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John Paul Wefel
Mar 30, 2025
John P. Wefel
John P. Wefel, Professor Emeritus of Physics at Louisiana State University (LSU), passed away on March 30, 2025, at Jefferson Healthcare Hospital in Port Townsend, Washington. He was 80 years old.
John was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Paul and Hilda Wefel. He attended college at Valparaiso University, Indiana, the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, and completed graduate studies...
Shirley Wright
Mar 29, 2025
Shirley Ann Wright Obituary 8.4.1944 – 3.29.2025
Shirley Ann Wright, 80, fondly known as Shirl the Girl to family and friends, passed peacefully on March 29, 2025, in Sequim, WA, after a brave battle with lung cancer.
Shirl was born on August 4, 1944, in Cornwall, NY, to the late Mary Doris Wright (née Ball) and the late Everett Wright. She spent...
Gordon Rollo Papritz
Mar 29, 2025
Gordon Rollo Papritz, 94, of Port Townsend Washington, passed away peacefully at his home on March 29, 2025. Gordon is survived by his four children, twelve grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and his brother, Rawhide Papritz. Gordon was born in Mukilteo, Washington, on March 12,1931, to Carl & Maybelle Papritz. He was one of eight children. After graduating from Everett High School...
Myles Wayne Dahmer
Mar 17, 2025
Myles Wayne "Mike" Dahmer passed away on March 16, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born on February 10, 1936, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to John and Ida (Pinnecker) Dahmer.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Dahmer, in 2009; his brother, Conlon Dahmer; and his stepson, Adam Cowan, in 1997. He is survived by his...
Robin Ray Lum Cheong
Mar 8, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our brother, Robin Ray Lum Cheong, who departed this life on March 8, 2025, in Port Townsend, Washington, at the age of 62.
Robin was born on July 10, 1962, in Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies, to Ayoune Albert Lum Cheong How and Bernice Jocelyn Wharton. He was a brilliant...
Thomas Lawrence Hall
Mar 4, 2025
Tom was born on September 12, 1935, to Bernice Faye McAlpine and Harold John Hall in Custer Township, Michigan. Tom passed peacefully in his home on March 4, 2025, with his daughter, Heidi, by his side.
Tom graduated from Chimacum High School in 1954 and joined the US Army shortly thereafter. Tom proudly served his country, traveling all over the world,...
Donald Stanley White
Feb 25, 2025
Don White led a life full of adventure, dedicated public service, and devotion to family, friends, and community. His infectious grin, generous listening, and avid enthusiasm for adventure were signature features to all who knew him, and marked his deep enjoyment of, and determination to get the most out of, every moment of life.
Born in Brooklyn, New York to Martin...
Edward Maurice Knodle
Feb 23, 2025
Edward M. Knodle, Sr, 87, of Port Ludlow, Washington passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 23, 2025. A reception in Ed’s honor will be held for family and friends on April 13, 2025 at the Port Ludlow Bay Club from 1-3pm.
Ed is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Jan; children Ed, Erin, Shannon and Heidi; 5 grandchildren;...
Thomas Michael Wallace
Feb 18, 2025
Thomas Michael Wallace, 75, passed away on February 18, 2025 in Port Townsend, Washington. He was born on September 1, 1949 in Auburn, WA.
A full obituary will be coming soon. In the meantime, family and friends are invited to share memories of Thomas and sign the online guestbook.
Marilyn Jean O'Meara
Feb 15, 2025
Marilyn Jean O'Meara, born on October 14, 1943, in Port Townsend to Marion and Rueben Schauer, passed away peacefully at the place she cherished most- home on February 15, 2025, surrounded by the warmth of loving memories and the embrace of her family.
Marilyn’s early life was enriched with fond memories of growing up in Spokane, WA, as well as treasured...
Alphonse Gawle
Feb 14, 2025
Alphonse “Al” Gawle passed away peacefully, with his daughters by his side, on February 14, 2025. He was 103 years old. Al was born in Webster, MA on June 17, 1921, to Peter Gawle and Anna (Lainz) Gawle. He was one of 12 surviving children and was the last one to pass away. He told many stories about his childhood...
Alvis Elaine Kiesel
Feb 11, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our mother Alvis “Elaine” (Woollard) Kiesel who left us peacefully on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, at the age of 87, in Port Townsend, Washington. Born on May 16th, 1937, in Kew, Melbourne, Victoria Australia. Elaine was a beloved daughter of Alfred Ernest Woollard (9/7/1899-11/3/1978) and Ivy Elizabeth (Hall) Woollard (11/25/1903-4/4/1973).
Our mother met...
