Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Bainbridge Island, WA, Kitsap County and Surrounding Cities

Michael Fellin

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

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

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,...

Tamara Rae Schult

Tamara Rae Schult

Sep 4, 2025

In loving memory of Tamara Rae Schult. She was born in Los Angeles, CA, on August 18th, 1942, and passed away under loving care in Poulsbo, WA, on September 4th, 2025.

Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.

Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.

Mona Gay Perdue

Mona Gay Perdue

Sep 3, 2025

Mona Perdue was born in Grand Junction, CO, on July 4th, 1939, and passed away in Silverdale, WA, on September 3rd, 2025. May she be remembered for the joy she brought to all who had the pleasure of meeting her.

Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.

Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.

Carolyn Anne Mitchell

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Karl Frederick Voegtlin

Karl Frederick Voegtlin

Aug 10, 2025

Karl Frederick Voegtlin was born on January 14th, 1935, in Seattle, WA, and passed away in Silverdale, WA, on August 10th, 2025.

Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.

Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.

Ethan Skyler

Ethan Skyler

Aug 3, 2025

Loving husband, father, and light of our lives.

Anina McCormic

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

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

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

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...