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Posted 2018-05-09 7:24 PM (#89283)
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COLANGELO, Frank, 82, died on Saturday, May 4, 2018. He was born May 16, 1935 in Buffalo, NY to Rachel (Lucchino) and James Colangelo. He married Jo-Ann Nigro on January 15. 1966. Shortly after high school, Frank joined the Navy. He was stationed in San Diego and traveled throughout the pacific on submarines working with sonar. He met his lifelong friends Howard Hildebrand and Rodney Montoya while stationed in Guam. Guam was paradise for Frank. He spent his free time scuba diving and exploring the island. After his 4-year enlistment, he worked for RCA and worked in Greenland operating computers. He came back to Buffalo when his father was ill to help them run their tavern but preferred the technology field and took a job with IBM in Kingston, NY. Frank and Jo-Ann married in 1966 and while working for Infor-x, was relocated to Boston, MA and then Fountain Valley, CA. In 1980, he went to work for Paradyne and was transferred to the chicagoland area where he bought a farm in Woodstock, IL. On the farm, he and Jo-Ann raised their boys spending time at their property and watching sporting events. Frank loved to cook and passed his love of food on to his boys. Making homemade pasta, sauce and even ricotta cheese. Frank had a great sense of humor and a quick wit, often sharing his "bad dad jokes" with whomever he met. He is survived by his wife, Jo-Ann; sons, Jason (Tracy), Matthew (Laura) and Paul; 6 grandchildren, Jacob, Kelsey, Daniel, Zachary, Joseph and Zoie. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, James and Rachel Colangelo; and his sister, Elaine. Memorial donations may be made to Journeycare Hospice. A celebration of life will take place at the home of Matthew and Laura Colangelo on Saturday, May 12th from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Published in the Northwest Herald on May 8, 2018


BIVIN, Homer Richard, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 2, 2018. He was born in Ventura, CA on February 8, 1924. His parents were Wilrus Rusty Bivin and Harriet E. Bivin. His mother died when he was a young boy and Dick was brought up primarily by his grandmother. After attending high school in Ventura, Dick joined the Navy in December of 1941. He went to boot camp and torpedo-man's school in San Diego, CA. He was then assigned to USS Woodworth (DD460) and participated in the Aleutian Islands and occupation of the Guadalcanal Island campaigns. He entered the Naval Academy in 1943 and graduated in 1946, a member of the class of 1947 in the 17th company. While at the Academy, he was a member of the varsity wrestling team. After graduation from the Academy, he served on the USS Boxer (CV21), and was a member of the commissioning crew of the Coral Sea (CVB43). In 1948, he went to submarine school in New London CT, where he met his future wife, Joan Marie Jossen of Douglaston, Long Island. When he finished sub school, he was sent to San Diego to become an officer of the USS Remora (SS-487). Subsequent submarine tours were on Bluegill, Baya, Sablefish, Spikefish and his submarine command was on USS Greenfish (SS-351). His surface ship command was on the USS Cambria (LPA36). Dick's shore and staff assignments were: NROTC instructor, Harvard University; a student at graduate school, Stanford University; Bureau of Naval Personnel; Armed Forces Staff College; CINCUSNAVER, London: Commander Submarine Division 101; Commander Submarine Force Atlantic Staff; and USMAC Vietnam Staff. He commanded the Recruit Training Command, San Diego and retired his naval career after being the commander of the Naval Training Center in Point Loma, CA. Dick's awards included the Legion of Merit, Joint Services Commendation Medal, and two Navy Achievement Medals, plus various area campaign medals. After Dick retired from his naval career of 35 years, he was the business manager for The Bishop's School in La Jolla, CA. He also was a business manager of a small computer company and a partner in building a medical office in Escondido, CA. He was an avid sailor, traveler and skier. He celebrated his 80th birthday on the slopes of Mammoth Mountain and thoroughly enjoyed the free ski pass due to his age. Dick is survived by his wife of 67 years, Joan Jossen Bivin, daughter JoAnn Bivin Wornham of Carmel Valley and two grandsons, Tommy and John Wornham of Carlsbad. Published in The San Diego Union Tribune on May 9, 2018


