Obituaries

85, of Phoenix, was born December 9, 1930 in Canton, China and died May 21, 2016 in Phoenix, AZ. Dave came to the Valley as young boy in 1938 and lived in Phoenix for the rest of his life. He graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1952. Dave served in the US Army from 1952-54. Dave was an active...

Gary has entered the Kingdom of Heaven to be with his Father, Mother and Brothers on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. He was born in Phoenix, AZ September 29, 1954. Gary made Phoenix his home all his life. Gary worked in the family business, Vernon’s Pest Services, for many years. He left employment because of some illnesses, which would later take...

91, of Buckeye, Arizona, peacefully passed away on May 16, 2016, surrounded by her family. Mary was the owner and operator of the Saba’s Department Store in Buckeye, Arizona. She assumed ownership and operation of the store after her husband’s death in 1996. She is preceded in death by her husband Morris and daughter Mary Lynn. She is survived by...

Stephen S. Ash, distinguished attorney, has announced his retirement and is using his frequent flyer miles to take an out of this world, first class trip. He is going where the miles don’t expire and he can continue his many world travels wining and dining in only the best five star restaurants in the Heavens. As a Ferrari owner and...

84, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on May 15, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Connie was born in Detroit, Michigan. She moved to Phoenix when she was 9 years old. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1950 and later graduated from Phoenix College. She married Ronald Zardus in 1950. She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker....

Jennifer Elise Basha, 42, passed away May 13, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Andrew “Ike” Basha and their children Annelyse and Julia, her father, Ellison Stormy Herro MD, and siblings Kristi Mussallem (James), Ann Marie Hannoun (Dan), Frederick Herro MD, and Anthony Herro DDS (Cecelia). She is preceded in death by her mother, Georgette Herro.While...

Richard “Dick” N. Romano, passed away on May 13, 2016, at the age of 88 in Phoenix, Arizona.Born on May 30, 1927, to Emil and Mary Romano in Clifton, New Jersey, he served in the Navy during World Word II and then attended the Radio Electronics Institute in Philadelphia. He married Vivian (Amico) Romano of Clifton, New Jersey, in 1950...

On May 11, 2016, Emma Maria Nieto De La Cruz, 81 years old, returned home to our Lord. Emma grew up in Phoenix, AZ and was part of a large family. She was a very loving and compassionate woman with a great sense of humor. She will be truly missed, but we are at peace knowing she is with our...

Ernest Coen, 87, peacefully passed away on May 8, 2016 in his home surrounded by his family – just as he wished. He loved life, his family (those related and not…), and had absolutely no regrets. He was a warm, wise, and gentle man who was loved and respected by anyone who had spent any amount of time with him....

80, of Phoenix, passed away on May 9, 2016. She was born on July 22, 1935 to Juan and Guadalupe (Othon) Martinez. She was a great daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She now joins Alex, the love of her life. They were married 62 years. Anita is survived by her son Alex (Elsa), daughters Tessie and Patricia and...

Lucille Jackson Myers, age 107, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016. She was born on December 15, 1908 in Riverside, Warren County, KY, to Alonzo “Lonnie” Benjamin and Effie Rue Young. She was the eighth of nine children. She was proud that she was the first woman in her family to get a college degree. She taught 1-8 grades in...

Charles Victor Wilson, “Charley or Chuck” 86, passed away in Phoenix, Arizona on Sunday, May 8, 2016 with immediate family and friends by his side. Charley was born in Independence, Missouri on August 24, 1929 to Bill and Naomi Wilson. Charley was the youngest of their three children. Charley’s young life in Independence was full with family, a developing interest...

Ira “Pat” Howard passed on May 5, 2016 at the age of 75 years young in his home in Phoenix, Arizona. He entered into his eternal life peacefully, surrounded by his wife and family, after a battle with cancer. Pat was born February 26, 1941 in a sod house in the sandhills of Milburn, Nebraska. He married his high school...

On Sunday, May 8, 2016, Gary Joseph Hewson passed away peacefully at the age of 82, surrounded by family and friends. Gary Hewson was born in Collingwood, Ontario to Francis and Elizabeth Hewson on November 2, 1933. He is survived by his twin brother, Donald G. Hewson of Stouffville, Ontario and preceded in death by older brother, Francis Hewson. Gary...

Ret. USAF Colonel Eugene William Loy was born September 11, 1926 to Edward and Priscilla Loy in Cornville, AZ. He married Marion (Barbara) Johnston on September 4, 1950. Eugene graduated Arizona State University and was commissioned into the USAF to pursue his great love of flying. He is predeceased by siblings Ruth, Shirley and Richard. He leaves behind and will...

86, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Scottsdale, AZ. He was born in Wichita, Kansas, an only child to Bert Sr. and Elsie Babb. He moved to Phoenix in 1945, and graduated from St. Mary’s High School. Mil attended Phoenix College and joined the National Guard Armory marching band. He played sousaphone. In 1949, Mil married Mary Anne Legge,...

George Rollman, 84, of Phoenix, AZ died on May 4, 2016, surrounded by his family, due to complications of Parkinson’s Disease. George was born in Hamburg, PA, and was a beloved husband and father. He proudly served over 26 years with the United States Air Force, achieving the rank of Major before his retirement. Subsequently he had a career with...

86, passed away peacefully at Hospice of the Valley Ryan House in Phoenix, AZ on April 29, 2016. Gerri is preceded in death by her husband Robert Gordon (Bob) Fiedler, sister, Judy Windes, second husband, Leonard Vanell, brother John Benscoe and her parents Mathias Oliver Benscoe and Gladys Helen Benscoe (Fritts). She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Mitzi Tadin...

In loving memory, we share the passing of Ronald M. Gay, 94, of Scottsdale. He would tell us all he lived a wonderful, full, life – and to go on to enjoy ours. Ron was born in South Waverly, PA, coming to the Valley in 1957. He was a retired Commercial Real Estate Broker. He greatly enjoyed traveling the world...

80, passed away April 27, 2016, at home, surrounded by his wife Carol and his family. Tony was born in Des Moines, IA on May 24, 1935 to immigrant parents from Italy, Frank and Mary Scarcello. In 1955, he married Lavonne Mary Kruse and they had six children. Tony spent most of his professional career in a senior sales position...