Obituaries

Jonathan Logan Castleberry1982 – 2020Jonathan Logan Castleberry, 38, passed away at his home in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday morning, September 26, 2020 due to unknown causes.There is a quote by Buddha that says, “The trouble is, you think you have time.” We all thought we had more time with Jonathan.  No one ever expects to lose a loved one –a...

Cleora Ellsworth, 92, long time resident of Chandler, died Oct.17, 2020, in Queen Creek, Arizona. She was born Nov. 12, 1927, in Mesa, Arizona. Cleora was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eugene Ellsworth. Survivors include her children, Marc Ellsworth, Craig Ellsworth, Chris Ellsworth, Gary Ellsworth, Eric Ellsworth and Gina Knowles. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 63...

Patricia Ann Robinson Andersen1948-2020Patricia Ann Robinson Andersen returned home on October 23, 2020 after a long fight with dementia. She was 71.She was born November 16, 1948 in Santa Monica, California. Almost 52 years ago she married Gerald Paul (“Jeep”) Andersen, a larger-than-life farmer with a motor that never quits. Pat provided the grace, dignity, and charm that softened Jeep’s...

Keelan, Regis T.85, of Gilbert, AZ passed away on October 16, 2020.  Regis was a dedicated husband, father and brother, was deeply faithful, traditional, principled and genuine who loved the California beaches, rally car races with mom, his golfing interests and his Irish heritage.  Regis graduated from Duquesne University with a BS in Physics, was class valedictorian, and later received...

Louis Nello Tognacciof Chandler, Arizona passed away on October 14, 2020.  He was born March 30, 1940 to Virginia and Ned Tognacci and grew up in Taylorville, Illinois.  He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Jack Ronchetto and Tommy Tognacci, sisters Margie Tilton and Elaine Brown, and his son, Mark Tognacci.  He leaves behind Marilyn (Weiss), his wife...

Kenneth A. Mack, 77, of Gilbert, Arizona passed away on September 24, 2020, from complications of a long-term chronic medical condition.  Born in Chicago, he was the eldest child of Stephen and Mae Maciejewski.  Ken graduated from Lane Technical High School in 1961, then attended the University of Illinois, Chicago College of Pharmacy.  There he joined the Kappa Psi Fraternity...

Vanessa Marie Sumrall (Dominguez)came to the end of her life in Phoenix, AZ on September 4th, 2020 after a year of fighting many sicknesses. She was born in Mesa, AZ on Febuary 14th, 1969 to mother Vancene May (Meaker) Dominguez Gracia and father Antonio Raul Dominguez Sr. Along side her came her first brother Antonio Dominguez Jr and second and...

On Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in Mesa, Ariz., Gerald (Jerry) Stanley Macias passed away in his sleep at the age of 84. He is survived by his loving daughters, Kathy and Bridget, son-in-laws Mark and Bill, grandchildren Corey, Amber, Stacy, Brandon, Chelsea, Sarah and Emily, seven great-grandchildren, brother, Dennis, and sister, Lil, and god-daughter, Tracy.Jerry was born in Chicago, Ill.,...

Susan Rose Sellars, formerly of Sugar Gove, PA passed away unexpectedly in her sleep at home on Sept. 30, 2020 in Mesa, AZ. She was born July 10, 1953 in Warren, PA the daughter of Clarence and Marie Johnson. She was married to Harmon Sellars.Sue worked for Blair Corp for a number of years and was a volunteer EMT for...

Len Edward Willis Jr., 88, died peacefully in his Sun Lakes, AZ home on September 27, 2020, surrounded by his family. A veteran of the Korean War, he was awarded an Ambassador of Peace medal for his service.Len was born on August 31, 1932 in San Jose, California to Len and Madeline Willis. In 1950, he joined the armed forces...

Loretta June Mahoney, Sun Lakes, AZ, 90Loretta June (Starinsky)Mahoney, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2020. Loretta was born June 9, 1930, in Minersville, PA to Victor and Mary Starinsky. In 1941, they moved to Baltimore, MD, and in 1946 she met her future husband, Jim Mahoney. They were married on September 5,...

Sasha Alexandra Tyler, 28, died unexpectedly in a rollover car accident on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 in Hawthorne, Nevada.She is survived by her parents, Shay and Melissa Tyler of Queen Creek Arizona; her sister Rylie Winn (Joshua Winn), her brothers Zachary Tyler, Spencer Tyler, and Brigham Tyler; and her sons Liam Tyler (3) and Elijah Tyler (2).She was born in...

Eduardo “Lalo” Rascon, a life long beloved resident of Chandler, Arizona unexpectedly passed away on August 31st, 2020 at 8:01 pm.Eduardo is survived by his mother; Mary Bencomo, his siblings; Lisa, Katie, Matthew, Ruben and Isabel. He is also survived by 11 nieces and nephews who loved him deeply. He is predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Mary Margossian.Eduardo was born...

In Loving Memory of my Husband, Jerry InghramInveterate story-teller, Jerry L. Inghram, age 71, passed away peacefully at his home in Arizona on September 5. He and his family faced his cancer diagnosis in May with a positive attitude and every hope that his treatment would be successful. Unfortunately, this was not to be; and after a short hospital stay,...

Jon Alan Jackson54; of Chandler Arizona passed away September 13, 2020. He peacefully passed at his home, from the arms of his family to the arms of the Lord. He left behind his father Alan; brother Tony (Eileen); sister Andrea (Herb); Aunt Irma; and cousins Melissa (Maximus, Mace, and Cruz), Greg, Geoff, Gary (Darlene), Jesse, Laura (Fred), and Paul Richard....

Brian Lee Harmanwas born November 12, 1947 in Phoenix, Arizona. Entering life weighing only 3 pounds, he was placed on an oven door to keep him alive. He overcame many health problems to grow into a fine young man. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Eastern Atlantic United States/Washington DC...

Charley Clay(August 4th, 1928 – September 13th, 2020)Charley Clay passed away at Ekstein Hospice Center in Scottsdale, AZ. on September 13th, 2020. Charley was born to Lemuel Mitchell Clay and Margaret Dolan Clay at a home in Fort Lupton, CO. on August 4th, 1928. He had siblings Jim, Marguarite, Nina, Helen, Dora, Bill, John, and Keith.  When Charley was a...

G. Dale Ruskpassed away peacefully on Sept. 7. 2020 at the age of 92. He was born in Winterset, Iowa on October 6, 1927 and grew up near Newton, Iowa. After graduating from Newton High School, he worked on the family farm until he was asked to join the US Army during the Korean War.  He was assigned duty on...

Barbara (Noel) Williams, age 65, of Gilbert, Arizona, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family and close friends. Despite a long and courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer, the illness could not break her positive and vibrant spirit. She lived life passionately, loving and being loved by so many. She was a loving...

Nancy A. Sampsondied peacefully in her sleep September 12, 2020 she was 88 years old. Born March 6, 1932 in New Albany, Indiana. She settled in Arizona in 1965 after having a son in Minneapolis a daughter in Tokyo and her youngest daughter in Honolulu. Nancy loved to travel but her home was Scottsdale Arizona. She was a private pilot...