Obituaries

Elizabeth Ann Osekowsky93 of Chandler, Arizona formerly of Cape Coral, Florida passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 19th after many months on Hospice. She was born in Midland Park, New Jersey. She and her husband John lived in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey for most of their adult life before moving to Cape Coral, Florida. She and her husband John moved...

On Sunday, November 8th, 2020, Andrew (Andy) D. Soos, loving husband and father of two children passed away at the age of 70.  He was born on February 28th1950 in Orange, New Jersey to Joseph George Soos and Martha Soos (Regad).  During his childhood and early adult life Andy lived in South Orange, New Jersey. Upon graduating from Columbia High...

On Sunday, November 15th, 2020, Barbara Bernice Helgeson, loving wife and mother of one daughter, passed away from natural causes unrelated to COVID-19 at the age of 69.  Barbara was born on August 1, 1951, in Galveston, TX. She loved referring to herself as “BOI”, which means “Born on the Island.”On July 7, 1974, Barbara married the love of her...

Richard Allen Nedrywent to be with his Lord on Tuesday November 10th. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 3rd, 1943. Richard served his country in the army from 1965-1967, spending most of his service in Europe. He married the love of his life Julie on September 23, 1967. They enjoyed 42 years of marriage together until she passed in 2009....

After a four and a half year showdown with prostate cancer, my beloved Christopher Charles Caminiti, passed away peacefully in my arms, smothered with love and kisses, in our home on 11/11/2020.Christopher was born on June 10, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in Staten Island and lived there until the family moved to Arizona when Christopher was...

Our beloved father, grandad and great grandad, Albert M Farnsworth, 91, passed away at home in Gilbert, Arizona surrounded by his family on November 12, 2020. Al was born September 10, 1929 in Colonia Garcia, Chihuahua Mexico. His family moved to El Paso, Texas when he was eight years old and eventually movedto Chandler, Arizona, where they homesteaded a dairy...

Randy J. Mills, 72, passed away early November 15that home with his loving wife, Naomi, of 51 years by his side.Born December 4, 1947, in Salinas, CA, to Ralph and Helen Mills, he was raised with his younger sisters Janice and Alice. He attended North Salinas High and later enlisted in the Navy serving in Hawaii, Japan, Philippines, and Vietnam,...

Mildred (Garber) Thomasof Chandler, AZ passed on 11/10/2020.  She is survived by her 5 children and their spouses Roger Garber (Betty), Deb Carver (Gary), Eric Garber (Donna), David Garber (Moka), Scott Garber (Lourdes)7 grandchildren – Ryan, Erika, Carissa, Wayne Lee (deceased), David Jr., Tommy, Lydia10 great-grandchildren – Ivy, Sheldon, Kyle, Kaylee, Nevaeh, Leekoa, Tommy, Charlie, Davina, Gabriel2 Siblings – Cecil...

Mary Ellen Bailey (Tattrie)June 24, 1942 – Nov. 9, 2020Mary Ellen Bailey was born in San Diego, CA June 24, 1942 & passed away in Chandler, AZ November 9, 2020Mary grew up in North Park/Golden Hills and was a beloved mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, aunt & friend. A strong & independent woman who worked tirelessly to raise her daughters. Her...

James Patrick Casey, 74, passed away on November 7, 2020. Jim and his wife Renee came to Chandler in 2018 from the Kansas City area. Here, they celebrated their 50thWedding Anniversary on January 10, 2020.Jim was born on January 23, 1946 in Park Rapids, Minnesota. He was raised in a military family, and he traveled throughout the US and overseas....

Jack E. Fore Jr., a longtime resident of Chandler, AZ passed away on November 5, 2020 at the age of 76.  Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Mary Jane Fore, and daughter Anna Maria. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Mirtha Alicia, sons William and Robert, grandchildren Mary, Garrett, Joseph, Lauren, Ariel, Joshua,...

Eunice Arlene (Hanavan) Lambof Strasburg, Colorado, passed away November 6, 2020 in Arizona, having lived a good long life, leaving us at the age of 92.  Eunice was born on a farm in Arapahoe, Colorado on December 26, 1927, where she grew up with her parents and nine brothers and sisters.  She attended school in Arapahoe, graduating in 1946.  Towards...

Jennifer Jane (Jen) Marino, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Oct 30, 2020 in Chandler Arizona.Jennifer she was born in Tucson Arizona to Larry Wiczynski on June 22, 1971.  She was a devoted, grandmother, mother, wife, sister, daughter and friend.Jennifer is survived by husband Victor of 30 plus years, daughters Stephanie and Xoie, her chihuahua Elmo; grandchildren Jazlynne and Natalya; father...

Marilyn Lois Dulanski (Seitz), 88, passed away on 11/2/20 after a long illness. She was born on 2/14/32 in Ellicottville, NY to Anna and Fredrick Seitz.  Marilyn was a 1950 graduate of Salamanca High School and enjoyed many class reunions with former classmates. She married Donald Francis Dulanski on 10/26/57.  The couple recently celebrated their 63rdWedding Anniversary in Chandler Arizona...

Stanley Joe Hollar, 65, of Sun Lakes, Arizona, passed away peacefully at his home on October 30, 2020.Stan was born February 9, 1955 at Ellington AFB in Pasadena, TX. He graduated from Trevor G. Brown High school in Phoenix, AZ. He enlisted in the Army after high school and was a tank driver while serving in Germany. After his service,...

Jonathan Logan Castleberry1982 – 2020Jonathan Logan Castleberry, 38, passed away at his home in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday morning, September 26, 2020 due to unknown causes.There is a quote by Buddha that says, “The trouble is, you think you have time.” We all thought we had more time with Jonathan.  No one ever expects to lose a loved one –a...

Cleora Ellsworth, 92, long time resident of Chandler, died Oct.17, 2020, in Queen Creek, Arizona. She was born Nov. 12, 1927, in Mesa, Arizona. Cleora was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eugene Ellsworth. Survivors include her children, Marc Ellsworth, Craig Ellsworth, Chris Ellsworth, Gary Ellsworth, Eric Ellsworth and Gina Knowles. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 63...

Patricia Ann Robinson Andersen1948-2020Patricia Ann Robinson Andersen returned home on October 23, 2020 after a long fight with dementia. She was 71.She was born November 16, 1948 in Santa Monica, California. Almost 52 years ago she married Gerald Paul (“Jeep”) Andersen, a larger-than-life farmer with a motor that never quits. Pat provided the grace, dignity, and charm that softened Jeep’s...

Keelan, Regis T.85, of Gilbert, AZ passed away on October 16, 2020.  Regis was a dedicated husband, father and brother, was deeply faithful, traditional, principled and genuine who loved the California beaches, rally car races with mom, his golfing interests and his Irish heritage.  Regis graduated from Duquesne University with a BS in Physics, was class valedictorian, and later received...

Louis Nello Tognacciof Chandler, Arizona passed away on October 14, 2020.  He was born March 30, 1940 to Virginia and Ned Tognacci and grew up in Taylorville, Illinois.  He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Jack Ronchetto and Tommy Tognacci, sisters Margie Tilton and Elaine Brown, and his son, Mark Tognacci.  He leaves behind Marilyn (Weiss), his wife...