Obituaries
Richard Phillips McConnell
Feb 18, 2025
Richard P. McConnell., Sun City, Arizona. Born to William N & Edith R McConnell October 9, 1933 in Brookline, MA. He served in the Korean War 1953-1955. Graduated from Boston University 1959. Retired at age 55 as Vice President/Part Owner- Westwood Insurance Agency, Inc., Westwood, MA. Moved to Arizona full time in 2001 and spent 23 summers in Show Low,...
Carol Ann Watson (Racana)
Feb 11, 2025
Carol Ann Watson, cherished mother, dedicated volunteer, and vivacious spirit left this world on February 11, 2025, just shy of her 93rd birthday. Born in Chicago, Illinois on February 20, 1932, to Richard "Rocco" Racana and Sue Mayfield (Felice), Carol embodied the vibrant energy and warmth that touched the lives of all who were fortunate to know her.
A proud graduate...
Audrey Joanne Wedul
Feb 11, 2025
Audrey Joanne Wedul (Fossum) was born July 3, 1928 to Otto and Molester Fossum in the family home near Canton, South Dakota. The second of four girls, Audrey always spoke fondly of her childhood on the farm. She attended a one room school for eight grades, then Augustana Academy for high school. In 1949, she proudly graduated from Augustana College...
Glenda F Hopper
Feb 8, 2025
Glenda Faye Hopper, a devoted Mother, Auntie, Granny and Gigi, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, in Peoria, Arizona, at the age of 84. Glenda was born on June 22, 1940, in Harrison, Ohio to Albert and Mabel (Rugg) Brook. She was the 4th of seven children and was the last to survive.
Glenda was in the last class to...
Vernom Dale Anders
Feb 5, 2025
Vernom Dale Anders beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Vern, Dale to many of his friends, was born during the great depression and grew up in Monongahela, Pennsylvania. There, he worked at his family store and served as a volunteer firefighter. As a young man he enlisted in the US Army and was stationed at White Sands Missile Range as...
Elaine C Nichols
Feb 5, 2025
Elaine C. Nichols, born on April 3, 1941, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away on February 5, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona. She embraced life with a remarkable dedication and an unwavering work ethic that marked her career at Sperry Flight System/Honeywell Aviation for over three decades. Starting her journey on the assembly line inspection for the space shuttle, Elaine showcased a...
Vivian Dove Putman
Feb 3, 2025
Vivian Dove Putman passed peacefully February 3, 2025 in Phoenix at the age of 90. Born in Fort Defiance, AZ to parents Edgar and Ruth Stocks in 1934, she was a proud Arizona native raised in the wilds of Tuba City, attended high school at Wasatch Academy (graduating in 2 years at 16 years old), worked summers at Phantom Ranch...
Joyce Ann Hardy
Feb 3, 2025
Joyce Ann Kitts-Hardy passed away on February 3, 2025 in Peoria, Arizona. She was the cherished daughter of the late Vada and Earl Kitts, a loving mother to Kim, Jan, and Mark, and a caring Nana to three grandchildren and three great-granddaughters.
Private services have already been held.
James Floyd Lawton
Feb 2, 2025
James Floyd Lawton, was born on December 21, 1945, in Painesville, Ohio and passed away on February 2, 2025, in Sun City, Arizona. He leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter that will be cherished by all who knew him. Jim lived a life devoted to both his family and his friends. He had a passion for hunting, fishing,...
Cindy Lee Baker
Jan 31, 2025
Cindy Baker, 75 of Peoria Arizona passed away on January 31, 2025. She was born on April 4, 1949 in Lubbock, Texas.
Cindy is survived by her two daughters Deborah & Charlette. By her three grandchildren; Bryan, Joseph, and Marissa, by her Great grandchildren; Isaiah, Bryant and Ariett.
She was predeceased by her husband Freddy Ray Baker, her son Ricky Ray Baker...
Ann Marie Christian
Jan 27, 2025
Ann Marie Christian, affectionately known as Amy, passed away on January 27, 2025, in Peoria, AZ, at the age of 82. Born on January 15, 1943, Amy lived a life filled with purpose and compassion, notably dedicating over 40 years to her career as a Registered Nurse. Her extensive experience saw her work across a multitude of areas in nursing,...
Stephen James Ness
Jan 24, 2025
Stephen James “Jim” Ness passed away on January 24, 2025, aged 85. He is profoundly mourned by Sue, his wife of 63 years; his children Joe, Melissa, Patrick and Jeff; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and his brother Phil and his sisters Liz and Edie. He is preceded in death by his beloved brother Joe, after whom his eldest son...
Betty Jane Randa
Jan 24, 2025
Betty Jane Randa, of Sun City, born August 8, 1930, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away January 24, 2025, at the age of 94.
She is survived by her daughters Diane Wright and Arlene Gilroy; grandchildren Dawn McKenna, Gilbert Wright, Karen Wright-Bullock and Kelly Dykstra; great grandchildren Gavin and Devyn McKenna, and Mallory, Daphne, and Chelsea Dykstra; and other relatives and friends....
Harvey W. Rosen
Jan 24, 2025
Harvey W. Rosen, 87, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025.
Survivors include a daughter, Laura Correa of New York, NY, and a son, Michael Stubbs (Cindy) of Agoura Hills, CA., 4 grandchildren, Natasha and Marc Correa of New York, NY, and Ilana and Elizabeth Stubbs of Los Angeles, CA. A sister, Joyce Lockwood (Jeff), and four nephews, David and Steve...
Karla Rae McKay
Jan 17, 2025
Karla Rae McKay (Davidson), age 73, passed away January 17, 2025, in Sun City, Arizona. Born and raised in the Berkley, Michigan area she attended and graduated from Berkley High School in 1969. She would later marry her high school sweetheart, Kenneth James McKay, with whom she raised two children in Trenton, Michigan.
Karla worked at Michigan Bell as an Operator...
Mark S Zavodny
Jan 16, 2025
Mark S. Zavodny, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, in Surprise, Arizona. He was born on March 23, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, marking the beginning of a life filled with service, love, and family.
Mark's commitment to his country began at the young age of 17 when he joined the Army. Over...
David George Brown
Jan 15, 2025
David George Brown, a longtime resident of Sun City, Arizona, drew his last breath on January 15, 2025, largely, we suspect, in a desire to join his siblings in a heavenly scheme to help the Buffalo Bills to win the Super Bowl this year. Go Bills!
David was born and raised in Buffalo, New York, where his lifelong passion for the...
Jeffrey Scott Rivard
Jan 12, 2025
Jeffrey (Jeffey, Tio Jeffey, Jefe) Scott Rivard, 50, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 12, 2025, in Peoria, Arizona.
Jeffrey was born in Royal Oak, Michigan on September 8, 1974. He was the youngest of four children born to Peggy Ann McQuillan, and the only son of Robert (Bob) Rivard. Soon after his birth, his family moved to San Diego, California...
Eleanor Ferency-Lucyk
Jan 11, 2025
Our loving mother, Eleanor Ruth Ferency-Lucyk, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, in Scottsdale, Arizona.
She grew up on Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, and lived in Robinson Township for many years before moving to Florida. In 2003 she moved to Arizona where she lived her retirement years and to be near her children. She loved animals and was a supporter of many...
Denis B.W. Moyer
Jan 10, 2025
Denis B.W. Moyer, born on June 23, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, in Surprise, Arizona. Denis's life was marked by his dedicated service as a truck driver for Kellogg's, a career that he retired from after many years of hard work.
Denis was a person known for his good sense of humor, bringing joy and...
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