Obituaries
Edwin Joseph Franasiak
Dec 17, 1946 - Oct 5, 2024
Born in Erie, PA, Edwin died in his home in Rancho Mirage, CA after an aggressive recurrence of cancer. He was 77 years old.Dr. Edwin Joseph Franasiak was unique and lived a rich life - rich in experience, rich in love. Raised by a single mother, he was a devoted son taking incredible care of…
James Carlos Thompson
Oct 23, 1953 - Sep 29, 2024
James Thompson, 70 of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on September 29th, 2024. He was born in Fairbury, Illinois in 1953 to his parents, Carlos and Marjorie Thompson. He is survived by his siblings Judith Kelleher of Phoenix, Arizona and Joanne Beck of Port Angeles, Washington, and brothers in law, William Kelleher and Al Van der…
Henry Ellsworth Gamester
Apr 28, 1941 - Sep 29, 2024
Henry Ellsworth “Topper” Gamester was surrounded by loved ones when he passed away on Sunday, September 29th at the age of 83. Topper’s swift decline was precipitated by a fall and resulting broken hip. At the hospital, a complicating diagnosis of Pulmonary Fibrosis was also made. Topper served in the Navy from 1961 to 1966. Once…
Peter Stanley Vida
Mar 22, 1967 - Sep 24, 2024
Peter Stanley Vida, 57, of North Port, FL, originally from Pulaski, NY, passed away unexpectedly on September 24, 2024. Our family is devastated and shocked by this loss. Peter was born on March 22, 1967, in Staten Island, NY, to parents John H. and Mildred W. Vida. After graduation from Pulaski Jr-Sr High School, he…
Marjorie S Michaud
Jun 16, 1947 - Sep 24, 2024
Marjorie Michaud (formerly Stevens), a loving wife, mother, and friend to many, passed away on September 24, 2024, at the age of 77, in the comfort of her home in Palm Bay, Florida. Her husband Ron, two sisters Honey and Jeanne, and her Niece Christina were by her side. Marge was born on June 16, 1947,…
Allan Alegado
Dec 1, 1971 - Sep 22, 2024
Allan Alegado, (1971-2024), age 52, of Orlando, FL, died of cardiac arrest on 22 September 2024. He was born in Manila, Philippines, arrived in the US on January 1973, and got his US citizenship status on November 1978. He belonged to a military family where moving around to many places was part of life. Eventually…
Alberta Ballard
Apr 27, 1929 - Sep 21, 2024
Alberta (Schmidt) Hein Ballard was born April 27, 1929, to John and Louise (Reiswig) Schmidt, joining sisters, Marcella, Elvina, and Lucille. After a recent fall, Alberta passed peacefully on September 21, 2024 at the age of 95.In 1950, Alberta married Gerald Hein of Lodi, and began a long career for the State of CA. In…
B. Dean Hokel
Dec 11, 1947 - Sep 21, 2024
Rev. B. Dean Hokel, a remarkable soul whose life was dedicated to healing and compassion, passed away on September 21, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona. Born on December 11, 1947, in West Union, Iowa, Dean exhibited a warmth and generosity that touched the lives of many throughout his journey on this earth.Throughout his life, Dean displayed…
Sharon Rose Hunter Mulhern
Jun 18, 1943 - Sep 20, 2024
Sharon Rose Hunter Mulhern, a beloved figure in her community and a dedicated educator, passed peacefully on September 20, 2024, in West Covina, California. Born on June 18, 1943, in Nampa, Idaho, Sharon lived a life characterized by her profound love for teaching, her generous spirit, and her passion for creating joyful memories with those…
Ronald Carl Bolden Sr
Feb 25, 1941 - Sep 19, 2024
Brother, Father, Friend. The sun rose on Ronald Carl Bolden Sr.’s life on February 25th, 1941 and set on September 19th, 2024. A LOT happened within those 83 ½ years. But here, there is only enough room for some of the highlights.Ronald Carl Bolden, or Ron or Raider Ron to his friends, also known as…