Obituaries
Johnnie Zacherson
Jan 5, 2024
Johnnie Zacherson of Long Beach, WA died on January 5, 2025 at the age of 84.
Virginia Wirkala
Dec 29, 2023
Phyllis Virginia Fraser Wirkala died peacefully at her home in Shoreline, Washington, on Friday, December 29, 2023. She was 100 years and 8 months old. She is survived by her children, Edwin Ross Wirkala of Shoreline, WA, Elwin Lorne Wirkala (Rita Sturam Wirkala) of Seattle, Washington, and Shirley Jean Wirkala of Lynnwood, Washington. She has seven grandchildren; Cristina de Melo...
Maxine Marie Pankonin
Dec 18, 2023
I am beyond heartbroken to announce the death of my momma, Maxine Marie Pankonin. She passed away peacefully on December 18th, 2023 at the age of 71, surrounded by those who loved her most. Mom had been dealing with several debilitating health issues over the past few years, including being diagnosed with cancer in July 2023.
Mom was born...
Virginia Beckner
Dec 15, 2023
*** The Celebration of Life is now scheduled for Saturday, February 24th, 2024 at 2pm at Penttila's Funeral Home in Long Beach, WA. ***
Virginia Jeanne Beckner, passed away on December 15, 2023, in Chinook, Washington at the age of 88. Born on September 5, 1935, in Springerville, Arizona to George Woodruff and Ollie Wells, Virginia led a remarkable life filled...
Darlene Hill
Dec 14, 2023
Darlene Hill of Ilwaco, WA. died on December 14, 2023 at the age of 76. Full obituary to follow.
Lee Crowley
Dec 13, 2023
LEE PAUL CROWLEY, 86, passed peacefully at home on December 13, 2023. A lifelong resident of Long Beach, he was one of 8 children born to Daniel J. “Jim” and Ruth (Lindsey) Crowley. Lee was born at home on October 3, 1937 and the story is told that when his mother was about to deliver, the family let the switchboard...
Gary Cottrell
Dec 10, 2023
Gary Cottrell of Ocean Park, WA. died on December 11, 2023 at the age of 87.
Darlene Bjornsgard
Dec 9, 2023
On the morning of Saturday, December 9, 2023, Naselle resident, Darlene Jane Warra Bjornsgard, passed away at the age of 79.
Darlene was born in Raymond, Washington on March 9, 1944 to parents George and Helvie (Pollari) Warra. Darlene was raised in Naselle, Washington, attending the Naselle-Grays River Valley School District and graduating with the class of 1962.
While Darlene...
Constance "Connie" Mosher
Dec 2, 2023
Connie Mosher, age 90, passed away at home on Dec. 2, 2023, after a lengthy illness.
Connie was born on Jan. 18, 1933, at North Head Lighthouse in Ilwaco, WA, to Andros and Aleta (Mattson) Siniluoto. She lived in the head lighthouse keeper’s residence until age three, when her father, the lighthouse keeper, retired and the family moved to Ilwaco.
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Sandra Jones
Dec 2, 2023
Sandra M. Jones died on December 2, 2023 at age 74 in Ocean Park, WA. She was born on December 13, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan but grew up in Fresno, CA. She moved to Ocean Park, WA when she married Aaron Max Jones on 10-28-2000, who preseded her in death. She had one child, Elizabeth McQuade. She had 3...
Fawn Hornbaker
Dec 2, 2023
Fawn Hornbaker of Long Beach, WA. died on December 2, 2023 at the age of 88. Full obituary to follow.
John Hanke
Nov 25, 2023
John C. Hanke lived a beautiful life. John was born February 7th, 1945 in Vancouver, WA to loving parents, Gustave & Leslie Hanke. He lived in Vancouver most of his life before he moved to Ocean Park, WA. He passed away unexpectantly Saturday, November 25th, 2023 doing what he loved – drinking a beer, having a smoke and watching football.
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Harold "Coke" McGrew
Nov 22, 2023
Harold “Coke” McGrew, 94, of Long Beach, WA, passed away on November 22, 2023. He was born on September 21, 1929 in Orofino, ID to the late Harold and Georgia McGrew.
Coke, as he was affectionately known, was a man of honor, integrity, and kindness. He possessed a remarkable sense of humor that endeared him to all who had the...
Daniel Boyer
Nov 22, 2023
Daniel "Dan" Boyer of Chinook, WA. died on November 22, 2023 at the age of 75.
David Sexton
Nov 21, 2023
David Daniel Sexton peacefully passed away at home on November 21, 2023 in Long Beach, Washington with his wife by his side.
He was born on November 26, 1943 in Salem, Oregon to James Andrew and Donna Mae (Hoskins) Sexton. He joined three siblings, James Lee, Mary Jane (Williams), and John Andrew. He grew up on a 40 acre...
Richard Nelson
Nov 14, 2023
Richard Nelson of Long Beach, WA. died on November 14, 2023 at the age of 81.
Gregg Rohman
Nov 12, 2023
Gregg Rohman of Ocean Park, WA. died on November 12, 2023 at the age of 65.
Gregg was a wonderful husband. His calmness, patience, and steady love was such a blessing to our relationship, and I learned from his example. Gregg was my best friend and a helpful friend to his family and neighbors. Although I miss him deeply,...
Herbert "Bud" Runyan
Nov 8, 2023
Herbert Caples ( Bud ) Runyan Our loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle, Bud Runyan passed away peacefully on November 8th, 2023.
He was born Herbert Lee Caples Jr. on January 18, 1933. He lost his father at age one. When his mother Mildred Erickson remarried, he became Herbert Caples ‘Bud’ Runyan. He grew up in...
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