Key Peninsula News

Obituaries Robert Ernest Sprague died Jan. 7, 2018. Sprague was born in 1920 in Wenatchee, Washington, to John W. and Blanche Sprague. He was educated in Tacoma schools, graduating from Lincoln … more

2/1/18

Virginia Marie Volz

Obituaries Born the first baby of the New Year Jan. 1, 1959, in Reno, Nevada, Virginia Marie Volz was the second child of Raymond and Maria Volz. She died unexpectedly Nov. 27, 2017, from a … more

2/1/18

Virginia Marie Volz

Obituaries Vigrinia Marie Volz Born the first baby of the New Year on Jan. 1, 1959 in Reno Nevada, Virginia Marie Volz was the second child of proud parents Raymond and Maria Volz. She died … more

1/18/18

Terecia Jean Smith (1952-2017)

Obituaries Terecia Jean Smith was born Feb. 1, 1952, and died Nov. 13, 2017. She liked to cook and create signature wedding cakes, and worked at Winchell’s Donuts and later for SPA, a … more

12/29/17

William Elroy Wilson (1957-2017)

Obituaries William Elroy Wilson, resident of Lakebay for 24 years, passed away Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, one day short of his 60th birthday. Bill was born in Anchorage, Alaska but lived much of his … more

12/10/17

Key Pen Loses an Icon

Obituaries By Randy Viers, Special to KP News Ruth Bramhall was a pillar of the Key Pen community. As Key Peninsula Fire District 16’s Battalion Chief Chuck West said, “She was a strong … more

11/1/17

Maureen “Reni” Moriarity

Obituaries Maureen “Reni” Moriarity, 1945 to 2017, dedicated her life to art and creating beauty in everyday life. Her paintings and home are full of beautifully arranged shells, flowers, … more

5/31/17

Ananiah Jacob McCarrell

Obituaries Ananiah Jacob McCarrell died April 5, 2017. Born Sept. 18, 1981, on the Dog Bar of the Bear River in Colfax, California. McCarrell grew up on Lake Tapps and in Home … more

5/31/17

Gail Helen Goedert

Obituaries Gail Helen Goedert Gail Helen Goedert, of Wauna, died at home Feb. 5, 2017. She was 77 years old and had lived on the Key Peninsula for the last 30 years. Goedert was born in … more

4/30/17

Donald G. Rose

Obituaries Donald G. Rose died Nov. 7, 2016, at his home, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family and his cat, Becky. He was 90 years old. Rose was raised in Vaughn and graduated from … more

4/30/17

Thomas Everett Saxer

Obituaries Thomas Everett Saxer Thomas Everett Saxer of Lakebay died March 17, 2017. He was 66 years old. Saxer was born Dec. 12, 1950, to Theodore and Beatrice Saxer in Fort Scott, Kansas. … more

4/30/17

Janie Pauline Williams

Obituaries Janie Pauline Williams was born March 30, 1935, to Jens and Anna Nelson, and died March 11, 2017, at Cottesmore Nursing Home, after living a full life and ready to spend eternity with … more

4/30/17

George R. Newcomb

Obituaries George R. Newcomb, wearing his Royal Canadian Air Force tartan tie and shoulder plaid. Courtesy Newcomb family George R. Newcomb was born in Mayerthorpe, Alberta, Canada, in 1921. … more

3/31/17

Geraldine C. (Eichhorn) Blayden

Obituaries Geraldine C. (Eichhorn) Blayden Geraldine C. (Eichhorn) Blayden died Dec. 10, 2016. She was born June 19, 1931, in Minot, South Dakota. She was married to Yvon Blayden for 66 … more

3/31/17

Betty Louise Beal

Obituaries Betty Louise Beal of Gig Harbor died March 14, 2017, after a short illness. She was born in Port Orchard in 1928. Beal was a very special, kind person who loved life and her family, … more

3/31/17

Dolores Joan Argabright

Obituaries Dolores Joan Argabright Dolores Joan Argabright of Lakebay died peacefully at home Feb. 25. She was 88 years old. Argabright was born in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, and moved to … more

3/30/17

Bill Teresky

Obituaries Bill Teresky died Feb. 27 at the age of 91 at his home bordering Rocky Creek. He was born in Trenton, New Jersey. Teresky was a very private person, appreciated and respected by … more

3/3/17

Chester E. Dadisman

Obituaries Chester E. Dadisman, a longtime Gig Harbor resident, died peacefully Jan. 10. He was 98 years old. Raised in Home, Dadisman left when he was 18 to attend Washington State … more

1/28/17

Patricia B. Greetham

Obituaries Patricia B. Greetham of Lakebay died Dec. 25, 2016. She was 83 years old. She was born in Seattle to Jim and Melva Brooks. The family later moved to Issaquah, where she grew up in … more

1/28/17

Robert "Bob" Clarence Stickley

Obituaries Robert "Bob" Clarence Stickley Robert "Bob" Clarence Stickley died Jan. 1 in Sonoma, California, from complications of Parkinson's disease. He was 81 years old. Stickley was born … more

1/28/17