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

Richard "Dick" Joseph Coolen

Richard "Dick" Joseph Coolen

Jul 21, 2024

Richard “Dick or Dickie Joe” Coolen was born April 15, 1940 to Harvey and Virginia Coolen in Seattle, WA. He was their first son after 3 daughters (Jini, Theresa, and Kitty) and two more sons (Mike and Pat) born into the Coolen family. He attended Immaculate Conception and graduated from O’Dea High School in Seattle. After serving in the Army,...

Stanley Lawrence Miller

Stanley Lawrence Miller

Jul 20, 2024

Stanley “Stan” Lawrence Miller, age 99, of Port Orchard, Washington, peacefully passed away on July 20, 2024 in Copperas Cove, Texas. He was born the youngest of four sons on December 5, 1924 in Arco, Idaho to Clarence Franklin Miller and Hilda Calene Marks Miller. He spent his childhood in Moore, Idaho. Being raised on a family farm he developed...

Emilio G. Delucia

Emilio G. Delucia

Jul 18, 2024

Loving husband and father. He will be missed by many; sons, grandsons, great grandkids and many friends.

J. Larry Passmore

J. Larry Passmore

Jul 17, 2024

James “Larry” Passmore was born on May 21, 1929 to Harold and Bernice (Andrews) Passmore. He joined his siblings Elsie “Jean”, Howard and Elizabeth “Betty” in Farmington, near Choteau Montana where his parents were busy homesteading and farming alongside Harold’s parents and Brother Cecil. As the family grew, they decided to pick up and move to Pendroy where they rented...

Mackenzie Jo Bruschetto

Mackenzie Jo Bruschetto

Jul 12, 2024

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beautiful daughter, Mackenzie Jo Bruschetto. She was a free spirit with the kindest of hearts and an incredibly wicked sense of humor. Mack was born in Silverdale, Washington on a peaceful Easter Sunday; April 15th, 2001. She had a happy childhood where she lived in Suquamish, Washington. She...

Joanna Grace Mead

Joanna Grace Mead

Jul 10, 2024

Joanna was born in Tacoma, Washington, and grew up in Olalla and Belfair. She graduated high school in 2016 from Burley Christian School, and graduated with an associate’s degree in Biblical studies from Ethnos 360 Bible Institute in 2019. She participated in high school soccer, track, and cross country. She worked a number of jobs including bus driver, barista, and...

Peter G.C. Dixon

Peter G.C. Dixon

Jul 6, 2024

Peter DIxon was born in Stockton-On-Tees, Durham, England, in May of 1938. In April, 1967, he relocated his wife and 3 children to the United States for an opportunity at the Boeing Vertol Company, Pennsylvania, to advance his career and provide a better life for his family. As a brilliant Aerospace Engineer, he authored a Defense Technical Information Center Report...

Mitchel Lee Davis

Mitchel Lee Davis

Jul 6, 2024

Mitch Davis, of Port Orchard, Washington passed away peacefully in his home on July 6th, 2024 at the age of 65. Born in Seattle Washington in September of 1958, to Leslie and Janice Davis, Mitch was the youngest of 5 children that all grew up in the Ravenna neighborhood of Seattle where Mitch graduated from the often talked about, Nathan...

Gregory Bruce Lancaster

Gregory Bruce Lancaster

Jun 21, 2024

Gregory B. Lancaster, 68, of Port Orchard, Washington, passed away on June 21, 2024. Born in Bremerton on August 30, 1955, to Kenneth and Phyllis Lancaster, he remained a lifelong resident of the area. Greg dedicated 37 years of his career to the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and served as a volunteer firefighter for 15 years, where he rose to...

Elaine Louise Guidi

Elaine Louise Guidi

Jun 21, 2024

Elaine Louise Guidi (Kusek), 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 21st, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Gig Harbor. Elaine was born on April 23, 1933 to Frank and Della Kusek. Elaine and her family resided in Tacoma, WA. then moved to Eatonville, WA. her sophomore year in high school. She graduated from Eatonville High School in...

