Obituaries

On May 11, 2016, Emma Maria Nieto De La Cruz, 81 years old, returned home to our Lord. Emma grew up in Phoenix, AZ and was part of a large family. She was a very loving and compassionate woman with a great sense of humor. She will be truly missed, but we are at peace knowing she is with our...

Richard “Dick” N. Romano, passed away on May 13, 2016, at the age of 88 in Phoenix, Arizona.Born on May 30, 1927, to Emil and Mary Romano in Clifton, New Jersey, he served in the Navy during World Word II and then attended the Radio Electronics Institute in Philadelphia. He married Vivian (Amico) Romano of Clifton, New Jersey, in 1950...

Lucille Jackson Myers, age 107, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016. She was born on December 15, 1908 in Riverside, Warren County, KY, to Alonzo “Lonnie” Benjamin and Effie Rue Young. She was the eighth of nine children. She was proud that she was the first woman in her family to get a college degree. She taught 1-8 grades in...

Ernest Coen, 87, peacefully passed away on May 8, 2016 in his home surrounded by his family – just as he wished. He loved life, his family (those related and not…), and had absolutely no regrets. He was a warm, wise, and gentle man who was loved and respected by anyone who had spent any amount of time with him....

80, of Phoenix, passed away on May 9, 2016. She was born on July 22, 1935 to Juan and Guadalupe (Othon) Martinez. She was a great daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She now joins Alex, the love of her life. They were married 62 years. Anita is survived by her son Alex (Elsa), daughters Tessie and Patricia and...

Ira “Pat” Howard passed on May 5, 2016 at the age of 75 years young in his home in Phoenix, Arizona. He entered into his eternal life peacefully, surrounded by his wife and family, after a battle with cancer. Pat was born February 26, 1941 in a sod house in the sandhills of Milburn, Nebraska. He married his high school...

On Sunday, May 8, 2016, Gary Joseph Hewson passed away peacefully at the age of 82, surrounded by family and friends. Gary Hewson was born in Collingwood, Ontario to Francis and Elizabeth Hewson on November 2, 1933. He is survived by his twin brother, Donald G. Hewson of Stouffville, Ontario and preceded in death by older brother, Francis Hewson. Gary...

Charles Victor Wilson, “Charley or Chuck” 86, passed away in Phoenix, Arizona on Sunday, May 8, 2016 with immediate family and friends by his side. Charley was born in Independence, Missouri on August 24, 1929 to Bill and Naomi Wilson. Charley was the youngest of their three children. Charley’s young life in Independence was full with family, a developing interest...

Ret. USAF Colonel Eugene William Loy was born September 11, 1926 to Edward and Priscilla Loy in Cornville, AZ. He married Marion (Barbara) Johnston on September 4, 1950. Eugene graduated Arizona State University and was commissioned into the USAF to pursue his great love of flying. He is predeceased by siblings Ruth, Shirley and Richard. He leaves behind and will...

86, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Scottsdale, AZ. He was born in Wichita, Kansas, an only child to Bert Sr. and Elsie Babb. He moved to Phoenix in 1945, and graduated from St. Mary’s High School. Mil attended Phoenix College and joined the National Guard Armory marching band. He played sousaphone. In 1949, Mil married Mary Anne Legge,...

George Rollman, 84, of Phoenix, AZ died on May 4, 2016, surrounded by his family, due to complications of Parkinson’s Disease. George was born in Hamburg, PA, and was a beloved husband and father. He proudly served over 26 years with the United States Air Force, achieving the rank of Major before his retirement. Subsequently he had a career with...

86, passed away peacefully at Hospice of the Valley Ryan House in Phoenix, AZ on April 29, 2016. Gerri is preceded in death by her husband Robert Gordon (Bob) Fiedler, sister, Judy Windes, second husband, Leonard Vanell, brother John Benscoe and her parents Mathias Oliver Benscoe and Gladys Helen Benscoe (Fritts). She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Mitzi Tadin...

80, passed away April 27, 2016, at home, surrounded by his wife Carol and his family. Tony was born in Des Moines, IA on May 24, 1935 to immigrant parents from Italy, Frank and Mary Scarcello. In 1955, he married Lavonne Mary Kruse and they had six children. Tony spent most of his professional career in a senior sales position...

In loving memory, we share the passing of Ronald M. Gay, 94, of Scottsdale. He would tell us all he lived a wonderful, full, life – and to go on to enjoy ours. Ron was born in South Waverly, PA, coming to the Valley in 1957. He was a retired Commercial Real Estate Broker. He greatly enjoyed traveling the world...

Laura ‘Jane’ Anderson passed surrounded by family on February 27, 2016 at Ryan House in Phoenix, AZ. Jane was born on March 2, 1935 in Phoenix to parents Veva Rawson Shupe and Reed Dalton Shupe, MD. She attended Emerson Elementary School, West Phoenix High School, Stephens College in Columbia, MO, the University of Arizona and graduated from Arizona State University...

Cora May Delcore, age 79, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 23, 2016 in her home in Glendale, Arizona.  Cora May Delcore is survived by her four children. Terry Michael Delcore (wife Elaine), Nick Michael Delcore, Jr. (wife Cindy), Wendy Sue Duff (husband Hugh), Deborah Ann Delcore and seven grandchildren. Cora May Delcore was born on August 16, 1936 in...

85, of Phoenix AZ passed away peacefully on April 26, 2016 surrounded by her beloved family.   She was born in Tucson, AZ to Gertrude and Vicente Moreno. Carmen was a devoted wife, mother and sister that never grew old! She always enjoyed life, family gatherings and going on new adventures. “You don’t leave a party before cake is served”. She...

Richard John Kealy (Rick) was born on September 29, 1967, in Phoenix, Arizona, a minute after his fraternal twin, Johnny. Growing up, Rick lived in Hastings, Nebraska, and Scottsdale, Arizona, where he attended Arcadia High School and graduated with the class of 1986. Rick went to work at the family business, then called Kealy Construction, with his father and brother;...

85, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2016.  John was born on February 8, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Sarah and John Faulds.  John graduated from Shaw High School and Kent State University. John served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany. He received a Master of Public Health degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. ...

Ely M. Omega, 74, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016, in Phoenix, Arizona where she owned a home and resided since 1985. Born in the Philippines on November 27, 1941, Ely graduated Valedictorian of her college class and went on to lead a very exemplary life as a mother, American citizen, friend and neighbor. Her guiding force in life...