Obituaries

Tillie Berger, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2019. She was born in Ellwood City, PA to Andrew and Ksenia Krawchyk. She spent her early years in Koppel, PA, then moved out to California for much of her life, and more recently to Gilbert, AZ.Tillie worked as a loan officer at various credit unions in CA, then gained...

Irma Rodriguez left this earth on May 1, 2019, to go home to her Savior, Jesus Christ. Irma, a lifetime resident of Phoenix, Arizona died surrounded by her adoring family.Born to wonderful parents, Irma graduated from Phoenix Union High School where her cheerful demeanor and infectious smile was evident as a member of the pom-pom squad. She obtained a Bachelor...

Stanley John DruSeptember 3, 1928-April 28, 2019I chose The Road Not Taken for Stan’s prayer card in lieu of a scripture passage because Stan was fond of this poem. It is a bit of a misnomer though because, for Stanley J. Dru, everything needs to be plural. He took many roads and most of them were untraveled and wanting wear....

Patrice A. Smith (Pat), age 87, of Phoenix, AZ left us peacefully on April 27, 2019. Pat was a native Phoenician and a graduate of St. Mary’s High School. She was preceded in death by William W. Smith, Jr., her husband of 42 years, her parents Charles and Mary Spaulding, her sisters Jo, Sally and Kathleen, and her brother Charles.Pat...

Patricia Jean Johnson passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2019. She was born June 21, 1930, in Globe, AZ to Bennett and Ethel Brewer. She spent most of her early years in Globe, then moved to Phoenix to complete her high school years at North High School. She attended Arizona State College (ASU) and was a proud member of...

Daniel Robert Brandsey, age 69, a long time resident of Phoenix, AZ. Passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 22, 2019 after battling liver cancer. Born in Trenton MI on September 19, 1949. Daniel was raised in Riverside California where he enjoyed much of his life. Daniel was very caring, loving , generous human being. He was always...

Richard “Dick” McConnell passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2019 surrounded byhis family. McConnell was 89.McConnell is survived by his wife Clarine of 63 years, son Rick McConnell (Pamela), daughterKelly Byxbee (Charlie), grandsons Matt McConnell (Michael Ann), Mickey McConnell(Meagan), granddaughters Kacy Byxbee (Scott Caan), Karlyn Byxbee, Kennedy Byxbee, andgreat grandchildren Josie, Miles, Mason and Logan.McConnell was born in...

Ryan Ralph Thomas born August 28,1972 in North Dakota was taken abruptly from his family and friends in a car accident April 28, 2019 at the age of 46. Ryan spent his school years between Minnesota and Arizona graduating from New Way Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona in 1989. Ryan saw the world thru the lenses of Asperger’s Syndrome- when he...

Stanley G. Prosak, 97, passed away April 25, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife, Louise, granddaughter Samantha Naples, sisters Leonora Norwood and Mickey Lenkowicz.Born in New York City on June 19, 1921, Stanley was raised between New York City and Flemington, New Jersey. Stanley served his country in World War II. He was a drafting engineer by...

Noah Gonzalez was born June 25, 2002. Our beloved Noah went home with Jesus on April 22,2019. He is survived by his father Rafael Gonzalez, his mother Myrna Samano-Martinez, step father Christopher Martinez and 2 step sisters. His grandparents Rafael, Manuel and Elsa Samano, 7 aunts, 4 uncles, 8 cousins and many friends.Noah had a remarkable personality. It was very...

Michael “Mike” Cerio, age 66, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away, after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by his family who loved him deeply on the 25th of April, 2019.Mike was born on August 29, 1952 in Saginaw, MI to Leon and Beverly Cerio. He was a 1970 graduate of South Mountain High School. Mike was a selfless man and...

Earl Alvin Draeger age 75, a long-time resident of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully at his home on April 25th, 2019.Born on December 22nd, 1943 in Wyandotte, Michigan, to Margorie and Wilfred Draeger, Earl graduated from Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte in 1962.  Earl then served in the US Army until he was honorably discharged in 1967, having attained the...

Paul Andrew Henderson, 82, was born February 26, 1937, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona to Viola and Elbert Henderson. He passed away on April 24, 2019, after a 5-year struggle with lung cancer and pulmonary disease. He is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Consuelo (Connie) Rose Henderson, son, Michael Albert Henderson, sister, Elberta McCoskey...

Karen Reed Landino, 76, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away on April 19, 2019.Karen was born on February 18, 1943 in Louisville, Kentucky. She was educated in Catholic schools and later received her Bachelor Degree from Purdue University.Karen married Robert John Landino (deceased). Due to corporate business moves, Karen and Robert lived in Houston, TX, St. Louis, MO and Birmingham, MI...

Jesus M Zamora passed away on April 18, 2019, at the age of 90. Jesus was born on June 30, 1928 in Wickenburg, AZ, where he was delivered by his Aunt Aristesea. He was an only child and grew up in Glendale, Arizona on Lamar Street. He was raised by his mother, Mercedes Montano Zamora and his maternal grandfather Jesus...

John Mosseman Lewis aka “Lew-Lew”, 66, died suddenly on April 18, 2019 in Phoenix, AZ. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He shared his kind, welcoming, and generous spirit with everyone he knew.John was born on November 25th, 1952 in Whittier, CA to John Francis Lewis and Nancy Ganahl Lewis. He was an identical twin and one...

Donna Maria O’Donnell-Mills, surrounded by family, peacefully concluded her life on Good Friday, April 19, 2019.The daughter of George Wright and Selma Miller, she was born in Saratoga, Iowa, in 1933.After attending school in Iowa and California, she became a flight attendant with American Airlines. In 1958, she married Mike O’Donnell of Denver, Colorado and moved to Phoenix, Arizona in...

Terry Lee Peltz, 66, of Phoenix passed away on April 10, 2019. Terry is survived by his daughter Sandee and granddaughter Makayla. He was a loving father, grandfather, great friend to everyone, and he will be greatly loved and missed.A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, April 27, 2019 in the Ignatius Chapel at St. Frances Xavier...

Forrest Dougherty, 91, left his heartbroken family on April 14, 2019. Forrest was born on the family farm in Gilbert, Arizona to William and Marguerite Dougherty where he lived with his eight siblings and parents. The large family eventually moved into Phoenix, where he attended Saint Mary’s High School. He was an outstanding football player and earned a scholarship to...

Haines, Richard, 78 of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2019. Richard was a native Phoenician who loved classical music, ASU football, his cats and travel. Richard worked as a commercial insurance adjuster and was a volunteer at the VA for over 10 years.He is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Ronald & Lillian Haines and brother John....