Obituaries

Blaine Luther Learn, died Wednesday July 25th, 2012 at 95 years of age. He was born in Cookport, PA December 19, 1916. He moved to Arizona with his family in 1921. He attended Madison Elementary and graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1937. He began his career as a lineman at Salt River Project. He also worked on construction...

Beloved husband and father, Walter L. Thal entered into eternal rest on 8/5/12. As the old Navy Chief might have put it, he shoved off for his final cruise. “Wally” to the many who loved him, was born in St. Louis, Mo. on January 18, 1916. He is preceded in death by his mother, Helen Griffin Thal, his stepfather, Alexander...

Age 83, born in Sheppton, PA 8/26/1928 was taken into the Lord’s care 8-7-2012. Preceeded in death by her cherished husband of 42 years Cosimo “Frenchy” Di Chiara. Devoted wife, loving mother of five, Faithful Christian & dear friend who loved to travel & dance. She was a dedicated Government employee holding positions in Civil Service and the US Postal...

97, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2012. She was born in Buckeye, Arizona but lived most of her life in Phoenix. Molly led a very happy and active life and was a very dedicated member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post #41 and served as its president and was a life member of the organization. She also served as...

Maria Josefina Frisone, 22, was called to Heaven suddenly on 07/30/2012, while traveling through Oklahoma. Born in Arlington Heights, IL on October 23, 1989, where she lived until moving to Phoenix, AZ in 2006. Maria earned her Bachelor’s with Honors from ASU at age 21, with plans to work toward her Masters in school counseling. Maria enjoyed life to the...

Richard William Schuff, “Dick” passed away July 28, 2012 at Coronado House of Hospice of the Valley. Dick was born February 12, 1929 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Albert and Ruth Schuff. He moved to Arizona in 1945. Upon graduating from North Phoenix High School he attended the University of Arizona prior to enlisting in the United States Navy...

Bernard Kennedy, 84, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully at his home on July 28, 2012. He was born on April 8, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio. After serving in the Army from 1946-48 as a gunner, he graduated from Miami University, Ohio in 1956 with a Bachelor of Architecture Degree. In 1962 Bernie left Ohio for Phoenix where he first...

Jean D. Hanneman, 91, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away on July 26, 2012. She is survived by her son LeRoy Hanneman Jr. (Carolyn), daughter Tina Hanneman, sister Elva Miller, grandchildren Lauren, Katharine and Andrew Hanneman, Julie White (Robert), Michael, Katherine and Nicole Fox, Heidi Gordon (Michael) and Laura and Terry Billings Jr., as well as many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews....

John W. Lapusan of Tempe died 07/28/12 . Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Friend. John was born in St. Louis, MO. on 11/29/1928. He joined the Navy at 17 years old and was honorably discharged in 1947 as an Electronic Technician Mate Third Class. Married Betty Devine in 1952 and they moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1960...

Robert Kenneth Harris, 81 years old, has gone to his Lord. Bob was selfless. He was a wonderful husband, brother, dad, step dad, grandpa, great grandpa, friend, pilot, painter, musician, artist, auto mechanic, and handyman. He retired from the DES after 30 years of committed service. He served his country during the Korean War and piloted a P2V in the...

Weston Max Yoder, 3 weeks, passed away on July 28, 2012. His all-too-brief life left a profound impact on those who knew him and many who did not. He is survived and dearly loved by his parents, Shauna Bryant Yoder and Shannon Yoder, big sister Caroline Yoder, grandparents Rebecca Conti, Marshal Bryant, and Alfred and Linda Yoder, great-grandparents Max and...

Robert Gene Hinesley, 83, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2012. Visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00am, with a Funeral Service at 10:00am, Wednesday, August 1st, 2012 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Interment will follow at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 2300 W. Van Buren, Phoenix.

was reunited with her husband Kevin E. Malone in Heaven on July 24, 2012. Mary was born on February 12, 1941 in New York City. She was the oldest daughter of J. Robert and Catherine Pierson who predeceased her. Mary is survived by her siblings Robert Pierson (Pat) of Novi, Michigan and Kathy Pidgeon (Steve) of Paradise Valley. Mary was...

Denese Marie DiIullo, 49, lost her courageous battle with breast cancer on July 20, 2012. Dene is survived by her loving Mother Carol, Sister Debbie, Brothers Scott and Steven, along with 6 nieces & 1 nephew. Dene devoted the last 13 years to nursing, to which she shared her wonderful wit & humor with patients and co-workers alike. Her “one...

Passed peacefully on July 12th at the age of 89. She was born on June 4, 1923 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Russell and Margaret Congdon. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in St. Paul. She married Art, in 1947 and in 1955 the family relocated to Phoenix. After raising a family of six boys, she became an avid player...

Audrey S. Myers, age 84, of Phoenix, AZ., died July 22, 2012 after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma. She was born June 21, 1928, in Philadelphia, PA. Audrey moved to Phoenix in 1977, when she married William Myers. She is predeceased by her parents, Stanley and Ruth Super, her beloved brother Alan Super and husband William Myers. Audrey was...

Elizabeth Ann Sack-Rossman, born December 6, 1962, in Phoenix, Arizona, went to be with our Lord on July 20, 2012. She is survived by her husband Michael David Rossman, her three sons David, Nicholas and Weston, her parents Kay and John Sack and her brothers John Jr., David and Steven. She attended St. Theresa Catholic Grade School, Gerard Catholic High...

Andrew Bobby, 91, born September 24, 1920, passed away in his home July 11, 2012. He was a proud Merchant Marine, a Veteran of three wars and a successful businessman of diverse interests including a painting business, boxing gym and real estate. He started the Garfield Neighborhood Organization and was responsible for many area improvements. Andy made friends wherever he...

64, passed away on July 17, 2012. She was born in Salinas, CA on July 8, 1948 to Donald and Hilda Valle. Ernestine came to Phoenix in 1953 and graduated from Carl Hayden High School. She worked for Honeywell before retiring. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Richard L. Carter, 4 children and 6 grandchildren. Visitation will...

Jean Stull Call, 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday morning July 15, 2012. Born in Marshall County Indiana, on October 9, 1931, Jean moved to the Valley in 1965 where she raised four children. After a career in accounting, Jean retired to the mountains of Payson ten years ago. Jean was a loving mother, dedicated to the well-being,...