John Paul Wefel
Mar 30, 2025
John P. Wefel
John P. Wefel, Professor Emeritus of Physics at Louisiana State University (LSU), passed away on March 30, 2025, at Jefferson Healthcare Hospital in Port Townsend, Washington. He was 80 years old.
John was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Paul and Hilda Wefel. He attended college at Valparaiso University, Indiana, the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, and completed graduate studies...
Shirley Wright
Mar 29, 2025
Shirley Ann Wright Obituary 8.4.1944 – 3.29.2025
Shirley Ann Wright, 80, fondly known as Shirl the Girl to family and friends, passed peacefully on March 29, 2025, in Sequim, WA, after a brave battle with lung cancer.
Shirl was born on August 4, 1944, in Cornwall, NY, to the late Mary Doris Wright (née Ball) and the late Everett Wright. She spent...
Gordon Rollo Papritz
Mar 29, 2025
Gordon Rollo Papritz, 94, of Port Townsend Washington, passed away peacefully at his home on March 29, 2025. Gordon is survived by his four children, twelve grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and his brother, Rawhide Papritz. Gordon was born in Mukilteo, Washington, on March 12,1931, to Carl & Maybelle Papritz. He was one of eight children. After graduating from Everett High School...
Myles Wayne Dahmer
Mar 17, 2025
Myles Wayne "Mike" Dahmer passed away on March 16, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born on February 10, 1936, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to John and Ida (Pinnecker) Dahmer.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Dahmer, in 2009; his brother, Conlon Dahmer; and his stepson, Adam Cowan, in 1997. He is survived by his...
Robin Ray Lum Cheong
Mar 8, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our brother, Robin Ray Lum Cheong, who departed this life on March 8, 2025, in Port Townsend, Washington, at the age of 62.
Robin was born on July 10, 1962, in Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies, to Ayoune Albert Lum Cheong How and Bernice Jocelyn Wharton. He was a brilliant...
Thomas Lawrence Hall
Mar 4, 2025
Tom was born on September 12, 1935, to Bernice Faye McAlpine and Harold John Hall in Custer Township, Michigan. Tom passed peacefully in his home on March 4, 2025, with his daughter, Heidi, by his side.
Tom graduated from Chimacum High School in 1954 and joined the US Army shortly thereafter. Tom proudly served his country, traveling all over the world,...
Donald Stanley White
Feb 25, 2025
Don White led a life full of adventure, dedicated public service, and devotion to family, friends, and community. His infectious grin, generous listening, and avid enthusiasm for adventure were signature features to all who knew him, and marked his deep enjoyment of, and determination to get the most out of, every moment of life.
Born in Brooklyn, New York to Martin...
Edward Maurice Knodle
Feb 23, 2025
Edward M. Knodle, Sr, 87, of Port Ludlow, Washington passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 23, 2025. A reception in Ed’s honor will be held for family and friends on April 13, 2025 at the Port Ludlow Bay Club from 1-3pm.
Ed is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Jan; children Ed, Erin, Shannon and Heidi; 5 grandchildren;...
Thomas Michael Wallace
Feb 18, 2025
Thomas Michael Wallace, 75, passed away on February 18, 2025 in Port Townsend, Washington. He was born on September 1, 1949 in Auburn, WA.
A full obituary will be coming soon. In the meantime, family and friends are invited to share memories of Thomas and sign the online guestbook.
Marilyn Jean O'Meara
Feb 15, 2025
Marilyn Jean O'Meara, born on October 14, 1943, in Port Townsend to Marion and Rueben Schauer, passed away peacefully at the place she cherished most- home on February 15, 2025, surrounded by the warmth of loving memories and the embrace of her family.
Marilyn’s early life was enriched with fond memories of growing up in Spokane, WA, as well as treasured...
Alphonse Gawle
Feb 14, 2025
Alphonse “Al” Gawle passed away peacefully, with his daughters by his side, on February 14, 2025. He was 103 years old. Al was born in Webster, MA on June 17, 1921, to Peter Gawle and Anna (Lainz) Gawle. He was one of 12 surviving children and was the last one to pass away. He told many stories about his childhood...
Alvis Elaine Kiesel
Feb 11, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our mother Alvis “Elaine” (Woollard) Kiesel who left us peacefully on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, at the age of 87, in Port Townsend, Washington. Born on May 16th, 1937, in Kew, Melbourne, Victoria Australia. Elaine was a beloved daughter of Alfred Ernest Woollard (9/7/1899-11/3/1978) and Ivy Elizabeth (Hall) Woollard (11/25/1903-4/4/1973).
Our mother met...
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