Obituaries
Steven James Pierce
Jul 5, 2024
Steven James Pierce, beloved son and brother, was born on August 6, 1964, in Longview, Washington, and passed away on July 5, 2024, succumbing to complications of pneumonia. He is survived by his mother, June Myer Pierce, sister Sabrina Meyers, brother-in-law Dale Meyers, and numerous close relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy J. Pierce.
Steve graduated from...
Lorna Helen James
Jul 5, 2024
Lorna Helen James, born on April 2, 1959, in Edmonds, Washington, passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2024, in Longview, Washington. She leaves behind a legacy filled with cherished memories and heartfelt connections that will forever be treasured by those who were fortunate enough to have met her.
Lorna, was a woman of remarkable character, known for her infectious personality and...
Amelia Margaret Fugate
Jul 3, 2024
Amelia (Peggy) Margaret Fugate (91) passed on July 3, 2024, at Woodland Care Center in Woodland, WA, with family by her side.
Amelia’s nickname, Peggy, was given to her by her older siblings, and it stuck. She was born in Stamford, Connecticut, on August 29, 1932, and was the youngest of five children. She graduated from Stamford High School in 1950...
Jackie Mae Wilson
Jul 2, 2024
Jackie Mae Wilson passed away due to liver cancer on July 2, 2024 in her hometown of Longview, Washington. Born on December 10, 1948, she was known for her kind heart and selfless nature, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need.
Jackie's life was filled with meaningful experiences and cherished memories. She had a passion for travel...
Leonard Elmer Rismoen Jr.
Jul 2, 2024
Leonard Elmer Rismoen Jr., 85, of Longview passed away July 2, 2024, at PeaceHealth Richard Nau Hospice House while surrounded by family.
He was born Nov. 9, 1938, in Kelso, WA., to Leonard and Myrtle (Skinner) Rismoen. He grew up with four siblings, two brothers and two sisters.
Leonard worked at a shake mill while attending Kelso High School. He graduated from...
James William Watson Jr.
Jun 27, 2024
In loving memory of James William Watson Jr., known fondly as "Jimbo", a man whose life was filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. His journey began on April 19, 1937, in Longview, Washington, where he graced the world with his presence. It is with heavy hearts that we announce his peaceful passing on June 27, 2024, in the same...
Harry Allen Leffler
Jun 21, 2024
Harry was born 11/16/1951 in Great Falls, Montana to Albert Lloyd Leffler and Eleanor Ethel
Smith Leffler. He passed away in hospice after a short battle with Multiple Myeloma.
His father worked for the Anaconda Copper Company smelter in Great Falls, Montana. His
parents never stayed in one home for very long. He lived in 14 different homes before
graduating from high school. Harry...
Elaine Annette Loerch
Jun 17, 2024
Elaine Annette Loerch, a beloved member of the community, passed away on June 17, 2024 in Olympia, Washington. She was born on July 22, 1937, in Arnegard, North Dakota, to the late Edward and Irene Mattison.
Elaine led a remarkable life filled with diverse experiences. She excelled academically and graduated as the valedictorian of her class in high school. Following her...
Darrell E Davis
Jun 17, 2024
Darrell was born July 5, 1943, in San Francisco, CA to Jerold and Neva (Benberg) Davis. After spending his early years in San Mateo, CA, his family moved to Napavine, WA where he grew up and graduated from Napavine High School.
As a child, Darrell loved raising cows and caring for other animals on the little family farm. He was an...
James "Jim" T. Reeves
Jun 16, 2024
James "Jim" T. Reeves, born on December 12, 1945 in Longview, Washington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Father's Day(June 16, 2024). Jim was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, whose love and dedication to his family and community left a lasting mark on all who knew him.
Jim graduated from RA Long High School in 1964. He...
Allen Michael Abell
Jun 11, 2024
Allen Michael Abell, a compassionate individual known for his dedication to helping disabled individuals as a CARE client assistant and a Special Olympics Athlete, has passed away at the age of 26. Born on June 22, 1997, in Longview, Washington, Allen tragically left this world on June 11, 2024, at his home in Kelso, Washington.
Throughout his life, Allen Abell made...
Lora Ladell Venable
Jun 8, 2024
Lora Ladell Newman Venable, wife, mother, and friend passed away at the Richard Nau Hospice House in Longview, Washington on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Lora was born on December 27, 1949 in Longview, Washington to Walter G. Newman and Meribe Elaine Hooper Newman, joining her elder brother, Gary. Lora grew up in a home in Kelso on the banks of...
Sybil Maxine Burke
Jun 2, 2024
Sybil Maxine Burke 94 passed away on June 2, 2024.Sybil was a longtime resident of Longview Wa. She is survived by her daughter Cindy Strange, 4 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and partner George Gasper. She was preceded in death by her husband Gene Burke and son Ronald Zachary. Sybil passed away peacefully surrounded by family and the caring staff at...
Helen Gray
May 26, 2024
In loving memory of Helen Gray, who passed away at the age of 72 at her home in Kelso, WA on May 26th, 2024.
Helen was born in Longview on January 14th, 1952. She was the youngest of six children by Dorothy (Jordan) and Howard Hastings. She attended schools in Kelso and Longview and earned her GED from Lower Columbia College.
Helen...
Donald Richard Boyce
May 23, 2024
Donald Richard Boyce, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on May 23, 2024 in Longview, Washington. He was born on July 6, 1938, in Berkeley, California, to his parents Beryl and Dorothy Boyce.
Donald led a remarkable life filled with dedication and service. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alaska where he...
JoAnn Maxine Ostreim
May 19, 2024
Lifelong local resident JoAnn Maxine Ostreim, 77, of Longview passed away May 19, 2024, at St. John Medical Center.
She was born Sept. 25, 1946, in Longview, to Marvel and Helen (David) Austreng, and graduated from R.A. Long High School where she was a member of the school choir. She fell in love with the boy next door, John Ostreim. They...
Joanne Lee Chess
May 11, 2024
Joanne Lee (Koprek) Chess of Longview, age 82, passed away in the late evening Saturday, May 11, 2024 at St. John Medical Center, surrounded by loving family, after several years of fighting kidney failure and congestive heart failure.
Joanne was born December 18, 1941 in St. Cloud, MN to Vernon Max “Sonny” and Doris Pearl (Keeney) Koprek. She was confirmed in...
Corrine Evelyn Clegg
May 9, 2024
Corrine Evelyn Clegg, 82, of Longview passed away May 9, 2024, at St. John Medical Center in Longview.
She was born Feb. 1, 1942, in Portland, Ore., to Robert and Maxine (Sheets) Phillippi, and was a high school graduate.
Corrine married David Clegg in Portland July 25, 1970, and they made their home in Longview, where she worked as a dry cleaner.
She...
Delilah (Dee) Marie Page
May 7, 2024
Delilah(Dee) Marie Page, 71, passed away at Peace Health Hospice House on May 7th 2024.
She was born Jan 4th 1953 in Longview to Isaac Isaacson and Gladys (Fosness) Isaacson. Dee lived her entire life in Longview and accumulated many friends and family within the community. She graduated from R.A.Long High School, received her Associate Degree from Lower Columbia College and...
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