November 12, 2021

Geraldine E. Lafferty, 84, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away at her home on Friday, November 12, 2021.  She will be laid to rest next to her husband in a private family ceremony at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake, Washington.  A celebration of life will be held next summer.

Geraldine was born on July 12,...

November 5, 2021

Bonita D. Kennedy, RN, 73, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away at the Kittitas Valley Hospital on Friday, November 5, 2021.  Viewing for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 20,...

October 24, 2021

Deanna Brook Steward, 82, longtime Cle Elum resident, went home to be with the Lord at 9:05 p.m. on Sunday, October 24, 2021.  Viewing for family and friends will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Cle Elum.  Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 30...

October 20, 2021

Jerome “Jerry” Johnson

1941-2021

On Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at the age of 80,  Jerome “Jerry” lost his battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born on April 1, 1941 in St. Paul, Minnesota to John and Doris (Riley) Johnson. Jerry attended Farmsworth Grade School, Cleveland Jr. High and Johnson High School. Jerry was...

October 19, 2021

Grace Marie (Scott) Bussoli, 89, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Aspen Park of Cascadia in Moscow, Idaho.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the Laurel Hill Memorial Park in Cle Elum, Washington.

Grace was born on June 29, 1932 in Sioux County, North Dakota, the...

October 18, 2021

Nancy L. Schnebly, 68, lifetime Ellensburg resident, passed away with her family by her side at the Kittitas Valley Hospital on Monday, October 18, 2021.  Viewing for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.  A memorial service will be held at 10:00...

October 15, 2021

Our beautiful mother, Shirley (Shirl) Bernier, passed away October 15, 2021. She was born April 28, 1960 in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec to Clifford and Lorraine Peria. Her and her twin sister, Sheila, were the youngest of six children. Her father moved their family to Bishop, California in the mid-sixties where she spent most of her younger life.

In...

October 11, 2021

On October 11, 2021, David Lee Yencopal Chase, loving husband and father of four children, passed away at age 75.

Dave was born on July 17, 1946 in Ellensburg, Washington. He lived in Ronald, Washington from age 4 through 13 before moving to Richland, Washington. He spent many years living in Richland, working construction and enjoyed drag...

October 3, 2021

Dr. David Daryl Basler, beloved son, brother, husband, uncle, father, grandfather, friend and teacher passed away on October 3, 2021 at the Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after sustaining a neck injury in a fall at his life-long family home in Ellensburg, Washington.

Daryl was born in the small town of Yetter, Iowa on Christmas Eve 1928...

October 2, 2021

Maria Zvanovna Roditeleva-Wibe–pianist, scholar, gourmet cook, meticulous gardener, the most loving of wives and servant of God, passed away on October 2, 2021 after battling COVID-19.  She was 58.

Born November 18, 1962 as the only child of Soviet parents – Ivan Roditelev, a judge, and Nina Roditeleva, a teacher-historian – Maria showed an early interest in...

September 25, 2021

Is it with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis Haden Mosebar, 68, on September 25, 2021 at home surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer.

Dennis was born September 19, 1953 in Portland, Oregon. He graduated from Cle Elum Roslyn High School in 1971 and entered the Navy. After the Navy, Dennis...

September 16, 2021

It is with great sadness that our family bids farewell to our beautiful angel, Lauren Gabrielle.  At the young age of 16, Lauren Gabrielle Larson went to the arms of Jesus on September 16, 2021 in Ellensburg, Washington.

Lauren entered our world on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2005.  She was born in Burien, Washington at Highline Community...

September 13, 2021

Charles A. “Chuck” Cruse passed away in Ellensburg, Washington on Monday, September 13, 2021 due to complications from COVID. He was born June 8, 1945 in Merced, California to Charles A. Cruse Sr. and Ann (Knis) Cruse while they were stationed there during World War II.  Growing up in Ellensburg, he enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing with his family...

September 6, 2021

The world got a little less bright on Monday, September 6, 2021 when Ryan Anthony Romano, 38, of Ellensburg, passed away at the Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the Roslyn Cemetery kiosk. A reception will follow at the Roslyn Eagles.  Masks will be...

September 2, 2021

Kevin D. Sizemore, 40, of Cle Elum passed away at his home on September 2, 2021. We will, per Kevin’s request, do as was done for his father in-law, and have a good ol Irish time celebrating his life and legacy starting at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday September 18, 2021 at 39406 303rd Ave SE, Enumclaw, WA 98022.

August 30, 2021

David Lee Soderstrom, 77, lifetime Upper County resident, passed away at his home on Monday, August 30, 2021.  In keeping with his wishes, he will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony in Roslyn.

David was born on October 3, 1943 in Cle Elum to Carl & Dora (Graybeal) Soderstrom.  He grew up in Easton...

August 26, 2021

Geraldine “Jerry” Bennett, 88, lifetime Ellensburg resident, passed away at Hearthstone Cottage on Thursday, August 26, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  Viewing for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September...

August 23, 2021

John Robinson beloved husband, dedicated father, grandpa “Papa John”, uncle and friend bravely ended his battle with Alzheimer’s on August 23, 2021 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee with his wife, Jackie, and family friend, Susan, at his side.

John was born in Kelso, Washington to Truman and Ruth Robinson. John and his sister Phyllis were raised...

August 16, 2021

Sandra Denise (Young) Rosecrans passed away peacefully August 16, 2021, surrounded by her family. A celebration of Sandy’s life will take place Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Cle Elum Community Church, 201 East Third Street in Cle Elum from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Sandy was born September 13, 1960 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Her family...

August 16, 2021

Wolfgang Franz, 86, died peacefully in his sleep on August 16, 2021 at Fieldstone Memory Care in Yakima.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 17 at the First Lutheran Church in Ellensburg with a reception to follow.  He will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony at Tahoma Cemetery in Yakima....