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Sandra J. Tarro

Sandra J. Tarro

Dec 8, 2008

Sandra J Tarro , 62, lost her second battle with cancer December 8, 2008, despite the fact she and her doctors waged a courageous fight beginning in January of this year.   Her first encounter with this deadly disease occurred almost twenty years ago at which time she was able to overcome it.   Sandy was born July 22, 1946 in San...

Ronald J. Plunkett

Ronald J. Plunkett

Dec 6, 2008

Ronald J. Plunkett passed away December 6, 2008 at Hospice Family Care in Prescott, Arizona. He was 75 years old. He was born March 3, 1933 in Hackensack, New Jersey, the son of Alton & Evelyn Plunkett. No services are scheduled at this time.

Charles Walter Brown

Charles Walter Brown

Dec 2, 2008

Charles Walter Brown passed away on December 2, 2008 at Hospice Family Care in Prescott, Arizona. He was 90 years old. Charles was born August 10, 1918 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Walter David & Ruth Ellen (Scheffer) Brown. He is preceded in death by his wife Thelma (Davis) Brown whom he married on March 7, 1989. Throughout his life he...

Deidre Kay Amero

Deidre Kay Amero

Dec 2, 2008

Deidre "Deedee" Kay Amero died on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, in Prescott Valley, Arizona.  Born on November 30, 1963, in Pekin, Illinois, she was the daughter of Ronald A. and Donna J. (Kaufman) Barber.  She was 45 years old.  Deedee was born and raised in Illinois, having spent her youth in the University Park area.  She graduated from Crete-Monee High...

Nancy Roberts Durning

Nancy Roberts Durning

Nov 30, 2008

Nancy Roberts Durning passed away in her daughter?s arms the morning of November 30, 2008 at her home in Prescott. She was 87 years old. Nancy was born March 24, 1921 in St. Louis, MO but grew up in Shelbyville, IL. She was the daughter of George & Mabel (Bivins) Roberts. She graduated from Mills College in Oakland, CA in...

Rollin Eugene Galloway

Rollin Eugene Galloway

Nov 30, 2008

Rollin E. Galloway, 75, died on Saturday, December 6, 2008 in Prescott, Arizona. He was born on October 31, 1933 in Joplin, Missouri; the son of Jesse M. Baker. Rollin is survived by his sons; Patrick daughters, Patricia & Ruth-Anne; brothers, Larry & Richard and sisters, Donna & Judy.

Richard Joseph Mcclinchy

Richard Joseph Mcclinchy

Nov 29, 2008

Richard Joseph McClinchy died on Saturday, November 29, 2008 in his home in Prescott Valley, Arizona.  Born on September 8, 1954, in Phoenix, Arizona, he was the son of Elaine (Schlott) Smith and the late Joseph McClinchy.  He was 54 years old. Richard was a member of Calvary Christian Church.  He loved to watch his daughter, Tara, dance, and playing...

Julia Ann Herman

Julia Ann Herman

Nov 29, 2008

Julia Ann O?Ryan Herman, 87, died November 29, 2008, in Prescott, AZ. She was born April 5, 1921, in Columbus OH to Albert Leo and Marie Catharine Schmelzer O?Ryan.   Julia is survived by children William Herman of Oceanside CA; Celli Herman of Encinitas CA; Sharon Masse of Prescott AZ; grandchildren Christopher and Callie Herman of Columbus OH; brother Thomas (Lee)...

William Hix Cherry Jr.

William Hix Cherry Jr.

Nov 25, 2008

William Hix Cherry Jr. died on November 25, 2008 at The Crossing, Hospice Family Care in Prescott, Arizona. He was 73 years old. Bill was born September 13, 1935 in Albemarle, North Carolina the son of William Hix Sr. & Julia Wyche (Allen) Cherry. He is preceded in death by his son Charles Allen Cherry who died April 2007. Bill...

Frederick Morse Purinton

Frederick Morse Purinton

Nov 25, 2008

Frederick Morse Purinton died on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center after a sudden illness.  Born on June 6, 1932 in Middlebury, Vermont, he was the son of the late George and Dorothy (Chiverette) Purinton.  He was 76 years old    Frederick was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter #658 in Prescott. He loved building and...

