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Local obituaries for the Seattle, Washington and surrounding areas


Mary Ann Davis

Mary Ann Davis

2025

Mary Ann Davis left this world far too soon and will be deeply missed by all who loved her. Her greatest joy and source of pride was her beloved daughter, Valana.

A devoted gardener and animal lover, Mary Ann found peace and purpose in nurturing life around her. She believed in the power of nature, energy healing, and homeopathic remedies, embracing...

Mathias "Bud" Francis Wiszmann

Mathias "Bud" Francis Wiszmann

Jul 16, 2025

Mathias “Bud” Francis Wiszmann

Mathias “Bud” Francis Wiszmann, 90, of Long Beach, Washington, passed away on July 16, 2025, at Forever Young Home in Groves, Texas.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m., Monday, July 21, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Services and burial will follow at a later date in...

William Wallace Van Cleave Jr.

William Wallace Van Cleave Jr.

Jul 11, 2025

William “Bill” Wallace Van Cleave Jr. passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025, surrounded by his beloved wife of 58 years, Pauline “Patty” T. Van Cleave, his daughter Kimberly Van Cleave Michaels, and son-in-law, Robert Michaels.

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late William Wallace Van Cleave Sr. and Catherine Streiff Van Cleave, Bill grew up in Webster Groves,...

Louis Joseph Landino

Louis Joseph Landino

Jun 29, 2025

Louis Landino, a driven and accomplished man, passed away on June 29, 2025, at the age of 84.

Born in West Chester, Pennsylvania on March 17, 1941, Lou went to Muhlenberg College for his undergrad and University of PA in Philadelphia for dental school. Lou then made his home in Seattle where he attended the University of Washington to obtain his...

Afa Polevia Samana

Afa Polevia Samana

Jun 14, 2025

Afa Polevia Samana passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side in Burien, Washington, on June 14, 2025, at the age of 64. Born in Leone, American Samoa, Afa later lived on the Big Island of Hawai'i before settling in Washington. He was a proud Samoan, an avid gardener, and a devoted Seahawks fan. Known for his...

Lisa Jane Hall

Lisa Jane Hall

Jun 9, 2025

LISA JANE HALL OBITUARY & LEGACY DOB 9/16/1949, Albert Lea, MN. DOD 06/09/2025, Seattle WA

Surrounded by her loved ones, Lisa Jane Hall (Nee Sether) peacefully departed for her Eternal Life with Jesus following a short hospitalization due to complications associated with a biopsy for recently diagnosed lung cancer. She was radiant, true Proverbs 31 woman. Gifted with energetic creativity, compassion,...

Rosemary Jane Terry

Rosemary Jane Terry

Jun 5, 2025

Rosemary Jane Terry passed away June 5, 2025 at Harborview Medical Center due to complications after 43 years on kidney dialysis. Rosemary Jane “Ulibarri” Terry was born Sept 7, 1949 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Lee Ulibarri and Mary Dimas, they later moved to Seattle, Washington where she was raised until 19 years age.

Rosemary married Darrell Lee Terry in 1967...

Diane Marie Ongstad

Diane Marie Ongstad

May 26, 2025

Diane Marie Ongstad Obituary

WA - Diane Ongstad lived up to her birthdate by embodying the spirit of love and devotion that Valentine's Day Celebrates. She was born and raised in West Seattle, was a loving daughter to Richard and Florida Corrigan. Attending Holy Rosary elementary and high school, which was an all-girls school, where many lifelong friendships were made.

Mom was...

Carolyn Ann Chapman

Carolyn Ann Chapman

May 24, 2025

Carolyn Ann Chapman died peacefully at home on May 24, 2025, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Carolyn was born March 18,1943, in Tacoma, Washington to Donald E. and Dora D. Schulz. 

Carolyn’s early years were spent in Tacoma where she was a graduate of Wilson High School. Upon graduation, she attended Washington State University where she was a member of...

