Tributes to Mechanics

Daniel E. Hoffman September 27, 1948 - April 4, 2026 MADISON - Daniel E. Hoffman, age 77, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Heritage Monona. He was born on September 27, 1948, in Madison, the son of Frederick and Alyce (Grimm) Hoffman. Daniel graduated from La Follette High School in...

Barry L. Anderson September 10, 1941 - April 10, 2026 Barry L. Anderson, 84, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home Friday evening with the love of his life, his wife of 63 years, Mary Lee, by his side. Born to the late Roy Albert Anderson and Lorraine (nee: Webster) Secanky in...

Linda Lou Williams (Fletcher), age 76 of Marblehead, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, with her daughter by her side. Born on February 23, 1950, to the late Mary Emma Lou (Gardner) and Bertie Ivan Fletcher in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.  Linda lived a life centered around...

THOMAS KIYOSHI TAGAWA 88, of Pearl City, an Army veteran and retired aircraft mechanic for Hawaiian Airlines, passed away on March 19, 2026 at Pali Momi Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by his wife, Amy; son, Steven (Diana); daughter, Terry (Michael) Sy; sisters, Bernice...

1965 - 2026 Gary L. Burkholder, of Ephrata, PA, entered into rest on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Gary was born in Ephrata and was the son of the late Daniel L. Burkholder and Laverne F. (Sweigart) Burkholder. He was married to Carla J. (Noll) Burkholder. On September 9, 2026, they would have...

Crankshaw, John B. 75, of Clearwater, FL passed away Monday, April 13, 2026. He spent many years working for his father at Crankshaw Motors in Hartford City, IN and Publix Grocery in Clearwater. He was a Veteran of the US Army and US Coastguard. He married Dorothy Jane Murray in 1981, she...

Richard E. Eppard 7/6/1943 - 4/3/2026 Richard Edward Eppard, age 82, of Centerville, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026. He was born July 6, 1943, in Sylvania, Ohio. He graduated from Sylvania High School and earned his Associates Degree from Owens Technical College. Richard served his country in...

Isaiah Steven Bradford, affectionately known as "Saiah," was born on July 7, 1997, in Austin, Texas. His life was a testament to love, laughter, and a will to make the world a brighter place. Isaiah was a compassionate soul, always ready to lend a hand or a word of comfort. He was the sunshine in...

Funeral services for Mr. Eddie D. Smith will be conducted at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Hepzibah Baptist Church, with the Reverend Matt Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in the Hepzibah Cemetery. Mr. Smith, age 56, entered into the eternal rest of his Lord on Thursday,...

Mr. David A. Lund passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The family is being cared for by Dwyer Family Funeral Home.

Daniel J. Kasper, age 45 years, passed away on April 17, 2026, at the Hunterdon Medical Center in Raritan Township, NJ. Born on April 27, 1980, in Raritan Township, NJ, he was the son of Daniel G. Kasper and the late Helen "Sue" (Gasparetti) Kasper. A graduate of North Hunterdon High...

ADRIAN— Arthur Lee Cooley, age 77, of Hillsdale, formerly of Adrian, died early Friday morning, April 17, 2026, at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor. Born January 19, 1949, in Holt, Arthur was the son of the late Clifford and Maxine (Reese) Cooley. Art grew up in Holt, where he graduated high school...

Daniel Joseph Krawczak Daniel Joseph Krawczak, age 85 years, of Sanford, Michigan, died peacefully at the Toni & Trish House, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in the loving care of his devoted family. Son of the late Stanley and Adelphine (Mrozinski) Krawczak, Daniel was born March 15, 1941, in...

Dave Swaney, 66, of Butler, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at Butler Memorial Hospital, after a battle with cancer. Born Jan. 15, 1960, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of William J. Swaney and Mary Lou Schneider Swaney. He worked as a service tech for Opta until his retirement. Dave loved...

SMSgt (Ret.) Larry Forcum, 79, of High Point, NC passed away at his home on April 15, 2026. Born November 29, 1946, in Sacramento, California, he was the son of Leon C. Forcum and Bella Cohen Forcum. He graduated from Elk Grove High School and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1964. He served as...

