Reno Gazette-Journal

John David Seeley, age 65, of Rockwall, TX, lost his fight with cancer and passed away July 24, 2022. He was born January 16, 1957, in Battle Creek, MI, to Orvie Earl Seeley and Delores Ellen (Stressman) Seeley. John met his beautiful wife-to-be, Sally Barton, and they were married July 4, 1987, in Knights Landing, CA. After receiving his Master's Degree, John enjoyed a long 37-year career as a human resource manager. He worked in various locations around the country, finishing his last years at Zulily in Nevada. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity and the Society of Human Resource Management. John will be remembered as a diplomatic man, gentle warrior, and proud father with a...

Julia B Pangborn, age 94, a resident of Meridian, Idaho, for more than 20 years, died on May 22, 2022, in Boise, Idaho. Julia's education was varied, having attended high schools in Bishop, CA, Oakland, CA, Salt Lake City, UT, and at age 16, was graduated from Westminster Junior College, Salt Lake City, UT. She then went on to graduate from Katharine Gibbs Business College and Secretarial School in New York City, NY. Later Julia Graduated from University of Nevada at Reno with a BA degree in English and Journalism. Julia worked at various business offices in Bishop, CA. Julia was married to Jack Pangborn in 1949, and they moved to Reno, NV, where Jack continued his education, and...

Lorna Mae Daugherity, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 16, 2022, at Fairwinds-Sand Creek Retirement Community. Lorna was born October 8, 1935, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Gilbert Bighley and Genevieve Olson Bighley. She attended elementary through high school in Albert Lea. She later went on to attend trade school, and earned her Associate Degree, in banking, in Seattle. In 1955, she married Dean Coverstone. They had two sons. They were later divorced. On November 11, 1970, she married Richard Lee Daugherity in Beaverton, Oregon. Lorna was a member of the Catholic Church. She was a cashier at Harrah's Casino in Reno, Nevada. She spent many hours as a volunteer for St. Mary's...

Beverly Ann Smith Harmer, 93, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 9, 2021, at Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living Community. She was under the care of Encompass Hospice. Beverly was born November 20, 1927, in Ruth, Nevada, to Simeon Wollen Smith and Selma Solberg Smith. She grew up and attended schools in Ruth, Nevada and graduated from White Pine High School in Ely, Nevada. On April 14, 1946, she married William Francis Harmer in Ruth, NV. Beverly and William made their home in Reno, NV, where Beverly worked as a phone supervisor for AT&T. They moved to Sonora, CA after retiring and then to Idaho Falls, ID to be with family. She was a member of Assumption Greek Orthodox Church. ...

Charles "Chuck" H. Walker, age 83, went to his heavenly home peacefully on October 1, 2021 at Mercy Hospice House after a multi-year battle with Parkinson's disease. He was a loving husband, kind father, loyal friend, committed community and church member, and faithful Christ-follower who will be missed by many. Chuck was born on August 1, 1938 in Reno, Nevada to Paul and Sylvia Walker. He grew up in Sparks, NV on a small ranch. He soon discovered his love for sports and teaching, playing basketball, football and running track as well as coaching his first basketball team while still in high school. In his childhood, the western-most baseball team in the U.S. was the St. Louis Cardinals, so...

Tori McDonald Bimbra, age 78, died in Washington D.C. on September 25, 2021. She is survived by her son, Jerry of Rockville, her daughter, Elizabeth of Ijamsville, and her granddaughter Olivia of Rockville. She is also survived by her siblings, Tracy McDonald and Father Joseph F. McDonald III, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Surindar Singh Bimbra of Ijamsville, her parents, Joseph F. McDonald Jr. of Reno, NV and MaryGene McDonald-Wilmer of Boise, ID and sister, Sally C. McDonald of Reno, NV. A gathering of family and friends will take place at her home in Frederick on Saturday, October 2, from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. In lieu of flowers,...

Linda W. Schudlich, age 81, of Alpharetta, Georgia, formally of Reno, Nevada, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, with her family by her side. Linda was born on July 21, 1940, in Flint, Michigan, a daughter to the late Roger and Hilda Lucke. Linda graduated from Central Michigan University where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Education. In June 1966, she married Gary Schudlich and the two shared a life time of love and memories together. Linda was retired from the Washoe County School District where she was a high school business teacher at McQueen High School. Before McQueen's opening, she taught at both Hug and Reed High School. Linda loved skiing but was more...

