Obituaries

Frank T. Oswald, 95, passed away peacefully on January 19th, 2011. Born in California, Pennsylvania, Frank graduated from high school and immediately started to work in the coal mines to help support his family. World War II called and he left to serve in the Army as a medic in the Pacific Arena. A decorated soldier, he was most proud...

Marilyn Janis Burson Summers passed away January 29th at home surrounded by her loved ones. Born October 2, 1929, the third generation Arizona native was an alumnus of Roosevelt Elementary, North Phoenix High and ASU. She worked for twenty years at Avondale Schools as a teacher and administrator and was a member of Chi Omega and Delta Kappa Gamma sororities....

80, born Jane Margaret McInnis, in Eau Claire, WI, Mrs. O’Meara died on January 30, 2011, in Scottsdale, AZ. Peggy graduated from St. Patrick’s High School, Eau Claire, WI and then studied recreation at Wisconsin State University – Eau Claire. She married Leonard H. Gearan, a career Army aviator from Gardner, MA; together they traveled the world with their four...

103, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on January 30, 2011. Arthur was born in Settefratti, Italy on February 23, 1907 to Dominic and Maria Cristina (Pia) Ioli. Art lost his mother at the young age of 5 and lived with his grandparents as his father had immigrated to America. In 1920 at the age of 13 he traveled alone to...

Dorothy Fisher-Giel, our beloved mother, died unexpectedly January 27, 2011 from a massive heart attack. She is survived by her children Janet Giel-Romo of Tempe, Judy Giel of Cave Creek, and Jim Giel of Big Rapids, MI, and four grandchildren. She will be deeply missed. Services are Monday, January 31st at 3:30 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4027 E....

Of Phoenix, AZ passed away on January 25, 2011 and would have celebrated her 91st birthday in May. She was surrounded by her family as she peacefully took her last breath. She now joins her loving husband Joe “Astolfo” and is survived by her children Daniel G. Ayala, Joanne Amavisca, Arnold Ayala, her daughters-in-law Gwen and Vickie and son-in-law Braulio....

Maria Vergara Rosell, 97, surrounded by her family passed away peacefully on January 26, 2011, at the home of her daughter, Rosa MacAfee. Maria was born on October 13, 1913, in San Blas, Nayarit, Mexico. She was the second and only surviving child of loving parents, Don Guadalupe Vergara and Dona Victoria Mesa Vergara. Maria was educated in a private...

91 passed away on 1-25-11. Born in England, Betty moved to the US in 1939 and to AZ in 1958. Betty’s positive attitude and fondness for children, family and friends will provide lasting memories for those who were fortunate enough to know her. She is survived by her sons Greg (Joan), Bob (Sue) and David; 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren....

Dennis Francis O’Neil, born on July 27, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri to Frank and Mili O’Neil (deceased), died on January 26, 2011 at the age of 62. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and father. Dennis served two tours with the United States Air Force and was a Vietnam Veteran. Dennis is survived by his son, David, who...

67 was called home to his Lord and Saviour January 20, 2011. Born in Arizona to William and Inez Scott on May 4, 1943. A Brophy Prep Graduate and business owner he is survived by daughter Sylvia Brown, Stepsons Pete Garcia, Mario Navarro, ex-wife Flora Daley, his loving extended Daley Family and many friends. Visitation will be from 6-8pm, Wednesday,...

Passed away on January 23, 2011. Diagnosed with cancer nearly six years ago, she lived a glorious life. She climbed Mt. Whitney, hiked the high country of Yosemite, completed a 500 hour yoga program, and taught yoga at the Wellness Community. She provided joy and peace to all she knew and many she didn’t. She was a loving wife and...

Well known local artist, philanthropist and Arizona native, “Bette” passed away on January 18, 2011. She was born August 15, 1917 in Cochise County, Arizona and lived all of her life in Arizona. Bette grew up in Glendale and attended Glendale High School, Woodbury Business School, Cox Business School and Arizona State University. Early in life she had a career...

Hazel F. Paisley passed away peacefully on January 17, 2011. Hazel Ruth Nims was born April 5, 1932 to Jack Nims and Olwen Ann Reese in Phoenix AZ. Olwen raised Hazel until 1937 when she married William Harvey Fraley, “the best Daddy in the world”. Hazel graduated from North High School Class of ‘50, where she caught the eye of...

82, born October 10, 1928 passed away January 18, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. Retired Title One Aide for School District #1. Survived by sister Dora Morales, beloved mother of Diane Carrillo, Oscar Adame, Rosalie Balady and David Adame, grandmother of Ruben Carrillo, Oscar Adame III, Mark Carrillo, Michelle Balady, Christina Adame, George Balady, Jr. and Anthony Adame, Ramses Quejada, Jorge...

a Phoenix centenarian, passed into eternal life after a brief illness in the early morning of January 17, 2011. At the time of her death she was surrounded by her family. Ruby was born in the city ofGlobe, Territory of Arizona on May 27, 1910 to Vicente R. López, a native of Tucson and Mercedes García a native of Phoenix....

Kathy Campanella was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 5, 1930 to Thomas and Catherine McBarron. She grew up on Long Island and graduated from Queens College with a degree in Industrial Psychology. She worked as an Engineering Aide at Sperry Gyroscope Company until her first child was born. She then put all her energies into her family and...

Born May 2nd, 1932. Entered into rest January 15th, 2011. Beloved wife and mother. She is preceded in death by her mother Josie Albillar, brother Manuel Robles, 2 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Edward C. Pedraza, children Cynthia Piercy (Scott) Michael Pedraza(Cecilia) Russell Pedraza(Louisa) Paula Pedraza and Roberta Valley. Nancy was...

Of Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully on January 17, 2011. She was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico on March 28, 1937. At age 5, she and her parents Cecile and John Miller, and brother, John moved to Phoenix. In 1955, she graduated from St. Mary’s High School and in 1958 graduated from St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing. Sherril...

Age 94, of Phoenix, passed away January 14, 2011. He was born November 20, 1916 in Camden, Maine and is survived by his wife, Artis of 50 years, son Arthur (Karen), granddaughters Kathy (Steve) Noland, Tammy Tsantillas and family and Laurie Hart. Art was preceded in death by his daughter Marcia Lang. Other members of his extended family, who loved...

Wendell Foland died January 14, 2011. He was born in Tindall, Mo., and moved to Phoenix with his parents when he was five. He worked for Phoenix Newspapers, starting as a paper carrier and working his way up to Duplicating Shop Supervisor. He was one of the founding members of Packards of Arizona. He is survived by wife, Eleanor; daughters,...