These things are important to know when you give to the USS Yorktown (CV-10) Association: We are a 501(c)(19). As a veterans non-profit, all donations made to us are tax deductible. Simply keep your receipt for your taxes. We are the veterans who served on the USS Yorktown and their families – and we’re proud of it! Let’s just say …
1943 – 2024 James Richard Neumann Sr. – Born January 14, 1943, to William & Flora Neumann of St. Louis. Went to sleep peacefully on July 22, 2024 & never woke up. Jim attended school in St. Louis until joining the US Navy in January of 1960. While home on leave he met the love of his life Patricia Groves. …
1928 – 2024 Donald Andrew Johnson, long-time Crescent City resident, passed away Friday, 31 May 2024, in Brookings, Oregon, after a prolonged illness. Born 21 November 1928 to Theodore Gib and Birdie Elizabeth (Kingsley) Johnson in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Don was the oldest of four children. At the age of nine, the family moved to Oregon’s Rogue Valley, where he …
1937 – 2024 Raymond Marcus Stinson 87, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024. Raymond was born the youngest of ten in the Upper La Prele area near Douglas to John Marcus and Lillian Elizabeth (Dandell) Stinson on June 5, 1937. Growing up, he worked on the family farm and his brother’s sawmill near Esterbrook. He graduated from Douglas High …
1934 – 2024 Norman M. Keith Jr., 89, passed away on Saturday June 29, 2024, at the Springbrook nursing home. He was born July 7th, 1934, in Auburn, a son of Norman and Dorthy (Swift) Keith. Normand graduated from Mechanic Falls high school, then went on to join the United States Navy proudly serving our country during the Koren War …
1946-2024 Roger W. Henry age 77, of Millersburg, Ohio passed away Wednesday July 3, 2024, at his residence following an extended illness. Roger was born September 2, 1946, in Millersburg, Ohio and was the son of Robert J. and Lovie (Fry) Henry. He was a 1965 graduate of West Holmes High School. Roger was a Veteran of the United States …
1941-2024 Michael Arthur Patterson (“Mike”) went to join his wife, Jan, on her birthday, March 1, in the year 2024. He was 82 years old. Mike is preceded in death by wife Janice (“Jan”) and his parents, Rosemary Gompf and Roy Patterson. Mike is survived by his loving daughter, Jennifer Christina Lorenzetti (Daniel). Mike was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on …
1938-2024 oger D. Peterson, 86, of Galesburg, died at 4:28 a.m. Friday, July 5, 2024, in Seminary Manor. He was born April 3, 1938, in Galesburg, the son of Dean A. and Francis (Becker) Peterson. He married Trudy K. (Wilson) Curran on June 17, 1965, in Greely, Colorado. She preceded him in death on August 27, 2015, after more than …
1936-2024 Terry Rogers, a loving husband and father with a song for every occasion, passed away peacefully in June 2024. Terry had a warm “Hiya” and a big smile for everyone. With a twinkle in his eye and a penchant for dad jokes, he always knew how to lighten the mood. His stories, whether true or exaggerated, were always told …
1934-2024 Robert (Bob) Julio Gallo passed away peacefully in his home in Modesto, California, on June 22, 2024, on the ranch where he lived his entire life. Born in Modesto on August 18, 1934, Bob was the beloved son of Aileen Marie Lowe, a third-generation Californian, and Julio Robert Gallo, co-founder of E. & J. Gallo Winery and a son …
1935-2024 David Robert Crichton, 89 of Golden Valley, MN passed into heaven on June 1, 2024. Preceded by parents, Lela and David Crichton. Survived by loving wife, Nancy; daughter Liesl Hilton; granddaughters Halie, Katelynn, Madelynn and Grace; great grandchildren Harper and Theodore; his former son-in-law, Shane Hilton. Member of Calvary Lutheran Church of Golden Valley for many years; at First …
