Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Jason Scott Parker

Jason Scott Parker

Sep 25, 2025

In loving memory of Jason Parker. He was born in Seattle, WA, on January 7th, 1952, and passed away on September 25th, 2025. He will be deeply missed by his loving family and friends.

Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.

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

Dianna Mae Purser

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....

Mary Lorraine Goodman

Mary Lorraine Goodman

Sep 17, 2025

Mary Lorraine Goodman was born in Reno, NV, on August 30th, 1942, and passed away under loving care on September 17th, 2025, on Bainbridge Island, WA. May she be remembered and 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.

Jack Gordon Mace

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

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...

Timothy David Wood

Timothy David Wood

Sep 11, 2025

In loving memory of Timothy David Wood. He was born in Orville, CA, on November 7th, 1981, and passed away on September 11th, 2025.

Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.

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

Richard Webster Grieves

Richard Webster Grieves

Sep 10, 2025

Richard Grieves, November 21, 1937 – September 10, 2025 Richard Webster Grieves was born in Glen Ridge, NJ, on November 21, 1937, the son of Walter and Lucille Grieves. He grew up in Chatham, NJ, where he attended public school, followed by Blair Academy. In 1960, he graduated from Princeton University and fulfilled his military obligation by serving three years...

Karen Elizabeth Mally

Karen Elizabeth Mally

Sep 10, 2025

In loving memory of Karen Mally. She was born in Dubuque, Iowa, on October 11th, 1946, and passed away in her Poulsbo, WA home on September 10th, 2025.

Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.

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

Wayne Edward White

Wayne Edward White

Sep 9, 2025

Wayne Edward White was born in Aberdeen, WA, on February 1st, 1949, and passed away at his Bainbridge Island home on September 9th, 2025. He will be deeply missed by his loving family and friends, and 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...

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 G. Perdue passed away on September 3, 2025, after a brief battle with heart trouble. She was a teacher, world traveler, published author, a caring mom, wife, and grandmother. She was 86 years old.

Mona was born to Lee Otto and Edna Ruby Schmalbeck on July 4, 1939, in Grand Junction, CO. The family moved to Washington state in the...

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...