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

Ronald "Oz" Oswald

Ronald "Oz" Oswald

Jul 25, 2022

Ronald “Oz” Oswald was born in Batesville, Indiana to Paul Oswald, Sr. and Dorothy (Goldsmith) Oswald. He grew up in French Lick, Indiana along with his six siblings. Oz joined the Air Force and was stationed at Edwards Air Force Base in California. After leaving the Air Force he worked for the U.S. Borax Company until he relocated his family...

John "Jack" Milton Scott Jr.

John "Jack" Milton Scott Jr.

Jul 23, 2022

John (“Jack”) Milton Scott Jr, born February 25, 1921, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Jack was 101 years old. Jack Scott was born in Seattle, Washington, to John M and Annette Scott. During high school, Jack participated in the electrician apprenticeship program at the Puget Sound Navy Shipyard. Upon graduation in 1940, Jack was...

John Edwin Siem

John Edwin Siem

Jul 20, 2022

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Lana Marie (Stone) Parmer

Lana Marie (Stone) Parmer

Jul 13, 2022

Sweet Lana rode the highway to heaven on July 13, 2022 and joined her parents, Arne and Ellen Stone. Born March 30th, 1961 in Aberdeen, she lived in Port Orchard her entire life, graduating from SKHS in 1979. She enjoyed outdoor activities, cooking, singing, and spending time with her husband and pets. She is survived by her husband Brad, brother...

Howard Eugene Riggleman

Howard Eugene Riggleman

Jul 6, 2022

Howard Eugene Riggleman peacefully passed away July 6, 2022 with his loving and caring wife, Brenda, at his side in Port Orchard, Washington. Despite health challenges he faced in recent years, Howard’s friendly disposition, ready smile, and optimism were life-long qualities which endeared him to those he has known for decades as well as newer friends and caregivers. Howard was...

James Ervin Triplett Iii

James Ervin Triplett Iii

Jul 5, 2022

BMCM(SW) James Ervin Triplett was born in Washington D.C., the son of WWII decorated Naval veteran James E. Triplett Jr. and the former Dorothy A. Hurst from Virginia. He was the first born of five siblings: Pamela Weiler, Marc Triplett, Charles Triplett, and Margaret White. He married his wife Bonnie Randolph, from Maryland, on 7 February 1967. They have five...

Kathy Debman Rohlena (Hazelwood)

Kathy Debman Rohlena (Hazelwood)

Jul 4, 2022

Kathy Debman Rohlena (Hazelwood) of Port Orchard, WA and soon-to-be Las Vegas, NV, favorite (and only) daughter of the late R.J. Debman and Yukiko Debman, celebrated Independence Day in her own way by having her Freedom Day from this world on July 4, 2022 due to cardiac arrest in Las Vegas, NV. Kathy was born in Yokohama, Japan on October...

Sherrie Ann Peters

Sherrie Ann Peters

Jul 2, 2022

Sherrie Peters was a loving sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend and will be remembered with love. Sherrie passed away on July 2, 2022 after a fierce, thirteen year battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Sherrie’s deep faith in God and her love of family and friends was a guiding compass for her life. Sherrie’s ability to problem solve...

Donald Raleigh Cady

Donald Raleigh Cady

Jun 30, 2022

Don Cady passed away peacefully at his home June 30, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born in Bremerton, Washington on October 12, 1938, the oldest son of Raleigh William Cady, Jr. and Florence Ellen Gibson Cady. After proudly serving his country in the United States Army, Don retired as managing broker of Reid Real Estate in Belfair after...

Tinamarie Malin

Tinamarie Malin

Jun 29, 2022

Tinamarie Malin was born on November 30, 1960 in Malabon, Philippines to Mario and Florentina Amato. She attended the University of Manila. Tinamarie worked in financial banking – specifically at Olympic Savings and Navy Federal Credit Union. She became head teller, and later became assistant manager, retiring in 2009. Tinamarie loved her family. She found so much joy taking trips...

