Obituary Listing

Feb 14, 2022

Antonio Joseph Paradiso, Jr. 86 of Oroville, Washington died peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of February 14, 2022. Antonio was affectionately known by family and friends as Junior, Tony, Dad or Papa T. Tony was born on March 18, 1935 at home in Angola, New York. He was the son of the late Antonio J. and...

Feb 5, 2022

She was born to Shirley Lewis on February 4, 1954, in Spokane, WA and walked through the gates of Heaven to her beloved Jerry on February 5, 2022 at her home in Oroville, WA surrounded by her loved ones.

Raised by her mother Shirley and Bernard Picard, Sr. in Nespelem, WA with her brothers; Del, Earl, and...

Feb 1, 2022

Bruce Ralph Farver 1934 – 2022

"Farver" has been a well known and respected name in the Tonasket area for several generations. Bruce's family members, along with his many friends, acquaintances and employers can eagerly attest to the fact that throughout the 87 years of his life, Bruce full well, upheld the high quality of the name...

Jan 29, 2022

Lawrence A. Eder

Lawrence was born on March 18, 1938, in the Oroville Hospital to his parents Charles Eder Sr. and Mary Eder.

In 1956 Lawrence graduated high school and three years later married Lynn (McDaniel) Eder on May 2, 1959. Larry worked for the family sheep and cattle ranch until 1967. He then bought...

Jan 24, 2022

Gail Hogan passed away on January 24 th , after a 15-month battle with cancer. She was born August 23 rd ,1948 in Chicago, Illinois to Bert and Lucille Hogan. Gail spent her first 12 years in Illinois, surrounded by a large family before her parents moved to Los Angeles in 1960. In 1974, Gail came north to Tonasket,...

Jan 23, 2022

Douglas Kirk Sanders

September 28, 1978 – January 23, 2022

Douglas Sanders lost his life in a bizarre accident on Sunday, January 23 rd . It was not the driver's fault. Doug was a hard young man to get to know. You either loved him or you didn't. Those he considered family and friends he...

Dec 29, 2021

Garry Arnold Will was born March 4, 1947 to parents Dorothy and Arnie Will of Loomis, WA.  Garry's death was sudden and unexpected, passing away at his life long home in Loomis asleep in bed with his wife and partner of 55 years.

He went to school in Oroville, WA. for a brief period, and then the...

Dec 21, 2021

Kirk Donald Hirst was born June 9 th ,1958 at St. Martin's Hospital in Tonasket, WA. He joined three sisters and one brother; Tedi, Debra, Candace, and Kim Hirst. Two years later on his second birthday his sister Julie was born. He never really got over having to share his birthday with his younger sister. Kirk lived here in...

Dec 20, 2021

Dorothy Lena Walter

Dorothy L. Walter, of Tonasket, WA died Monday, December 20, 2021 at the age of 96. Dorothy was born in Pine Creek, WA on September 6, 1925 to Jacob and Christina Zachman, Austrian immigrants. Dorothy attended Lower Pine Creek and Riverside schools. She continued her education at Sacred Heart School of Nursing and received...

Dec 20, 2021

Floyd Eugene "Merf" Stalder passed away December 20, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. Merf Stalder was born March 11, 1941 in Omak, WA and raised in Pine Creek, WA. Merf graduated from Tonasket HS in 1959. During High School Merf met the true love of his life Linda Ann McCammon, they were married September 1959 and they had four...

Dec 19, 2021

Leland Robinson, 89, of Tonasket, Washington, passed away quietly at home. Lee was born December 4, 1932 in the family home near Oroville, Washington. He was the youngest of 10 children, seven boys and three girls.

Lee graduated from Tonasket high school and excelled in many sports including football, basketball and track.

After several years...

Dec 19, 2021

Susan Lowe, age 71, passed away peacefully in her home Sunday, December 19, 2021. She was born in Bolivar, MO to parents Max Edwards and Peggy Cope. She had a great love for animals and her home she made in Washington. Susan also loved her family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Susan...

Dec 18, 2021

Dwain Edward Rawley was born in Polson, Montana on February 2, 1949. He grew up in Coulee Dam, Washington and was a true child of the 50's. He spoke glowingly of his mid-century, small town childhood, often telling stories of camping, fishing and hunting in the forests and hills of central Washington state. He would often tell...

Dec 13, 2021

Betty Jean Burbank, age 90, of Tonasket, WA passed away at her home in Tonasket, WA on December 13, 2021. Betty was born on September 24, 1931 to parents Doris Seymore and Erma Bell.

Betty attended school in Tonasket, WA until she graduated in 1949. She met her future husband Marvin Walter Burbank at Warm Beach Youth...

Dec 11, 2021

** A Celebration of Life for Imogene "Jeannie" Zerck will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the Curlew Civic Hall, followed by a graveside service at the Curlew Cemetery, followed by a luncheon back at the Curlew Civic Hall.**

Imogene "Jeannie" Zerck

Jeannie met the lord's angels...

Nov 25, 2021

Kenneth C. Wescott passed away November 25 th , 2021. He was born October of 1941 in Omak, WA. Ken was preceded in death by his father Clifford M. Wescott and mother Essie Feltrop, both of Omak.

Kenneth is survived by his wife of 30 years Jeanette, brother Matt of Arizona, sisters; Vicky of Chicago, Lynn of...

Nov 23, 2021

Kerry W. Knorr, 62, passed away on November 23, 2021, at Central Washington Hospital, due to a severe COVID-19 infection. He was the son of William (Bill) Knorr and Eleanor (Gail) Knorr. He is survived by; his parents; his sister, Holly (Jim) Barnes; niece, LeighAnne Barnes; Uncles Gordon (Alice) Knorr & Seth (Barb) Franzman; and many cousins. He...

Nov 21, 2021

Carl Charbonneau, 67, of Oroville, WA passed away November 21, 2021 at home. Carl was born in Omak, WA to Rose and Howard Huntley. He was later adopted in 1957 by Vernon and Irene Charbonneau. Carl was raised in Wauconda, WA, where his parents owned the store. In 1972 Carl graduated from Tonasket High School. In September of the...

Nov 7, 2021

Kay Layton Anderson, age 70, of Republic, Washington, died in Republic, Washington on November 7, 2021.

Kay was born November 10, 1950 to Cliff and Elaine Layton (later divorced). She married John Anderson on June 19, 1969. Kay worked as a NAC at the hospital in the 70s and even ran the local foodbank for a while....

Nov 6, 2021

Alana Lea Strauch passed away peacefully November 6 th at her home in Republic, WA.  She was 72 years old.

Alana was born July 23 rd , 1949 to parents Albert and Anna Mae Hougland, in Republic WA. She attended Republic Elementary School until 3 rd grade when she moved to Keller. From 8 th -10 th...