GARDNER, Wayne Lee, passed on April 28, 2018, in Grand Junction, Colorado under the tender loving care of the staff at Hope West Hospice Care Center and his family. Wayne was born July 9, 1928, in Rico, Colorado to Kenneth and Martha (Fortsch) Gardner, a pioneer family of the Mesa/Collbran area. Wayne attended schools in Grand Junction and graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1946. He joined the Navy after graduation attending Electronic Schools at Great Lakes and Treasure Island, then Submarine School in New London, Connecticut. He served aboard the submarine USS Dogfish (SS-350) from December 20, 1947 until June 1949, after acceptance into The University of Colorado to study Engineering Physics. He reenlisted for active duty at the beginning of the Korean War and was attached to the Pacific Fleet in Pearl Harbor. He was honorably discharged after both enlistments. Wayne returned to The University of Colorado, where he completed his junior year and married Stephanie (divorced). They started their family in Boulder, Colorado and soon moved to Berkley, California where he worked for Berkley Scientific. He then went to work for Beckman Instruments and later RCA. The family moved to Colorado where he worked at Colorado Hickock Instruments as Chief Draftsman. Later at Dickson Inc. as Design Draftsman, he designed instruments still made today and using an IBM computer system in the accounting department, he cataloged their entire inventory. Later he designed logging instruments for URINCO - Uranium Instrument Company. He also worked for Flannery Electric and retired from United Artist Theaters as Chief Projectionist. He was a member of MENSA. His hobbies included playing chess, reading and playing with his grandchildren. He leaves behind his wife, Anita Youngberg Gardner; daughters, Andrea Gardner, Lisi Stachowiak (Dave), and Tiari DeGraw (Mike), and step-children, Joanne Miracle (Rusty), John McCoy (Emma), and Bonnie McCarty (Tyler), and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by sons, Eric Gardner and Glenn Gardner and three younger brothers. A Celebration of Life will be held in July. Donations, in Wayne's memory, may be made to CLAWS or charity of your choice. Published in The Daily Sentinel on May 6, 2018


JAHN, Gary H., 75, of Miamisburg, OH passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Kettering Medical Center. Gary was born long ago in Cincinnati, OH. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Charmayne Jahn (Gabbard); his step daughter, Amy J. Licata and son-in-law, Joe Licata; brother, Michael Jahn; sisters, Kathee Scoggins and Debbie Callahan. Gary served his country in the US Navy, in the submarine service from 1964 to 1974. He was a proud employee of Stoermer- Anderson for 17 years. He enjoyed sports, yard beautification, vacations at the beach, cooking and life in general. A celebration of Gary's remarkable life will be announced at a future date. Online condolences may be sent to: www.TobiasFuneralHome.com Published in Dayton Daily News on May 6, 2018


KLEPEL, Earl Melvin, 92, died May 5, 2018. Earl was born on December 17, 1925 to Rhoda Simon Klepel and Earl R. Klepel. He graduated from Horlick High School in 1943. He served in the US Navy Submarine Service during WWII. He qualified in submarines on USS Hoe (SS-258) in 1946 and was RM3(SS) when released by the Navy. Earl married Ethel Shirley Thompson on August 20, 1949. They enjoyed 67 years of marriage prior to her passing in June of 2017. Earl worked at Oster Avionic, Hamilton Beach and retired from Jacobson Manufacturing as V.P. of Materials and Manufacturing in 1992. In retirement, Earl logged more than 3,000 hours volunteering at All Saints Hospital and volunteered at the Lutheran High Thrift Shop. He was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church and served on every board and committee over the years. Earl is survived by his daughter Karen (Larry) Boehm, Green Bay and grandchildren Amanda Boehm, De Pere and Aaron (Tracy) Boehm, Austin, TX. In addition to his wife, Earl was preceded in death by his son, Joel Klepel; his parents; sisters and brothers-in-law, Laverne & Norman Voll, and Doris and Gilbert Eickhorst; and his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Gloria and Len Kemnitz. Funeral services for Earl will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2052 Geneva Street on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the church Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Private interment will take place. In lieu of flower, memorials for Trinity Lutheran Church and Racine Lutheran High School are requested. Purath-Strand Funeral Home & Crematory 3915 Douglas Avenue Racine, WI 53402 (262) 639-8000 www.purath-strand.com Published in Racine Journal Times on May 9, 2018


