Jerome "Harry" Ziarkowski, 75, of Peoria, AZ passed away peacefully with family members by his side on Sept 27, 2016. Harry was born in Buffalo, NY on October 10th, 1940 and was a graduate of Bishop Ryan High School in Buffalo, NY. He has lived in the Phoenix area since 1982, where he worked until retiring from the Sherwin Williams Company in 2012 after 30 years of service. He was a US Navy Veteran and a member of American Legion Post 62 in Peoria. Harry also was a volunteer for the Banner ... Continue Reading

Katherine Gloria Wamer, 90, died peacefully Thursday, September 22, 2016 following a long illness. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard G Wamer (2012), she is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Ann Borgman and her husband Terry; Deborah Ann Wamer Quinlan and her husband Robert; Gloria Holmes; Joni Wamer and her wife Kassie; her sons, Richard Guy Wamer, Jr. and his wife Dina; and Robert Guy Wamer and his wife Theresa. A loving grandparent, she will be missed by her grandchildren, ... Continue Reading

Alice Naomi Barber, 92, of Sun City passed away on September 15, 2016 in Glendale at her care home after a long struggle with Parkinson Disease. She was born on August 25, 1924 in Lorain, Ohio and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years, John Barber, who passed away in 1988. Alice is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Lois Barber and her daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Gary Case; her 5 grandchildren: DeNeen Becker, John Case, Daniel Barber, Jennifer ... Continue Reading

Luella Eve DeFrance, 89, of Sun City, AZ passed away Sept. 16, 2016. Luella was born May 26, 1927 in East Chicago, IN to Alexander and Ann Dragus. She was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and worked as a railroad office clerk. She moved to Sun City in 1987 where she was an avid golfer and member of St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, the Elks Lodge and the American Legion Women’s Auxillary. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Russell, brother George and sister Florence. ... Continue Reading

Coy Guy Brown, 84, of Glendale, AZ passed away on September 16, 2016. He was born in Nowata, OK on March 29, 1932 to Carl Brown and Victoria Cogle. Coy is survived by his wife, Hui, his daughters Cinda (Nathan) and Kindra (Ryan) as well as his grandchildren Lily and Kiva. He was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps for over 22 years, serving in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He received numerous personal and unit awards including two Purple Heart awards. He was most proud of his ... Continue Reading

Maryann Dubow, (nee Hennessy) 79 of Goodyear AZ, formerly of Sun City AZ and Calumet City, Illinois passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016. She was born on July 10, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Blanche Hennessy who preceded her in death. During her 79 wonderful enriched years of life she enjoyed not only her family and grandchildren but also bowling, The Irish Club, her bunco nights with the girls, she never missed a day of water aerobics at the Sun City pool, she loved ... Continue Reading

James Anthony McCormack, 77, of Sun City West, Arizona passed peacefully away at home surrounded by his family from a serious illness. Jimmy was born December 20, 1938 in Boston, Massachusetts one of four children. He had fond memories of growing up in Roxbury and Malden MA after his graduation from Malden High School he served in the U.S. Navy upon his return he worked for General Electric for over 30 years from where he retired 1994, and moved to Sun City West with his wife the love of his ... Continue Reading

Kenneth “Blaine” Kidd, 91, of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully on September 9th, 2016. Born in Magna, Utah, to Kenneth and Florence Kidd. He proudly served his country in WWII. His quest for learning was endless and he loved researching on his computer. He enjoyed designing new things and had many patents. He lived a full and exciting life! Blaine was preceded in death by his beloved wife, June (1998), his son, Alex (2011), and his sister, Colleen (2013). He is survived by his daughter ... Continue Reading