Obituaries
Darleen Newman
Aug 2, 2024
Darleen was born August 3, 1932, to John and Martha (Verch) Burkart and lived in Stratford, Wisconsin for 54 years prior to moving to Sun City, Arizona in 1986.
She married the love of her life Joe Newman on May 16, 1953, two weeks after his return from Korea. They had 5 children together and celebrated 64 years of marriage before...
Elizabeth J Thorley
Jul 29, 2024
Elizabeth J Thorley, affectionately known as "Betty" to her loved ones, passed away peacefully on July 29 2024, in Sun City, Arizona. She was born on January 29, 1936, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Betty will always be remembered for her loving personality and her deep adoration for her grandchildren. She had a passion for baking cookies and it was no surprise when...
Dale Howard Mabee
Jul 28, 2024
Dale Howard Mabee was born in May, 1926, to Louis Lee and Julia Etta (Bennett) Mabee. He grew up in and on farms near the town of Alexandria, South Dakota. In his late teens he moved to Oregon, where he held a variety of jobs before enlisting in the Navy a few days before his 18th birthday.
After World War II,...
Michael S Walker
Jul 28, 2024
On July 28 2024, we sadly had to say goodbye to Michael Samuel Walker "Sam". He was 75 years old. He was born on October 17 1949 in Danville Virginia. to Eula Doss Walker. He had a total of 12 brothers and sisters. At the age of 16 he joined the Army. During the Vietnam War he served his time...
James Albert Kaufman
Jul 27, 2024
James Albert Kaufman, passed away at the age of 99 peacefully on July 27, 2024 at the Heritage Legacy in Sun City West, Arizona.
Born in Akron, Ohio, December 16, 1924. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force as an aviator during WW2 and Korean conflict. He went on to pilot the Goodyear Ranger Blimp and was a lifelong...
Lillian R Goodwin
Jul 25, 2024
Lillian Goodwin passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 25,2024. She was born July 19, 1932, in Philadelphia and moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1969. She was a beloved wife, mother, nan, and friend to many.
Lilliam was preceded in death by her first husband, James B Gibson; second husband, Arthur Goodwin; daughter: Barbara Masten; son-in-law, Brian Miller; and best...
Daniel Christopher Rice
Jul 22, 2024
Daniel Christopher Rice, sadly passed away at the age of 44. Born on May 29, 1980, in Glendale, Arizona. Daniel's life was characterized by his unwavering, caring nature, patience, and endless support for those around him.
Graduating from Cactus High School and moving on to Northern Arizona University, and receiving his BA Degree, Daniel displayed a continued thirst for knowledge that...
Sam D Vaccaro
Jul 17, 2024
Sam Dominick Vaccaro, 100, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024. Born on May 27, 1924, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Sam lived a life filled with love, dedication, and passion.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, Mary Vaccaro. Together, they built a beautiful family and shared countless cherished memories. Sam leaves behind his children and their spouses: Guy...
Irvin E Stenger
Jul 16, 2024
Irvin E Stenger, age 88, of Sun City, AZ, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Irv was born May 20, 1936 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Urban Stenger and Lillian Schenkle Stenger. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Carol (Honnigford), daughters Karen (Tony) Walker of Mt Vernon, IN, and Liz (Doug) Meyer of Sun City West, AZ, sons Jeff...
Brian James Hoer
Jul 15, 2024
Brian James Hoer passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, at the age of 56 in Peoria, Arizona after a long battle with cancer. A man of boundless energy and creativity, Brian's heart and mind were always in motion, dreaming up new ideas and bringing them to life, at work and at home. There will never be enough words for...
Fernando Payan
Jul 15, 2024
Fernando Payan passed away on July 15, 2024 at the age of 76. Fernando was born in Acension, Chihuahua, Mexico on November 8, 1947 to Sixto and Lorenza Payan. He is survived by his mother Lorenza Payan, his 4 children Anthony, David, Denise, Albert and 7 grandchildren Janeese, Jazmyne, Jayleen, Daniel, Angel, Adam, and Alice.
Fernando grew up in Mexico and...
Sylvia V Chavez
Jul 13, 2024
At the age of 85, Sylvia V. Chavez (Pompa), loving wife and mother of five children passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 13, 2024. Sylvia was born in Clarkdale, Arizona on August 31, 1938, to Joseph and Eva Pompa. Sylvia grew up in Glendale and attended Glendale High School before attending Arizona State College- now known as Northern...
Dave Bey
Jul 12, 2024
Dave Bey, 58, a resident of Surprise, Arizona and native to Burbank, California, passed away on July 12th, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Elsa Bey and his children Mathew, Dominic, Laura, and his granddaughters Riley and Ava.
Dave was born to Belle Toscano and Michael Bey in Los Angeles, California. After high school, he started working...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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