Obituaries

Wendell Ernst Rossman went home to Our Lord on June 22, 2017, to join his beloved wife, Doreen Mary, and his daughter, Carmel Janet Roeck. Born in Munich, Germany on November 21, 1926, he is survived by his children Patricia Rossman, Wendy (James) Nichols, Michael Rossman, Constance Rossman, 16 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and a great-great granddaughter on the way. As...

Dorothy “Dottie” Ames Otondo passed away June 24, 2017 and is now united with her husband, Joseph of 69 years. She was born February 6, 1926 in St. Louis, Missouri to Edith and Harry Ames and was one of 7 children. As a child she looked forward to her adventurous summer visits with cousins in the country. At the young...

Sandra Mangan Schaffer has left a wake of people who love her. Born September 27, 1937 to Suzanne Margaret and Lieutenant Colonel Charles Stephen Mangan in Miami, Florida, her parents raised her and her brother, Charles Stephen Mangan II on Air Force bases across the United States. Sandra graduated Suma Cum Laude from Webster University in Missouri and received a...

62, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away June 21, 2017. Kerry was born February 26, 1955 to parents, Louis and Margaret Cipolla. Native to Arizona, he attended East High School. Kerry served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was also a Metal Spray Specialist at Honeywell and eventually retired after 30 years. Kerry is survived by his wife...

Age 99, passed away on June 16, 2017 at Huger Mercy Center where he resided. Ben was born on March 21, 1918 to Joseph and Mary Wojtaszek. He married his wife Charlotte Kilijan of 60 years, in Chicago in 1941. Ben was preceded in death by his parents, wife, siblings and his son Robert. Ben was active in the Knights...

Sister Evelyn O’Boyle entered into eternal life June 21, 2017. She was born November 5, 1932 in Galway, Ireland, the second child of Emmet and Eileen Greaney O’Boyle. She entered the religious congregation of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Crosshaven, Co. Cork, Ireland, in 1957 and made her profession of vows in 1959. In...

Angela Elizabeth Ronan (Wurth), age 98, died in Phoenix, AZ on June 21, 2017. Born May 29, 1919 in Phoenix, AZ, to Felix and Mary Christina Wurth. She attended St Mary’s Grade School and graduated from St Mary’s High School. She went on to attend Phoenix College. On May 30th, 1941, Angela married Firmin Joseph Ronan. She lived in Phoenix...

With heavy hearts, the family of Asa F. Jordan said goodbye to the patriarch of their family on Monday, June 19. Asa passed away at his home after suffering complications from Parkinson’s Disease. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary, his son Michael (Laura Sammons) and his daughter Janet (Paul Richmann). He has four grandchildren, Jonathan, Emily,...

formerly of Wichita Falls, passed away on May 22, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona where she has resided for the past two years. Gwennie was born 94 years ago in England and raised in her beloved Dales of Yorkshire. At university in London at the outbreak of World War II, she was conscripted into hospital work and survived the bombing of...

55, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2017. He was born on June 24, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois to Peter and Matina Kokalis. In 1962, the family moved to Phoenix where he spent the majority of his life. George attended Phoenix Country Day School from kindergarten through high school where he developed many life-long friends. He always loved to learn...

James “Jim” Corallo of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away at age 62 on June 12, 2017. He joins in Heaven his beloved father John, mother Laverne and brother Michael. Jim was known most for his love of family and friends, biking and travel. He grew up in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Scottsdale in 1970. He ended a long and successful...

Irene Quinn was born September 9, 1929. She arrived in Phoenix in 1953 and never lost her Boston accent. For 64 years she grew up with Phoenix from the Luhrs Tower and Central Avenue Insurance Adjuster offices with her ex-husband Andrew Quinn, to serving many for fine gift and bridal needs at Entz-White and Gruenwald Adams. She was blessed by...

Joseph “Bud” O’Connor of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away at 88 years young at 12:45 PM, June 4, 2017. He joins in Heaven his beloved wife of 60 years, Claudia and his eldest son Patrick.Joe was known most for his loyalty to his family and Irish charm. He grew up in Detroit, Michigan. He served in the Army as a Paratrooper....

Our Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, great grandfather, Relative and Friend has gone Home to Rest in Heaven.  Danny Rodriguez born February 14, 1944 in Morenci, AZ.  He went to be with The Lord Sunday, June 4, 2017. He will be greatly missed by his Loving wife of 53 years Margie Rodriguez, son Danny, and Daughter Margaret, as well as grandchildren, ...

Of Paradise Valley, Arizona passed away on June 5, 2017 at the age of 100. Lillian was born July 12, 1916 in Hastings-on—Hudson, New York. She was the first born of seven children to Lauretta and Joseph Pisanello. She was preceded in death by her sisters Mary, Cecilia and her brother Joseph. She attended Hastings-on-Hudson High School and later worked...

Michael Patrick Glass, age 55, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, of natural causes. He will always be loved and missed by his family and friends. Michael was born on June 11, 1961, in Marysville, California, to Robert Porter Glass, Jr., and Mary Ann Richardson Glass. When he was still a child, his family moved to Montana, where he...

James (Jim) Robert Bloom, 82, passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2017, surrounded by loved ones. Jim was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, graduating from St. Thomas University in 1957. He was a successful executive working at Honeywell for thirty years and retiring from Tektronix as Executive Vice President, Sales in 1998. Jim was an avid sports fan,...

Pedro Sanchez Jr. was called home by his Heavenly Father on June 1, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 73. He was born November 9, 1943 in El Paso, TX. Pedro is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lydia Sanchez, and his 5 children: Antonio Payan (Vickie), Pedro Sanchez III (Stephanie), Francisco Sanchez, Oscar Sanchez, and Crystal...

Passed away on June 2, 2017. He is survived by his wife Yvonne, sons Larry Jr. (Christina), Gabriel (Veronica), brothers Louis (Rosa) and Frank (Terri) and 9 grandchildren whom he loved dearly. Larry was preceded in death by his parents Ernestina and Bernardo, sisters Yolanda and Mary Helen. A Vigil will be held from 5:00 – 9:00 P.M., Thursday, June...

Joan Eileen Ketterer passed away peacefully on June 1, 2017 at the age of 82. Before her death, she would often say that she had seen heaven and it’s beautiful. She was born Joan Eileen Hoar on August 30, 1934, to C. Eileen Kelley and Gerald J. Hoar in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up in South Bend, Indiana on the...