Augusta, GA – Louis Michael Morawski, Jr., 42, entered into rest Saturday, April 11, 2026. Michael was a lifelong native of Augusta, GA. He attended St. Mary on-the-Hill Elementary School and graduated from Evans High School and Augusta Technical College in the field of Automotive...

Franklin Chester Plath age 84, of Hawks passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 17, 2026, surrounded by his family. Franklin was born on September 19, 1941, in Rogers City to Walter Plath and Pearl (Standen) Plath. Franklin graduated High School with a GED while serving in the Air...

Elmer (Mike) Martorana passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. The family is being cared for by Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors, Inc. - Sterling Heights.

Richard L. "Dick" Gamby Richard L. "Dick" Gamby, 92, of Carey, died Apr 15, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. Stombaugh-Batton & Snyder Funeral Home, Carey, is assisting family with arrangements.

Donald Laverne Butler, age 92, passed away February 24, 2026 at his daughter's home in Milan, MO where he had been living. He was born in the family home in Martinstown, MO on July 11, 1933 the son of Floyd and Bonnie Butler. On August 3, 1958 he was united in marriage to Opal Marie Butler at the...

We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of Robert Terrance "Terry" Smith, 75, of Tinley Park, Illinois, on March 29, 2026. Terry was born and raised in Chicago Heights, Illinois, where he built the foundation of a life centered around hard work, community, and the people he cared about. He...

Francis B. “Boyd” Guiher, 81, of Saltsburg passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Excela Health- Westmoreland Hospital- Greensburg. Born September 26, 1944, in Indiana, PA, he was a son of the late Lloyd Guiher and Clara (Huff) Guiher. Boyd was a 1963 graduate of Saltsburg High School and...

Billy Ray Tolbert, of Piedmont, passed away on April 11, 2026, at the age of 95. Billy was born in Piedmont, Alabama, December 29, 1930, to Jackson R. Tolbert and Millie Flora Lockridge Tolbert. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. After his service in the Air Force, he remained...

John “Corky” Jurkovich, 65, of Rathdrum, Idaho, passed away on April 12, 2026, at The Lodge at Fairway Forest, where he had been receiving compassionate care, surrounded by those who loved him. He was born June 22, 1960, at Providence Hospital in Wallace, Idaho, to John and Bernadine...

David Van Ummersen entered this world on January 6, 1940, in Winchester, Massachusetts, the beloved son of Frank and Yolanda Van Ummersen. On April 7, 2026, he entered peacefully into his heavenly home. He is reunited now with his cherished wife of 52 years, Patricia; his brother Frank; his...

Vance S, Parker passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. The family is being cared for by McInerny Funeral Home.

Harlow Sanborn (1947-2026) Harlow Morris Sanborn, age 78, of Bloomington, passed into his heavenly home on April 10, 2026 after a short battle against an overwhelming infection. He was surrounded by wife and family singing songs of praise and thanksgiving for a life that, inspite of disabilities,...

William "Bill" E. Streu 1948 - 2026 William "Bill" Streu, age 77, died on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at home in rural Grand Rapids, Minnesota with his family at his side. William Edward Streu was born May 18, 1948, the son of Beatrice H. (Larson) and Kenneth W. Streu in Glencoe, Minnesota. When Bill...

Age 78, passed away peacefully April 10, 2026, surrounded by all of his children who love him dearly. Roger was born March 6, 1948 in Scottville, Mi. Growing up on the family farm, Roger worked hard and came to love the outdoors. Following high school, he served as State Treasurer for the FFA...

Funeral services for Mr. James Larry Collins will be held at 2 PM Monday, April 20, 2026, at John E. Stephens Chapel with Rev. John E. Stephens officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Olive Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 PM – 8PM Sunday, April 19, 2026, at John E. Stephens Chapel....

Rick E Colliers, 67, of Goldbar WA passed away peacefully April 10th, 2026 at Evergreen Hospice Center in Kirkland WA with Tracy by his side. Rick was born July 16th, 1958 to Dick Colliers and LaVonna Sullivan. He was raised by LaVonna and Stepfather Vern Chittick Sr. in Sultan WA with his...

