Obituaries

Aug 24, 2016

Clifford Earl Simmons, 86, died Wednesday afternoon, August 24th in Ocean Park, Washington.  Born April 15, 1930 in Oakland, California to Ruth and Leon Simmons, Clifford had youthful adventures during his childhood in the East 14th Street neighborhood, and attending Lockwood School. He joined the Air Force at age 17, travelled the world in 23 years of military service and served in one of many...

Aug 23, 2016

James Alfred “Jim” Agnitsch, 73, died August 23, 2016 at his Long Beach residence. The son of Alfred and Eileen (Genader ) Agnitsch, he was born October 6, 1942 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. As a youth he moved with his family to California. In 1961 he graduated from Aviation High School in Redondo Beach, where he excelled at his favorite sport,...

Aug 16, 2016

Frances Marie Kent, 96, a 25 year resident of the Peninsula, passed peacefully on August 16, 2016 at her Ocean Park residence. The daughter of Ernest and Marie (Smith) Kruse, she was born June 9, 1920 in Hannibal, Missouri. Frances grew up on a dairy farm in West Ely, Missouri where she received her formal education.



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Aug 8, 2016

David Lee Roy Olson, 67, passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2016, in Astoria. He was born in Wenatchee, Washington on Dec. 20, 1948.He graduated from Tyee High School with the class of 1966.David served four years in the U.S. Marines, serving two tours in Vietnam.  He was wounded on his second tour and was honorably discharged in 1975.He worked...

Aug 4, 2016

Marilyn Mable Jones Gorshe died peacefully at her home in Surfside with her family and loving caregivers on Thursday, August 4, 2016. She was born January 13, 1923 on the family farm in Fairmount, Indiana, the second daughter of Rene and Inez Brewer Jones.  She lived in Madison, Wisconsin, Salt Lake City and attended high school in Anaconda, Montana, where...

Jul 27, 2016

Jack Wendell Gustafson, 74, died on Wednesday, July 27th, 2016. Born in Portland, Oregon on February 6th, 1942, Jack and his sister Della were raised by their treasured parents, Wendell and Aloha Gustafson who made their home in Seaview, Washington. As a boy, Jack enjoyed spending time at his grandparents on Willapa Bay and had a passion for all things...

Jul 25, 2016

Joseph M. Gisler, a life long resident of the Peninsula, passed away at the age of 99 on July 25, 2016 in Astoria. He was the son of Martin and Elsa Gisler both of whom were Swiss immigrants. His father was supposed to come from Switzerland to the United States on the steamship Titanic but the ship was overlooked. He...

Jul 20, 2016

Longtime Peninsula resident, devoted Mother, and good friend to many, Cindy Vi (Hentges, Hamilton) Marsh, passed away at 63, on July 20, 2016. She was born in Vancouver, WA on July 26, 1952, to Lyle Hentges and Della (Dettwiler) Hentges. She was the oldest of five children, having two sisters and two brothers.

Cindy grew up in Hot Springs, S.D....

Jul 14, 2016

Kathleen C. Gordon, 86, of Ocean Park, WA passed away July 14, 2016 at home. Her daughter wrote the following, touching obituary:On July 14, 2016 the world felt a shift as my beautiful Mother's life ended at 2:55 am. Kathleen was born in Denver Colorado in Grant Memorial Hospital. Her Mother was Velma Black of Scottish /English decent. Her Father...

Jul 11, 2016

George Henry Talbott of Oysterville, Washington, died peacefully in his Surfside home attended by family on Monday July 11, 2016.  George was preceded in death by Martha, his loving wife of more than 62 years.  He is survived by his daughters Jennifer, Thelma, Mary and Lisa, his sons Charlie, George and Patrick.  He was Grandfather to twenty-seven Grand Children and...

Jul 7, 2016

Mary Ellen Patterson, 89, of Long Beach, passed away July 7, 2016 at a local care facility. She was born to Bill and Lena Erb on May 2, 1927 in Van Nuys, California. She had two older brothers and two older sisters. While still a baby, the family moved to Albany, Oregon, where she attended Albany High School and was...

Jul 4, 2016

Melvin Lee Neal Ross passed away July 4, 2016, at the Canterbury Gardens in Longview.

He was born Dec. 29, 1928, to Helen and Albert Ross in Rosburg, Wash. Melvin graduated from Naselle High School. He married Carol Magnuson July 23, 1949, in Naselle. They were married for 67 years.

Melvin worked for Grays River Creamery delivering milk to various...

Jul 3, 2016

Linda Kay Simukka, 59, of Ocean Park, WA, died July 3, 2016 as the result of a traffic accident. Linda was born December 31, 1956 in Astoria, Oregon to Alfred and Carolyn (Simukka) of Naselle. She grew up in the Pacific Northwest, spending her youth at the Big Creek Fish Hatchery in Knappa, Oxbow Fish Hatchery in Cascade Locks and...

Jul 3, 2016

Long Beach resident Ronda M. Wood, 58, died in Ilwaco on July 3, 2016.  Arrangements are pending.  Her guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.

Jun 26, 2016

Barry E. Neal, 72, passed peacefully at his Ocean Park residence on June 26, 2016.  Survivors include his wife Karen and daughter Michelle MeltonCelebration of his life will be held Sat., July 23, 2016, 1:00 PM at Ocean Park Moose where Barry was a member.  A complete obituary will appear later.  His guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.

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Jun 23, 2016

Randa L. Timmons, 67, died June 23, 2016 at her Long Beach residence with her family at her side.  Born August 28, 1948 in Longview, Washington, she was the daughter of Roy and Eldena Taylor.  She moved to the Peninsula two years ago.Memorial service arrangements are pending and will be announced.  Her guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.

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Jun 14, 2016

Eric M. Gaines, 41, died at his Naselle residence on June 14, 2016. A native of San Diego, California, he was born there November 23, 1974, the son of James and Suzanne (Trinkle) Gaines.



Following high school, he began work in the family paving business, moving to Naselle at age 20. On November 21, 1999 he married Angila...

Jun 14, 2016

Garton Tidd Jr., a 35 year resident of the Peninsula, died June 14, 2016 in Klipsan Beach.A ceremony of farewell will be held for family and close friends.  His guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.

Jun 6, 2016

Cheryl Anne West, 59, a resident of Ocean Park, Washington, went to be with her Lord on June 6, 2016 following a lengthy illness. The daughter of Gerald and Sallie West, she was born April 7, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan. Cheryl moved to the Long Beach Peninsula in August 2001 from from St. Charles, Michigan.



Cheryl was employed in...

Jun 2, 2016

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