Obituaries

Charlotte (O’Connor) Gallucci died April 15, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born in Naugatuck, CT, daughter of Peter J. and Mary (Quinlan) O’Connor. Mrs. Gallucci lived in Naugatuck, CT, until 1994 when she and her husband, Donald moved to Phoenix. Mrs. Gallucci graduated from St. Francis School and Naugatuck High School and New Haven State Teachers College, now Southern...

On April 12, 2018, Betsy Graham lost her yearlong battle with cancer. Betsy fought cancer as she did everything in life, with grace and strength. Betsy was born September 21, 1934 in Duluth, MN to Elizabeth Forward and Howard A. Sukeforth. As a young girl, Betsy attended Duluth State Teachers Community Elementary School, high school at Stanbrook Hall, and Carleton...

Christelle Lynn Carlock 44, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away suddenly at her home on April 4th, 2018. An Arizona native, Christelle attended Camelback and Corona Del Sol High School. Christelle dedicated most of her adult life as a caregiver to her Father and Grandmother. She led a very jubilant life, touching other lives when she walked into a room. Most...

Our dear Geraldine died at home on Thursday, April 5 after a hard-fought battle with brain cancer, surrounded by her family and, we believe, angels and our Mother Mary, to guide her to Jesus, her Lord and merciful Savior, and the new life promised to those who follow Him. She will always be fondly remembered for her quiet yet strong...

Julie Jamison Jones, 63, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on April 5th, 2018 after a lengthy courageous battle against cancer. She was the daughter of George and Mary Jean Jamison. Born in Two Harbors, Minnesota and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Julie graduated from Ohio State University in 1976 with a degree in Graphic Design. She moved to...

Passed peacefully on March 29, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona after a long and beautiful life. She was a saved Christian since a young woman, having been lead to Christ in the Billy Graham tent crusade in Los Angeles in 1949. Born June 25, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois. She loved her birthdays and told friends and family it would be “only...

Jason Alan Gerardo, 45, from Phoenix, passed away in his sleep on April 3, 2018. He was born June 18, 1972. Jason was a loving and devoted father, unparalleled friend, dependable colleague, hilarious jokester and all around amazing person. Jason was warm, charming and quick with a smile. He had the innate ability to connect with people and place them...

Philip Taber, Jr. passed away peacefully on April 4, 2018. He was born on October 5, 1923 in Freeport, New York, the son of Erna C. Taber and Philip Taber. Phil attended Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts and the University of Arizona where he played polo and was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He was a WWII...

Mary Lou Anton (widow of Dr. George R. Anton) died Tuesday morning, April 3, at her home. She is survived by Rosemary Anton (Pat Kennedy), Carolyn Walker (Bob), Patricia Stark (Rick), James Anton (Kim), John Anton (Amy), 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. On Friday, April 6, 2018 a Visitation will begin at 5:30 P.M. with a...

Micaela Conley Hain passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 79, on the evening of March 30, 2018. She was born to the late Vincent de Paul Conley and Edna Broderick on July 17, 1938, the oldest of ten siblings. Micaela is often described as a tall, selfless and strong woman, fitting her well as she played...

George J. Gram, age 87 of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on Tuesday night, March 27, 2018 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Dementia.George was an accomplished electrical engineer, college teacher, pilot and flight instructor. He served in the US Navy from 1951-1955. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University in 1959. He was the recipient...

Biagia E. (Betty) Fiore passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 29, 2018 at age 92. She was born in Astoria, New York on September 3, 1925 to Guiseppe and Filippa (Rini) Quattrocchi. She is survived by her 3 sons, 5 grandsons, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Emily V. Contreras 69, born June 19, 1948, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2018. Married to Anthony “Tony” P. Contreras for 48 years. Children Arthur (Felisa) Contreras, Faith (Mark) Morales, Anthony (Gina) Contreras, Debbie (Eddie) DaSalla, Elisa (Ignacio) Martinez, Carlos (Laurie) Contreras, 3 sisters, 29 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to her sister Terri Bracamonte and granddaughters Celeste Castro...

Dolores Duran Cooney 1932-2018, affectionately known as “DeeDee”, passed away to her heavenly reward on March 27, 2018. A lifelong devotion to God, St. Francis, and the Blessed Mother enabled her to carry her Christian duty without questioning Gods purpose for her. Each day Dolores would recite the rosary, and ask the Blessed Mother to protect her children, grandchildren, great...

Beth White passed away peacefully on February 7, 2018. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren invite her family and friends for a celebration of her life Sunday, April 29, 2018. She was dearly loved and is missed. Please call 623-581-6747 for more information. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude’s...

It is with great sadness that the family of Olga Melvina Tarara, “Ollie”, announces her passing after a brief illness on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 102 years old in Phoenix, AZ. Ollie was born in Lanesboro, Minnesota on October 10, 1915. She was the daughter of Thorvald and Karen Danielson both émigrées from Norway, and the last surviving sibling...

Stephen C. Maggio, born February 4, 1930 in Buffalo, New York. He is survived by loving wife of 65 years, Gloria, son Stephen A. Maggio (Kimberly), daughters Joan Lessner and Nancy Burns, grandchildren Nicholas Lessner (Andrea), Christine Hemmingsen (Kurt), and Matthew Maggio, great- grandsons James and Logan Hemmingsen, sisters Rose Casillo, Theresa Shea, Nina Burcato, Mary Lou Neal (Tom) of...

Sue Ann (Bond) Gillies died peacefully on March 27th, 2018. Sue Ann was born November 9th 1929 and raised in West Union West Virginia. At age 20, she and her mother Hazel Bond traveled west for new opportunities. They settled in Tucson in the 1950’s. Sue worked as a teller at the downtown Valley National Bank branch. It was there...

Donald Frank Baker, 70, of Phoenix passed away on March 26, 2018. Donny is survived by his daughter Serena Moran (Brian), grandchildren Justin and Hannah Baker, great-granddaughter Ava Wilson, brothers Nolan (Nancy) and Bob Baker and his sisters Nancy Woods-Kelley and Debbie Selmo, and his two adopted sons Jimmy Daley and Jim Baker. He was preceded in death by his...

John Clement Sizer passed away peacefully on March 22, 2018. He leaves behind his beautiful wife for the past 59 years, Gabriella and their children Maria, Tom and John Jr., along with 8 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, and many other close relatives in Chicago and Mexico. John was an avid runner, golfer, family man and was well known...