LANEY, Cecil Dewey, 96, on Friday morning, May 4, 2018, Cecil joined his beloved wife of over 70 years, Joyce Henson Laney, in Heaven. He was born July 15, 1921 and helped blaze the trail for Chiropractic as a licensed profession in Alabama. Cecil helped heal countless individuals and families in the Birmingham area, and inspired thousands of doctors worldwide who use his machine and his methods. Survivors include Cecil's son and daughter-in-law, David and Helen Laney; grandson, Chris Laney and his wife, Becky Laney; great-grandchildren, Alex (15), Sarah (14), and Katherine (11); grandson, Michael Laney and his wife, Dr. Paula Chandler-Laney; great-grandchildren, Sam (11) and Connor (3); and sisters, Nell King and Gladys Kocian. Cecil was raised in the Anniston area with nine siblings during the Great Depression. He was a WWII veteran of six combat missions in three years in the Pacific on US Navy submarines, notably as Gunner's Mate First Class aboard the USS Pogy (SS-266). Cecil studied Chiropractic at Palmer College in Davenport, Iowa before starting a successful practice in Anniston, moving to Birmingham in 1952. He pioneered research that led to the development of a new branch of Chiropractic, "Orthospinology," based on "The Laney Method," a significantly improved Chiropractic adjustment technique that uses his invention, the "Torque Specific Cervical Adjusting Instrument." That complex machine is specifically calibrated to each patient to deliver adjustments with measurably improved accuracy and precision (and much higher treatment success rates). Family and friends will gather for visitation from 4-5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home in Pelham. A celebration of Cecil's life will begin at 5 p.m. on May 9, 2018 in the funeral home's chapel. The graveside service will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Southern Heritage Cemetery, Pelham. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to a fund the family has established to benefit charities in accordance with Cecil's ideals: Dr. Cecil D. Laney Memorial Fund, PO Box 380742, Birmingham, AL 35238. Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home 205-988-3511. Published in The Anniston Star on May 6, 2018


