Obituaries
Yerington, Nevada Obituaries
Ronald Jay Smith
Mar 8, 2008
Ronald Jay 'Ron' Smith, the beloved son, brother, nephew, uncle and friend passed away at his home in Yerington, Nevada on Saturday morning, March 8, 2008 after a long battle with cancer and multiple sclorosis. He was 49. Ron was born in Yerington, Nevada on August 10, 1958 the son of Gene and Emily (Bianchini) Smith. He is survived by...
Katherine Ann Stephenson
Mar 7, 2008
Katherine Ann Stephenson passed away Friday afternoon, March 7, 2008 at the Tahoe Pacific Hospital in Reno, Nevada. She was 67. Katherine was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania on July 20, 1940 the daughter of Joseph and Cora E. (Perry) Stephenson. Katherine had lived in Yerington since November 1992 having come from California. She is survived by her Brothers and...
Franklin John Stercula
Mar 6, 2008
Franklin John Stercula passed away Thursday evening, March 6, 2008 at the Veterans Hospital in Reno. He was 82. Frank was born in Pottstown, Pennsylvania on September 18, 1925. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He had lived in California and Washington where he worked in the Automotive repair field and...
Phyllis Matheus
Mar 6, 2008
Phyllis Matheus died peacefully on Thursday morning, March 6, with her family at her side at the South Lyon Medical Center, Yerington. She was 89. Phyllis was born in Yerington on February 28, 1919 the daughter of Oscar and Annetta Stallard. She attended school in Smith Valley and Mason Valley, and graduated from Yerington H.S.. She retired from Lyon County...
Aaron Dale Pugsley, Sr.
Mar 5, 2008
Aaron Dale Pugsley, Sr. passed away at his home in Yerington, Nevada on Wednesday morning, March 5, 2008. He was 82. Aaron was born in Maysville, Arkansas on March 8, 1925 the son of Aaron and Veola (Ash) Pugsley. He was a World War II veteran having served in the United States Army. He had lived the past 5 years...
Mattilyne Elsie Galvin
Mar 4, 2008
Mattilyne Elise Galvin, infant dayghter of Janelle Galvin died Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at the Carson Tahoe Hospital in Carson City. Survivors include her Mother, Janelle, her brother, Logan and grandparents Mat and Kaylyn Galvin. Graveside service to be held 10:00 am Friday, March 7, 2008 at the Valley View Cemetery, Yerington. Family and friends may sign the online guest...
Rhonda Gay Madewell
Feb 26, 2008
Ronda Gay Madewell was born October 13, 1944 at Rotan, Texas to Calmer Joseph Johnson Jr. and Enide Temple (Brown) Johnson. The family later moved to Yerington, Nevada and farmed there for many years. Ronda graduated from Yerington High School in 1962. She attended the University of Hawaii for 1 ½ years. On November 20, 1976 she was married to...
Kathleen Jean Gordon
Feb 25, 2008
Kathleen Jean Gordon passed away on Monday morning, February 25, 2008, at the South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington, Nevada. She was 64. Kathleen was born in Modosto, California on June 25, 1943 the daughter of Earl and Jean Blakley. She had married Robert B. Gordon on May 10, 1986 in Cupertino, California. They moved to Yerington from Jackson, California....
Donald John Shehady
Feb 23, 2008
Donald John Shehady went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2008 at his home in Smith Valley. "Pappa Don" as he was known to a multitude of family members, friends and neighbors was born in Yerington, Nevada on May 31, 1921 the son of John and Sardie (Kafoury) Shehady, the third of four children. He grew up on...
Frances Helen Hedlund
Feb 21, 2008
Frances Helen Hedlund passed away early Thursday morning, February 21, 2008 at the South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington, Nevada. She was 91. Frances was born in Chester, New Jersey on June 9, 1916 the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Appleby) Keough. She was the ninth of ten children and grew up in New Jersey. She graduated from Ramsey High...
