Tributes to Executive Officers

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Amy Jane Castillo, who left this world on February 6, 2026, in Beaumont, Texas at the age of 47. Born on March 5, 1978 Amy touched the lives of many throughout her years, exemplifying a spirit of kindness and compassion that will be...

Mullen, Peter Joseph "Pete" Mullen, Peter Joseph "Pete", 76, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Pete was born on July 5, 1949, in Springfield, Ohio, Pete was the son of James and Mary (Fanny) Mullen. A proud graduate of Catholic...

Blake Bourque, a cherished member of the Nederland community, passed away on February 3, 2026, at his residence in Port Arthur, Texas. Born on August 4, 1954, Blake lived a full life surrounded by family, friends, and coworkers whom he all loved dearly. Known to customers as "The Whistler", Blake...

Jane Marlene Theall Thornell, a beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, at the age of 86, in Port Arthur, Texas. Born on February 1, 1939, to Emery and Odelia Theall, in Abbeville, Louisiana, she lived a life that touched many hearts, characterized by her warm spirit and...

Marian M. Shorkey, a lifelong resident of Bay City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, at Auburn Heights Senior Care with her family by her side. Born on April 12, 1929, in Bay City, Marian dedicated much of her life to both her family and her work. Marian’s career was...

Jul 27, 1948 - Apr 20, 2026 Gary Allan Carlson, 77, of Cook, MN died peacefully on Monday, April 20 with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Gary was born in Duluth on July 27, 1948 to parents Oscar and Lorraine Carlson. He graduated from Cook High School in 1966 and...

Byron Allen Bullard, Sr., of Kernersville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of devotion to family, faith, service, and his beloved Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Born on June 20, 1937, in Bladenboro, North Carolina, Byron was the youngest of four children and was...

Richard “Dick” Hunt passed away on April 23, 2026 in Ellinwood, Kansas at the age of 78. Dick was born in Scott City, KS, to Charley Hunt and Virginia (White) Hunt. Dick grew up in Las Animas and attended Bent County High School until 1965 when he joined the US Navy. He did basic training in San...

Ronald D. Haise, age 88, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026. He was born in Erie on February 10, 1938, son of the late George and Mary Haise. Ronald was employed with the East Erie Commercial Railroad as the manager of transportation until his retirement. He enjoyed golfing, traveling...

Deborah Lynn Grider, 65, of the Detroit, Michigan area, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026. Born on June 16, 1960, in Detroit, Michigan, Deborah was a woman of warmth, strength, and deep devotion to her family. She carried with her a fierce spirit and a loving heart that touched everyone...

Patricia Ann Waite passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The family is being cared for by Affinity Funeral Service - Mechanicsville Chapel.

David B. Plummer, age 67, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday April 22, 2026 at UPMC Hamot Hospital surrounded by loved ones. He was born on January 25, 1959 in Fort Bragg, NC, a son of Charles and Delores Reed Plummer. David graduated from Pine Forest Senior High School, Fayetteville, NC and...

Joyce J. Waggoner passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The family is being cared for by Matthews Mortuary - Brownsburg.

General Joe, Joe, Mr. Disaster, JoeBob, Dad, Sir, passed quietly in the wee morning hours of Friday, March 20, 2026. His passing was preceded by the deaths of his daughter, Elise, and his wife Edie of 71 years, both of whom he missed terribly. One would need an entire newspaper to write about all...

Ronald James Fox, age 87, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, at HOLI Senior Living in Portland, Oregon. Ron was born in Seattle, Washington, on October 12, 1938, the third of five children born to Alan and Evelyn (Hellenthal) Fox. He was raised in Seattle and graduated from Seattle...

Rui Mendes, 78, of Grand Prairie, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma and other chronic health conditions. Rui was born on December 26, 1947, in Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil, to José Joaquim Mendes and...

Geneva J. Quinn passed away on April 19, 2026 in Indianapolis, IN at the age of 76. Geneva was born in Valporaiso, Indiana and attended Valporaiso High School and Ball State University. She worked as a Manager for FedEx and Ambassadair Travel Club in Indianapolis. A talented artist, she was an...

Janet J. Gozanski, 80 of Superior, WI, died in her home Sunday, April 19, 2026. Janet was born May 19, 1945, in Superior, WI to Gladys (Anderson) and James Androski. She was employed for the Vista Fleet for many years starting out in ticket sales and eventually the manager of the gift shop. Janet...

Robert L. Mackison passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The family is being cared for by Sheetz Funeral Home Inc.

Nancy Ann Miller, age 88, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 20, 2026. Nancy was born on August 23, 1937, in Munger, Michigan, to Juluis and Frances Tressic. Her family later moved to Bay City, where she spent her childhood and grew up. It was in Bay City that Nancy...

Rory Lee Souther, age 69, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, after a valiant battle with cancer surrounded by family and friends. He was born on January 14, 1957, in Washington Court House, Ohio, the son of William E., Jr. and Frances Souther. On November 6, 1986,...

Born in Detroit, Michigan, to Loftus Benedict “Red” Dunnigan and Bertha Cecilia (Wuenscel) Dunnigan, Terry graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Terry served in the U.S. Army during the 1960s. He studied Albanian at the Defense Language Institute and served...

Daniel Edward Smith Kornegay II, 84, of Brunswick, Maine, passed away on April 12, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 13, 1942, and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland, Dan lived a full and adventurous life defined by his family, the outdoors, his love of sports...