Sharon Ursula Lanier

Sharon Ursula Lanier

Jun 28, 2022

Sharon Ursula (McConnaughey) Lanier passed away peacefully on June 28, 2022. She was born on March 30, 1939 in Port Huron, Michigan. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Art and Alice Jane McConnaughey, her two brothers, Jim and Tim, and her daughter, Brenda. She is survived by her sons, Chuck and Terry Barrow, and her daughter, Tammy Johnson,...

Mae M. Rech

Mae M. Rech

Jun 28, 2022

MAE M. RECH, known as “Honey” was born in Lefor, North Dakota in 1932. She grew up in Lefor, one of 11 children. She attended Dickinson State receiving her teaching certificate and taught in country schools in North and South Dakota a few years. In 1954, Mae married John Rech, a WW2 veteran, also from North Dakota and moved to...

Marlene Rose Knapper (Bell)

Marlene Rose Knapper (Bell)

Jun 23, 2022

Marlene Rose Knapper (Bell) passed away on June 23, 2022. She was born on January 22, 1936 to Clarence and Zellah Pier. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband Eugene (Bud) Bell, her second husband Charles Knapper and her son, Dan Bell. She is survived by her daughter Linda Mederios, sons; Jeff and Scott Bell, brothers; Mick and Stanley...

Jerry Lynn Kvame

Jerry Lynn Kvame

Jun 23, 2022

Jerry Lynn Kvame was born in Minot, North Dakota to Jerome Kvame and Marie Hurley on October 14th, 1959. Jerry was the second of 8 children, Mona Kingsley, Jesse Kvame, Maesie Neiss, Maxine Kvame, Mavis Druse, Mira Kvame, and Melinda Shelkey. The family was raised with horses in the small town of Granville, North Dakota. Jerry married Theresa Aga in...

Chester John Wilder Sr.

Chester John Wilder Sr.

Jun 21, 2022

Chester John Wilder Sr., 80, or as he was so well known by his family and friends as, "Jay," passed away on June 21, 2022 in Port Orchard, Washington. Jay was born on June 21, 1942 to Alfred and Jean Wilder in the home in Belfair, Washington. Jay celebrated 52 years of belonging to the Western Washington Laborers Union, Local...

Chester John Wilder Sr

Chester John Wilder Sr

Jun 21, 2022

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John "Jack" W Myers

John "Jack" W Myers

Jun 14, 2022

John “Jack” Myers, 79, of Burley, Washington, passed away from leukemia at the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family on June 14, 2022. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 1st at Burley Bible Church, 14687 Olympic Drive SE, Port Orchard 98367. Jack was born August 19, 1942 in Kremmling, Colorado...

Arlene Marie Kuhns

Arlene Marie Kuhns

Jun 14, 2022

Arlene Marie Kuhns of Seabeck, Washington passed away on Tuesday, June 14th, 2022 at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale. She was born in March of 1935 to Marion and Vivian Gauntlett of Seattle. Arlene graduated from Bellevue High School in 1952 and on October 11th, 1952 she married her high school sweetheart, David Guy Kuhns. Together they raised 6...

Phillip Joseph Ruscigno

Phillip Joseph Ruscigno

Jun 12, 2022

Phillip Joseph Ruscigno was born in San Jose, California to Phillip John Ruscigno and Phoebe Christine Ruscigno in 1976. He spent his early childhood years in San Jose, California and then lived in several different states including Rhode Island and Oregon and, most recently, Washington State. His passion was helping others and this evolved into a career as a Professional...

Linda Gay Midkiff

Linda Gay Midkiff

Jun 11, 2022

Linda Gay Medaris Midkiff, age 82, of Olalla, Washington joined family members in heaven June 11, 2022. Her last days were spent at home surrounded by love, family and many memories. Linda was born November 18, 1939 in Yakima, Washington to Russell and Gwenevire Medaris. She met the love of her life Edward (Ed) Midkiff 28-years-ago and he was a...

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