Obituary Listing
Matthew James Roma
Dec 10, 2013
Matthew James Roma of Cornelius died due to complications of Cystic Fibrosis on December 10, 2013 in Seaside. He was 15. Matthew was born February 27, 1998 in San Bernardino, California, to David Lee Roma Sr. and Holly May Licano. Matthew was a student and enjoyed listening to Bob Marley, SPM & ICP. He also so enjoyed medicating. He is...
Dale Adolf Simila
Dec 7, 2013
Dale Adolf Simila, 62, left his earthly life on December 7th, 2013, in Portland, Oregon. Dale was born August 4, 1951, in Portland, Oregon, to Eleonora and Toivo Simila. He graduated from Benson Tech High School in 1969, and attended Portland Bible College. There he received a diploma in theology. During that time he met Jacqueline White, and they were...
Herbert Lee Thompson
Dec 6, 2013
Herbert "Herb" Lee Thompson of Seaside passed away Friday, December 6, 2013. He was 64. Herb was born March 9, 1949 to Norm and Ellen (Sandquist) Thompson in Lebanon, Oregon. He attended St. Helens High School most of his high school tenure, but graduated from high school in Reedsport, Oregon. Herb married Susan Loe on November 29, 1968 in St....
Earl "Rocky" Whelden
Dec 5, 2013
Earl M. Whelden (Rocky) passed away at the age of 85 on December 5, 2013, at Cascade Park Retirement in Woodburn, OR. He was born February 21, 1928, in Spokane, WA. He is preceded in death by his wife Geraldine, son Michael and daughter Peggie. He is survived by 11 children, 39 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren and brother...
Chris Tremain
Dec 2, 2013
Chris Tremain entered into rest at age 25. Chris was born to Linda and Tom in Vancouver, Wash., on September 25th, 1988. He lived in Astoria most of his life and attended Astoria Middle School and Astoria High School. He worked as a commercial fisherman, but was recently doing construction. Chris is survived by his daughter, Kylie Tremain, mother Linda...
Robert F Arenz
Nov 29, 2013
September 19, 1924 November 29, 2013 Robert Francis Arenz of Gearhart died November 29th, 2013, peacefully with family at his son's home in Portland, Oregon. He was born September 19, 1924, in Portland, and adopted by Theodore Arenz and Celia Hetland Arenz. His birth mother was Maxine Catherine Ronna of Pasadena, California. His early education began at Catlin Gable in...
Teresa Hankinson
Nov 20, 2013
Teresa Hankinson of Seaside, Oregon passed away November 20, 2013 in Seaside. Teresa Marie Gereaux was born November 22, 1964 in Pocatello, Idaho to Warren and Marie Gereaux. She was the third of six children. She graduated from high school in Logan, Utah in 1983, and then received her LPN certificate in 1984. Teresa enjoyed her job as an LPN...
Don W Ferrel
Nov 18, 2013
Don Wilbur Ferrel, man of faith, animal and nature lover, best husband, dad and grandfather ever, died on Monday, November 18, 2013, in Seaside, Oregon. He was the first son born to Fred and Magda Ferrel in Culver City, CA, when orange orchards still dominated the landscape, on Sept 23, 1929. He graduated from Van Nuys High School in 1948....
Hazel Dickinson
Nov 14, 2013
Hazel Dickinson, 94, a longtime resident of Astoria and Warrenton, died peacefully on November 14, 2013, under the loving care of Hospice. She was born in Grant City, Missouri, on November 1, 1919, to Merle and Maude Wood. She was married for many years to Captain Dale A. Dickinson, a Columbia River Bar Pilot, who preceded her in death in...
Shirley May Cole
Oct 24, 2013
Shirley May Cole was born in Astoria, Oregon on May 25th 1945. She was the youngest of three daughters born to Andy and Laverne Semmen. She was raised in Seaside, Oregon and graduated from Seaside High School. After high school Shirley attended Clatsop Community College, and graduated with an associates degree in business. After college Shirley moved to San Francisco...
