Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Bainbridge Island, WA, Kitsap County and Surrounding Cities
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Anina McCormic
Aug 2, 2025
Anina Marie McCormic
October 23, 1944 - August 2, 2025
Anina Marie (Tardif) McCormic was born on October 23, 1944, at Providence Hospital in Seattle, to a Danish mother (Edith Madsen) and French-Canadian father, Dr. Ernest Tardif, a surgeon. The eldest and tiniest of five, she grew up on Queen Anne Hill and attended St. Anne’s School, followed by Forest Ridge School...
Dee Ann Poulsen
Jul 19, 2025
Dee Ann Poulsen was born on June 18th, 1940, in Bellingham, and passed away on July 19th, 2025, on Bainbridge Island, WA. She will be remembered and missed by her friends, family, and beloved students.
Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.
Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.
Roberta Jean Paul Jacobsen
Jul 19, 2025
Bobbie was born at the Cascade Sanitarium in Leavenworth, Washington in 1933. She died peacefully during her daily afternoon nap on July 19, 2025. She was the fifth, and youngest, child of Bert M Paul and Mary Boston Paul. She spent her early childhood on the Skookum Dairy in Peshastin with her siblings, grandparents and 2 families of cousins. Her...
William Robert Meierding
Jul 11, 2025
William (Bill) Robert Meierding, age 84, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 11th. In death, as in life, he left with grace, resilience, acceptance, and love.
Bill was born in Berkeley, California, the eldest of four children. He spent much of his life in Ventura County, California, attending school in...
Bruce Paul Bevan
Jul 9, 2025
Bruce Paul Bevan was born on January 24th, 1941, and passed away on July 9th, 2025. May he be remembered and honored by all who have crossed paths with him.
Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.
Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.
David Lloyd McArdle
Jul 9, 2025
David Lloyd McArdle “Dirty Dave”
David was born in Seattle on June 6, 1945, to Kenyon and Edna McArdle. He passed away on July 9, 2025. He was the father of two daughters and Grandfather to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters.
David served in the Army and was stationed in Korea.
He was...
Charles Mark Pitroff
2025
Charles Mark Pitroff, 77, of Hansville, WA, passed away suddenly on July 8, 2025, surrounded by family.
He had just returned from a week-long family reunion in Wyoming, preached his final sermon the day after returning, and was called home to be with Jesus two days later.
Mark was born in Erie, PA, to Charles and Gladys (Jones) Pitroff in 1947.
Mark moved...
Garrett Weyer Larsen
Jul 8, 2025
Garrett Weyer Larsen, 79, passed away at Virginia Mason Hospital, Seattle, on July 8, 2025, after a courageous fight against pancreatic cancer. He was interred at Port Blakely Cemetery, Bainbridge Island on July 13, 2025.
Of Norwegian heritage, he was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington, the oldest of three sons of Thor Larsen and Signe (Midtsatre) Larsen. His father was...
Donna Belle Greenawalt
Jul 8, 2025
Donna Belle Greenawalt was born on June 23rd, 1934, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and passed away on July 8th, 2025, in Bainbridge Island, WA. She will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of accompanying her through her life.
Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.
Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.
Frank William Maynard
Jul 4, 2025
Frank William Maynard was born May 11, 1948, in Paradise, California, and passed away on July 4th, 2025, in University Place, Washington. He will be remembered and missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.
Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.
Jennifer McClintock Tucker
Jul 3, 2025
Jennie Tucker was born on June 3rd, 1962, in New York, and passed away at home on July 3rd, 2025. She will be missed by her friends, family, and all those that she touched during her years of teaching.
Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.
Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.
Jeri Janel Ross
Jun 27, 2025
Jeri Janel Ross was born on February 14th, 1943, and passed away on June 27th, 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.
Michael W. Barnett
Jun 26, 2025
Michael W Barnett was born in San Diego, California, on September 10th, 1943, and passed away in Bainbridge Island, WA, on June 26th, 2025.
Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.
Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.
George S Broom
Jun 26, 2025
George Broom was born on July 10th, 1939, and passed away on June 26th, 2025. He will be missed by his beloved friends and family.
Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.
Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.