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...
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,...
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
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
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...
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.
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...


