Tributes to Contractors & Construction Workers

Lester (Pete) A. Lewis passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The family is being cared for by Hopewell Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens - Plant City.

Gust G. "Gus" Mandelas, 81 Gust "Gus" George Mandelas, 81, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at the Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake, Washington, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 28, 1944, in Ellensburg, Washington, the youngest of five children born to Gust and Mary...

B.J. "Woody" Woodward Peterborough, NH - B.J. "Woody" Woodward, 82, of Peterborough, a proud resident of the Monadnock region for the past 55 years, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, at Cheshire Medical Center. He was born on June 29, 1943, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, to Barclay J....

Robert John Szymanski, 92, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on April 18, 2026 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport. His life was a testament of love, laughter, and determination. He was born in Derby on December 4, 1933- son of the late Vincent and Steffa...

Norman Susumu Nishimoto passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The family is being cared for by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

David (Dave) Michael Hicks passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. The family is being cared for by Penwell Funeral Home - Shelby.

Courtney Mallory was born on September 18, 1990, at Cambridge City Hospital in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Rhonda Robinson and Dana Mallory, with the support of Paul Robinson Jr. On Friday, March 6, 2026, Courtney departed this life at the age of 35. Courtney was a loving, kind, and hilarious...

Ernest W. Mann, 69, of Kingston, passed away quietly on Saturday April 11, 2026 at the Kingston Health Alliance Hospital. He was born April 25, 1956 and lived most of his life in Ulster County. Throughout his adult life Ernie worked as an electrician for electrical contractors in the area. In...

Douglas Vance Swanson, of Upsala Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, April 16, 2026, with his beloved wife, Beth, by his side. Douglas “Doug” was born on March 28, 1956 to James and Yvonne (Schultz) Swanson in Little Falls. He was the third of three children and loved...

William Robinson passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The family is being cared for by Delta Funeral Home.

Edward Gary Mercer was born on April 22, 1942, to the late Reverend Edward William Mercer and Lucille Clarke Mercer in Stafford County. On Saturday, April 11, 2026, he peacefully transitioned at Richmond VA Medical Center. Gary, a man of quiet strength, enduring resilience, and historic...

James Edwin “Jim” Willard, 91, of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at his home. He was born on November 1, 1934, in Fountaintown, the son of Cortland and Grace (Snider) Willard. On March 28, 1953, he married Barbara Gayle Ewick, and she preceded him in death on...

Photios Vougias, age 82, a long-time resident of Manchester, NH passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, March 2, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Joanne (Savvas) Vougias. Photios was born on October 24, 1943, to Theofilos and Despina (Karathanos) Vougias,...

Frederick A. “Bon” Gavlik, a devoted family man, proud veteran, loyal friend, accomplished golfer, and skilled master electrician, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the age of 81, in the comfort of his home, with his loving family by his side. Fred attended Dracut schools, where he...

Ralph W. DiPesa, 79, a resident of Chelmsford, passed away on February 21, 2026. Ralph is survived by his dear wife and life partner of 27 years, Cynthia A. Kelleher. Ralph was born in Revere on May 8, 1946, to the late Ralph J. and Norma Dipesa. Ralph is survived also by his two daughters,...

Virgil "Mark"' Crump, 66, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026 at Belmont Health and Rehabilitation.  He was born on October 17, 1959 in Stanly County, NC, to Nancy Meachum Crump and the late Virgil Chase Crump.  Mark's journey in life was long and hard...

Jimmy Daryl Samples, age 79, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Benoy and Molly Samples; grandson, Andrew Bagwell. Mr. Samples is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Brenda Dollar Samples of Buford; children, Angie Johnson...

Billy J. Cremeans passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. The family is being cared for by Hall Funeral Home & Crematory.

James "Jim" Everette Blanton Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and respected member of the Shelby, North Carolina community, passed away on April 19, 2026, in his hometown. Born on June 10, 1951, Jim's life was marked by a steadfast commitment to family, faith, hard work,...

William "Bill" Hopkins, Sr., age 78, of New Palestine, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born in Indianapolis on February 16, 1948, to Charles and Louise (Martin) Hopkins. Bill graduated from Warren Central High School in 1966. He married Judith (Elmore)...

Ira D. Gutshall Jr., 62, of Monterey, died Sunday morning, February 12, 1989 in the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born September 25, 1926 at Monterey, a son of the late Ira Dean and Sally McLuahglin Gutshall Sr. He was a member of the Monterey United Methodist Church. He served in...

Ricky Todd passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The family is being cared for by Lee's Hometown Funeral Home - Clinton.

James P. Guesto, 74, of Emmaus, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends at home on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. He was the husband of Kristi A. (Gaumer) Guesto, with whom he shared nearly 33 years of marriage. Born in Wilkes Barre, he was the son of the late Pascal and Rita E....

William (Bill) Nelson Spencer Sr. passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The family is being cared for by Chandler Funeral Homes & Crematory - Wilmington.