Aaron Fernandez

Aaron Fernandez

Jun 21, 2024

Aaron... You came to this country from a place called Manila, to be with some of us, that are known as Pamilya. You were a wee little lad, five years of age, we loved watching you when, you danced on stage. You grew up and played with all of your pals, and some of them, were even gals. You attended...

Donald Keith Vaughan

Donald Keith Vaughan

Jun 19, 2024

Donald Keith Vaughan (Don) was born on March 5, 1929, in Port Orchard, Washington to his parents Clyde and Florence (Peters) Vaughan. Don attended school in Port Orchard and graduated from South Kitsap High School in 1947. Following graduation, he played shortstop with the Bremerton Cruisers, a local semi-pro baseball team and worked at Peninsula Feed, his family’s local feed...

Tommy A. Aguon

Tommy A. Aguon

Jun 18, 2024

Tommy's life story is coming soon.

John Howard Gordon

John Howard Gordon

Jun 16, 2024

Commander John Howard Gordon, USN, Retired, passed away on June 16, 2024, with his wife of 56 years and his children at his side. A loving husband, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, John was the cornerstone of the family. Born March 1, 1944, in Anniston, Alabama to First Lieutenant Alvin and Ruth Gordon, he and his younger brother Jim were...

Jovitamae Garrido Salas Concepcion

Jovitamae Garrido Salas Concepcion

Jun 13, 2024

In Loving Memory of JovitaMae Garrido Salas Concepcion “Jovi, Bitang, Eta” Familian Dugie May 19, 1968 - June 13, 2024 Was called to eternal life at 56 years old JOVI NOW JOINS HER Parents: Florentina Garrido & Manuel Salas In-laws: Rosario & Jose Concepcion Brothers, sisters and in-laws: Joseph & Juanita Garrido, Johnny Garrido, William Garrido, Vivian & Ronnie Sablan,...

Laura Nell Ashe

Laura Nell Ashe

Jun 12, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Laura Nell Ashe announced her sudden passing on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the age of 64, in Gig Harbor, Washington. She was a beacon of light and warmth in the community she dearly loved. Laura will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Kelly of 28 years and mother, Shirley; sister,...

Joann Rennie Cahan

Joann Rennie Cahan

Jun 12, 2024

Joann Rennie Cahan passed away on June 12, 2024 at the age of 83. Joann was the only child of Anne & Joseph Rennie, beloved wife of Peter Cahan for 62 years, caring mother of Laura Johnson (Steve), Rennie Dennehy (Denis), and Heidi Anderson (Guy) and a wonderful Nini to 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Joann moved to Seattle from...

David Orin Cantrell

David Orin Cantrell

Jun 11, 2024

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Master Chief David Cantrell, who departed this life in the morning hours of June 11, 2024, at the age of 73. A devoted patriot, loving family man, and cherished community member, David's legacy is marked by unwavering dedication and service. Born on March 22, 1951 in California - David...

Gregory Alan Mercer

Gregory Alan Mercer

Jun 10, 2024

Gregory Alan Mercer “Merce,” was born May 10th, 1955 in Kennewick, Washington to Earl and Norma Mercer. He was the third child with siblings Marilyn, Pete, Zoanne and Kelly. Greg grew up in Spokane, Washington where he met the love of his life Evie. Upon graduation from North Central High School Greg joined the United States Navy in 1973. Greg...

Bishop Bielec

Bishop Bielec

Jun 9, 2024

Zbigniew Marion “Bishop” Bielec was born in Dynów, Poland on October 10, 1958. He peacefully passed away on June 9th, surrounded by his family. Bishop spent the first seven years of his life in the village of Ulanica, in his grandfather’s home, before immigrating to Aberdeen, Washington. He graduated from Aberdeen High School and studied Education at Washington State University....

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