U.S. Navy Veteran Obituaries

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Harry Stevens Bishop Folly Beach — Harry Bishop, 87, of Folly Beach, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026, surrounded by the family and friends he loved so dearly. He courageously navigated the challenges of dementia for the past five years with the same grace he showed throughout...

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...

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...

Billy Charles Ewton, Jr. 63, of Whitesboro, TX, passed away Sunday morning, February 22, 2026, at Texhoma Medical Center in Sherman. He was born in Baldwin Park, CA to Billy & Nell Light Ewton. He was a graduate of Denton High School Class of 1981. He received his Associate Welding Degree...

David Nicholas Hentges, age 85, of Blackduck, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, surrounded by love and cherished memories. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in...

David Conwell Welsh, Sr, age 81, passed away on February 18, 2026 while at home in Aiken, South Carolina with his beloved family surrounding him. David was born on March 11, 1944, in Darby, Pennsylvania, the son of James Conwell Welsh, Esq. and Suzanne Sagendorph Welsh. He grew up in Ardmore,...

JEFFREY NEAL COSBY, 70, of Ashland, KY, husband of Diana Whitt Cosby, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026 at King's Daughters Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Friday, February 27, 2026 at Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 S. 7th St. Ironton. Visitation...

Nov 24, 1930 - Feb 22, 2026 William "Bill" Perich, age 95, entered his heavenly home on Sunday, February 22, 2026. He had resided at Lansing Care and Rehab for the past eight months due to health concerns. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 pm on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at the Trinity Episcopal...

John Rakes, 77, of Holbrook, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026. Born on July 17, 1948, in Boston, Massachusetts, John lived a life defined by service, devotion to family, and a remarkable gift for bringing people together. At the age of 17, John enlisted in the United...

David “Dave” Floyd Ford, 79, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Orange City, Florida. Born on February 2, 1947 in Oswego, New York, Dave was the son of Donald and Hazel Ford. A proud veteran, Dave served in the US Navy and built a respected career as an electrician with IBEW Local...

Robert W. (Bob) Parker, of Exton, Pennsylvania, formerly of Springfield, Ohio, died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 94 on February 14, 2026. He was born on March 19, 1931, the elder son of Roy Wesley Parker and Olive Flowers (née Foster) Parker of Watertown, New York. His father...

William Robert Earle, Jr. passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 10, 1930 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late William and Leah (nee Huffman) Earle, Sr. He proudly served in the Navy for four years and received the National Defense Service...

Christanna "Tanna" Nicole Anderson was born on October 2, 1987, at Peachford Hospital in Dekalb County, GA and was killed on February 8, 2026, in Alabama at the age of 38 in a crash with a semi-truck. Local Traffic Homicide Unit and Alabama Law Enforcement are investigating. She was raised in...

"Ike", AKA Ian Kent Erdman, "Brother Ike", "Mr. Ike", "Big Ike", beloved husband and father, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 89. He was born on January 19, 1937, in Ansonia, PA, a son of the late George Erdman and Virginia (Campbell) Erdman-Hanrahan. Ike was raised and educated in...

Russell W. Waldo February 9, 2026 Russell W. Waldo, of Guilford, CT, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, at the age of 99. A mariner, builder, aviator, skier, engineer, real estate developer, and devoted family man, he lived a life defined by energy, discipline, and deep commitment to...

Mr. Henry John Sturm, Jr. age 82 of Hartwell, GA passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at his residence with his family by his side. Born August 1, 1943 in Newark, Nj he was the son of the late Henry John Sturm, Sr. and Emma Margaret (Broedell) Sturm . Henry retired after 27 years of serving...

Scott B Flook, 78 died in his home surrounded by love after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his wife Judy of 59 years, son LaRue (Darlene) Flook, daughter Peggy (Jim) Bower, siblings Richard Flook and Mitzi Keen, grandchildren Robert Prettyman, Kolten Flook, Isaac Bower,...

Arthur Nelson Garges, age 96, was born on March 15, 1929, in Mills County, Iowa, and passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026. Arthur is survived by his sister, Evelyn Hedrick, and his beloved cat, "Lucky." He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends who...

Harry Edward Patchell passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026. The family is being cared for by R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A. - Chesapeake.

