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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025
Margaret Sue Trapani
Margaret Sue (Drake) Trapani, beloved mother, nana, and lifelong educator, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, in Lombard, Illinois, at the age of 89. Born on April 26, 1936, in Newman, Illinois, Margaret dedicated her life to teaching and touched the lives of countless students over the course of her remarkable 40-year career. She attended the Newman Elementary school and graduated from Newman High School in 1954. After high school, she went on to study at Eastern Illinois University...
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Published on Oct. 14, 2025.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2025
Malisa Denise Clark
Malisa Denise Clark (Hunt), age 57, passed away on October 2, 2025, in Conyers, Georgia. Born on April 25, 1968, in Atlanta, Georgia, Malisa lived a life filled with love, dedication, and joy that touched all who knew her. For nearly three decades, Malisa built a respected career with Southeastern Freight Lines. Her commitment and work ethic left a lasting impression on colleagues and clients alike. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Malisa's greatest pride was her family. She is lovingly remembered...
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Published on Oct. 13, 2025.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025
Shamsi Mecklai Bryson
Shamsi Mecklai Bryson June 26, 1933 - October 2, 2025 Words that express the life of such a vibrant personality and a life well-lived are challenging to come by. Shamsi was born the youngest of 10 and the only girl. This afforded her an upbringing unmatched by any other. Pampered, yet supervised by her closest brothers, she grew to be a strong young woman, outspoken and independent. After her traditional schooling, Shamsi was given the opportunity to travel Europe extensively....
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Published on Oct. 11, 2025.
William “Chip” Donald Chalkley
September 24, 1964 — October 2, 2025 Dallas, Texas It is with heavy hearts that we share that our beloved William "Chip" Donald Chalkley, age 61, passed away on the second of October, 2025. Chip was a free spirit, a lifelong lover of music, and the only person who could ever make a New York strip taste that good. To truly know him was to become a part of his orbit—to listen to music a bit more intently, to be...
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Published on Oct. 11, 2025.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025
JoAnne Dvorak
JoAnne Fayola (Schafroth) Dvorak, 90, of Camp Springs, MD, died October 2nd, 2025. She was the daughter of Owen and Hattie Schafroth and wife of the late Vernon Dvorak. She suffered a sudden stroke and passed away in the hospital surrounded by family. JoAnne is survived by son Eric, daughter Holly and late son, Joey, brother Lynn, and sister Randee. Our 'Nanni' is also survived by grandchildren: Katie, Peter, Sarah, Nick, Joe and Ali; and great-grandchildren: Jane, William and Mercy....
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Published on Oct. 10, 2025.
Paul William Shafer
Obituary for Paul William Shafer Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and servant of Christ. Paul William Shafer, 93, of Clearwater, Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Born on April 21, 1932, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Paul lived a long and fulfilling life marked by faith, service, and devotion to his family. He graduated from the University of Dayton with a degree in business and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Navy....
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Published on Oct. 10, 2025.
Jeffery Jerome Greene
Jeffrey Jerome Greene, age 59, passed away on October 2, 2025 from complications due to a severe asthma attack. Jeff is survived by his wife Teresa and children, Brittany, Joshua and Chloe, sister Konica and father John. Jeff was proceeded in death by his mother, Barbara. The family is comforted knowing that as a follower of Jesus, Jeff is in Heaven. Jeff graduated from University of Nevada, Reno and earned his Juris Doctorate at Golden Gate University of Law in...
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Published on Oct. 10, 2025.
Michael Anthony Fronek
Michael Anthony Fronek (1969-2025) Michael passed away on October 2nd at the age of 55. He was born in Hammond and grew up in Cedar Lake, Indiana. Surviving family members include his three children Rachael, Sarah, and Jacob; his brother; two nephews; and three grandchildren. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Patricia Fronek. A private viewing was held for Michael and cremation has taken place. A Shared Path Our path together was not always clear, A...
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Published on Oct. 10, 2025.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2025
George Allen Ruesch
George Allen Ruesch was born in Anchorage, Alaska on April 16, 2009. He was killed in a car crash on the Parks highway on October 2, 2025. He was a junior at Redington High School and a member of the World Cubing Association. He lived in Wasilla, AK and had previously lived in Anchorage, AK and Slana, AK. He loved building and rehabilitating personal computers and his other passion was working on his cars with friends. His favorite subjects in...
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Published on Oct. 08, 2025.
Mary Christine James
Mary Christine James (Chris) was brought into this world on November 24, 1956 in Martins Ferry, Ohio to her parents Jesse and Carolyn Jean Fountain-James. Chris grew up in Maumee, Ohio and lived with her grandparents Bus and Chris Watson and attended Maumee schools graduating Maumee High School in 1975. Chris went to college and worked as a bartender for many years and was also a manager at Best Buy, BP Oil company, & TJ MAXX corporation. In 2004, Chris...
