Obituaries

Kathryn Rose Patch, lovingly known as Kathy, was born on May 5, 1953, in Eureka, California, and passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, in Hammond, Oregon, surrounded by love.
Kathy was a woman of warmth, creativity, and adventure. She had a deep love for the ocean and found joy in deep sea fishing, painting,...

Carol Lynn Ockfen, 76, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, in hospice care in Longview, WA. Born on November 4, 1948, in Olympia, she was the youngest child of John and Dorothy Ockfen. She grew up in Spanaway and attended Bethel High School. In her later years, she spent much of her time on the Long Beach...

We are sad to announce, on September 30, 2025 Ronald (Ron) Edward Walker passed away. He was born on October 29, 1946 in Portland, Oregon to Hazel and Edward Walker.
Ron lived in the Alderbrook area in Astoria for the last 30 years. He graduated from Grant High School and Portland State University, majoring in...

Joey Evan Matthew Mickelson, a vibrant soul whose life was a fusion of art, adrenaline and deep affection, passed away on October 13, 2025, in his hometown of Astoria, Oregon. Born on May 29, 1986, in the same close-knit community, Joey's life was a testament to the joy and passion he found in his interests and the...

George Miklos Jr. died of complications from a stroke in North Valley Care Center in Tonasket, WA. On October 11, 2025
He was born September 25, 1940 in Vancouver, WA to George Sr and Lola Miklos. A couple years later the family moved to the Long Beach peninsula.
One of his favorite memories from high school was...

Willola Jean "Dodi" Glegor
Dodi Glegor, born Willola Jean Kelly, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025. She was 93 years old. She was an adventurous soul, a loyal friend, and the proud matriarch of a sprawling family who upholds her legacy of love and laughter.
She was born on April 26, 1932, in Aumsville,...

Georgeanna "Sue" Bublitz, 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 14th 2025, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. She was at her home in Sun City West, Arizona with her husband David, their dog Daisy and her sister Melodie Chenevert by her side.
Sue was born on July 21, 1948, in Waterloo, Iowa to...

Georgeanna "Sue" Bublitz, 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 14th 2025, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. She was at her home in Sun City West, Arizona with her husband David, their dog Daisy, and her sister Melodie Chenevert by her side.
Sue was born July 21, 1948, in Waterloo, Iowa to George...

Beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Frank E. Royston went to be with the Lord on August 14th, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and family. He was 93 years old and the last remaining survivor of 18 siblings and their spouses. He was the 13th child born to Frank and Elaphia (Lawmaster)...

Long time Peninsula, resident, Robert (Bob) Weyl passed away peacefully in his Long Beach home on August 9, 2025. He was one month shy of his 97th birthday. He and his wife, Joanne, celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on July 3rd of this year.

Robert Wesley Weyl was born 9/11/1928 in Crawford, Nebraska, to...

John R. Wilson of Astoria, formerly of Hammond, Oregon died at home on October 4, 2025. John was born to Henry and Lillian Kugel on November, 19, 1941. He was later adopted by Raymond C. Wilson when he married Lillian after Henry was killed during action in France in WWII.
John grew up on Skyline Hill in Portland...