January 15, 2021

Linda June McKean, 75, lifetime Cle Elum resident, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at the T&R Adult Family Home in Issaquah where she had resided for the last several years.  Viewing will be Friday, January 22 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Cle Elum. Due to current restrictions, in-person attendance at the Rosary...

January 14, 2021

After a long courageous battle with cancer, Stephanie Ann Campbell died at home on January 14, 2021 at the age of 65.  Stephanie is survived by her husband, Craig Campbell, and her children, Kristi Michaels, Mckenzie Campbell Davies, Cameron Campbell, and Annie Campbell.  She was preceded in death by her father in 2002, and her mother just a few...

January 14, 2021

Joyce E. Weekes, 91, longtime Ellensburg resident, peacefully passed away at her home on Thursday, January 14, 2021.  Viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 21, at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg, and the funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 22, at the First Lutheran Church in...

January 13, 2021

Richard “Dick” John Pumala, 76, longtime Yakima resident, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 20 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cle Elum.  Due to current restrictions, in-person attendance is limited but a livestream will be...

January 13, 2021

Marlene Rae (Sterkel) Nelson passed away peacefully in the presence of her family during the early morning of January 13, 2021.

Marlene was born on March 6, 1941 in Selah, Washington and was a lifetime resident of the Kittitas Valley. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Donald Nelson, Sr. of Ellensburg; sons Don Jr....

January 2, 2021

Marcus E. Wright, 45, longtime resident of Kittitas, passed away at the Kittitas Valley Hospital on Saturday, January 2, 2021 from a probable heart attack. Viewing for family and friends will be on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.

Marcus was born on April 4,...

2021

Paul Schmitt died on October 5, 2021 at the KVH Hospital in Ellensburg with his family at his side, after a long illness. The cause of death was cancer.

He was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1947, the fourth of 12 children of Francis Schmitt, a dentist and Eileen Schmitt, an RN and homemaker.  His early life...

December 29, 2020

Gregory Lee “Greg” Denney, 70, of Easton, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 due to probable heart failure.

Greg was born on August 31, 1950 in Renton, Washington, the youngest of three boys born to Robert and Doris (Jane) Denney. He grew up in Renton next door to the family’s small grocery store...

December 27, 2020

Sam E. Talerico, 95, lifetime Upper County resident, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 27, 2020. Military graveside services were held last weekend at the Roslyn Eagles Cemetery and a larger celebration of Sam’s life will be held this summer.

Sam was born on May 21, 1925 at the family home in Roslyn, aided by...

December 22, 2020

David Wayne Owens Sr., age 69, passed away December 22, 2020 at his home in Cle Elum. He lived graciously and courageously with lung cancer for eight years. A celebration of David's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at the Fireman's Park (Madison & Main) in South Cle Elum.

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December 19, 2020

Michael Eric Bacon, 50, of Ellensburg, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, December 19, 2020.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.  Livestreaming will begin at 1:55 p.m. at www.johnston-williams.com

Mike was born on December 31, 1969 in Fort Worth,...

December 16, 2020

Betty Ann Jovanovich, 88, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the Malibu House in South Cle Elum.  At Betty’s request, she will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at the Roslyn Cemetery.

Betty was born on November 27, 1932 in Roslyn, Washington to Milan & Anna Marie (Chopp) Pavlich.  When she was two,...

December 13, 2020

Mercedes Marie Davis, 85, formerly of Cle Elum, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at the Lake Ridge Care Center in Moses Lake where she had resided for the last several years.  A private family service will be held in the spring.

Mercedes was born on September 16, 1935 in Seattle, the only child of Henry...

December 7, 2020

Marilyn K. Lowe, 70, of Ellensburg, unexpectedly passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 7, 2020.  Viewing for family and friends will be Wednesday, December 16, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.  A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home on Thursday, December 17,...

December 4, 2020

Diane Evette Burchak, 79, of Cle Elum, passed away at her home on Friday, December 4, 2020.  Viewing for family and friends will be Friday, December 11, 2020 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at Johnston & Williams (Cascade) Funeral Home in Cle Elum.  Due to current restrictions, in-person attendance at the Rosary (7:00 p.m. Friday, December 11) and Mass (10:00 a.m.,...

November 24, 2020

Marlene Rae Plesha-Poage, 82, former longtime resident of Roslyn, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the McKay Health and Rehab center in Soap Lake. A private family graveside service will be held at the Roslyn Cemetery.

Marlene was born on October 15, 1938 to Durward & Bertha (Clark) Berry.  She spent her early years in...

November 24, 2020

Sylvia Ann Seder, 75, of Kittitas, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee with her loving husband of 50 years holding her hand.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg with livestreaming beginning at 10:55 a.m. at...

November 17, 2020

Evelyn O. Vader, 86, former longtime resident of Goldendale, passed away peacefully at her son’s home in Ellensburg on Tuesday, November 17, 2020.

Evelyn was born in LaGrande, Oregon on February 4, 1934 to Clair & Cora (Browning) Smith. She was the middle child of five children. She graduated from Goldendale High School with the class of...

November 15, 2020

William E. “Bill” Haberman, Sr., 89, lifetime Ellensburg resident, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 15, 2020. Viewing for family and friends will be Friday, November 20, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.  Due to current restrictions, in person attendance for the funeral will be limited to immediate...

November 11, 2020

Eric William Poulsen passed away November 11th, Veteran's Day. Born August 8th, 1930, in Ellensburg to Louis and Rachel Poulsen. He was the youngest of 4 boys. Eric graduated from Ellensburg High School in 1948, and the University of Washington in 1953, with a degree in Civil Engineering. He then served in the United States Air Force in Japan....