OBITUARIES

Jan 22, 2023

Carol Hess, of Astoria, passed away peacefully on Jan. 22.

Carol was born in Butte, Montana, and her small Finnish family moved between Minnesota and...

Jan 10, 2023

David Lee Watts was born in St. Charles, Missouri, to Louis J. Watts and Joyce C. Watts (Hoffman). In June 1972, he moved to Astoria with his family. He attended Wyland Grade School in Overland, Missouri, and Astoria and Seaside schools.

Jan 8, 2023

Darrell Edwin Russell passed away on Jan. 8 in Astoria, due to complications of a stroke. Darrell has joined the love of his life, his late wife Gwendolyn Russell.

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Jan 2, 2023

Izetta Mae Olds, 96, died unexpectedly on Jan. 2 at Providence Seaside Hospital.

She was born July 11, 1926, in Lebanon, to Freeman Richards and...

Dec 25, 2022

Gordon Dean Haglund, aka “Hook,” was born on June 20, 1939, in Astoria to Edith and Harold Haglund, and was called home to heaven Dec. 25 in Astoria with his beloved wife, Janice, by his side.

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Dec 23, 2022

Roberta Rae Coons, maiden name Alderson, was born on Jan. 19, 1930, to Lloyd and Doris Alderson in Baker, the second of five children. She passed away on Dec. 23, just shy of her 93rd birthday.

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Dec 16, 2022

David William Hoofnagle was born in Astoria on April 2, 1950, to Charles Edward Hoofnagle and Nancy Ellen (Sold) Hoofnagle.

He had three sisters, Patrice...

Dec 12, 2022

Monte “Hogon” Ramvick, 68, of Knappa, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 12 at Oregon Health & Science University Hospital in Portland.

Monte was born on...

Dec 2, 2022

Born on Nov. 30, 1922, Ann Sophia Maki Hynen had just recently celebrated her 100th birthday.  The youngest of seven, Ann was born in the Maki family home in Svensen, and was delivered by a midwife.

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Nov 20, 2022

Martha Jane Salmi, 89, a homemaker, died Nov. 20 in Warrenton.

Martha Jane was born Jan. 16, 1933, to Charles and Mollie Worthington near Amboy,...

Nov 5, 2022

Thomas “Kem” Klosterman Jr. passed away peacefully on Nov. 5, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Portland to Thomas K. Klosterman Sr. and...

Nov 4, 2022

Loretta Jean Stidham passed away in Portland on Nov. 4 at the age of 85.

She was born to Dorothy and Wilbur McNulty on Sept....

Nov 1, 2022

Eugene Kenneth Itzen was born on June 13, 1931 to John and Jessie Itzen of South Haven, Michigan. He died on Nov. 1 at his home in Yuma, Arizona, after a short but serious illness. He was where he wanted to be —...

Nov 1, 2022

Nick Toyas passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 1.

Nick was the son of the late Peter and Mary LaPorta Toyas. Nick spent most of his...

Oct 30, 2022

Raimo Kalevi Tila, 90, of Astoria, died Oct. 30.

He was born on June 4, 1932, in Urjala, Finland, to Kalle Tila and Elli (Grontal)...

Oct 14, 2022

Harlen “Glenn” Larsen passed away on Oct. 14 in Astoria at age 91.

He was born in Olney, Montana, on Nov. 9, 1930, to Emily...

Oct 8, 2022

Christopher Joseph Johnson was born on Jan. 31, 1977, in Boulder City, Nevada. His family lived in Death Valley, California, and he always considered that as his place of birth.

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Sep 26, 2022

Sylvia Annette Milliger Spence, beloved wife, mother of two and grandmother of five, passed away on Sept. 26 at the age of 77.

Sylvia was...

Sep 17, 2022

Jack Marincovich, 89, of Astoria, passed away on Sept. 17th peacefully at home with family.

Jack was born on Nov. 13, 1932, to Andrew and...

Sep 14, 2022

Robert E. Letsinger, 93, of Astoria, passed away in Longview, Washington.

Robert was born April 27, 1929, in Corbett, to Harvey and Rorella (Lang) Letsinger....