Colleen Mae Schinderle
Oct 22, 2013
Colleen Mae Schinderle died peacefully at the age of 71 early Tuesday morning at her home with her beloved husband, daughter and son with her. She was the fourth of six children born to Ralph and Ethel Brown in St. Helens, Oregon on June 16, 1942. She was a long time Clatsop County resident living in Gearhart, Astoria and finally...
Robert "Bob" Elton Poole
Oct 20, 2013
Robert Elton Poole (Bob), 87, of Seaside, Oregon, passed away October 20th, 2013. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 2, 2013, at North Coast Family Fellowship, 2245 N. Wahanna Rd., Seaside, Oregon 97138 (503) 738-7453. Pastor Glen will be officiating. Bob was born February 13, 1926, in Olla, Louisiana, to Erastus and Della...
Janice "Jan" Miller
Oct 19, 2013
Janice "Jan" Miller, passed away peacefully in her home on October 19th, 2013 surrounded by family and an abundance of love. She was born in Evansville, Indiana on October 26, 1944, to Thelma and Jacob Hopkins. She spent her early years living on her grandparents farm in Wichita Falls, Texas. Her family traveled with her Air Force dad, settling for...
Wanda White
Oct 18, 2013
Howard George White and Wanda White, husband and wife, passed away in Seaside recently. Howard died at age 80 on March 2, 2009. Wanda died at 88 on October 18, 2013. They were deeply loved by each other and their families. Howard was born in Osakis, Minn., on March 25, 1928. Wanda was born in New York City on July...
Howard G White
Oct 18, 2013
Howard George White and Wanda White, husband and wife, passed away in Seaside recently. Howard died at age 80 on March 2, 2009. Wanda died at 88 on October 18, 2013. They were deeply loved by each other and their families. Howard was born in Osakis, Minn., on March 25, 1928. Wanda was born in New York City on July...
Jack J Rubino Sr
Oct 15, 2013
Jack J. Rubino Sr., "Champ," of Astoria passed away October 15, 2013, at the age of 97. He was born November 22, 1915, in Pittsburg, California, to Salvatore and Josephine (DiMaggio) Rubino. On September 30, 1941, Jack enlisted in the United States Army. While in WWII he was a Prisoner of war from Dec. 1944 to April 1945. During his...
Donald Frederick Fastabend
Oct 9, 2013
Donald Frederick Fastabend passed away October 9, 2013 in Portland, Oregon. Don was born in Astoria, Oregon on September 11, 1930 to John and Elizabeth (Shea) Fastabend, and was one of eight children. In 1951 he married Helen Tysko. They lived in Astoria and raised 5 children. She passed away in 2004. Don worked for, and then owned Astoria Marine...
John B Lemma
Sep 29, 2013
LTC John B. Lemma passed peacefully in his sleep at home on September 29, 2013, with his wife by his side. He was born January 5, 1920, in Linnton, Oregon, to Joseph and Maria (Cornacchia) Lemma. John grew up and attended schools in Linnton, Oregon, graduating from Linnton High School. He also graduated from Behnke Walker Business College and U.S....
Robert "Bob" Kevin Gilbert
Sep 23, 2013
Robert (Bob) Kevin Gilbert of Warrenton passed away at home on September 23, 2013. He was born October 1, 1956, in Williston, ND, to Robert E. and Louise M. (Chorne) Gilbert. The family moved to Glasgow, Montana, and then to Great Falls, but returning back to Glasgow. The family then moved to Seaside, Oregon, where Robert graduated from Seaside High...
Viella (Marge Howe) Evans
Sep 12, 2013
Viella (Marge Howe) Evans, 77, of Astoria, Oregon, went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2013. She was born January 15, 1936, to Lawrence (Babe) and Grace DeBeni. She is survived by sons Randall Howe (Jeri) of Vancouver, WA, and Gordon Howe (Debby) of Ridgefield; daughter Alice Howe Chaloux (Ron) of Warrenton; grandsons Randall Howe, Scott Howe; granddaughters,...