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Published on Oct. 08, 2025.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2025
Howard Scott Pence
Howard Scott Pence had lousy lungs that fought hard until the afternoon of Thursday, October 2nd, 2025, after a lifetime of laughs, deep sighs, motorcycle fumes, and perfectly timed one-liners. Born August 19, 1949 to Lois and Robert Pence of Marion, Indiana, Howard was funny, loyal, personable, and passionate, the kind of guy who could turn a quick errand into an hour-long conversation and make a friend everywhere he went. If he wasn’t covered in motor oil at the shop...
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Published on Oct. 07, 2025.
Vernon John McGrath
Vernon John McGrath, 84, our beloved Dad, Papa, brother, uncle, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on October 2, 2025. Born on December 1, 1940, in Fitchburg, MA, he was the son of the late Henry Vernon McGrath and Veronica (Machonis) McGrath. Vern was a man of strength, humor, and generosity. He taught his child and grandchildren the importance of family, hard work, and doing what is right. He was a dedicated stone mason for over 60...
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Published on Oct. 07, 2025.
Russell Albright
Russell Wesley Albright, 81, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, in Torrance, California. Born on February 27, 1944, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, he grew up in Delmar, New York. Russell lived a life marked by service, innovation, and a deep love for family and friends. Russell served as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. As both a pilot and later a flight instructor, he demonstrated unwavering dedication and leadership. His passion for aviation...
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Published on Oct. 07, 2025.
Nicholas Rosso Tedesco
Nicholas (Nick) Tedesco, 45, born June 29, 1980, a lifelong resident of Terryville, CT, passed away on October 2, 2025. Nick was a character to say the least and had a knack for making people laugh. He was always quick with a joke and gleefully pranked his family and friends on a regular basis. He loved to cook and host holiday meals and especially liked using his beloved cast iron skillet passed down from his grandmother (no one else was...
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Published on Oct. 07, 2025.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2025
Antoinette Morsello
Antoinette Morsello, age 99, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, in Belmont, California. Born on April 27, 1926, in San Francisco, California, she lived a long and meaningful life rooted in faith, family, and community. A devoted parishioner of Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Burlingame and a dedicated member of the Italian Catholic Federation in San Francisco—where she served as treasurer—Antoinette's commitment to her faith was a guiding force throughout her life. Her involvement reflected not only...
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Published on Oct. 06, 2025.
Judith Egendorf
While she was born in Cleveland, and never fully recovered from Willie Mays' catch in the 1954 World Series against her beloved then-Cleveland Indians, one of Judy (Amdur) Egendorf's first experiences in her adopted state was uniquely Californian. She, her twin sister, older sister, and their parents were at Disneyland on its opening day. Judy lived in California for 70 years. She grew up in North Hollywood and Van Nuys, becoming a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and was...
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Published on Oct. 06, 2025.
Laura Winslow
Laura Watkins Winslow, 87, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina. A lifelong advocate for children's mental health and a devoted public servant, Laura leaves behind a legacy of compassion, service, and unwavering dedication to the well-being of others. Born on October 27, 1937, in Monroe, North Carolina, Laura spent her formative years in the close-knit community of Fairview School. From first through twelfth grade, she was part of a small class whose enduring friendships remained...
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Published on Oct. 06, 2025.
James Alfred Milton
Life Celebration and Time of Sharing will be Wednesday Oct 8, 2025 5-9 PM at Fender Funeral Directors. The funeral home will host an additional time for Family and Friends Gathering on Thursday Oct 9, 2025 from 12-3 PM and will conclude with Burial in the Lexington Cemetery.
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Published on Oct. 06, 2025.
Thomas L. Pomorski
Thomas L. Pomorski ret. C.P.D., age 84, passed away October 2, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Ellen (nee O'Neill). Loving father of Barbara Stark (Don Purcell and the late Tom Stark), Michael (Jean), Jackie (John C.P.D.) Long, Thomas ret. C.P.D. (Jackie), and Tricia (Jim ret. CFD) Konrath. Doting Papa of 16 Grandchildren and Great Grandfather of 9. Brother of the late Geralyn (Pete) Rogers, and Richard (Karen). Tom was a long-time member of St. Rita Men's Club and loyal...
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Published on Oct. 06, 2025.
Lillian Dillinger
Lillian Ann Dillinger, passed away peacefully with family by her side on October 2, 2025 in Lexington, KY. Lillian was born on April 27, 1937 in Pueblo, Colorado to Lee & Elizabeth Greenlee. Lillian began working at the age of 15, with her first job at the The Broadmoor Hotel, in Colorado Springs. She married Tom Dillinger in 1957 and later moved with her family to Worland, WY in 1974 where she lived for 43 years. In 1994, Lillian began...
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Published on Oct. 06, 2025.
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