Obituaries

Michelle Hale

Michelle Hale

Jan 5, 2020

Michelle Marie Hale, age 67, passed away January 5th, 2020. She was born February 27th, 1952 in Raymond, WA, to Donald and Mary Jane Nichols (Orkney). She was a 1970 graduate of Willapa Valley High School. After she graduated, Michelle moved to Las Vegas for a few short years. She worked there as a dispatcher for the government before returning...

Guy Ulysses Priest

Guy Ulysses Priest

Jan 3, 2020

Guy Ulysses Priest Guy Priest passed away in the hospital on January 3 after battling a combination of health issues. Guy was born December 10, 1938 to Grant & Hazel Priest in Aberdeen, Washington. He graduated from Willapa Valley High School in 1957. After finishing university at Washington State University and the University of New Mexico, he joined the Peace...

Carol Jo Malone

Carol Jo Malone

Dec 22, 2019

Carol Jo Malone, a Raymond resident, died Sunday, December 22, 2019 at her home. She was born September 20, 1950 to Harry Gilbert and Margaret Ellen (Bowman) Frost in Raymond, WA. Carol worked as a registered nurse. A celebration of life may be held at a later date. Arrangements are in care of Stoller’s Mortuary in Raymond, Washington. To send...

Cherie Lorraine Clevenger

Cherie Lorraine Clevenger

Dec 21, 2019

Cherie Lorraine (Jackson) Clevenger, a Raymond resident, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019 at the Capital Medical Center in Olympia; she was 73. Cherie was born October 10, 1946 to Donald Lawrence Jackson and Flora LaVelle (Cowan) Jackson in Kelso, Washington. Cherie was raised in Centralia where She attended high school and college. She and her family moved to Raymond...

Susan May Maloney

Susan May Maloney

Dec 15, 2019

Susan May Maloney, 86, a life time Raymond resident, passed away Sunday December 15, at the Willapa Harbor Health and Rehab Center in Raymond. Susan was born March 7, 1933 in Raymond to Peter and May (Jacobsen) Maloney. After studying to become an RN, she worked in the Emergency Room at Harborview in Seattle, eventually making her way back to...

Jeffrey Alan Zakel

Jeffrey Alan Zakel

Dec 11, 2019

Jeffrey Alan Zakel, a Raymond resident, died Wednesday, December 11, 2019 his home; he was 64. He was born November 20, 1955 to Jack and Ida Joan (Wiess) Zakel at Battle Creek, Michigan. Jeffrey worked as a residential designer. There are no services planned at this time. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Jeffrey Alan...

Paul Edward Wampler

Paul Edward Wampler

Nov 22, 2019

Paul Edward “Daddy Paul” Wampler, age 82, a longtime resident of Raymond, Washington, passed away at home on November 22, 2019. Paul was born on January 19, 1937 in Mayking, Kentucky to Charles Bruce and Letty Wampler. Paul met the love of his life, Rosa Collins, at church when they both were quite young. They were married on August 25,...

Joshua  Troy Sanaski

Joshua Troy Sanaski

Nov 22, 2019

Joshua Troy Sanaski; a Chehalis resident died Friday, November 22nd 2019 at his home; he was 44. He was born December 5, 1974 to Raymond and Vicki (Smilie) Sanaski in Phoenix, AZ. Joshua was a graduate of the Raymond High School class of 1994. After graduating, Joshua worked for Bridgewater Logging from August 2005 until his passing away. On April...

John Ernest Antilla

John Ernest Antilla

Nov 19, 2019

John Ernest Antilla, a lifelong resident of Raymond, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle. John, age 65, was born September 5, 1954 to Ralph and Dorothy L. Antilla. John graduated from Raymond High School in 1973. Over the years he worked a variety of jobs, mostly construction related. John had a life long love...

Freddi J Ginther

Freddi J Ginther

Nov 19, 2019

Freddi J Ginther, a Raymond resident, passed away November 19, 2019 at the Raymond Care Center; she was 75. Freddi was born February 7, 1944 to Fred and Jean (Lampertz) Dilk at Aberdeen, Washington. Freddi worked as a cannery worker. There are no services planned at this time. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Freddi...

