2021

Paul Schmitt died on October 5, 2021 at the KVH Hospital in Ellensburg with his family at his side, after a long illness. The cause of death was cancer.

He was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1947, the fourth of 12 children of Francis Schmitt, a dentist and Eileen Schmitt, an RN and homemaker.  His early life...

Dec 29, 2020

Gregory Lee “Greg” Denney, 70, of Easton, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 due to probable heart failure.

Greg was born on August 31, 1950 in Renton, Washington, the youngest of three boys born to Robert and Doris (Jane) Denney. He grew up in Renton next door to the family’s small grocery store...

Dec 27, 2020

Sam E. Talerico, 95, lifetime Upper County resident, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 27, 2020. Military graveside services were held last weekend at the Roslyn Eagles Cemetery and a larger celebration of Sam’s life will be held this summer.

Sam was born on May 21, 1925 at the family home in Roslyn, aided by...

Dec 22, 2020

David Wayne Owens Sr., age 69, passed away December 22, 2020 at his home in Cle Elum. He lived graciously and courageously with lung cancer for eight years. A celebration of David's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at the Fireman's Park (Madison & Main) in South Cle Elum.

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Dec 19, 2020

Michael Eric Bacon, 50, of Ellensburg, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, December 19, 2020.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.  Livestreaming will begin at 1:55 p.m. at www.johnston-williams.com

Mike was born on December 31, 1969 in Fort Worth,...

Dec 16, 2020

Betty Ann Jovanovich, 88, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the Malibu House in South Cle Elum.  At Betty’s request, she will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at the Roslyn Cemetery.

Betty was born on November 27, 1932 in Roslyn, Washington to Milan & Anna Marie (Chopp) Pavlich.  When she was two,...

Dec 13, 2020

Mercedes Marie Davis, 85, formerly of Cle Elum, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at the Lake Ridge Care Center in Moses Lake where she had resided for the last several years.  A private family service will be held in the spring.

Mercedes was born on September 16, 1935 in Seattle, the only child of Henry...

Dec 7, 2020

Marilyn K. Lowe, 70, of Ellensburg, unexpectedly passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 7, 2020.  Viewing for family and friends will be Wednesday, December 16, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.  A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home on Thursday, December 17,...

Dec 4, 2020

Diane Evette Burchak, 79, of Cle Elum, passed away at her home on Friday, December 4, 2020.  Viewing for family and friends will be Friday, December 11, 2020 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at Johnston & Williams (Cascade) Funeral Home in Cle Elum.  Due to current restrictions, in-person attendance at the Rosary (7:00 p.m. Friday, December 11) and Mass (10:00 a.m.,...

Nov 24, 2020

Marlene Rae Plesha-Poage, 82, former longtime resident of Roslyn, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the McKay Health and Rehab center in Soap Lake. A private family graveside service will be held at the Roslyn Cemetery.

Marlene was born on October 15, 1938 to Durward & Bertha (Clark) Berry.  She spent her early years in...

Nov 24, 2020

Sylvia Ann Seder, 75, of Kittitas, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee with her loving husband of 50 years holding her hand.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg with livestreaming beginning at 10:55 a.m. at...

Nov 17, 2020

Evelyn O. Vader, 86, former longtime resident of Goldendale, passed away peacefully at her son’s home in Ellensburg on Tuesday, November 17, 2020.

Evelyn was born in LaGrande, Oregon on February 4, 1934 to Clair & Cora (Browning) Smith. She was the middle child of five children. She graduated from Goldendale High School with the class of...

Nov 15, 2020

William E. “Bill” Haberman, Sr., 89, lifetime Ellensburg resident, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 15, 2020. Viewing for family and friends will be Friday, November 20, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.  Due to current restrictions, in person attendance for the funeral will be limited to immediate...

Nov 11, 2020

Eric William Poulsen passed away November 11th, Veteran's Day. Born August 8th, 1930, in Ellensburg to Louis and Rachel Poulsen. He was the youngest of 4 boys. Eric graduated from Ellensburg High School in 1948, and the University of Washington in 1953, with a degree in Civil Engineering. He then served in the United States Air Force in Japan....

Nov 7, 2020

Badona Lee Letson, 66, of Ellensburg, passed away at the Kittitas Valley Hospital on Saturday, November 7, 2020 following a heart attack.  Private family services have been held.

Badona was born on February 4, 1954 in Colchester, Vermont to Albert & Verna May (Coates) Pecor. She spent her early years growing up in Vermont and Florida before...

Oct 30, 2020

A member of our “Greatest Generation” left us on Friday, October 30, 2020. Darwin Kanyer passed on at his home in Cle Elum, with family at his side, at the age of 95. He fought a short but aggressive cancer with dignity and clear and firm decision making. There was never a man more kind, generous and humble. He...

Oct 29, 2020

Mary Louise Belsaas, 84, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the Kittitas Valley Hospital in Ellensburg. No services are planned at this time.

Mary was born May 31, 1936 in Sinkin, Missouri. At nine months old, Mary moved with her sister and parents, Ray and Lillian Pennington, to Ellensburg. They were dryland...

Oct 24, 2020

Herbert F. Bentz, 55, of Ellensburg, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at the Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Viewing for family and friends will be from Noon to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.

Herb was born on November 8, 1964 in Ellensburg, Washington to Floyd...

Oct 19, 2020

On Monday, October 19, 2020, after a long life well lived, Frank Beard rode into the sunset to meet his maker.  Frank was born on January 23, 1928 to Wallace and Sarah (Woodworth) Beard on a horse buying trip to California. He is survived by sons Casey (Anne), Tim (Val) and Pat (Stephanie) and daughter Shannon (Don) Stewart, sisters...

Oct 16, 2020

Gordon E. Blossom, 104, longtime Thorp resident, passed away at his home on Friday, October 16, 2020. He now joins his beloved wife Marion in eternity.

Gordon Elsworth Blossom was born May 26, 1916 in Great Falls, Montana. He was the second of five children born to Chalmer and Anna Blossom. Gordon went to school at Fort...