February 17, 2021

Kay M. Leberman, 82, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Kay will be cremated and remain with her family until her ashes can be scattered at her favorite picnic spot after the pandemic.

Kay was born May 18, 1938 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Donald Bruce Donaldson and his wife,...

February 17, 2021

Nick Anthony Mandelas, 82, passed peacefully in his sleep on February 17, 2021 at Yakima Memorial Hospital. Born in the Kittitas Valley on October 31,1937 to Gust and Mary Mandelas, he was the third of five children.

In 1956, Nick graduated from Ellensburg High School.. After graduation he took advantage of vocational opportunities that came his way. ...

February 11, 2021

Bernhard E. “Bernie” Schneider, 82, longtime Ellensburg resident and business owner, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 11, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Freda; daughter, Cory, and her husband Nathan Chilman, as well as grandchildren Max and Line.

Bernie was born in Hasselbach Germany (Bavaria). He trained as a brewer before immigrating...

February 8, 2021

Steven Kelly Houle, 51, of Cle Elum, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 while enjoying one of his winter-time hobbies of snowbiking in the mountains above Lake Cle Elum.  Viewing for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on both Tuesday, February 16th and Wednesday, February 17th at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in...

January 25, 2021

Gail J. Coby, 66, longtime resident of Cle Elum, passed away on January 25, 2021 at the Kittitas Valley Hospital in Ellensburg.  Viewing for family and friends will be from 2:00-6:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.  A celebration of Gail’s life will be held this summer at the family home....

January 22, 2021

Poochie was born January 27, 1933 in Cle Elum, Washington to Henry and Alice Richard. She died peacefully in her home on January 22, 2021.

Poochie worked as a dental assistant for many years, and later married Doctor John Lievero, who pre-deceased her in 1986. She enjoyed watching sports, especially Gonzaga basketball. (Go, Zags!) She also loved...

January 19, 2021

Earlene Kay Trombley passed away peacefully at home on January 19, 2021.  Earlene was born in Snoqualmie Falls, Washington on May 14, 1942 to Earl and Nora Butts.  Earlene grew up in the Snoqualmie Valley.  She enjoyed riding her horse, Inky, with friends.  She was a role model in the valley for young riders and inspired many young women...

January 18, 2021

Carl Edward “Ed” Kossow, 66, of North Bend, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 of a heart attack.  Viewing for family and friends will be Sunday, January 24 from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Cle Elum.  A large gathering to celebrate Ed’s life will also be held at a later date....

January 15, 2021

Violet Mary Maybo, 98, lifetime Cle Elum resident, passed away at her home on Friday, January 15, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Due to current restrictions, in-person attendance at the Rosary (7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 26) and Mass (10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 27) will be limited by invite, but a livestream of each event will be available for...

January 15, 2021

Linda June McKean, 75, lifetime Cle Elum resident, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at the T&R Adult Family Home in Issaquah where she had resided for the last several years.  Viewing will be Friday, January 22 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Cle Elum. Due to current restrictions, in-person attendance at the Rosary...

January 14, 2021

After a long courageous battle with cancer, Stephanie Ann Campbell died at home on January 14, 2021 at the age of 65.  Stephanie is survived by her husband, Craig Campbell, and her children, Kristi Michaels, Mckenzie Campbell Davies, Cameron Campbell, and Annie Campbell.  She was preceded in death by her father in 2002, and her mother just a few...

January 14, 2021

Joyce E. Weekes, 91, longtime Ellensburg resident, peacefully passed away at her home on Thursday, January 14, 2021.  Viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 21, at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg, and the funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 22, at the First Lutheran Church in...

January 13, 2021

Richard “Dick” John Pumala, 76, longtime Yakima resident, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 20 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cle Elum.  Due to current restrictions, in-person attendance is limited but a livestream will be...

January 13, 2021

Marlene Rae (Sterkel) Nelson passed away peacefully in the presence of her family during the early morning of January 13, 2021.

Marlene was born on March 6, 1941 in Selah, Washington and was a lifetime resident of the Kittitas Valley. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Donald Nelson, Sr. of Ellensburg; sons Don Jr....

January 2, 2021

Marcus E. Wright, 45, longtime resident of Kittitas, passed away at the Kittitas Valley Hospital on Saturday, January 2, 2021 from a probable heart attack. Viewing for family and friends will be on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.

Marcus was born on April 4,...

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...

December 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...

December 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...

December 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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December 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,...