Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Port Orchard, WA, Kitsap County and Surrounding Areas

Maria Mantac

Maria Mantac

Dec 6, 2009

Maria Tan Mantac, 95, was born in Sibalom, Antique, Philippines, to Julian Gella Tan Jongko (Insik Jonga) and Manuela Buton.  Of Insik Jonga’s nine offsprings, Maria is survived by two youngest siblings, Victoriano and Pio, both in the Philippines.  Maria graduated from the Philippine Normal School in Manila, the only teachers college in the Philippines during her time. She met...

Lane Talmadge

Lane Talmadge

Dec 5, 2009

Lane Andrew Talmadge, 23 of Lakewood, died in Tacoma December 5, 2009. He was born March 1, 1986 in Tacoma to Tobias & Dianna (Dike) Talmadge. He attended Bremerton High School and graduated from Curtis High School in University Place in 2007. Lane worked as a custodian with Harris Training Facility and with Erickson & McGovern. He enjoyed his friends...

Jennifer Gettings

Jennifer Gettings

Dec 4, 2009

Jennifer Lynn Gettings, 27 of Port Orchard, died in Tacoma on December 4, 2009.  She was born June 19, 1982 in Seattle to Byron F. & Lynn Marie (Nevitt) Williams.  She graduated from South Kitsap High School in 2000 and UTI in Avondale, AZ in 2004.  She married Jeffrey Gettings in Seattle on July 4, 2007. Jennifer worked as an...

Joy Rowden-Kelley

Joy Rowden-Kelley

Dec 3, 2009

Joy A. Rowden-Kelley was born in Vallejo, CA on Dec. 21, 1934 to Charles and Frances (Hutchinson) LaCoste. She passed away peacefully on Dec. 3, 2009 after a 6 month battle with pancreatic cancer. She attended South Kitsap High School and later in the 1970’s went on to get her GED. She married Charles W Rowden, Jr. on April 4,...

Erven Williams

Erven Williams

Dec 3, 2009

Erven James Williams, 86, a former Port Orchard resident, currently residing in Quilcene, died in Bremerton on December 3, 2009 of natural causes. He was born in Cashe, OK on May 18, 1923 to John and Sally (Horton) Williams. He married Leona Jean Evens in Fort Hood, Texas on July 30, 1943 while serving in the U. S. Army from...

Dorothy Price

Dorothy Price

Dec 1, 2009

Dorothy Ann Price, of Port Orchard was welcomed into the Lords loving hands Dec 1, 2009. We give thanks to Hospice of Kitsap County Care Center who aided us with her final journey and their unique caring and tender support. Along with all medical professionals who did their very best over the last few years. Dorothy was born in Glendale,...

Linda Ambler

Linda Ambler

Nov 30, 2009

Linda Ann Ambler, 57 of Port Orchard, died in Seattle on November 30, 2009. She was born January 14, 1952 in Bremerton to Wayne L. & Georgia A. (Adams) Ambler. She graduated from East High in Bremerton in 1970 and attended Olympic College. Linda worked for 30 years for WorkSource with the state of Washington, retiring in 2005. She enjoyed...

Matthew Tyree

Matthew Tyree

Nov 20, 2009

Age 32, beautiful, beloved son, Matthew Dean Tyree, died on November 20, 2009.  He is survived by his parents Dean and Katy Tyree, his sister and brother-in-law Carrie & David Clogston, nieces Maggie and Greta, & Grandmother Marie Tyree. In addition, he is loved by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and loyal friends.  The pain of Matt’s sudden passing has left...

Melvin Herr

Melvin Herr

Nov 16, 2009

Melvin D. Herr Jr., 74, of Port Orchard, died November 16, 2009. He was born March 26, 1935, in Spokane to Melvin & Phyllis Herr. Melvin spent more than 20 years in the U.S. Army stationed throughout the world, in Alaska Communications System, Germany, and Southeast Asia. Melvin was a life member of the NRA & ARRL. He was well...

Bettie Payne

Bettie Payne

Nov 15, 2009

Bettie Elizabeth Payne, fondly known as Betty, of Port Orchard, WA, slipped away peacefully on Sunday, November 15, 2009, at her son Charles' home in Omak, WA. She had a child-like playful spirit, a warm generous heart, and a love of adventure. She and her husband Charles E Payne traveled the world to many places including Japan, Equador, Iran, Greece,...

