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

Leon Daniel Harris

Leon Daniel Harris

Nov 18, 2021

Leon Daniel Harris was born on December 11, 1942 in South Bend, Washington to Leon and Rose (Brown) Harris. He was five years old when his family moved to Gold Beach, Oregon where he lived until after his graduation from Southern Oregon University. He taught high school English and drama for a few years before relocating to Kitsap County. He...

Antonio "Tojol" Pangelinan Bamba

Antonio "Tojol" Pangelinan Bamba

Nov 15, 2021

Of Port Orchard, Washington, and formerly of Mangilao, Guam, was called home by our Heavenly Father on Monday, November 15, 2021 at the age of 70. --- In his new life, he will be welcomed at the Gates of Heaven by his: Parents: Antonio Sablan & Juana Pangelinan Bamba Grandparents: Matias Manibusan & Josefa Quintanilla Pangelinan Father-In-Law: Frank F. Blas...

Charles R Johnston Iii

Charles R Johnston Iii

Nov 14, 2021

Charles R. Johnston III was known to all his friends as Chuck – and never call him Charlie! He was born in Florida but traveled all over the United States as a child. Chuck served nine years in the US Air Force… but he hated flying unless he could be the pilot! Due to Chuck’s long illness, he had been...

Teresa E Thompson

Teresa E Thompson

Nov 13, 2021

On November 13, 2021, after a fierce and courageous battle with cancer, our dear friend Teresa E. Thompson joined her mother Donna Marrs, father Clarence Marrs, sister Cecile Sims, sister Sandra Copp, brother Glen Marrs, and granddaughter Lucee, in the kingdom of heaven. Teresa is survived by her devoted husband Gene Thompson, daughters Tonya Jones and Nicole Jones, step-daughter Trisha...

Calvin Ray Baines Jr

Calvin Ray Baines Jr

Nov 12, 2021

Calvin Ray Baines Jr. Calvin Ray Baines Jr, age 71, and longtime resident of Bremerton and Port Orchard, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly November 12, 2021 in his Port Orchard home. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother. Cal was born on August 20, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA to a Navy father, Calvin R Baines Sr. and Canadian...

Frederick B Accos

Frederick B Accos

Nov 12, 2021

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June Phoebe Burchard

June Phoebe Burchard

Nov 9, 2021

“June” Phoebe Burchard has joined her beloved husband James, sons Robert and Charles, 3 grandchildren along with 5 siblings and parents. She was born in Fort Benton, Montana on June 28, 1931 to William and Gertrude Scott. She married her soulmate James Robert Burchard on June 15, 1952 where they raised 5 children. Prior to marriage, she taught school grades...

Nancy Jane Hovermale

Nancy Jane Hovermale

Nov 9, 2021

Nancy Jane Hovermale was born on December 12, 1943 in Alleghany County, Pennsylvania; she passed away November 9, 2021 at home, surrounded by family. Nancy lived in Seabeck, and formerly Port Orchard, Washington. There will be a Celebration of Life at the Ecklund Hall on Glenwood on November 20, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.

Terri Ann Gonia

Terri Ann Gonia

Nov 7, 2021

Terri Ann Gonia was born in Renton, Washington on April 5, 1955. She lived throughout Tacoma during her formative years, and graduated from Curtis High School. She met her husband Donald Gonia following high school. They have been married for 47 years. Terri had many hats, and worked various positions throughout her life. She was a real estate agent with...

Sandra Marie Ochs

Sandra Marie Ochs

Nov 7, 2021

Sandra was born on July 26, 1950, in Van Nuys, California to Norman and Margie (Stephens) Davis. She was the eldest of two children. Her family relocated to Port Orchard shortly after she was born. She attended schools there graduating from SKHS in 1968. After graduating she began her associates degree at Olympic Community College. In 1970 she married the...

Paula Frances White

Paula Frances White

Oct 29, 2021

Paula White (Mom, Grandma, Aunt, neighbor, friend, sorority sister, and bridge partner). Whoever she was to you, you were likely blessed with a quick smile, a positive outlook, someone who gave much more than she ever asked for. She was intelligent, kind, had a loving spirit and quick wit, she was caring, selfless, grateful, productive. She found the good in...

Ronald James Miller Sr

Ronald James Miller Sr

Oct 29, 2021

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Rose Marie Beckman

Rose Marie Beckman

Oct 25, 2021

Rose Marie Beckman was born on February 3, 1919 in Strasburg, ND. She died in Port Orchard, WA on October 25, 2021 at the age of 102. She was raised by Adam Fischer and wife Christina. Rose moved to Yakima, WA at an early age. She married Homer Neal. Moving from Yakima, she spent many years in Tacoma, finally ending...

Judith Christine Cook

Judith Christine Cook

Oct 25, 2021

On October 25, 2021, a beautiful human being by the name of Judith Christine Cook lost her battle with cancer. Judy was born Judith Christine Henry at the original Harrison Memorial Hospital on Chester in Bremerton, Washington. She was born on January 4, 1947 to Gerald and Elaine Henry. Judy had a very high IQ. She had many talents interests,...

Stephanie Ann Helvey

Stephanie Ann Helvey

Oct 21, 2021

Stephanie’s Story Stephanie Ann Helvey, age 37 of Poulsbo, Washington was welcomed into the arms of Jesus October 21, 2021. She was born August 26, 1984 in Sydney, Australia to Bob & Kathy Helvey, sister of Jessica and Robby. Stephanie was special from the very beginning. Being diagnosed with autism at age one, she was a treasure to her mother...

Paul Anton Kemper

Paul Anton Kemper

Oct 18, 2021

Paul Anton Kemper (1941-2021) Loving Husband, Devoted Father, and Always Helpful Friend From Shirley (his wife of nearly 61 years): In the early hours of Tuesday morning, October 19th, my sweetie Paul Kemper left his earthly body to go and fix the Angels’ halos. We were married almost 61 years and were 18 when we got married. He was an...

Diana Lorraine Bukosky

Diana Lorraine Bukosky

Oct 15, 2021

Diana Lorraine (Garstang) Bukosky, 66, (1955 - 2021), of Bremerton, WA died October 15, 2021 at St. Michaels Hospital in Silverdale WA from complications associated with her Diabetes, Liver and Heart Diseases. Diana was born to Richard and Eleanor Garstang on May 6, 1955 in West Covina, CA. Her family lived in southern California throughout Diana's childhood and she graduated...

Matthew Colin Nicksic

Matthew Colin Nicksic

Oct 15, 2021

Matthew C. Nicksic was born to Terrence D. Nicksic and Christine (Pischl) Nicksic in Sacramento CA on the evening of July 3, 1976, a few hours away from being a bicentennial baby. Matt forged his own path through life following his interests and ideas wherever they led him. Matt moved to Washington as a young child. He grew up in...

Kathleen Doris Sandoval

Kathleen Doris Sandoval

Oct 13, 2021

Kathleen Doris Sandoval was born on November 6, 1950 to Anthony and Pauline Zamarripa in Florence, Colorado. She passed away at home on October 13, 2021. Kathleen spent her life as a beautician and restaurant worker. When she wasn’t working, she was with her family. She loved to play cards, make jewelry and crochet. One of her biggest accomplishments was...

John E Gabrielson

John E Gabrielson

Oct 11, 2021

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