October 2, 2021

Maria Zvanovna Roditeleva-Wibe–pianist, scholar, gourmet cook, meticulous gardener, the most loving of wives and servant of God, passed away on October 2, 2021 after battling COVID-19.  She was 58.

Born November 18, 1962 as the only child of Soviet parents – Ivan Roditelev, a judge, and Nina Roditeleva, a teacher-historian – Maria showed an early interest in...

September 25, 2021

Is it with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis Haden Mosebar, 68, on September 25, 2021 at home surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer.

Dennis was born September 19, 1953 in Portland, Oregon. He graduated from Cle Elum Roslyn High School in 1971 and entered the Navy. After the Navy, Dennis...

September 16, 2021

It is with great sadness that our family bids farewell to our beautiful angel, Lauren Gabrielle.  At the young age of 16, Lauren Gabrielle Larson went to the arms of Jesus on September 16, 2021 in Ellensburg, Washington.

Lauren entered our world on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2005.  She was born in Burien, Washington at Highline Community...

September 13, 2021

Charles A. “Chuck” Cruse passed away in Ellensburg, Washington on Monday, September 13, 2021 due to complications from COVID. He was born June 8, 1945 in Merced, California to Charles A. Cruse Sr. and Ann (Knis) Cruse while they were stationed there during World War II.  Growing up in Ellensburg, he enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing with his family...

September 6, 2021

The world got a little less bright on Monday, September 6, 2021 when Ryan Anthony Romano, 38, of Ellensburg, passed away at the Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the Roslyn Cemetery kiosk. A reception will follow at the Roslyn Eagles.  Masks will be...

September 2, 2021

Kevin D. Sizemore, 40, of Cle Elum passed away at his home on September 2, 2021. We will, per Kevin’s request, do as was done for his father in-law, and have a good ol Irish time celebrating his life and legacy starting at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday September 18, 2021 at 39406 303rd Ave SE, Enumclaw, WA 98022.

August 30, 2021

David Lee Soderstrom, 77, lifetime Upper County resident, passed away at his home on Monday, August 30, 2021.  In keeping with his wishes, he will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony in Roslyn.

David was born on October 3, 1943 in Cle Elum to Carl & Dora (Graybeal) Soderstrom.  He grew up in Easton...

August 26, 2021

Geraldine “Jerry” Bennett, 88, lifetime Ellensburg resident, passed away at Hearthstone Cottage on Thursday, August 26, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  Viewing for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September...

August 23, 2021

John Robinson beloved husband, dedicated father, grandpa “Papa John”, uncle and friend bravely ended his battle with Alzheimer’s on August 23, 2021 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee with his wife, Jackie, and family friend, Susan, at his side.

John was born in Kelso, Washington to Truman and Ruth Robinson. John and his sister Phyllis were raised...

August 16, 2021

Sandra Denise (Young) Rosecrans passed away peacefully August 16, 2021, surrounded by her family. A celebration of Sandy’s life will take place Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Cle Elum Community Church, 201 East Third Street in Cle Elum from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Sandy was born September 13, 1960 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Her family...

August 16, 2021

Wolfgang Franz, 86, died peacefully in his sleep on August 16, 2021 at Fieldstone Memory Care in Yakima.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 17 at the First Lutheran Church in Ellensburg with a reception to follow.  He will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony at Tahoma Cemetery in Yakima....

August 10, 2021

Patti Ann Nicholson, 83, lifetime resident of South Cle Elum, passed away at her daughter’s home in Ellensburg on Monday, August 10, 2021.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Laurel Hill Memorial Park in Cle Elum with a Celebration of Life potluck reception to follow at the Hawthorne Hall in...

August 9, 2021

Kristine “Kris” Fye, 60, of Hayden, Idaho lost her hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer on August 9, 2021.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Kris was born to Wallace and Eva Lois McKee on June 22, 1961 in Sidney, Montana. The family moved to Moscow, Idaho in 1968 where Kris attended school...

August 8, 2021

Michael E. Waters, 69, lifetime Ellensburg resident, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 8, 2021.  A Celebration of Life will be held at the Ellensburg American Legion starting at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2021.

Mike was born on October 27, 1951 in Ellensburg, Washington to Eugene “Vern” & Dorothy “June” (Virden) Waters.  He...

July 31, 2021

Richard Chapman Allen, Jr., 61, of Cle Elum, passed away in his home on Saturday, July 31, 2021. He was born to Richard Allen, Sr. and Shirley Pettersen in Durham, North Carolina on November 26, 1959. He attended high school in Longview, Washington and went to Clover Park vocational school in Tacoma for auto body repair. He worked in...

July 30, 2021

Matias Rocafort, a beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, dog dad, and friend, passed away suddenly on July 29, 2021 at age 29. Born in Coral Gables, Florida on February 10, 1992, raised in Ellensburg, Washington and a graduate of Summit Preparatory School.

The loss is felt by many because of Matias’ natural ability to connect with anyone...

July 24, 2021

Donald Osmonovich, 86, lifetime Roslyn resident, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the Prestige Care & Rehab Center in Ellensburg.  He will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony at Laurel Hill Memorial Park in Cle Elum.

Don was born at home in Roslyn on July 31, 1934, along with his twin brother...

July 19, 2021

Steven Scott Nelson, 68, of Ellensburg, Washington passed away at Prestige Senior Living at Hearthstone, on Monday, July 19, 2021.

Steven was born June 23, 1953 in Seattle, Washington to Sone and Lorraine Nelson.

Steven is a U.S. Veteran who spent 5 and a half years in service to his country in the Coast Guard....

July 14, 2021

Lorraine Krahenbuhl, 94, of South Cle Elum, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 14, 2021.

She was born February 27, 1927 in Ellensburg Washington to Scotty and Mae Donald. Lorraine graduated from Easton High School with the class of 1944. She married Jake Krahenbuhl on June 7, 1947 at the Rustic Inn Lodge. She worked for the...

July 12, 2021

Richard Matthew Ozanich, Sr., 86, of Richland, passed away at the Kadlec Regional Medical Center on Monday, July 12, 2021.  A graveside service with military honors will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 24 at the Dr. Starcevich Cemetery #2 in Roslyn.

Rich was born on July 2, 1935 in Roslyn, Washington to Matthew N....