1935 – 2024 Lorry Baltimar Atencio, 89, Born May 15, 1935, in Park View New Mexico, died June 13, in Silverdale, Washington. He enjoyed his family with everything he had. He really enjoyed all sports and was a huge Raiders football and Los Angeles Dodger baseball fan. He was on an Ogden Adult baseball team and his kids enjoyed going …
1937 – 2024 Robert “Bob” Allen Blantz was a caring son, brother, uncle, and friend. He passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at age 86 in the care of Bella Hospice in Columbus, Ohio.Bob was born to Ralph and Dorothy Blantz on June 1, 1937, in Canton, Ohio. In 1955, Bob graduated from Washington High School in Massillon Ohio. He …
1944 – 2024 James Robert “JR” Keenan passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024, at his home in Blanchard, OK. JR was born April 2, 1944 in Gaffney SC to James T. and Carrie L Keenan. JR enlisted in the United States Navy in July 1962 serving aboard the USS Yorktown during the Vietnam War until his discharge in July …
1931 – 2024 Tom was born and raised in Pueblo, CO to his parents John D. Jones and Frankie Miller Jones. He attended Mrs Mcintire’s preschool, Somerlid grade school, and graduated from Centennial HS in 1949. Tom attended junior college, then joined the Navy. While in the Navy, Tom served as a radio man on the US aircraft USS Yorktown …
1949 – 2024 Gary Buzzell (Buzz), 75, passed away June 1, 2024, in Bangor at the Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation, where he resided since 2020. Gary was born May 9, 1949, in Bar Harbor to Fulton and Mertice Black Buzzell. Gary grew up in Bar Harbor and Hulls Cove and went to schools in Bar Harbor. He graduated …
1946 – 2024 Howard Farmer, age 77, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Howard was born on August 12, 1946, in Clarksville, TN to the late Gracey Lyle Farmer and Polly Louise Hagewood. Howard is also predeceased by his brothers, Joseph Lyle Farmer and George Richard Farmer. Howard is survived by his wife of 57 years, Linda …
1932 – 2024 A light went out May 15th when Jim Cunningham passed away at the age of 92 in the Palo Alto VA Hospice Unit. Jim and his two sisters, Virginia and Margaret, were raised in Tomah, Wisconsin. He loved growing up in a small town and participated in many sports and activities. He laughed that you had to …
1942 – 2024 Lee Roy Vrzalik, beloved husband of Helen Rutherford Vrzalik, passed from this life on June 5, 2024. He was born on a snowy day, February 18, 1942, to Charlie F. and Julie Vinkler Vrzalik in Ennis, Texas. Lee Roy attend school at St. John Elementary and Ennis High School. It was his honor to serve the United …
1933 – 2024 William Anders, a NASA astronaut who was part of the 1968 Apollo 8 crew who were the first three people to orbit the moon, has died in a plane crash in Washington state, according to his son, Gregory Anders. He was 90 years old. The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release an aircraft …
1947 – 2024 Donald Lee Mincher “Gramps” passed away May 29, 2024, surrounded by his family and his faithful dog Tucker. Donnie was born in Elk City, Oklahoma, on March 18, 1947, to Wilda and JT Mincher. Soon after his birth, the family moved from Oklahoma to Washington before settling in Oregon. Donnie attended Winston-Dillard schools and graduated from Douglas …
2024 Howard served on the USS Yorktown (CVS-10) from 1956 to 57 in OR Division as an RM3. An obituary will be shared as soon as one is available.