Rudolph G. Leyva

Rudolph G. Leyva

Nov 23, 2008

Rudolph G. Leyva, beloved father died peacefully at his daughter?s home in Prescott Valley, on November 23, 2008. He was born Feburary 17, 1939, in Prescott the son of Manuel and Aurora (Garcia) Leyva.   Rudy had put new roofs on many local buildings, in his 39 years in the industry. He particulary enjoyed that his family worked with him. He...

Loraine Ann Smith

Loraine Ann Smith

Nov 19, 2008

Loraine Smith passed away on November 19, 2008, at the age of 74.  She was born on December 11, 1933, on a farm in Burke County, North Dakota, graduated from High School in Minot and then moved with her family to Portland, Oregon, where she earned a BA in fine arts from Marylhurst College. Always independent-minded, Loraine then moved to...

Louis E. Taney

Louis E. Taney

Nov 19, 2008

Louis E. Taney joined his wife Marie, who died just 8 days before him, on November 19, 2008 at Granite Gate Senoir Living. He was 91 years old. Louis was born May 26, 1917 in Manhattan, New York, the son of Joey & Albina Taney. Louis served his Country proudly in the United States Army and then worked as an ...

Glenn Norman Anderson

Glenn Norman Anderson

Nov 17, 2008

Glenn Norman Anderson  died Monday, November 17, 2008 at Scottsdale Village Square in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was born November 29, 1927 in Kenosha, WI; the son of Irvin R. & Minnie (Leable) Anderson. Glenn was 80 years old.   Glenn & his beloved wife Janice, were married for 58 wonderful years. Together they had two beautiful daughters Paula and Darlene. Glenn...

Dora Targhetta

Dora Targhetta

Nov 17, 2008

Dora Targhetta, 87, died on Mon., Nov. 17, 2008 in her home in Prescott, Ariz.  Born on May 8, 1921, to the late Diego and Lupe (Rodriguez) Marquez, she was a lifelong Prescott resident.   Dora is survived by her daughters Helen L. Medina, Linda F. Reveles, Margaret L. Stanton, and Belinda Arstatt; son Rico H. (Janella) Targhetta, Jr.; sister Bea...

Eugene L. Headley

Eugene L. Headley

Nov 17, 2008

Eugene L. Headley passed away peacefully at his son?s home surrounded by his family and friends on November 17, 2008. He was 81 years old. Eugene was born May 24, 1927 in Ranger, West Virginia. He is the son of Jesse F. & Arena (Elkins) Headley. Eugene left the farm at age 16 and joined the United States Army. He...

Martin Joseph Buchta

Martin Joseph Buchta

Nov 16, 2008

Martin Joseph Buctha, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully in Prescott, Arizona on November 16, 2008 in the year of our Lord. He was 91 years old. Foremost, Martin was the hardworking and loyal husband to Pauline (Perchinsky) Buchta, his loving spouse of 69 years. A devout Catholic, by example he instilled in his ten children the value of...

Kathryn L. Blakslee

Kathryn L. Blakslee

Nov 16, 2008

Kathryn (Katy) Lang Blakslee enjoyed every day of her 91 years and made them count. She had been a shining example of a life well lived for her 5 children, 8 grandchildren, and hundreds of acquaintances from her St. Luke?s Episcopal Church life, her long tenure at Las Fuentes Retirement Resort, and affiliations with local organizations such as the Prescott...

Anthony Tony Padilla

Anthony Tony Padilla

Nov 15, 2008

Anthony ?Tony? Padilla died November 15, 2008 in Seattle, Washington. He was born May 18, 1968 in Prescott, Arizona the son of Alfredo & Diana (Martinez) Padilla. Tony had been the deli supervisor at Safeway on White Spar prior to moving to Washington. He liked sports, music, and playing with remote control cars with his girls. He loved spending time...

Anthony Psdilla

Anthony Psdilla

Nov 15, 2008

Antony ?Tony? Padilla died November 15, 2008 in Seattle, Washington. He was born May 18, 1968 in Prescott, Arizona the son of Alfredo and Diana (Martinez) Padilla.   Tony had been the deli supervisor at Safeway on White Spar prior to moving to Washington. He liked sports, music and playing with remote control cars with his girls. He loved spending time...

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