Obituaries
Dumitru N. Dirdala
November 9, 2019
Dumitru N. Dirdala, 70, of Cle Elum, passed away at his home on November 9, 2019. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steward & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory of Ellensburg.
Mary Jane (Mckibben) Fossatti
November 5, 2019
Mary Jane Fossatti, 83, of Cle Elum, passed away at the Belair Adult Family Home in Cle Elum on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cascade Funeral Home of Cle Elum.
Stanley L. (Stan) Gray, Sr.
November 5, 2019
Mass of Christian Burial for Stanley L. Gray, Sr. will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Ellensburg with burial and military honors to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Friday evening also at the church. Mr. Gray, a longtime Ellensburg resident and business...
Lee Roy Gerean
November 4, 2019
Lee Roy Gerean, 81, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 at the Kittitas Valley Hospital. Private family services will be held. Steward & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory of Ellensburg has been entrusted with caring for Lee's family.
Jean Smith
November 2, 2019
Our dear mother, Jean Smith (nee Lucille Jeanette Pugh) passed from our midst on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the Lake Ridge Care Center in Moses Lake, Washington at the age of 94.
Mom was born on May 25, 1925 in Moscow, Idaho to Lawrence R. & Margaret (Smock) Pugh and grew up during a blessed childhood...
Richard Henry (Rich) Baker, Jr.
November 1, 2019
Richard Henry “Rich” Baker, Jr. passed away suddenly on November 1, 2019 at 67 years of age. He was born February 3, 1952 to Richard H Baker Sr. and Jean (Keesler) Baker at the Great Lakes Naval Station in Illinois. After his father’s military service, the family returned to their home in Santa Cruz, California.
Rich graduated...
Robert M. Envick
October 30, 2019
Memorial services for Robert M. “Bob” Envick will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Steward & Williams Funeral Home with burial and military honors to follow at the High Valley Cemetery. Dr. Envick, a longtime Ellensburg resident and professor at CWU, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October...
Jacob P. Kooy
October 27, 2019
Jacob P. Kooy, 78, of Ellensburg, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at his home. Steward & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory of Ellensburg has been entrusted with caring for Jacob's family.
Curtis L. Welch
October 26, 2019
Curtis L. Welch, 70, of Moses Lake, passed away from natural causes while hunting in the Manastash area on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steward & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory of Ellensburg.
Mildred A. Carter
October 26, 2019
Mildred A. Carter, 95, lifetime Ellensburg resident, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Private family services will be held. Steward & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory of Ellensburg has been entrusted with caring for Mildred's family.
H. William "Bill" Torkelson, Jr.
October 24, 2019
Henry William "Bill" Torkelson, Jr., 73, of Roslyn, passed away at his home on October 24, 2019. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steward & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory of Ellensburg.
Carole Rae (Hansen) Pritchett
October 20, 2019
Funeral services for Carole Rae (Hansen) Pritchett will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 808 S. Magnolia Street in Ellensburg with burial to follow at High Valley Cemetery. Viewing will be one hour prior to the funeral in the Relief Society Room and a reception will...
George Rominger
October 18, 2019
George Rominger, a longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 18, 2019. Over the years, he kept his age a secret. Even his children didn’t know how old he was.
Born to Robert and Ethel Rominger in Everett, Washington, George moved to Ellensburg as a young man over 7 decades...
Leroy Edward (Roy) Miller
October 12, 2019
Local businessman and all-around fun-loving character, LeRoy Edward “Roy” Miller passed away at home on October 12, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Mercer Creek Church with a dessert reception to follow. Attendees are encouraged to wear red plaid flannel shirts.
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John L. Vifian
October 12, 2019
John Louis Vifian, 91, longtime Ellensburg resident and retired Professor of English at Central Washington University, passed away on Saturday morning, October 12, 2019, at his home in Ellensburg. A memorial celebration will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 18, 2019 at Steward & Williams Funeral Home. Please bring an anecdote, tribute, or funny story to share....
Cherrie L. Muir
October 5, 2019
Cherrie L. Muir, 78, of Ellensburg, passed away at her home on Saturday, October 5, 2019 following a battle with bladder cancer. She faced the end with courage, grace and gusto that we should all endeavor to achieve. A potluck style Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the...
Patricia Ann Young
September 30, 2019
Patricia Ann Young, 83, of Yakima, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at the Chandler House in Yakima. No formal services are planned at this time. Steward & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory of Ellensburg has been entrusted with caring for Patricia's family.
Lawrence Kevin Brown
September 30, 2019
Lawrence Kevin Brown, 66, of Ellensburg, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at the Kittitas Valley Hospital in Ellensburg. No formal services are planned. Steward & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory of Ellensburg has been entrusted with caring for Kevin's family.
Robert J. (Bob) Beador
September 30, 2019
Robert J. "Bob" Beador, 69, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at Cottage in the Meadow in Yakima surrounded by his loving family. At his request, no public services will be held. Steward & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with caring for Bob's family.
Carolyn (Groeschell) Nelson-Koch
September 26, 2019
A graveside service for Carolyn (Groeschell) Nelson-Koch will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Laurel Hill Memorial Park in Cle Elum. Mrs. Koch, a native of Cle Elum, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019 in Puyallup at the age of 82.
Carolyn was born on September 22, 1937 to Joseph &...
