Obituaries

W. Carol O'Neil

W. Carol O'Neil

Dec 28, 2019

W. Carol O'Neil, 93, died in Long Beach on December 29, 2019. The daughter of James M. and Sarah (Painter) O'Neil, she was born in Walla Walla, Washington on February 15, 1926.

 

The O'Neil's moved to the Long Beach Peninsula in 1930 and settled in Seaview on Sandridge Road (called Peninsula Road at the time). During all of Carol's...

Patrick L. Pittman

Patrick L. Pittman

Dec 27, 2019

Chinook resident Patrick L. Pittman, 85, died in Longview, Washington on December 27, 2019. The son of L.M. And Alice Pittman, he was born in Washington, D.C. on September 3, 1934.

 

Following graduation from high School, Patrick joined the U.S. Air Force where he served four years. It was while he was stationed at Air Force Radar Station Naselle...

Robert J. "Jake" Jacobs

Robert J. "Jake" Jacobs

Dec 23, 2019

Robert J Jacobs (Jake) passed away peacefully in his home on December 23, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Charlotte Jacobs, son Robert M Jacobs, his wife Michele Jacobs, Daughters Deborah Haltom and Denise Nelson, her husband Jeff Nelson as well as two grandsons Kameron Jacobs and Brandon Nelson.

 

Jake was born in St Louis...

Dorothy Mildred Penttila

Dorothy Mildred Penttila

Dec 23, 2019

Dorothy Mildred (Anderson) Penttila died December 23, 2019 at Grays Harbor Hospital's critical care unit, Aberdeen, Washington, after a brief stay.

 

Dorothy was born on February 16, 1926 “someplace” in southwest Washington state, the first born daughter of Andrew and Annabelle (Matta) Anderson, they residing in Salmon Creek Valley near Naselle during the Great Depression.

 

Life in what...

Gavin Lehotta

Gavin Lehotta

Dec 20, 2019

Gavin passed as a result of injuries from a tragic automobile accident on December 20, 2019.

No service as this time.

Virgil L. Burger

Virgil L. Burger

Dec 14, 2019

SALEM — Virgil Lee Burger, 82, died in Salem, Oregon December 14, 2019. He was moved to Memory Care in 2015. The son of Gaza and Viola (Luethe) Burger, he was born in Portland, Oregon on March 25, 1937, was raised on a dairy farm in N.W. Portland. He attended Skyline Grade School, he played the accordion and was in 4-H.

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Gary S. Olmstead

Gary S. Olmstead

Dec 12, 2019

Rosburg resident Gary Olmstead, 29, died of natural causes on December 12, 2019 in Ilwaco.  A complete life story will be available later and his guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.

Curtis C. Jacobson

Curtis C. Jacobson

Dec 8, 2019

Curtis Clayton Jacobson left his earthly home suddenly on December 8th, 2019.

Curtis was born December 11th 1979 in Astoria, Oregon to Dale and Jean Jacobson. Curtis grew up in Long Beach, Washington. Throughout his early school years he enjoyed a variety of sports including tennis, basketball, baseball and football. He also played the trumpet and excelled in school. He...

Joan Heitsuman

Joan Heitsuman

Dec 8, 2019

Joan Heitsuman, 82, died December 8, 2019 in Long Beach; one day short of her 83rd birthday.  She was a retired surgical technician.

No service.  Her guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.

David E. Hoglund

David E. Hoglund

Dec 6, 2019

David E. Hoglund, 68, died at his families home in Ocean Park on December 6, 2019.  He was a native of Vancouver, Washington.

No service.  His guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.

Gary L. Sundberg

Gary L. Sundberg

Nov 30, 2019

A five year resident of the Peninsula, Gary Sundberg, 63, died at at his resident in Long Beach on November 30, 2019.  At his request, no service.  His guest book is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.

Sharon R. Dirschel

Sharon R. Dirschel

Nov 28, 2019

Sharon R. Dirschel, 83, a resident of the local area the past 17 years, died in Klipsan Beach on November 28, 2019 with her daughter Susan at her side.  She had requested no service; her guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.

Linda L Turl

Linda L Turl

Nov 26, 2019

Linda L. Turl, 71, an Ocean Park resident for 15 years, died in Ilwaco, WA on November 26th, 2019. A full obituary will follow with the date and time for Linda's Celebration of Life.  Her guest book is available at www.penttilaschapel.com 

Ralph E. Olmstead

Ralph E. Olmstead

Nov 24, 2019

Naselle resident Ralph E. Olmstead, 87, died November 24, 2019 in Rosburg, Washington.  He was a retired logger.  No service at his request.  His guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.

William A. "Kerry" Troxel

William A. "Kerry" Troxel

Nov 22, 2019

William "Kerry" Troxel, 61, died at his Ocean Park residence on November 22, 2019. 

Three years ago Kerry moved to Ocean Park to be near family.  Kerry suffered in pain for eight long years,  He never gave up hope, and though his death was unexpected, he followed the call of his Lord.  He loved Ocean Park and felt that the...

Patricia Macomber

Patricia Macomber

Nov 16, 2019

Ocean Park resident Patricia Macomber, 53, died at her residence on November 18, 2019 following a battle with cancer. 

Her husband Gerald was at her side.  No service at her request.  Her guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.

Gilbert A. "Gib" Haataia

Gilbert A. "Gib" Haataia

Nov 12, 2019

Naselle resident Gilbert Andrew Haataia, known to all as “Gib” died at age 80 in Astoria on November 12, 2019. His family was at his side at his passing. The son of George and Miriam Haataia, he was born in Cathlamet, Washington on May 15, 1939. Gib grew up on the family farm in Rosburg where he kept busy milking...

Roger E. Willis

Roger E. Willis

Nov 11, 2019

OCEAN PARK — Roger “Buzz” E. Willis passed away on Nov. 11, 2019, in Ocean Park, Wash., at the age of 78, in the care of his partner, Jean Stauffer.

He was born to Wendell “Whitey” and Shirley (Bigger) Willis in Drift Creek, Oregon. Buzz was raised on the Siletz Indian Reservation with many of his cousins after their fathers...

Debra Lee Stafford

Debra Lee Stafford

Nov 11, 2019

Long Beach resident Debra Stafford, 68, died in Astoria on November 11, 2019.  Her complete life story and announcement of celebration of life will be available later.  Her guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.

Joyce D. Bell

Joyce D. Bell

Nov 8, 2019

Joyce Darlene Bell, 78, died at her Ocean Park residence on November 8, 2019 with her family at her side. The daughter of Tom and Rachel (Turntine) Davis, she was born in Jefferson City, Missouri on November 29, 1940. At age 6 she moved with her family to the Peninsula.

 

Joyce knew John Bell from their grade school days...