OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Alfred Preston Mason
Aug 18, 2012
On August 18, 2012 Alfred Preston Mason; beloved husband of Janice Barmettler Mason; devoted father of Warner Preston Mason and wife Cary, Susan Mason Miller and husband Scott, Janice Mason Gross and husband Bill; loving grandfather of Bryan Miller, Allie Mason, Warner Mason, Jr., Sarah Miller, Libby Gross, Jake Gross and Jack Miller. Friends may…
Peter Taormino
Aug 18, 2012
On August 18, 2012, Peter Angelo Taormino was called Home. Beloved husband of the late Mary Isabel (nee Dickerson); loving father of Joe Taormino and his wife Linda, Mary Lynn Twiddy and Rick Taormino; cherished grandfather of 6 granddaughters, 1 grandson and 3 great-granddaughters; dear brother of Mary Zellinger and Oscar Taormino. The Funeral service…
James Edward "Jim" Lahey
Aug 18, 2012
James Edward "Jim" Lahey passed away on August 18, 2012. Jim was born on July 21, 1964 in Flint, Michigan. He attended Hammond High School and Towson University in Maryland and most recently lived in Bozeman, Montana. Jim will be remembered especially for his charming smile, engaging laugh, his enjoyment of the outdoors and love…
Anita Piereman
Aug 17, 2012
Anita Piereman died on August 17,2012 surrounded by family. She was 88.She was preceded by her husband of 66 years Robert C. Piereman. Anita was a devoted wife, mother, sister and aunt.She worked at Saint Joseph's hospital for 30 years and retired when she was 80.She loved artistic elements such as calligraphy,ceramics and painting.She also…
Devin Franklin Brand
Aug 17, 2012
On August 17, 2012 Devin Franklin Brand; Loving son of Thomas Brand Sr and Beverly Sharon Keiter and step son of Monica Leigh Brand; dear brother of Thomas Brand Jr, Lee Brand, Daryl Keiter, Dane Keiter, Brittney Vobornik and Samantha Carroll. A funeral service will be held in the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of…
Eunice L. Wichmann
Aug 17, 2012
On August 17, 2012, Eunice L Wichmann died of complications from a head injury. Born October 19, 1917, in Jessie, ND, raised in Cooperstown, ND, graduated from St Olaf College, Northfield, MN. Taught school in Wauban, MN, where she met her husband, Wendell W Wichmann. They were married for almost 71 years before his death…
Sandra M. Pefinis
Aug 17, 2012
On August 17, 2012 Sandra M. Pefinis (nee Matheson); beloved wife of Charles G. Pefinis; devoted mother of Angelique Pefinis-Newport and husband Joel, Mia Pefinis-Jensen and husband Mark, and M. Melanie Pefinis; loving grandmother of Olivia, Avery, Elias; sister of Deppie Zakas of Atlanta and Charlotte Demetriades of Atlanta. A Trisaghion Service will be held…
Katherine Perkins
Aug 16, 2012
On August 16, 2012, Katherine Viola Perkins; beloved wife of the late Clifton Eugene Perkins; Loving mother of Russell J. Perkins of Leesburg, FL, and Geraldine D. Hill of Omaha, NE; cherished grandmother of six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; dear sister of Loretta Hnat, Martha Stachowski, and the late Helen Groth, James Stachowski,…
Doris H. Kunkowski
Aug 15, 2012
On August15,2012 Doris H. Kunkowsk(nee Hock;beloved wife of the late Dr. Mitchell F. Kunkowski; devoted mother of Michelle Graziano, Andy Stuhler, Mitchell Kunkowski and the late Valerie Talucci; dear grandmother of Margaret Davidson, Mary Anne McGrath, Michael and Christopher Murphy, Mitchell Kunkowski and Jennifer Genovese; great grand mother of Valerie Anne and Matthew J. McGrath,…
Harold S. Wulforst
Aug 14, 2012
On August 14, 2012 Harold S. Wulforst; beloved husband of Jean G. Lombardi Wulforst, and the late Ruth Giles Wulforst; devoted father of Pete H. Wulforst and his wife Brenda, John H., Richard W., Thomas A., Christopher J. Lombardi, Tee Ehrhart Lynch, Mary Beth Libsey, Linda Carol Burton; loving grandfather Lisa A. Wulforst; godfather of…
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