Wesley Joseph Goss
Mar 30, 2026
Obituary for Wesley Joseph "Chief" Goss
Wesley Joseph "Chief" Goss, 78, of Seattle, Washington, passed away on March 30, 2026. He was born on March 7, 1948, in Tacoma, Washington.
Wess dedicated 40 years of his life to the Seattle Fire Department, rising through the ranks to serve as Battalion Chief. Throughout his distinguished career, he was known not only for his...
Mark Andrew Scholz
Mar 21, 2026
Mark Andrew Scholz, born September 11, 1972, passed away on March 21, 2026.
He was born to Henry and Joanne Scholz, who preceded him in death. He grew up on Vashon Island and attended Vashon High School, where he spent his early years surrounded by the close-knit island community.
Life brought its share of challenges as he faced ongoing health issues. Despite...
Darlene Wyosnick
Mar 21, 2026
Darlene Wyosnick (née Streeter) passed away peacefully on the morning of March 21, 2026. She bravely battled cancer, ultimately succumbing to complications from a fall that occurred on December 30, 2025.
Darlene was born on October 13, 1938, on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois. Her father, Clarence (Doc), and mother, Ruth, were wonderful parents, and she and her brother, Edward...
Kelly Hawker
2026
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Kelly Gene Hawker on March 20th, 2026. Kelly was a devoted Christian, husband, father and grandfather. Although he has lost his battle with cancer, his legacy will live on forever. He is now with our heavenly father serving as he always has.
Kelly Hawker was born October 2nd, 1958, in...
David Bruce Bukey
2026
Dave Bukey died peacefully on March 18, after a week of hospice care. He was surrounded by family, including his wife, Rachel, to whom he was married for 49 years.
David was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. His father, Norman, was an engineer with Cincinnati Gas & Electric and his mother, Dorothy, was a teacher. He and his older brother, Evan, both...
James K. Roush
Mar 16, 2026
James Keith “Jim” Roush, 86, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, at Yakima Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Jim was born on August 14, 1939, in Villard, Minnesota, to Floyd Lavern Roush and Edith Clara O’Hair. He was raised in Washington, where he built a life rooted in hard work and a deep appreciation for the outdoors. He earned...
Joanne Maria Turpin
Mar 11, 2026
Joanne Marie Turpin
Born in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle to German immigrants John Breuer and Frida Schirmer, she attended St. George School, Holy Names Academy, and graduated from the U.W. School of Journalism in a time when few women entered that field — one of only two women in her class. She married Robert C. Turpin in 1955 and raised...
Alan Edwin Vinson, Jr
Mar 10, 2026
Alan Edwin Vinson, Jr. April 30, 1948 – March 10, 2026
Alan Edwin Vinson, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, after a lengthy battle with Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH). He was surrounded by loved ones at the VA Hospital in Seattle as he transitioned peacefully.
Al was born on April 30, 1948, in...
Ewa Barbara Stefanska-Radka
Mar 4, 2026
Dear Friends,
We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support our family has received during this very difficult time. So many of you have asked about the details for Mamusia’s funeral and how you can come to honor and celebrate her life with us. We would be deeply grateful for anyone who is able to join us...
Mary Opland Springer
Mar 3, 2026
Mary Opland Springer, a light to all who were lucky to know her, passed away on March 3, 2026, in Seattle, Washington. Services will be held at 2pm on May 16th at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, 3050 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116. A reception will follow and all are welcome.
Mary was born on May 15, 1951, in...
Gerald "Jerry" G. Ackerson
2026
Jerry Ackerson (1936-2026)
After 47 years of marriage to Jerry, I can confidently say it was never boring! Jerry was, in fact, the most fun, energetic, clever, and motivated individual I have ever known. He passed away quietly in his sleep on March 1st from complications with Parkinson's, just after celebrating his 90th birthday—because, true to form, he never wanted to...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Poussier
Feb 28, 2026
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Poussier
August 25, 1935 – February 28, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Poussier, age 90, on February 28, 2026. Born in Dickinson, North Dakota, the second of four siblings, Betty moved to Seattle as a young girl—the city she would call home for the rest of her days.
Betty's life was defined...
Ronald "Ray" Hart
Feb 26, 2026
Ronald “Ray” Hart
Ronald Ray Hart, age 83, passed away on February 26, 2026, in Burien, Washington. Born October 7, 1942, in Tacoma, Ray was predeceased by his parents, Henry A Hart (Frickartz) and Bunnie V (McKinney) Hart, his brother Michael, and his sisters Patty and Donna. He also lost good friends Jim, Carl, Joy and Junius in the years prior...
Glenrose Williams
Feb 24, 2026
Alma Glenrose Williams, April 27, 1930 - Feb. 24, 2026
Alma Glenrose (MacDonald) Williams nee Bust passed away peacefully in her sleep at nearly 96 years old.
Glenrose (her preference) was born April 27,1930 in Sedro-Woolley, WA to Glendon and Charlotte (King) Bust and grew up in the Skagit Valley towns of Hamilton and Birdsview surrounded by extended family. She grew up tramping...
Marvel J Hogue Balli
2026
Marvel J Hogue Balli, a beacon of kindness and generosity, peacefully entered into eternal rest on February 17, 2026, in Seattle, Washington, concluding a life rich with love and service. Born on November 21, 1930, in Oakes, North Dakota, Marvel’s early years were steeped in the values of faith, family, and community that would define her remarkable journey.
Marvel’s life was...
Kenneth B. Ewert
Feb 11, 2026
Kenneth B. Ewert, 56, departed this life on February 11th 2026. He was born June 25 1969 to John and Peggy Ewert, the youngest of their four children, at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose California. Ken grew up in Sunnyville CA and graduated from South Bay Christian High School in 1987.
Ken moved to Seattle, arriving on Thanksgiving Day 1992....
Robert Charles Breeden
Feb 7, 2026
Robert “Bob” C. Breeden, a longtime resident of Seattle, Washington, passed away on February 7th, 2026, in Seattle. He was born on January 9th, 1949, in Ione, Washington. Bob was a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees union, Local #15. He dedicated much of his professional life to working as a stagehand for the City of Seattle....
Joachim Kempin
Feb 5, 2026
Joachim Kempin, born January 9th, 1942, in Hannover, Germany, passed away on February 5th, 2026.
Joachim studied Mathematics at the Technical University of Hannover and served for two years as a lieutenant in the German military. His professional life spanned decades and continents. He began working cleaning sauerkraut fermentation barrels and later moved on to early computer programming to fund his...
Sheila Ann Dennis
Jan 27, 2026
Sheila A. Dennis passed away on January 27, 2026, after a long and fulfilling life.
Sheila Afflerbach was born on November 5, 1937, in Yoakum, TX - the youngest of seven children of Walter and Hilda Afflerbach. Sheila grew up in Yoakum, surrounded by a large and tight-knit family. She graduated from St. Joseph's High School in 1955 and went on...
Albert Anthony Cantil
Jan 24, 2026
Please check back for Mr. Cantil's obituary. His service information is below.
Share your condolences and memories of him on his guestbook below.
- Care Entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home -