Elizabeth "Betty" Pierski Born: March 26, 1928 in Royal Oaks, MI Died: April 20, 2026 in Peru, IL Elizabeth "Betty" (Skovare) Pierski, 98, of Peru, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at Manor Court in Peru with family members by her side. Private services will be held at a later date....

Dwayne Edward Linaburg passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The family is being cared for by Brown Funeral Home, Inc.-South Berkeley Chapel - Inwood.

Services to celebrate and remember the life of Ronald Eugene “Ronnie” Brinlee will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2026, in the chapel at DeLozier Funeral Service. Visitation will be Friday from 4-7 at the funeral home with family there to receive visitors. Ronnie passed away in Miami, OK on...

Dr Robert Frederick (“Bob”) Elfant passed away peacefully at home in Sequim, WA, on April 15, 2026. He was 90. Bob was born March 12,1936 in the Bronx, NY and grew up in Dallas, TX. He received his B.S. from Southern Methodist University in 1957, M.S. from New York University (NYU) while working...

Longtime Wilbraham resident Ursula “Wendy” Whyte Gibb, 86, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, April 13, 2026. Wendy was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, to the late Ursula (Coues) and Andrews Clark. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her...

Joseph Van Loan passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The family is being cared for by Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home.

Jason Hough passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026. The family is being cared for by Laufersweiler Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Stephen M Kassay passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The family is being cared for by Hillsborough Funeral Home.

Prudence Fritz passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The family is being cared for by M.J. Murphy Funeral Home.

Leroy "Butch" L. Miller, 83, of Shipshewana, (district: 43), passed away peacefully at 11:00 am, on Wednesday, April 22, at his home. He was born on June 1, 1942, in Kendallville, to Levi M. and Barbara (Frey) Miller. On May 31, 1962, in Shipshewana he married Elizabeth J. Gingerich, she died...

Sedro-Woolley, WA - CELEBRATING ROGER NELS (JOE) PETERSON Roger Nels (Joe) Peterson was born on October 31, 1948, and he passed away on April 08, 2026. He grew up on Chuckanut Drive in Bow, Washington and attended Edison Elementary School and Burlington-Edison High School. He was a dedicated...

Jerald Noel Smith December 19, 1935 - November 19, 2025 Jerald Noel Smith, 89, Cedar Falls, died Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at his home under the care of Cedar Valley Home Hospice. Jerry was born December 19, 1935, in Marshalltown to the late Dale C. and Hazel I. (Sawyer) Smith. While Jerry...

Jerry Wayne Rutledge, 85, died Monday, April 20, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford following a sudden illness. He was born April 29, 1940, in New Albany to the late Plez Garfield Rutledge and Maggie Lou Rutledge. A 1959 graduate of Pinedale High School, Jerry honorably enlisted in the...

Richard (Dick) Cobler passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The family is being cared for by Richardson Funeral Service.

Jay Bernard Boyle, 93, passed away on April 16, 2026. He was a loving husband to Elizabeth (Betty) for 65 years and a devoted father to three children. Jay was preceded in death by his wife and passed away at home, near his oldest daughter in Parsons, West Virginia. He was surrounded by faithful...

Chris Marathon - Pankow Pankow Chris Allen Pankow, an honorary conch of Marathon Florida, passed comfortably in his sleep on March 25, 2026 due to acute kidney failure. He was 84. Chris was born September 8, 1941 in Columbus, Indiana. He moved to the Keys in October of 1986 where he began working...

Anthony “Tony” Pasquale Jimenez, a devoted public servant, decorated veteran, and beloved husband and father, lived a life defined by courage, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to others. Born on July 12, 1951, Tony was raised in New York City as the middle child of Micheline...

Judy was born on October 28, 1948, to Hazel Beesley and Darwin Champion. She was the second oldest of six girls, a role she carried with strength, love, and a natural sense of care for those around her. In 1966, Judy married Wayne Skinner, and together they raised their four...

SENECA FALLS - Dawn Lamitie Elias, 65, of Seneca Falls, passed after a brief illness, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, on Saturday, April 18, 2026. A time for family and friends to gather will be held on Thursday, April 23 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., with a funeral service to immediately...

Jacob (Jack) W. Loiacono passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026. The family is being cared for by Mark F Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service Inc.

James E. Harney Jr. passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The family is being cared for by Oxford Hills Funeral Services - Oxford.

Peggy Dement Harris passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. The family is being cared for by Sossamon Funeral Home - Creedmoor.

Mary Elizabeth Collins will be remembered for her generous heart, vibrant spirit, and the countless ways she made others feel truly seen, valued, and loved. She had a rare gift—she didn’t just show up in people’s lives, she lifted them, celebrated them, and made them feel special in a way that...

Ana was born and raised in Pinos, Zacatecas, MX by her beloved Mama Linda and Papa Jesús. She was the longest surviving of 12 children and would frequently share stories, like how her mom would send her to the store for ingredients, but she would spend hours looking at the Mickey Mouse...

Doris Toon passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The family is being cared for by Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home - Union City.

Patricia Ann Elliott, 89, of Willow Hill, passed away April 22, 2026, in her home with her loving family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Elliott Jr. in 2012. She was born on January 20, 1937, in Chambersburg, a daughter of the late Edward P. and Viola E. (Miller)...

HELLENACK, Leslie J. Age 97, of Belmont, MA, passed away on April 5, 2026. A distinguished information systems analyst and computer engineer, Leslie was defined by his relentless curiosity, a profound love of learning, and a career that spanned the evolution of modern computing. Born on March 5,...