OBITUARIES

Aug 21, 2021

Jim Van Arsdall, born March 3, 1943, went home to Jesus Aug. 21, 2021. “Jimmy V” to his wife, he refused to answer to anything but “Jim.” Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, Jim grew up in Portland. He loved fishing, hunting, baseball, football and watching women.

In 1981, Jim, who had a son of his own, married a...

Aug 20, 2021

Lanny Dee Wilson passed away on Aug. 20, 2021. He was 77 years old. Lanny was born in Shenandoah, Iowa, on March 31, 1944, and moved with his parents and siblings to Lewiston, Idaho, in 1956. He graduated from Lewiston High School and then joined the U.S. Navy directly after. He served in the Navy as an electro technician for...

Aug 12, 2021

Arlene Rae (Jones) Thomas was born Jan. 7, 1937, in Hagerman, Idaho. Her family moved to The Dalles, where she attended high school. She was very popular, and active in booster club, leadership and was a majorette in the drum and bugle corps....

Jul 13, 2021

Richard Francis Sabol lived a wonderful life, full of love, family, friends, fishing, hunting and culinary pursuits. Rick was known to many, and loved by all — a truly friendly face, who picked up friends wherever he went. Born to John and Theresa Sabol in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and the spoiled youngest brother of two older sisters, Rick graduated from Lehigh...

Jul 12, 2021

Elizabeth Jane Hansen, “Bettie” to all who knew her, passed away on July 12, 2021, at the age of 99, at Clatsop Care Health and Rehabilitation Center in Astoria.

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Jul 10, 2021

Lempi Katri Koskela, beloved wife, mother and mummo, was born in Uukuniemi, Finland, on Nov. 24, 1924. Her parents were Matti and Ida Alvina Airitsalo. She was raised in the area of Karelia. During the Russo-Finnish War, the family relocated to Kurikka, Finland....

Jul 9, 2021

It is with great sorrow we announce that Astoria police officer Samuel Thomas Whisler passed away at the young age of 26 on July 9, 2021, of natural causes, in his home in Warrenton.

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Jul 8, 2021

Nancy Donovan passed away, at the age of 82, on July 8, 2021, at her home.

Nancy Joan Baird was born to Wilfred J. Baird...

Jul 8, 2021

Carrie Marie Sheker was born Jan. 28, 1971, to Carol M. and Clifford J. Sheker.

She attended school in Olney, followed by Astoria, and graduated...

Jul 5, 2021

Bobbie Ann Tanksley, 69, of Knappa, passed away July 5, 2021, at her home in Knappa.

Mrs. Tanksley was born Sept. 15, 1951, to Robert...

Jun 26, 2021

JoAnne Hendrickson Bay was born to William Franklin Hendrickson and Emma Josephine Wittle in Seattle and grew up in Snohomish, Washington.

She married Harold Dwaine...

Jun 23, 2021

Linda Marie Hernandez sadly passed away June 23, 2021, in Salem. She was 52.

Linda was Born in Winnemucca, Nevada, to Gigi and John Hartley...

Jun 4, 2021

Gwendolyn (Gwen) Gail Russell, 83, passed away at her home, peacefully, with her family present, after battling Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia.

Gwen was...

Jun 3, 2021

Jane “Irene” Jessen passed away on June 3, 2021, at the age of 75.

She was born, in Astoria, to Peter Frederick Jessen and Hulda...

May 27, 2021

Virginia May Barrows was born April 12, 1924, in Stickney, South Dakota, to Frederick and Augusta (Ritthaler) Varenhorst, and passed away May 27, 2021, in Astoria. She was 97 years old.

In 1936, at the age of 12, she moved with her family to Laurel, near Hillsboro. She graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1941, and attended...

May 16, 2021

Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Stephen Lee Roman, passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2021, surrounded by his family, after a valiant battle with cancer.

Born to Byron and Margaret (Huckestein) Roman on March 19, 1947, in Astoria, he joined older sister, Jan. His younger sister, Barbie, completed the family a few years later....

May 11, 2021

“Welcome, I’m glad you’re here!” This was the warming demeanor Leila carried at any community event she volunteered for.

Leila Mae (Hickerson) Vernor was born on March 9, 1933, in Alton, Illinois.  At home with family and friends by her side, Leila quietly passed away on May 11, 2021, in Seaside.  Leila had a smile on her...

Apr 29, 2021

William “Rad” Hatch, 87, passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2021. He was surrounded by close friends and his loving wife of 43 years.

Rad was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his large and loving family in Utah and the western states.

Rad was raised in Los Angeles...

Apr 19, 2021

Helen Alison Gronquist was the daughter of Canadian immigrants, Archibald and Elsie Whiteford, and grew up in Gresham.

After graduating from Gresham High School, she...

Apr 18, 2021

Our beloved Nicholas “Nick” Dan Zafiratos, longtime Astoria resident, passed away on April 18 in Riverview, Florida. He was 94.

Nick was born on May 9, 1926, in Mill City, to Dionysius (Dan) and Roubina Zafiratos, who had emigrated from Greece in 1923.

He grew up in the Portland area, entering grade school only speaking...