1943 – 2024 George Jonathan Balogas, 80, was born on July 21, 1943, to the late George and Shirley Balogas. He entered eternal rest on March 15, 2024.Beloved husband of Lynne (nee Young) for nearly 55 years; loving father of Jill (John) Grillo and Kristen (Lawrence) Daher; cherished grandfather of Joy and Justin Daher and special grandfather to his grandpup …
1926 – 2024 Scott, Steven M. “Scotty”, 98, of Plantation, formally of Citrus Springs, passed away September 14, 2013. Scotty was a proud veteran of the US Navy serving the Pacific Theater of WWII, USS Yorktown, and following his honorable discharge; he had a career in sales, retiring from Florida Bearing Co. in 1982. He was also an active member …
1937 – 2023 Myron “Mike” Clark Lamb, a beloved father, stepfather, brother, uncle, and devoted friend, died at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Virginia Beach on October 17, 2023, at the age of 86. Mike was born in Sacramento, California, on January 31, 1937 to Francis Arthur Lamb and Dorothy Caroline Thompson. He joined the United States Navy at …
1933 – 2024 Earnest Heyward McCullum, 90 of Madison, passed away peacefully at his home on April 29, 2024. Mr. McCullum was born May 20, 1933 in Machen, GA to Heyward and Herma McCullum. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952-1956 in the Korean conflict. Afterwards, he obtained an associate’s degree before beginning a career in welding. He worked …
1930 – 2024 John “Jack” Diel, 94, of Enfield passed away at Baystate Medical Center on May 15, 2024. Born on March 21, 1930 in Teaneck, New Jersey, he was the son of the late John and Florence (Earle) Diel. Jack grew up in Bogota and graduated from Bogota High School in 1949. He had resided in Enfield since 1959.Jack …
1939 – 2024 Paul R. Flanagin, 85, of Jackson passed away peacefully with his daughter and granddaughters at his side on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Newbridge Retirement Community.He was born February 20, 1939, in Jackson to Verba and Charles Flanagin. He married the love of his life, Hulda Marie (Kimbel) Flanagin on December 27, 1958. They had been married …
1947 – 2024 Randall J. Sachtjen, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2024. Randy was born in Madison, Wisconsin. He joined the Navy right out of high school in 1965 and sailed around the world on the USS Yorktown. Randy met the love of his life, Jann, while in the service and they went on to spend the …
1935 – 2024 Ronald David Roberts, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the BeeHive Assisted Living Facility in Hamilton, MT. He was born in Hamilton to Fred and Pats Roberts. Growing up on 5th Street with his older brother, Fred and younger sister, Joan, Ron worked the soda fountain at his parents Bookstore on Main Street. After graduating …
1938 – 2024 Our beloved Richard “Rich” Dean Hacking passed away peacefully on Friday evening, April 12th, in Mesa Arizona surrounded by his family.Rich was born September 11, 1938, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Edna Belle Harris and Leonard Elliott Hacking. As the only boy and middle child between two sisters – Helen Howell and Marilyn Smith – he received lots …
1938 – 2024 Paul Edward Wood, 85, passed away at Cornerstone Hospice House on April 29, 2024. He had resided in The Village of LaZamora since 2000. A Memorial Celebration will be held at Baldwin Funeral Home, 1008 Bichara Blvd., The Villages, FL, on May 10 from 2-4 pm.Paul was born in Bunker, MO, on December 12, 1938 to Paul …
1942 – 2023 Warren R. Hallum, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 13, 2023, at MorningStar Senior Living Center after a short battle with brain cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Warren was born September 29, 1942, in Minnesota to Warren and Elizabeth “Beth” Hallum. In 1962, he joined the Navy. He served on the USS Yorktown, …
1927 – 2024 Anthony James “Tony” Pinion, 97, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family, Friday evening, May 3, 2024, at his home. Tony was born Jan. 11, 1927, in Warren, a son of John and Catherine Spatafore Pinion. He attended Warren G. Harding High School before being drafted into the United States Navy. During his time of service, …
1930 – 2024 urwood Elbridge Lashbrook passed away on May 9, 2024, at the age of 93. He was born in Algona, Iowa, on July 30, 1930. He was the son of Jess Edwin and Kathryn Nellie Lashbrook. He grew up in Algona and graduated from Algona High School in 1948. He then attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar …
1937 – 2024 Richard Leroy Anderson age 86 of Kittery Point Maine, passed away peacefully at home February 12, 2024. Richard was born December 29, 1937 in Springfield, Oregon to Grace and Tony Uchytil of Walton’s Mountain, OR. Richard was raised in Cottage Grove, Oregon where he graduated High School. Richard and his brother Jack joined the US Navy together …