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Robert Walter Leigh
Oct 16, 2025
Robert Walter Leigh was born on May 17, 1940 in Seattle WA. He was the son of Ruth and Richard Leigh. He attended Christ the King Grade School, Blanchet High School; where he was Student Body President and a member of the first graduating class of 1958. He attended the University of San Francisco.
Bob started his 40 year retail career...
Liliana Yakceny Ascencio Santos
Oct 11, 2025
Liliana Yakceny Ascencio Santos, lovingly known as “Pepi,” “Gorda,” and “Lily,” was born on February 26, 2025, in Silverdale, Washington, at St. Michael Medical Center. She passed peacefully on October 11, 2025.
Liliana is the cherished daughter of Karyme Santos and Ignacio Ascencio, and the adored granddaughter of her three loving grandparents. She was deeply loved by her aunts, uncles, godmother,...
Jay Herbert Dahlquist
Oct 7, 2025
Jay Herbert Dahlquist, July 18, 1938, to October 7, 2025, Jay Dahlquist, well known in Poulsbo as the co-owner of Dahlquist’s Fine Jewelry, passed peacefully at The Ridge, Memory Care Facility in Silverdale. He was 87 years old.
Jay was born in Omak, Washington, to Herbert and Kathleen Dahlquist. He graduated from Omak High School, where he played football and basketball....
Richard Douglas Chandler
Oct 6, 2025
Richard “Rick” or “Ricky” Chandler, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on Bainbridge Island, Washington, on October 6, 2025. Rick was a pillar of the Bainbridge Island community for decades, known most recently as the curator of the Bainbridge History Museum, where he retired in 2020 after 20 years of service, including managing the Museum’s move to its current...
Barbara Golden
Oct 4, 2025
Barbara Golden, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 4, 2025.
Barbara grew up in Lake Ivanhoe, Wisconsin, a small community located just a few miles east of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The hamlet of Lake Ivanhoe was founded on a small lake in 1912 as a resort for Black Chicago families by entrepreneurs, who, in order to bypass...
Frances Elizabeth Larkin Lewis
Oct 1, 2025
Frances Elizabeth “Betsy” Larkin Lewis February 25, 1942 – October 1, 2025
Frances “Betsy” Lewis of Bainbridge Island, Washington, passed away on October 1, 2025 after a brief illness. Born in Dallas, TX to Percy Larkin, Jr. and Elizabeth Kirk Larkin, she grew up in the Dallas area and graduated from Richardson High School in 1960. She graduated with a B.A....
Dianna Mae Purser
Sep 25, 2025
Dianna Mae Purser, 75, of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, passed away in her home on the Port Gamble S’Klallam Indian Reservation in Little Boston, Washington, on September 25, 2025.
She was born on March 20, 1950, in Bremerton, Washington, to Aaron Purser and Geraldine Heiman. Dianna was a woman of strength and compassion, always extending kindness to those facing struggles....
Jack Gordon Mace
Sep 15, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jack Mace
July 31, 1948 – September 15, 2025
Jack Mace was a man whose strength was never loud, but always felt. He carried himself with quiet confidence, calm, steady, and kind. The kind of man who didn’t need to fill the room with words to make you feel safe. His was the kind of love that anchored...
Alan Iglitzin
Sep 15, 2025
Alan Iglitzin, the acclaimed violist and founding member of the Philadelphia String Quartet, which battled and won a long legal war with the Philadelphia Orchestra to become the University of Washington’s quartet in residence, died on September 15th in his home on Bainbridge Island, WA. He was 93. His death was confirmed by his family.
Mr. Iglitzin possessed remarkable musical talent...
Michael Fellin
Sep 9, 2025
Michael “Mike” Fellin was born October 3, 1945, in Denver, Colorado, to a young mother, who made the difficult choice to place her first-born son for adoption. He was lovingly welcomed by Muriel and Alex Fellin, who raised him as their only son in Pueblo, Colorado.
As a child, Mike was bright, precocious, and eager to learn. He could recite long...
John Oreiro
Sep 5, 2025
Huntsteelum John “JR” Oreiro
March 23, 1952 – September 5, 2025
Huntsteelum John “JR” Oreiro, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving family as he began his journey to rest and peace.
A smile that lit up the world.A loyalty that was unmatched.A kindness and joy paired with...
Paul Rouser
Sep 5, 2025
Paul Rouser
Beloved Husband, Father, and Friend Paul Rouser passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on September 5th, surrounded by the love of his family. A man of quiet wisdom and unwavering devotion, Paul lived his life with deep loyalty and commitment to the family.
Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on December 13, 1940, Paul built a life defined by loyalty,...
Carolyn Anne Mitchell
Aug 27, 2025
Carolyn Anne Mitchell was born on September 26th, 1938, in Nezperce, Idaho, and passed away in her Bainbridge Island home on August 27th, 2025. Spending her life as a Biochemist and Nurse, her legacy and helpful nature may live on in those who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.
Arrangements entrusted to Cook...
Donell Laverne Koch
Aug 27, 2025
In loving memory of Donell Laverne Koch. She was born in Dubois, PA, on April 17th, 1930, and passed away at home on Bainbridge Island, WA, on August 27th, 2025.
Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.
Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.
William Albert Schmidt Jr.
Aug 26, 2025
William Albert Schmidt Jr. was born in Park Falls, WI, and passed away on August 26th, 2025, in Silverdale, WA. He will be remembered and deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.
Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.
Elizabeth Ann Getzoff Smith
Aug 26, 2025
Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Getzoff Smith passed away on August 26, 2025 at 96 years.
Liz was born in Morristown, NJ, in 1929 to Benjamin Getzoff and Blanche Robinson Getzoff. She was the second of four siblings, Joan, David and Mary Karyl.
Her father owned a grocery store and an inn in Morristown. Her mother was a school teacher from Poughkeepsie, NY. Liz...
Debra Ann Pitts
Aug 25, 2025
Debra Ann Pitts was born in Romulus, NY, on June 27th, 1955, and passed away in her Bainbridge Island home on August 25th, 2025. Debra was loved immensely by her family and friends, and may she be remembered for the joy she brought to those around her.
Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.
Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral...
Theresa Louise Todd
Aug 24, 2025
Theresa ”Teri" Louise Todd, 71, passed away on August 24th, 2025. Teri was born to Howard Michael and Grace Todd on September 4th, 1953, as the second-youngest of six children. Teri went on to develop a love of music, expressing that love through the violin. She played with the Seattle Youth Symphony for several years, then auditioned for “Young Americans...
Valerie C Ferronato
Aug 20, 2025
Valerie Ferronato was born in San Francisco, CA, on April 24th, 1940, and passed away in her loving home on August 20th, 2025. She will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.
Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.
David Michael Greenstein
Aug 14, 2025
David Michael Greenstein died at home on August 14th, 2025, the arms of his family wrapped around him. David’s passing came 21 months after a glioblastoma diagnosis, 18 months after life-prolonging brain surgery, 54 days after his 58th birthday, eight days before his oldest daughter Ayla returned to college, and 22 days before his 21st anniversary with his wife Kara...David...
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