Norman L. Swain Sr, age 88, of Saint Helen, passed away on Thursday April 16, 2026 at home with his loving family by his side. Norman was born on January 15, 1938 in Flint, Michigan to Lester and Martha (Perowitz) Swain. Growing up, he started his first job as a paperboy. He graduated from high...

Kenneth Earl Weiss, 66, of Monett, MO, passed away on April 11, 2026. He was born on June 7, 1959, to Dr Earl and Dolores (Mathes) Weiss. He grew up in Garden City, KS, attending school there and graduating from Garden City High School in 1977. Kenny was a true cowboy. He worked in Garden City,...

Brady (Brad) C. Brown passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025. The family is being cared for by Penwell Funeral Home - Shelby.

The world bids farewell to Mack B. McKenzie of Muskegon, Michigan, departing on March 27, 2026 at the age of 71. He was predeceased by: his parents, Mack McKenzie and Norma McKenzie; and his sister Michaelyn Miller. He is survived by: his wife Suzette; his children, Mack James McKenzie of...

Joseph Rondina passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The family is being cared for by Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home, Inc..

Chuck A. Curtis, Jr. passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. The family is being cared for by Broadus-Raines Funeral Home.

Eduardo Medeiros, 79, of Attleboro passed away Friday, April 17, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Maria Inez, DeMedeiros. Born March 5, 1947 in Sao Miguel, Portugal he was the son of the late Joao Manuel and Maria DeLourdes, Medeiros. Ed was...

Frank Wayne Mayton passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The family is being cared for by Joseph B. McMillian Funeral Home - Blackstone.

Keith Schneider passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The family is being cared for by Myers Mortuary - Lebanon.

Panagiotis Delianidis passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The family is being cared for by Faggas Funeral Home - Watertown.

James Tyrone Franklin passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The family is being cared for by WJ Gist Mortuary.

Phil Emery Pelletier, 72 Visitation: Friday, April 24, 2026, 1pm to 7pm at Sellars Family Heritage in Gallatin, TN. Funeral Service: Following visitation at 7pm. Phil Emery Pelletier, 72 of Castilian Springs Tennessee passed away April 18, 2026. Phil was born July 2, 1953, in Bainbridge, Maryland...

Charlie H. Grebe Jr., age 98, of Livingston, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026. He was born on January 18, 1928, and lived a long life marked by quiet strength, steady love, and unwavering dedication to his family. Charlie proudly served his country in the United States Army as a...

Kenneth “Kenny” Michael Keith, 68, of Howell, MI, passed away on Friday, April 17, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Nancy “Tootie”, his sons, Adam (Jenna), Mitchell, and Joseph (Katie), and his sisters, Becky (Terry) Wilson and Jackie (Bill) Dimond. He was preceded in death...

Floyd Tackett passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The family is being cared for by Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home - Richmond.

Edwin Bryson, 91, of rural Spiceland, passed away April 17, 2026. He was born on November 20, 1934, the son of Ruel and Lucille (Wise) Bryson. Ed was a 1953 graduate of Spiceland High School & served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during 1954 and 1955, spending most of his service in...

Anthony S. Piazza passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. The family is being cared for by Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home - Lyndhurst.

Donald "Donny" Strope Jr., 52, of Hanover Township, passed into God's eternal kingdom Thursday, April 2, 2026, following a lengthy illness. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of Donald and Judith Edwards Strope, Wilkes-Barre. He was a 1991 graduate of E.L. Meyers High School and attended...

Stephen Wayne Randall passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The family is being cared for by O'Laughlin Funeral Home.

Joseph Eugene Poole, age 65 of Wartburg, passed away on April 19, 2026. He was born on June 9, 1960, to William and Carol Davey Poole in Youngstown, Ohio. He was a member of Union Baptist Church in Joyner. He retired from TN Associated Electric after 26 years and was an IBEW member through the...

Antonio Sol Gutierrez Essexville, Michigan Our beloved father, son, brother, uncle and dear friend to many passed away at his home on April 15, 2026. Antonio was just 39. He was born on May 14, 1986, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Rodrigo Gutierrez and Mary Ann Moreno. Antonio was a caring and...

Randle Arlen Scheets passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. The family is being cared for by Bradford Funeral Home - Summersville.

Timothy J. Maddigan passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The family is being cared for by Marysville Funeral Home - Marysville.

James Raymond Hofstetter (Jim), 92, of San Antonio, passed away on April 16, 2026. Jim was born March 9, 1934 in Taylor, Texas to Paul W. and Theresa A. Hofstetter. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in May 1951 where he was one of the original founders of the San Antonio car club...

Joe Steve Wetherell passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The family is being cared for by Peterson Funeral Home, Cadillac.

Wayne Floyd Caldwell, Jr., 82, was born on March 23, 1944, in Franklin, Texas, and passed swiftly into eternity, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, and hard work. Wayne made his home in Rowlett, Texas, for the past 44 years alongside his beloved wife, Paula Diane Abernathy Powell Caldwell....