George Wetzel

George Wetzel

Nov 14, 2009

George William Wetzel, 59, went to be with our Lord on November 14, 2009.  He was born August 8, 1950 in Bethlehem, PA to George Wetzel & Joan Taylor.  He graduated from Hellertown high school and attended Penn State University. He married Laura Richards in Illahee, WA on July 26, 2008. George worked as an Electronics Technician at Rotary Offset...

Patricia Keeling

Patricia Keeling

Nov 13, 2009

Patricia A. Keeling, 64, of Bremerton, Washington died at home on November 13, 2009 after suffering the loss of her husband 9 months ago and battling a neurological disease.  She was born on May 18, 1945 (the day and month Mt.St. Helens blew) in Seattle, Washington to James and Elizabeth Caperci. Pat was a dedicated person who worked as a...

Ruth Hanson

Ruth Hanson

Nov 13, 2009

Ruth Maxine Hanson, 90 of Tacoma, died November 13, 2009.  She was born March 24, 1919 in Boelus, NE to Charles & Martha (Hawkins) Monasmith.  She graduated from HS in Scotts Bluff, NE and  Northwest College in Kirkland with a Teaching Certificate.  Maxine married Morton E. Hanson on May 18, 1944 in Seattle. Maxine worked for 40 years in South...

Jose Quichocho

Jose Quichocho

Nov 11, 2009

Jose (Boya) Quichocho, 66 of Port Orchard, died November 11, 2009.  He was born May 19, 1943 in Guam to Jose C. & Nativida (Pablo) Quichocho.  He graduated from High School in Guam in 1962 and married Pacita Taijeron on June 9, 2007 at Bangor, WA. Jose retired after 20 years in the U.S. Army as an SFC E-7, Drill...

George Mcdaniel

George Mcdaniel

Nov 10, 2009

George W. McDaniel, 77 of Silverdale, died in Bremerton on November 10, 2009.  He was born April 21, 1932 in Seattle to Cecil & Phyllis (Morley) McDaniel.  He graduated from Myrtle Creek HS in OR in 1950 & Olympic College in Bremerton in 1993. He married Susan Brooks. George served from 1950 to 1988 in the U.S. Navy as a...

Mary Hibbard

Mary Hibbard

Nov 8, 2009

Mary H. Hibbard, 69 of Port Orchard, died in Bremerton on November 8, 2009.  She was born November 29, 1939 in Revere, MA to Wesley  K. & Mary M. (Griffin) Camic.  She married James R. Hibbard on November 29, 1973 in Chelsea, MA and they have been together for 36 loving years. Mary loved music and dancing.  Surviving are husband...

John Gallagher

John Gallagher

Nov 8, 2009

John Christopher Gallagher passed away suddenly at his Port Orchard home on November 8, 2009. John was born May 12, 1969 in Bremerton. He lived most of his life in Port Orchard and graduated from South Kitsap High School in 1987.  John served in the United States Army from 1987 to 1991. He served in the Desert Storm campaign.  He...

John Dunlop

John Dunlop

Nov 3, 2009

John Dunlop passed away at his home November 3rd after a brief illness. He was 80 John was born in Aurora, Ill. on Feb 5, 1929 to Winifred and William Dunlop. He graduated from East High School in Aurora in 1947, from Macalester College in St. Paul Minn. in 1950 and from the University of Illinois Medical School in Chicago...

Jose Aguilar

Jose Aguilar

Nov 1, 2009

Jose M. Aguilar, 87, died November 1, 2009 in Retsil, Washington.  He was born December 14, 1921 in San Benito, TX to Eusebio & Ines (Vasquez) Aguilar.  He graduated from San Benito High School in 1940. Jose worked for 45 years in San Antonio, Texas as an Insurance Salesman, retiring in 1985.  He also served in the U. S. Army/Air...

Dorothy Wilson

Dorothy Wilson

Oct 29, 2009

Dorothy Marie Wilson was born December 28, 1930 and passed away October 29, 2009 from cancer. Our most passionate and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend slipped from our arms to enter forever peace in Heaven.  Dorothy was the most talented and vibrant personality and dedicated heart of any saint on earth.  Dorothy married the man of her dreams in...

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