Arlene Mardell Hostetler
Dec 24, 2010
Arlene Hostetler, 81, of Albany went to be with the Lord Friday morning. She loved and served Him for many years in many roles, including as a pastor's wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She also served as a Sunday school teacher, Bible school teacher, and traveled with her husband in his evangelistic ministries. Arlene was born in Harrisburg the daughter...
Thomas Howard Sears
Dec 21, 2010
Thomas H. Sears, 87, of Albany went to his Maker Tuesday at the Mennonite Home. He was born in Cottage Grove. His family moved several times before settling in Corvallis. He graduated from Corvallis High School in 1942 and enlisted in the Marines and was attached to the 4th Division. He served from 1943 in World War II until his...
Iris June Roberts
Dec 4, 2010
Iris June Roberts, 60, of Albany passed away Saturday at Samaritan Albany General Hospital. She was born in Charleston, SC the daughter of Vernon and Mary (Rogers) Godbee. Iris was raised in Ravenal, SC and graduated from St. Paul's High School in 1968. Iris married Loren Gene Roberts in Charleston, SC on June 21, 1970 and earned an AS from...
Leroy Carl Lucht
Dec 2, 2010
LeRoy C. "Bud" Lucht, 85, of Albany passed away Thursday at Samaritan Albany General Hospital. He was born in Albany, on Water Street, the son of Carl and Olga (Stuber) Lucht. Bud was raised in Albany and attended first through sixth grade at the old North Albany School then seventh thru ninth at Central and then graduated from Albany Union...
Edith Mays Ochs
Nov 29, 2010
Edith Mays "Peachy" Ochs, 66, died at Samaritan Albany General Hospital Monday after a long heroic (and stubborn) battle with hepatitis C. Born and raised in the Seattle area, she enjoyed athletics, journalism and photography. She moved to Maui in the 1970s where she pursued a career in print journalism specializing in sports photography for the Maui News, notably covering...
Roland Daniel Fields
Nov 25, 2010
Roland Daniel Fields, loving father, husband and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 25, 2010. An avid softball and basketball player, Roland left a positive legacy on and off the field and court. Diagnosed with cancer in December of 2009, Roland lived life to the fullest by taking his family on memory making trips and...
Oran Wells Ward
Nov 22, 2010
Oran "Junior" Ward, 74, of Albany passed away Monday at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis. Oran was born in Woodland, CA, the son of Oran and Martha (Gibson) Ward. He was raised in Bandon, OR, and married Jean Bethene Newman in Gold Beach, OR. Oran drove truck for 55 years first in logging then in long-haul and was...
John Eskel Johnson
Nov 1, 2010
John Eskel Johnson, 87, of Albany passed away Monday at the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. He was born in Aberdeen, Wash., the son of Peter and Juliana (Rausk) Johnson. He was raised in Aberdeen and served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Battery "C" the 506th triple A Gun battalion. John married Joette Irene Schlegel in...
Ronald Kraft
Nov 1, 2010
Ronald Layne Kraft, 69, known as "Ron" or "Ronny," passed away Monday at Timberview Care Center. Ron was born in Spokane, Wash., at Deaconess Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. John Merritt Kraft. He grew up in Spokane and attended Lewis and Clark High School. In 1957 he joined the Army. After the Army he worked at Armour meat packing, then...
Elden Dean Riedy
Nov 1, 2010
Elden Dean Riedy, 67, of Albany was carried home to the Lord while surrounded by his family at the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. He was born in Hope, Kan., to Edwin and Beatrice (Silhan) Riedy, and spent his childhood there. He graduated from Hope High School in 1961 and afterwards attended a year of business college. On March 11,...
Winnie Aguon Manibusan
Oct 31, 2010
With great sorrow, we announce that we are no longer blessed with the contagious smile, beauty, compassion and love of Winnie Aguon Manibusan." Winnie Aguon Manibusan, 56, sadly passed Sunday with her family at her bedside. She was born in Guam. "Winnie's main passion was her family. She loved and was adored. Her smile and mere presence would brighten any...
William Edgar Hobbs
Oct 29, 2010
William Edgar Hobbs, 80, of Albany peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday at the Mennonite Home with those he loved by his side. Bill was born to Lloyd Garrot Hobbs and Wilma Temple Hobbs in Goldendale, Wash. He graduated from Lebanon High School in 1948 and lived and worked there for many years. He was...