Margaret (Margy) Ann Warren In Fort Pierce, FL, Margaret (Margy) Ann Warren, age 71, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2021 from cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. Margy was the longtime partner of James (Pat) Colonna. Margy was born in Greenfield, MA on January 16, 1950, the daughter of Thomas Larkin Warren and Teresa Kelly Warren. Margy grew up in Randolph, MA and graduated from Framingham State University in 1972 earning a Baccalaureate in early childhood education becoming a first-grade teacher and later, was a floral designer on Cape Cod, MA. A lover of nature, animals, fairies and all things spiritual, Margy and Pat resided for 9 wonderful years in Virginia City...

The funeral for Saundra Lee "Sandy" Meredith Allen of Metter, Georgia and Reno, Nevada, will be held 10 a.m., Friday, July 2, 2021 at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, of Metter, Georgia. Surviving are her husband, Robert Allen of Metter; her son and daughter-in-law, Zach and Katie Allen of Reno, Nevada; two step-daughters, Dr. Nechol Allen Cato and her husband, Jeff of Louisville, Kentucky and Kerri Reed of Reno, Nevada; and several other family members. Funeral: www.kennedyfuneralhomechapels.com

Nancy Ann Blackwell, age 81, passed away on June 25, 2021. She was born on July 12, 1939, in Alton, Illinois, to Arthur Huebener and Mary Rittenhouse Huebener. Nancy is survived by her two children, Carolyn Anderson and Scott Blackwell, and her two grandsons, Jacob McCarthy and Ian Anderson. Nancy also is survived by her sister, Linda Clayton and her family, as well as her daughter-in-law, Petra Blackwell. Nancy was blessed to have a wonderful extended family and family pets, including her cat Lizzie who she adopted and adored during the Covid Pandemic. Nancy is preceded in death by Guy Blackwell and both her parents. Nancy graduated from Alton High School in 1957. She earned her...

Mass of Christian Bural for Fr. Cyril Apassa, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 18th, 2020 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Final committal and burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, Tyler, TX at 1:00 p.m. and will be presided over by Bishop Joseph Strickland, Bishop of the Diocese of Tyler. A rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Dec.17 at St. Mary's Catholic Church.Fr. Cyrilwas born on February 4, 1944 in Aba, Nigeria and died on December 05, 2020 in Longview, Texas. A full obituary is available online at www.cammackfamily.com

Jack Haseley lived a fulfilling 91 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Alfred and Mildred Haseley. He is survived by Maybeth, his loving wife of 33 years, as well as his children: Marie, Melissa (Guy), Amy (Jack) and Sara (Emily). He leaves behind five grandchildren; Christopher (Crystal), Megan (John), Emily, Zachary (Nicole) and Evan. Six Great-grandchildren: Shelby, Brandon, Nathan, Elijah, Colby and Colton. Jack graduated from Grant Union High School in 1948. He worked for California Department of Forestry as a lookout in Colfax. He served in the Army during the Korean War and when he came home he worked as a ranger for the State of CA Beaches & Parks in Tahoe City. He...

On November 9, 2019, Carolyn Ann York, loving wife and mother of two children, passed away at the age of 79, after a four-year battle with breast cancer. Carolyn was born on May 9, 1940, in Reno, NV. She lived in Fallon, NV until the 1st grade and then moved briefly to Tonopah, NV and then on to Lovelock, NV where she started grade school. She moved back to Fallon where she finished grade school and graduated high school in 1958. On September 5, 1959, Carolyn married Val York in Reno, NV. Val entered the Army in 1961 while Carolyn raised their two sons. It was during this military wandering period that Carolyn's pragmatism became apparent. When on long road trips and her sons start...

Marva Joy Hansen passed away on November 3, 2019. She was born September 27, 1938 to Marva and Aaron Hansen in Salt Lake City, one of ten children. She grew up on a family sawmill in central Utah. After graduating from high school in Richfield, she moved to Salt Lake City, and married Wilford William Beck III. They had two children and settled in Reno, Nevada. Marva attended the University of Nevada, Reno and received a Bachelor of Science degree, then worked for the State of Nevada specializing in children with developmental disabilities. Following a divorce, she moved to Mesa, Arizona where she met and married Alfred G. Beesley. They were able to retire and enjoyed spending time...