LUTZ, Paul Ivan, 93, of Auburn, died peacefully on April 20, 2018, at Creekside Health and Rehabilitation Center in Indianapolis. He was born in Kent, Ohio, on December 30, 1924, to Willis and Alma (Crawford) Lutz. He was a graduate of Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio. Paul was a US Navy veteran of World War II, serving from January 7, 1943, to January 27, 1946. He served in the Submarine Service with CSD-102 Relief Crew (Silversides) and in USS Whale (SS-239) in the Pacific Theater. He qualified in submarines in Whale in 1944 and was MoMM3(SS) when released by the Navy in 1946. His military decorations included the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two stars, American Campaign Medal, Submarine Combat Insignia with three stars, Good Conduct Medal and Victory Medal. After serving his country, he returned to Kent where he met and married the love of his life, Evelyn (Olschevski). They were wed on May 15, 1948, and she preceded him in death on September 9, 2010. He was a member of Saint Mark's Lutheran Church in Auburn and had served on the church council several times. Paul was also a former Auburn city councilman and while on the council held the offices of Auburn police commissioner and Auburn fire commissioner. He was affiliated with several Masonic orders, including the DeKalb Masonic Lodge No. 214 F&AM, and the York Rite, where he held the Knight York Cross of Honor. Paul worked for Cooper Industrial Products as a project engineer and after leaving there he worked sales for Oren Van Aman in Fort Wayne and DeKalb Fire and Safety in Auburn. After his retirement, he enjoyed many activities, including volunteering with hospice care, delivering Meals on Wheels and Senior Packs for the DeKalb County Council on Aging as well as helping to construct several Habitat for Humanity homes in the area. In 2000, he was the recipient of the Hoosier of the Year Award for the Nine-County Council on Aging and also received a Volunteer of the Year Award from the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum where he volunteered for several years. Surviving are a daughter, Kathleen Lutz, a missionary to Kenya; sons Scott (Caye) Lutz of Monticello, Indiana; Grant (Tracy) Lutz of Denver, Colorado; Todd (Lori) Lutz of Auburn; and Matthew (Dennis Wilkinson) Lutz of Indianapolis; five grandchildren, Andrea (Jerry) Milliman of Fort Wayne, Sasha (Devon) Hypes of Auburn, Forrest (Selina) of Auburn; and Garrett and Bethany of Denver, Colorado; and seven great-grandchildren, Grace, Olivia, Abigail, Alicia, Isabella, Cameron and Morgan. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Evelyn, son Barrett, brothers Glen and Barton and sisters Martha Rhinehart and Wilma Schmolt. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2018, at Saint Mark's Lutheran Church, 211 W. 9th St., Auburn, with visitation from 2-3 p.m., with the Rev. Dr. Marcus Carlson officiating. A private family burial will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Auburn. Memorials in lieu of flowers can be directed to Saint Mark's Lutheran Church, the DeKalb Council on Aging or the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum. Arrangements were made through Pinnington Funeral & Cremation Services, 502 N. Main St., Auburn. To sign the online guest book, visit www.pinningtonfh.com. Published in KPCNews from Apr. 24 to May 8, 2018


PETERSON, Darrell L., was born on March 9, 1938 and passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018. Darrell was a resident of Viera, Florida at the time of passing. He served in the Navy and was based in Key West, FL on the submarine USS Tirante (SS-420) from 1957 to 1961. A memorial service will be held at 3pm, Friday, May 11, 2018 at Beckmann-Williamson Funeral Home, 5400 Village Dr., Viera, FL. Memorial Service at the Beckman Williamson Funeral Home at 3:00 PM on May 11, 2018. Contributions in his memory may be made to Wuesthoff Hospice House, 661 Eyster Blvd., Rockledge, FL 32955.


RINGER, Mitchell Lee, of Albuquerque, passed away in McHenry, IL on May 3, 2018. He was born in New York, NY on May 10, 1942. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Janet (nee Schimke) Ringer. His sons, Nathanael Ringer of San Francisco, CA and Bartholomew Ringer of Naples, Italy. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Helen Ringer of New York. Mitch served in the Navy for 20 years as a Chinese Linguist and Submariner. He saw combat in Vietnam. Mitch worked for the U.S. Government after retiring from the Navy, for various agencies; the last being the Department of Agriculture Forest Service. Mitch was a devoted father and husband, who loved traveling, reading and the outdoors. In Lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in Mitchell's name to the Navy Marine Core Relief Society, Naval Station 525A Farragut Ave, Bldg 26 ,Great Lakes, IL 60088. For more information visit www.colonialmchenry.com or call 815-385-0063. Published in the Northwest Herald on May 6, 2018


