Obituaries

On Saturday, October 27, 2018, George Maurice “Bud” Smolens passed away at age 84.Bud was born on March 29, 1934 in Richfield Springs, New York to George Pierce Smolens and Audra (Brownell) Smolens. In 1956 he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Union College in Schenectady, New York. The following year he married Margaret Eliot (Peg) Smolens. They were...

Theresa Leona Ribar, 81, of Phoenix passed away November 12, 2018. She was born on November 19, 1936 to John and Susan Pavlik in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.She is survived by her daughter Carol, her son Robert (Gwen) and granddaughter Hailey.She is preceded in death by her husband Edward.A Rosary will be held on Friday, November 16, 2018 at 10:30 A.M. at...

Carl R. Huttenmaier, 88, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on November 12, 2018 at the Biltmore Care Home in Phoenix. He was born on August 26, 1930 in rural Pickrell, Nebraska to Carl and Pauline (Krasser) Huttenmaier. He grew up helping on the family farm and delivered fruits and vegetables as a young man in Lincoln, Nebraska. Carl served his...

Barbara Jean Sanders, 79 of Phoenix, went to be with the Lord, on November 7th. Barbara was born on November 17th, 1938 in Oak Lawn, IL to parents Clifford and Helen Doherty. Barbara was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. To know her was to be graced by her ever enduring love, care, and comfort. Our...

Joe Donaher, age 68 passed away suddenly on November 3, 2018 of cardiac arrest. Joe was born in Bethlehem, PA on March 19, 1950 and came to Arizona in August 1968 to play football at Arizona State University. Joe was one of Frank Kush’s Pennsylvania boys and played in the 1970 Peach Bowl and the very first Fiesta Bowl in...

David B. Horvath, 73 of Phoenix died on November 5, 2018. He was a retired examiner for various title companies in Phoenix and an Army Veteran. He is survived by his sister Gail (Bob) Early and his identical twin brother James of South Bend, Indiana. No services are planned.

Joseph J. Binsfeld (Jay) was reunited in heaven with his wife Mary Patricia (Pat) on Friday, November 2nd, 2018. Jay was born November 25th, 1935 in Green Bay, Wisconsin and was raised in Brillion, Wisconsin.Jay received his Bachelor of Science degree from Marquette School of Business Administration in 1958. He then received his Juris Doctorate from Marquette University School of...

It is with great sadness, Lore’s family announces her passing on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at the age of 85. She was most proud of her titles as a Wife, Mother, Grand-Mother and Great Grand-Mother! She was the heart and soul of the Sheedy Clan.Lore was born on May 9, 1933, in Pittsburgh, PA. She grew up primarily in Dubois,...

Eddie was blessed to this world on September 16, 1932. He passed away peacefully on October 26th, 2018, at the grand age of 86. He was preceded in death by his daughter Rosa Lynn.  He is survived by his loving wife Cleo, of 59 years, and daughters Marcella and Molly. Eddie had 4 grandchildren and 5 great- grandchildren.  He is...

Rosemary Dolores Hayes McNeil of Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully at home on October 26, 2018 at the age of 98 years. Dolores was born in Carrington, North Dakota to James and Deborah Kinnane Brady on July 7, 1920. She married Douglas Wayne Hayes in April 1946. Doug’s Army career took their family to Germany, Kentucky, Texas, Washington, DC, Indiana...

Otto Leo Luedke Jr., 88 of Phoenix passed away peacefully surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife Sally of 67 years, daughters Cindy (Brent) Evans, Peggy (Andrew) Belden, son Otto III (Marie), 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E Indian...

Phyllis Bowser Thompson born March 26, 1925 in Brookville, PA passed away peacefully on October 19, 2018. She is preceded in death by her late husband William Bowser, son-in-laws Mark, Jack, and grandson Mark.She is survived by her daughters Ann, Susan, Cathy(Michael), her grandchildren Sherri, Amber, Tabitha, Robbert, Justin, Kimberly(Rob), her great-grandchildren Robert, Andie, Jordan, Cassie, Brenden, Jake, Ailaina, Dillon,...

Dr. Dolores Sands, 88, went to join the Angels and reunite with her beloved husband Art on October 22nd, 2018. Dolores was born and raised in Detroit and became dedicated to education at a young age. She received both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Nursing from Wayne State University and ultimately her Ph.D. from Arizona State University. In Detroit,...

Douglas Vladimir Morales passed away on October 25, 2018 to be with the Lord at the age of 53 years. He was born in Pasaquina, La Union, El Salvador on May 27, 1965. He is predeceased by Rafael Morales, his father.He is survived by his mother Etelvina Morales; four children Odemariz Arter, Laura Morales, Michael Morales, Daniel Morales, four grandchildren,...

Anne M. Crognale of Phoenix passed away on October 23, 2018.  Anne was born March 8, 1928 in Akron, Ohio. She moved to Phoenix in 1950, where she met the love of her life and married Guido Crognale in 1953. Anne worked most of her life in the banking industry.  She was a loving wife, sister, and aunt to numerous...

Anna G. Vittal was reunited with her husband Bill on October 25th, 2018 at the age of 87. Anna is survived by her four sons Bill (Sara), Larry (Robin), Jim (Linda), and Bob (Robin). Anna was very proud of her 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Services to be determined. Anna would like donations to be sent to Hospice of the...

Judith (Judy) Gagliardi nee Jeras 72 passed away peacefully due to an illness October 22, 2018, in Scottsdale, AZ. She was born December 30th, 1945, in Illinois or Wisconsin (LOL) depends who you talk to. Winner is WISCONSIN- to parents Wanda (Pukszta) and Frank Jeras.Judy moved to the Scottsdale area a year ago after living in Lake Havasu for 20...

Kenneth L. Wible, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, came into this world on January 8, 1932 (an Arizona native) and went to heaven to be with our Lord on October 24, 2018. Kenneth is survived by his loving wife Beverly, Karen Wible (daughter), Paul Wible (son), Linda Grimsland (daughter in law), John Buntin (son in law), seven wonderful grandchildren:...

Michael Montoya Garcia, 37, of Phoenix passed away on October 7, 2018. He is survived by his parents Maryann and Ralph, brothers Ralph (Ivy), Joey, Jerome (Amy), sisters Theresa, Natalie and Ponchita (Marcos). Michael possessed a great sense of humor. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a loving son and leaves behind many loved ones. Michael loved...

A grandson’s perspective from Robert H. Pepple.She was a juggernaut, though she’d never admit it. She also hated clichés – so we’ll avoid those like the plague.Service, devotion, and progress are the ideals that Carolyn Warner embodied – who passed on October 9, 2018, surrounded by those that she loved. Her legacy now belongs to her children, 18 grandchildren, and...