Kenneth S Strozyk

Kenneth S Strozyk

Nov 12, 2019

Kenneth Stanley Strozyk a long-time resident of McCleary, WA past away Tuesday November 12, 2019 at the age of 84 from a terminal stroke. He was a graduate of Willapa Valley High School class of 1953. Upon graduation he joined the US Navy where he served 4 years as a Personnelman Petty Officer 2nd Class. Upon his honorable discharge he...

Robert Edward Doyle

Robert Edward Doyle

Nov 4, 2019

Robert Edward Doyle, a Raymond resident, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at the Willapa Harbor Hospital in South Bend; he was 71. Robert was born January 30, 1948 to William and Arlene (Munk) Doyle in Dixon, Illinois. He was known as “The Lawn Mower Man” and was a Vietnam Army Veteran. A memorial will be held at 11:00 a.m....

Norman Lester Mosier

Norman Lester Mosier

Oct 24, 2019

Norman Lester Mosier, 81, of Lebam Washington, passed away on October 24, 2019 peacefully in his sleep. Son of Lester and Margaret Mosier, Norm was born in Davenport, Nebraska on July 17, 1938. He graduated from Davenport Highschool. He continued his education at the University of Nebraska. From there he joined the US Army and received his certification as an...

Gary  Norman Finne

Gary Norman Finne

Oct 21, 2019

Gary Norman Finne, a Raymond resident, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at the Willapa Harbor Hospital; he was 77. Gary was born June 4, 1942 to Norman and Helen (Fowler) Finne in Seattle, Washington. Gary was a Vietnam Army Veteran. A service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Stoller’s Mortuary. Arrangements are in care...

Elizabeth Ann Conte

Elizabeth Ann Conte

Oct 14, 2019

Elizabeth Ann Conte, a South Bend resident, died Monday, October 14, 2019 at her home; she was 76. She was born September 17, 1943 in Tacoma, Washington. She worked as a secretary. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements are in care of Stoller's Mortuary in Raymond, Washington. You may visit www.StollersMortuary.com to leave condolences for the family....

Holly Marie Lynn

Holly Marie Lynn

Oct 14, 2019

Holly Marie Lynn, a Raymond resident, died Monday, October 14, 2019 at the Tacoma General Hospital; she was 52. She was born October 31, 1966 to David R and Sherry (Staricka) Church at South Bend, Washington. Holly worked as grocery store meat cutter. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements are in care of Stoller’s Mortuary in Raymond,...

John S Moseley

John S Moseley

Oct 13, 2019

John S. Moseley, a South Bend resident, died Saturday October 13, 2019 at the Willapa Harbor Hospital; he was 71. John was born March 30, 1948 to John T and Byrdice (Wester) Moseley in Aberdeen, Washington. John worked as a logger for Weyerhaeuser. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in care of Stoller’s...

Loretta Flavia  Shannon

Loretta Flavia Shannon

Oct 12, 2019

Loretta Flavia Shannon passed away on October 12, 2019 in Raymond, Washington. She was born on April 13, 1915 in Frances, Washington to Francis and Elizabeth (Kroll) Strozyk. Loretta was a 1933 graduate of Lebam high school. On April 30, 1940 she married Harold E. Shannon; Harold passed away in 1986. Loretta was recognized as a talented artist and gardener...

Walter Frank Smith

Walter Frank Smith

Oct 5, 2019

Walter F. Smith, 95, of Frances, Washington passed away at his family home surrounded by his loved ones on October 5, 2019. Walt was born to Polish Immigrants Frank and Ludwicka Szmul. Walt later changed his name to Smith because nobody could pronounce Szmul. Walt is survived by his loving wife of 32 years Irene, who survives at the family...

James "Jim" Buchanan

James "Jim" Buchanan

Oct 2, 2019

Jim Buchanan, a lifetime Raymond resident, passed peacefully at his home after a short bout of cancer. Born to father, Wesley Curt Buchanan (Mabel) and mother, Selma Newman Cardwell in Raymond, Washington in 1955. Jim married his wife, Debbie Buchanan, in 1993 and was employed by Weyerhaeuser for 40 years until retiring in 2016. He enjoyed spending his free time...