ROCHEFORD, Richard George, 93, retired Deputy Fire Chief, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018, with family by his side. Born in Worcester, November 11, 1924. Son of Charles and Margaret (Adams) Rocheford. He is predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Hester (Hanley). Hester passed away in January of 2018. He is also predeceased by his sister Shirley Hayes. He leaves his children, Mark and his wife Linda of Worcester, Torbert and his wife Ann Katherine of Lafayette, Indiana and daughter Heather and her partner Kevin Flavin of Spencer; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was fondly referred to as "Chief". Richard grew up in Worcester and graduated from North High School in 1943. As a young child his family traveled throughout New England when the Rocheford Construction Company had large projects. The day after Richard graduated from North High School he entered the US Navy. Assigned to the submariner division, he spent most of his years of service at the New London naval training academy and diesel school. He qualified in submarines in USS O-2 (SS-63) in 1944 and was MoMM2(SS) when released by the Navy. He also served in USS Muskallunge (SS-262), USS-Kingfish (SS-234), USS Redfish (SS-272) and USS Proteus (AS-19). He re-enlisted and spent time in Panama. After 4.5 years in the Navy he returned to Worcester and worked as a union carpenter and then joined the Worcester Fire Department in 1949. His first berth was the firehouse at Tatnuck Square. Retiring in 1985 as a Deputy Chief. Richard and Hester were married in 1950. Together in 1953, Richard and Hester built their home on Rich Street in Tatnuck, living there for over 60 years. This home saw many good gatherings with family and friends. Richard and Hester enjoyed a long retirement, spending 27 wonderful winters at their home in N. Fort Meyers, Florida. Both played golf regularly and had many good friendships. For many years, Chief could be heard saying, "If I go tomorrow, I enjoyed yesterday." He was an avid golfer belonging to Hillcrest Country Club in Leicester and Riverbend Country Club in N. Fort Meyers, FL for many years. He was very proud of his 8 hole-in-ones and made it clear, that when his obituary was printed, he wanted it noted that ALL of these 8 hole-in-ones were on regulation courses. He played with the Growlers at Hillcrest and often coordinated and MC'd their yearend banquets. He was a great tennis player in earlier years and enjoyed playing at the Worcester Tennis club. He was member of Christ the King Church and was active with their bowling league years ago. Hester and Dick enjoyed the weekend trips they took to Eastover with other firefighters and their wives. He was a good guy that always liked to fool and joke and make others smile. Richard was a resident at Homestead Hall Rest Home in Worcester for over three years. The family would like to thank everyone at Homestead Hall for their hard work, dedication and kindness. The family also thanks the Jewish Health Care Hospice Services for their work. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, May 8, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester. The funeral will be Wednesday, May 9, from the funeral home with a Mass at 11:30 a.m. in Christ the King Church, 1052 Pleasant St., Worcester. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. The family asks that flowers be omitted and suggests donations may be made to the Worcester Historical Fire Society, 141 Grove St., Worcester 01605. Published in Worcester Telegram & Gazette from May 5 to May 7, 2018


SEGUIN, Edgar T., Jr., son of Edgar Seguin and Ruth (Wilson) Seguin, passed away of natural causes on April 27, 2018 in Vero Beach, Florida. Edgar was born in Springfield, MA on June 15, 1925 and attended Springfield Schools. During his senior year of high school Ed enlisted in the US Navy where he served in the Navy submarine unit during WWII. He qualified submarines in USS Gato (SS-212) in 1945 and was EM3(SS) when released by the Navy [also CSD-82, USS Cobbler (SS-344)] . He retired from Pitney-Bowes in Sales and Sales Management after 30 years of service. Edgar played hockey during his youth and loved to ski, he was a past member and director of Springfield Ski Club in Blanford, MA as well as being a member of the Mt. Mansfield Ski Club in Stowe, VT. Ed spent 5 years doing volunteer work for Special Olympics ski team at Copper Mountain, Colorado. Edgar leaves behind his beloved wife of 66 years Barbara Seguin. He also leaves behind his sister Helen and his brother James. Ed was predeceased by his brothers Richard and William and his sisters Winifred, Barbara, and Carol. Edgar will be cremated, and his ashes will be interred at Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam, MA. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Schepens Eye Research Institute 20 Staniford St Boston, MA 02114. Published in The Republican on May 6, 2018


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