Obituaries

Dolores Teresa Witherspoon

Dolores Teresa Witherspoon

Jul 12, 2024

Dolores Teresa Witherspoon, 82, passed away on July 12, 2024. She was born in Easton, PA, to Sophie and Robert G. Becker, who resided in Holland Township, NJ, and had long ago predeceased her. She attended Holland Township Elementary School, Frenchtown High School, and graduated from Delaware Valley High School in 1960. She was a member of the National Honor...

Joyce Marie Chady

Joyce Marie Chady

Jul 9, 2024

Joyce Marie Chady (née Tyler), 92, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away peacefully at her home on July 9, 2024 with her family by her side.

Joyce was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Born on December 16, 1931, in the Town of Maine, Wisconsin, Joyce was the cherished daughter...

Teodolinda "Bebita" Ayala

Teodolinda "Bebita" Ayala

Jul 8, 2024

Teodolinda Socorro Ayala, age 97, of El Mirage, Arizona died July 8, 2024. She was forever known as Bebita.

Born July 17, 1926 in Panama City, Republic of Panama, Bebita was the 2nd of four children born to Eduardo Antonio Morales (1893 – 1981) and Maria Teodolinda Morales (1896 – 1958). She moved to Los Angeles, California in 1955 with her...

Bruce Nelson Kline

Bruce Nelson Kline

Jul 5, 2024

Bruce Nelson Kline of Peoria, AZ formerly of State College, PA passed away peacefully at home on Friday July 5, 2024 after a two-year battle with cancer.

Born on March 12, 1951 in Robesonia, PA, he was the youngest son of the late John H. Kline and Grace E. (Renninger) Kline. He is survived by his wife Sandra (Sandy) J. Harpster,...

Rita Anne Conti

Rita Anne Conti

Jul 3, 2024

Rita Anne Conti (Murphy), age 63, passed away on July 3, 2024, in Sun City, Arizona surrounded by her sisters, family and friends. Born on September 7, 1960, in Tomah, Wisconsin the daughter of James Murphy and Karen Muphy Dahl. The family moved to Kenosha where Rita attended Tremper High School.

Rita loved children which led to her being a childcare...

Jeri Lynn Hauff

Jeri Lynn Hauff

Jul 1, 2024

Jeri Lynn Hauff, 77, of Sun City, Arizona, returned home to her Savior's arms on July 1, 2024. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, she will be missed by all who knew her.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, as the only child of William & Charlotte Narten, Jeri was a bright, happy, inquisitive, independent young woman who graduated from Fenger High...

James T Grant

James T Grant

Jun 27, 2024

James (Jim) T. Grant, or “Terry” to his school and family, 87, a resident of Glendale Arizona, passed away on June 27th, 2024, after losing his life to cancer. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Louise Grant and his two children, Daniel Grant and Julie Coll. Jim has five grandchildren, Casey Hill, Kristen and Ryan Rounsaville, Robbie...

Jennifer Villarin Bermas

Jennifer Villarin Bermas

Jun 26, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that our beloved, Jennifer Bermas has passed away on June 26, 2024. Jennifer was born in the Philippines in December 4, 1969. She was a loving mother of 2 daughters, Teriesha and Kelsey. Jennifer loved to uplift everyone with her sense of humor and cooking. Always look forward to make everyone’s day with her...

Shirley Marie Wolfe

Shirley Marie Wolfe

Jun 25, 2024

Shirley Marie Wolfe was born on December 12, 1937 in Richland Center to Dale and Ilene Marshall. Shirley is survived by her son, Sherman Banker (Lauren); daughter Tammy Banker and grandchildren Toby Coberly, Eve Hill (Ryan), Ashley Bird and Roxanne Banker. 

In addition Shirley leaves Great Granddaughter Mya Bird and great grandson Hunter Hill; as well as three great great grand...

Kevin Joseph Bazin

Kevin Joseph Bazin

Jun 24, 2024

Kevin Joseph Bazin, affectionately known as Tigger or DayDay, passed away on June 24, 2024 leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter and kindness that will forever be cherished by those who had the privilege of knowing him.Kevin was born on October 16, 1980 in Phoenix, Arizona. Kevin grew up surrounded by a supportive family who instilled in him values...

