1937, in Schenectady, N.Y. He was the son of the late James Vernon Fitzpatrick and Mary E. Krosky. Ken graduated from Mt. Pleasant H.S. in...

died on Thursday, March 12th, 2026, of natural causes. He was born in Dowagiac, MI, the son of Charles and Margaret Madison on April 26, 1940. He grew up in Holland, MI; graduated from the University of Michigan (BA); and earned Master's Degrees from Roosevelt University (MPA) and George...

Cdr. (Retired) Clayton Mitchell Simmons, 97, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 12, 2026. Born on February 14, 1929, in Orleans, Nebraska, he was the beloved son of Harold and Grace Simmons (both deceased). He was also preceded in death by his brother,...

John “Jack” P. Leonard, long time resident of South Hadley MA, passed away peacefully on March 19th 2026 at Holyoke Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born in Pittsfield, MA on December 6th, 1939 to Therese and Francis Leonard. He grew up in the flats of Holyoke...

Elmer, Sr., Daniel J. Oct 29, 1957 - Mar 13, 2026 Daniel James Elmer, Sr., 68, of Conway, South Carolina, formerly of Buffalo, New York, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 13, 2026 after bravely battling a long illness. Daniel was born on October 29, 1957, in Medina, New...

John Marks Mann passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026. The family is being cared for by Butler Funeral Home Inc.

Ronald J. Bosela passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026. The family is being cared for by Amigone Funeral Home, Inc. - Harris Hill Chapel - Williamsville.

Rhea Marie Sherman August 26, 1924 - February 27, 2026 Rhea Marie Sherman, 101, of Eldridge, formerly of Donahue, passed away peacefully at her home on February 27, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Per Rhea's wishes, a private graveside service was held at Allens Grove Cemetery in...

Quentin Martin passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The family is being cared for by Peaceful Rest Funeral Chapel - Topeka.

Steven L. Rutherford, age 76 of Lenoir City, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 21, 2026. He served in the United States Navy on the USS Nimitz and was discharged in 1979. He retired from General Electric / Carboloy after almost 30 years of service. Steve loved to ride his Harley....

James (Bart) M. Risbon passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026. The family is being cared for by Stevens Funeral Home - Patton.

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the peaceful passing of Edward Groth on March 7, 2026, at the age of 80. Ed departed this life surrounded by the love and comfort of his cherished family at his home. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Rosemary, his son Karl and his wife...

Don was born on January 23, 1931, to Paul and Alma Berger. He graduated from Deer Park High School in 1948 and served in the Navy during the Korean conflict. On August 6, 1952, Don married LaVerna Stach. Together they built a life and raised four children. Don was preceded in death by his beloved...

Edward Joseph Cavanaugh passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The family is being cared for by Colonial Funerals LLC - Hamden.

Robert (Bob) Molstad passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The family is being cared for by J H Lynner Company Funeral Home.

Roger L. Popowich Feb 14, 1946 - Mar 17, 2026 MADISON - Roger L. Popowich, age 80, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at UW Hospital and Clinics. He was born on February 14, 1946, in Ladysmith, Wis., the son of John Popowich and Sarah (Finley) Popowich. Roger served in the U.S....

Joseph R. Olson Jan 1, 1935 - Mar 13, 2026 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joseph R. Olson, who departed this world peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the age of 91. He was born on January 1, 1935, to Clifford (Kip) and Alice Joan (Doyle) Olson. Joe was a proud graduate of...

William ("Bill") Baker Gibbon passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026 in Burnsville, Minnesota at the age of 100. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Lucie Gibbon; wife Lynne (Cataldo); sister Robbie McReynolds; and great-grandsons James and John. He is survived by his wife of...

Potts, Victor Barton "Skip" 76, passed away peacefully with family at his side, on March 12, 2026, at 5:07 pm, He leaves behind a loving family who will forever cherish his memory and a lifetime of laughter that will never be forgotten. Skip is survived by his devoted wife, Marcia Rose...

Dorothy Fayetta Buttacavoli died March 10, 2026, at the age of 100. Born to Clarence Esparcia and Frances Krim Esparcia on January 17, 1926, at Mater Misericordia Hospital in Sacramento, CA. Her mother died 18 months later, and Dorothy was cared for by various family members for a time until she...

Steve Petix, 78, of Beaumont, died Monday, March 16, 2026, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont. He was born on April 7, 1947, to Josephine Mangione Petix and Santo Petix, in Rochester, New York, and was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Steve was a truly good man—kind, steady, and full of love...

Robert Neville Watkins August 31, 1927 - March 2, 2026 Robert "Bobby" Neville Watkins, 98, of Midlothian, Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026. Born on August 31, 1927, in Midlothian, Virginia, Bobby was the son of John Benjamin Watkins Jr. and Ruth Ready Watkins. He grew up in...

Timothy Thompson Miller passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026. The family is being cared for by Leavitt Funeral Home & Crematory.

Carolyn Moore May 16, 1948 - March 16, 2026 Carol Moore passed away on March 16, 2026 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 77. A "Celebration of Life" service will be held at Asbury Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma at 1 p.m. on March 28th, 2026. For full details, go to www.moorefuneral.com. Moore Funeral...

Roll Mary Edine Roll January 21, 1936 February 10, 2026 Mary Edine Roll, 90, passed away on March February 10, 2026, surrounded by her family. Mary was born in Montgomery County, Iowa, to Floyd and Mary Fast on January 21, 1936. She had 6 older siblings (Juanita, Clark, Orville, Wayne, Janice and...

Ila Nadine Van Stone (Miller), 91 Our mother and wife, Ila Miller Van Stone passed on to a better life on January 9, 2026. Always caring for us, she thoughtfully wrote her own obituary. Ila was born to Harold and Martha Evans Miller on December 20, 1934 in Sandpoint, Idaho, graduating Sandpoint...

Edward Joseph Piunno passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family and best bud and friend Dave Lemieux. Edward was the beloved husband of Mary Jo (Hedden); devoted father of PJ Piunno and Eddie Piunno; loving stepfather of Melissa Fleming (Hedden); and cherished father-in-law to...

Kinzel, Robert B. It is with great sadness that the family of Robert B. Kinzel announce his passing on March 10, 2026, at the age of 95. Bob will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Gloria (Roberts), of 48 years and his children, daughter Kimberly (Donnie) Miller, and son Michael (Mary) Coburn,...

Dyndor, Gordon F. DELMAR - Gordon F. Dyndor, a man of exceptional character and integrity, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on June 19, 1932, in Adams, Mass., to Fred and Gladys Dyndor, Gordon lived a life defined by hard work, service, and unwavering devotion...

Aug 29, 1932 - Mar 21, 2026 Robert "Bob" Molstad was born on August 29, 1932, in Wabasso, MN, to Leo and Dorothy (Bergen) Molstad. He graduated from Cottonwood High School before enlisting in the United States Navy, serving his country valiantly until his honorable discharge from the service in...