Wilbert D. Thomas, Jr. Age 88, of Monroeville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Beloved husband of Marlene F. Thomas; Loving father of John J. Thomas (spouse, Christine); Grandfather of Morgan L. Thomas and Rachel L. Thomas; Brother of John H. Thomas (spouse, Rita); Preceded...

William “Bill” Loyd Wood, at the age of 85, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026. He was born on November 30, 1940, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Charlie James Wood and Lurline Cutright. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sharon Pauline Bodie Wood; children, Heather Nicole Wood Watters...

Royce Gene Graham, age 90 of Fort Smith, Arkansas was born in Martinsville, Missouri and passed away on February 16, 2026. Royce is survived by his sons: Robert (Lori) Graham, Mark (Ricci) Graham and Brett (Carla) Graham, his grandchildren: Jamie Graham, Jody Graham-Rubin, Kassie Crook, Shaila...

David Lee Seljan age 82 of Windham went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday Feb 22, 2026 at his residence in Windham. He was born on Aug. 9, 1943 in Warren, OH the son of the late Harry Arthur Seljan Sr. and Betty Marie (Sindledecker) Seljan. Dave graduated from Champion High School in the...

John William Brooks, 78, of Chattanooga passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, he moved to Bayside, New York as a child. John was an only child with no family and at the age of 17 joined the US Navy. After receiving his GED John continued his military duty...

Terry Brent Dilcher passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Bruce C. Pike passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026. The family is being cared for by Bibber Memorial Chapel - Kennebunk.

Gerald Marcus Gaylor passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The family is being cared for by Lawrence T. Miller Funeral Home, Inc..

William (Billy) R Griggs passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026. The family is being cared for by Williams-Thomas Funeral Homes Westarea.

It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of our loved one who was called Home to our Lord on February 22, 2026. Born to Yvonne & Emilien Landry the eldest son of seven children. Roger was a lifelong resident of Chicopee, he graduated from Chicopee High school then went on to serve in the...

John Richard Taylor January 26, 1950 – February 20, 2026 John Richard Taylor, born on January 26, 1950, in Greenville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Monroe, Michigan, on February 20, 2026, at the age of 76. John was a dedicated servant to his country and committed family man...

Cynthia Lou Dutlinger, 76, of Wyoming, IL passed away on February 20, 2026 in Creve Coeur, IL. Cynthia was born on March 20, 1949 in Peoria, IL to Richard Louis and Laura Charlene (Lindsay) England. She married Raymond E. Dutlinger on March 29, 1991 in Groveland, IL. He passed away on May 10,...

Edgar J. Williams, 88, passed away on February 23, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona, after a short illness. His family was by his side. Born on February 27, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, to Harvey Williams and Edna Williams, Edgar was raised in Detroit. As a young man, he proudly served in the United...

Michael Timothy Scarry passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The family is being cared for by MARLATT FUNERAL HOME.

Robert W. Roseboom passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The family is being cared for by Moffitt Family Funeral Care.

Sybil Irene King passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the age of 98. She was born on June 23, 1927, in Eye, England, to tom and Emily Mills. During her life, Sybil served in the British Navy, taught pre-school, owned the King Tastee Freez restaurants...

Gary Stadum, 85, of Maddock, ND passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at SMP St. Aloisius Medical Center in Harvey, ND, surrounded by his familly.  Visitation will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM followed by 7:00 PM Rosary and Vigil Service at the...

Roger H. Freund, born March 11, 1944 in Wellsville, NY, died February 20, 2026 after a long battle with Cancer. He leaves behind the love of his life, his wife of 48 years, Pat; sisters; Ellie Lewis, Rock Hill, SC; Nancy Ferioli, Rock Hill, SC; Billie Pepper (Lon), Madison, MS and brothers,...

Thomas J. and Charlotte W. Downing Thomas J. Downing, 83, passed peacefully at home in Orchard Park, NY, on February 18, 2026. He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Charlotte W. Downing, 84, who passed on October 16, 2025. Thomas, the youngest of seven siblings, was born in Buffalo, NY on...

John W. Lang, 99, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026. John was born August 4, 1926, in Ridgewood, Queens, New York, to the late Adam and Emma Lang. He was a graduate of Long Island University and proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He was an engineer...