Joyce M Bailey-Scieszka

Joyce M Bailey-Scieszka

Jun 23, 2024

“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

On June 23, 2024, a beautiful and warm Sunday, a celebration in Heaven...

Gerald Anthony Klaus

Gerald Anthony Klaus

Jun 20, 2024

Gerald Anthony Klaus, 81, of Sun City, Arizona, died on June 20, 2024, from complications of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). 

 Born July 26, 1942, in Dyersville, Iowa, son of Ambrose and Hilda Klaus of Marion, Iowa, Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Delores Piekarz-Klaus, beloved children Jeffrey M. Klaus and Stacey (Steve) Vanderhagen, grandchildren Dylan Weidner and Christian Klaus and...

Louis E. "Sugar Bear" Duran

Louis E. "Sugar Bear" Duran

Jun 20, 2024

Louis E Duran, “Sugar Bear”

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Louis “Louie” Duran, Thursday, June 20, 2024. He was Born January 7th, 1962 in Phoenix, Arizona and raised in Laveen, Arizona. Survived by Wife Emily Salinas, Step Children, Jessica Gonzales, Tanya Salinas, Daniel Salinas, Thomas Salinas and 5 grandchildren, Brothers Joseph Duran, Mark Duran, and...

Charles Abbate

Charles Abbate

Jun 20, 2024

Charles Abbate, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, bid farewell to this world on June 20, 2024, in Sun City, Arizona. Born on September 28, 1938, in Sicily, Italy, Charles's journey touched the hearts of many and left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him.

A man of unwavering dedication to his family, Charles cherished...

Marjorie Patricia Masino

Marjorie Patricia Masino

Jun 19, 2024

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Raymond James Orr

Raymond James Orr

Jun 18, 2024

Raymond James Orr, 80, passed away in his sleep the afternoon of 18 June 2024 after a nearly 3-year battle with head and neck cancer. The cheerful wisecracking demeanor overlaying a core of kindness, loyalty and unyielding ethics will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Ray was born 4 January 1944 in Norman, OK to Samuel Orr and Neva...

Bryan Lee Naegeli

Bryan Lee Naegeli

Jun 17, 2024

Bryan Lee Naegeli, beloved husband, father, grandpa, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones on June 17, 2024, at the age of 80.

Born on April 11, 1944, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Bryan was the first child of the late Herbert and Gretchen (nee: Massie) Naegeli. He grew up on his family farm...

Dora Carolyn Meeker

Dora Carolyn Meeker

Jun 16, 2024

Dora Carolyn Kiernan Meeker passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 in Peoria, Arizona. Born to Charles Edward Kiernan and Grace Olive Anderson Kiernan in Newark, New Jersey on November 1, 1927. Her sister, Dr. Patricia Kiernan Lacefield predeceased her.

Dora was a 1945 graduate of St. Mary's Catholic High School in Elizabeth, New Jersey and also attended her beloved St....

Linda Marie Drago

Linda Marie Drago

Jun 15, 2024

Linda Marie Drago, 79, of Peoria, AZ passed away on June 15, 2024. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 21, 1944, to parents Frank J. and Nancy M. Cammarata.

She is survived by her sons John Drago, Jr. (Jennifer); Thomas S. Drago (Alexis); and Daniel Drago (Dawn); and her grandchildren John, Justin, Breann, Enrico, Annunziata, and Nicolas. She...

Alejandro Samplina

Alejandro Samplina

Jun 15, 2024

Salmo 23

 El Señor es mi pastor; nada me faltará. En lugares de delicados pastos me hará descansar. 

Junto a aguas de reposo me pastoreará. Confortará mi alma; Me guiará por sendas de justicia por amor de su nombre.

Aunque ande en valle de sombra de muerte, No temeré mal alguno, porque tú estarás conmigo; Tu vara y tu cayado me infundirán aliento. 

Aderezas...