Richard Brown, age 75, of Wauseon, passed away on February 21, 2026, at the Ebeid Hospice Center. Richard worked road maintenance before retirement. Richard was born on May 19, 1950, in Wauseon, to the late Donald and Shirley (Cole) Brown. He was a member of the Emmaus Lutheran Church in Wauseon....

Ralph David Miller, 89, of Osgood Indiana passed away at home at 5:35a.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026. He was born at the family home near Holton, Indiana on May 15, 1936, the seventh child of Leo John and Evadna Mary (Koechlin) Miller. Ralph graduated from Holton High School in 1954. After...

Rick E Colliers, 67, of Goldbar WA passed away peacefully April 10th, 2026 at Evergreen Hospice Center in Kirkland WA with Tracy by his side. Rick was born July 16th, 1958 to Dick Colliers and LaVonna Sullivan. Rick was raised by LaVonna and Stepfather Vern Chittick Sr. in Sultan WA with his...

Earl W. Holloway Jr. passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. The family is being cared for by Spear Mulqueeny Funeral Homes.

Edmund “Ed” Olson, age 88, passed away peacefully in his Yorkville home on April 1, 2026. He was born on January 18, 1938 at Berwyn MacNeal Hospital to the late Gottfrid and Catherine (McKinley) Olson. Ed was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Judith (Carlson) Olson in July 2024 and by...

Roger Dale Easterling April 15, 2026 NICKELSVILLE, VA - On Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 8:45 AM, Jesus took Roger by the hand and reunited him with his beloved wife Joan in heaven. To view full obituary and send condolences to the family please visit our website at www.colonialfhscott.com....

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas Anthony Spainhour, fondly known as Tony, who left this world peacefully on April 12, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. Tony was born on October 4, 1953, in Forsyth County, and throughout his life, he was deeply...

HEATH SPRINGS, SC – Mr. James Hazel Sutton, age 82, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at his home. He was born December 16, 1943, in Lancaster, SC, he was the son of the late James H. Sutton and the late Rosa Lee Knight Sutton Glenn and was the loving husband of the late Brenda Coley...

JONESBORO - Mr. Thomas Franklin "Paw" Schmidt, 81, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026. Born on Aug. 4, 1944, in Pocahontas, Tom lived a life marked by dedication to his family, faith, and a remarkable career in aviation. Tom graduated from St. Paul's Catholic High School in...

John Edward Bell, 78, of Dunkirk passed away on April 13, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on February 21, 1948, in Washington D.C., he was the son of William Noel and Emma Elizabeth (Schofield) Bell. He attended Central High School in Capitol Heights and later joined the United States Army and...

John “Rick” Harvey passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The family is being cared for by John Syka Funeral Home, Inc. - Ambridge.

Robert Joe "Bob" Black February 17, 1947 - March 7, 2026 Robert Joe "Bob" Black, age 79, of Clovis, N.M, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, with his loving wife, Marie, and sister-in-law, P.J., by his side, at Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center in Amarillo, Texas. Bob was born on...

Obituary of Kurt L. Hertel Kurt Hertel passed away at home on April 12, 2026, with his loving wife by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Kurt was predeceased by his brother, Mark W. Hertel (Sherry). He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Linda (Tumia) Hertel; his sister, Amy...

Jose Jaime Torres-Barajas, 75, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026. Although born Jose, he was affectionately known as Jaime to all who knew him. Born in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Jaime made Lansing, Michigan, his home for most of his life, where he built a loving...

GALEN COLLINS WILSON passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The family is being cared for by Peoples Chapel Funeral Home - Hueytown.

Frank Carl Silva was born on January 6, 1937, in Merced, California, and passed away on March 7, 2026, in Fresno, California, at the age of 89. As a teenager, Frank worked two jobs—a paper route and at Selb's, a women's clothing store—to save enough money to purchase his first car while in high...

Humberto D. Carreiro passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. The family is being cared for by George C. Lima Funeral Home, Inc. - Bristol.

Dennis Wayne Clason, age 79, of Beaver City, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at his home. He was born on May 27, 1946 at the Norton County Hospital, Norton, Kansas. He attended Beaver City Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 1964. After graduation, Dennis attended...

Robert Ray passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The family is being cared for by Crawford Funeral Home - Jerseyville.