Rosemary Peters
Feb 19, 2008
Rosemary Peters passed away on Tuesday evening, February 19th, 2008 at the 'Just Like Home' assisted living facility in Yerington, Nevada. She was 93. Rosemary was born September 4, 1914 in Ventura, California the daughter of Joseph and Clara (Hobson) Peters. Her family was part of the early days of California with one great grandparent having come from Baja California...
Gilbert Eugene Cook
Feb 11, 2008
Gilbert Eugene Cook passed away on Monday morning, February 11, 2008 at the Carson Valley Medical Center in Gardnerville, Nevada. He was 72. Gilbert was born in Atoka, Oklahoma on August 4, 1935 the son of Calvin and Mabel (Underwood) Cook. He had served in the United States Air Force. He married Linda Dunnam on December 19, 1966 in Las...
Bryan Gregory Booth
Feb 9, 2008
Bryan Gregory Booth passed away at his home on Saturday morning, February 9, 2008. He was 31. Bryan was born in Yerington, Nevada on October 21, 1976 the son of Frank W. (Willie) and Cynthia L. Booth. He was a lifelong resident of Yerington. He was a wonderful son, husband and adoring father and loving brother. He was an avid...
Roy D. Larcom
Feb 7, 2008
Roy D. Larcom passed over into eternal life on Thursday morning, February 7, 2008 at South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington, Nevada. He was 66. Roy was born in Lockport, New York on January 31, 1942 where he lived until moving to Reno in 1983. He lived in Reno 21 years until moving to Fernley two years ago. He was...
Marjorie Mae Linscott
Feb 6, 2008
Marjorie Mae McKay Linscott passed away early Wednesday morning, February 6, 2008 surrounded by her family at the Renown Medical Center in Reno. She was 79. Marjorie was born in Sweetwater, Nevada on March 21, 1928 the daughter of Chester and Edith (Fredericks) Keeley. She is survived by her husband, Jack Linscott of Smith Valley; a son, Bob and his...
Richard Allen Tucker
Feb 5, 2008
Richard Allen Tucker passed away at his home in Wellington on Tuesday evening, February 5, 2008. He was 53. Richard was born in San Jose, California on May 6, 1954 the son of Howard and Nancy (Marriott) Tucker. He had served in the National Guard and for the past 10 years has lived in Wellington coming from California. He was...
Barbara Jean Nolan
Feb 5, 2008
Barbara Jean Nolan passed away Tuesday evening, February 5th, 2008 at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno from respiratory complications after a brief illness. She was 43. Barbara was born in Fairfield, California on April 26, 1964 the daughter of Willis and Billie (Reinhardt) Guy. She had moved to Yerington in 1970. Barbara had worked as a teachers aide and...
Kay Marriott
Feb 5, 2008
Our beloved Mother, Sister, Sister-In-Law, Grammie, Aunt, Great Aunt, Nurse, and wonderful Friend. Entered into Heaven's gates on February 5th, 2008. She was surrounded by many loved ones (present and on the cell phones!) at her bedside at Tahoe Pacific Hospital South Meadows in Reno, NV. Kay was born on June 9, 1941 in Tonopah, NV., where her parents owned...
Manuel Bengochia
Feb 4, 2008
Manuel Bengochia passed away early Monday morning, February 4, 2008 at Renown Medical Center in Reno. He had been sick for sometime and died peacefully in his sleep with his family at his side. He was 58. Manuel was born in Schurz, Nevada on November 10, 1949 the son of Frank and Beartrice Bengochia. He loved hunting and fishing at...
Patricia Ruth Haugen
Jan 30, 2008
Patricia Ruth Haugen passed away Wednesday morning, January 30, 2008 at Long Term Care of South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington, Nevada. She was 78. Patricia was born in San Francisco, California on July 23, 1929 the daughter of Emery and Ruth (Logan) Rowley. She has lived in Yerington the past two years coming from Sun City, Arizona. She loved...
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