Tara Elaine DeGraff

Tara Elaine DeGraff

May 23, 2025

We are deeply saddened to report that our daughter Tara passed away unexpectedly at her home in West Seattle on May 23, 2025.

In her 52 years, she lived a life full of adventure, curiosity, and compassion. From managing Rock Climbing gyms and teaching students, to studying wooden boat construction at the NW School of Wooden Boat Building in Port Townsend...

Donald M Richter

Donald M Richter

May 22, 2025

Donald Richter was born, and grew up, in Bellingham, WA, where he went to Bellingham High School and earned his education degree from Western Washington University.

Following a stint in Vancouver, WA, he left teaching to go on the road and play music in his band, aptly named "Music." After crisscrossing North America for several years, he found himself working at...

Catherine Jean Dowd

Catherine Jean Dowd

May 20, 2025

Catherine Jean (Burke) Dowd

March 13, 1936 — May 20, 2025

Catherine (known as Kay) Dowd was born in Seattle to Magdalene Rose (Eldredge) Burke and Eugene M. Burke. She attended Holy Names Academy, and after graduation, attended the University of Washington where she was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority and earned her BA in Interior Design. During her...

Richard Phillip Albers

Richard Phillip Albers

May 18, 2025

Richard Phillip Albers, born October 25th, 1971 died at home in Seattle, WA on May 18th, 2025 at the age of 53 - after a seven-month battle with Glioblastoma.

Rich grew up in Cincinnati, OH alongside brothers Arnold and Michael - where he developed a love of soccer, made life-long friends, and began his adventurous life. His parents (Agnes and John...

Joseph Desjarlais

Joseph Desjarlais

May 17, 2025

Joe was born in North Dakota on Jan. 8th, 1946 but sadly left us on May 17th, 2025. Joe was a member of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa band. While Joe was in kindergarten at Turtle Mountains he was forced by the government to leave Turtle Mountains to attend Wahpeton Indian boarding school for 8 years. Joe moved to California for...

Ronald William Stordahl

Ronald William Stordahl

2025

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Arrangements Entrusted to Emmick Funeral Home - West Seattle, Washington

Robert “Bob” Ryan

Robert “Bob” Ryan

May 17, 2025

Robert (Bob) Ryan, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2025, with his daughters by his side.

Bob was born on December 18, 1939, in Alameda, California, to Marie and Vincent Ryan. He was the eldest of two sons and is survived by his younger brother, Kevin Ryan. Bob was raised in Weaverville, California, surrounded by a large extended...

Kathleen Ann (Sharp) Mitchell

Kathleen Ann (Sharp) Mitchell

May 15, 2025

Kathleen Ann (Sharp) Mitchell, 104 years old, a longtime resident of West Seattle, died peacefully on May 15, 2025 after a brief illness.

Kate was born on November 10, 1920, the third child of Arthur Joseph and Eunice (Codd) Sharp on the family’s wheat and cattle ranch in The Dalles, Oregon. Her great grandfather homesteaded Galloway Farm on Threemile Creek in...

Dolores Justine Oliver

Dolores Justine Oliver

May 13, 2025

Dolores Justine Oliver (nee Johnson) passed away peacefully at home on May 13, 2025 with her four children by her side. Mom was able to be at home under the care of her daughter Lisa in West Seattle for nearly the last ten years of her life.

Born on March 31, 1930 in Seattle to John and Carrie Johnson. She had...

Rosario Indick Delovino-Abeyta

Rosario Indick Delovino-Abeyta

May 12, 2025

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Arrangements Entrusted to Emmick Funeral Home ~ Seattle, Washington

Harry Steiner

Harry Steiner

2025

Harry Steiner, 67, of West Seattle, WA, passed away peacefully at home with his family on May 5, 2025. Born on March 22, 1958 on Mercer Island, WA, he was a cherished husband, father, and friend. 

He was a professional bridge player, loved sports, music and his family. Though he was competitive when it came to sports and games, he was...

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