1938 – 2023 Craig Lynn Heabler, 84, of Eau Claire died on Sunday, August 13, 2023. He was born September 29, 1938 in Freeport, IL to Aida Ann Eliza Bubb and Charles Karl Heabler. Craig was raised in Rockford, IL attending all schooling there and graduating from East High School in June 1956. He had a business and music major …
1945 – 2023 LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Murray was 78 when he passed away on July 29, 2023. He was born in Vallejo on June 29, 1945, to Ruth Ada and Charles Homer Pulse. He attended Clear Lake High School in Lakeport. After graduation, he joined the Navy and became an electrician onboard the USS Yorktown CVS 10 where he …
1942 – 2023 Clarence Jones passed away on August 14, 2023 at the age of 81 in Manahawkin, New Jersey. Clarence was born February 12, 1942. He served on the USS Yorktown (CVS-10) as a Radarman in CR Division from 1963 to 1964. Funeral Home Services for Clarence are being provided by Maxwell-Tobie Funeral Home & Cremation Service, LLC – …
1939 – 2023 US Navy Ret. CPO Aaron Eugene Franks of Killian, LA, born 07-23-1939 in Memphis, TN, has passed away peacefully in his sleep at home surrounded by his family on our great nation’s anniversary, Independence Day July 4th, 2023. A fitting end to the life of a great man who nobly served his country for 22 years and …
1938 – 2023 Ted McClanahan who served twenty-eight years in the United States Navy followed by eighteen years in private industry and academia died on July 1, 2023, only a few days before leaving for his beloved cabin in Maine. He contracted Vibriosis from a fall off a seawall in Annapolis where he resided. He was 85 years old. Born …
1942 – 2023 Charles F. Cook Jr. Buddy, 80, of Wrentham, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on June 27, 2023. Born in Boston, MA on September 4, 1942, he was the son of the late Charles Cook Sr. and Rita (Colleran) Cook. Buddy was raised in West Roxbury and enlisted in the US Navy upon graduation …
1941 – 2023 Joseph Harrison Adams, Gunners Mate Senior Chief, USN, Ret, died July, 2, 2023; at the age of 82 in Mesa, Arizona. The son of Andy and Hilda Adams, he was born in his grandfather’s house near York, NE, May 13, 1941, with his Aunt Elsie in attendance. His family moved many times, but he considered Cody, Wyoming, …
1931 – 2023 Holladay, UT-John Piercey passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday July 11 surrounded by family at the age of 91. He was born on August 22, 1931, the fourth child out of six to Joseph Knowles Piercey and Verda Gould Piercey. He married Jane Okerlund Piercey on July 14, 1961 in the Salt Lake Temple of the …
1931 – 2023 HERRIN, IL – Virgil A. Lukens, 92, of Herrin, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 at his home in Herrin, IL. Virgil owned and operated Lukens Refrigeration for 46 years in Herrin. He retired in 1996 from the Carbondale Clinic as the Maintenance Supervisor. Virgil was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in …
1938 – 2023 Ferndale, Washington – David Lee Nelson, 85, known to some as Lee, passed away on July 7th, 2023, at 6:01pm in his Ferndale, Washington home with family present.Dave was born in Lynden, Washington to HD and Erline Nelson on April 18th, 1938. He was predeceased by his parents and also his sister, Lynne Ferrell. He married E. …
1949 – 2022 Our family is saddened to announce the death of Gary Leroy Tiegs on August 9, 2022. He was 73 years old.Gary was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. His life centered around his family. Gary gave his all to everyone he cared about. Gary was enthusiastic, funny, loving, and caring. He was calm, …
1924 – 2023 Robert E. Seaman, 98, of Lakeland, FL (previously Plant City, FL and Griffith, IN), passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 28, 2023.Robert was born in Calumet City, IL to August and Stella Seaman. He worked as a Police Officer for the Hammond Police Department (Hammond, IN) for 44 years. He was a WWII veteran and served in …
1933 – 2023 Mr. Holman Frederick Cox, age 89, a resident of Washington, NC passed away Thursday the 9th of March 2023 at his home surrounded by his devoted wife Linda Cox and family after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s. Graveside services with military honors will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Pamlico Memorial Gardens in Washington, …
1932 – 2023 SOUTHBURY — John Robert “Bob” Barna Sr, was born on December 20, 1932, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Stephen Edward and Julia (Hrapsky) Barna. When Bob was ten years old, his family moved to Newtown, Connecticut, where he would attend Sandy Hook/Newtown public schools and eventually meet his wife of 65 years, Nancy (Donlon) Barna, at the pharmacy …
1932 – 2023 Robert George Werba, 91, of Naples, Fla., formerly of Mifflinburg, Pa., entered into rest on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Avow Hospice Center, Naples, Fla. Born on Jan. 12, 1932, in Philipsburg, Pa., a son of the late George Werba and Sue (Perow) Werba. On March 8, 1952, in Clearfield, Pa, he married the former Edythe Mitchell …
1938 – 2023 Thomas Joseph BenHayon, Tom, age 84, of King Hill, passed peacefully Friday, March 3, 2023 at a Boise hospital. Tom was laid to rest beside his wife Joyce at Glenn Rest Cemetery in Glenns Ferry, Idaho. Tom was the only child born to John and Mildred (Newman) BenHayon on March 3, 1938 in Berkeley, California. Toms’ early …
1929 – 2023 Orval Warren Redhair, 94, of Gloucester, VA, passed away on Saturday, March 4th, at his home. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa and was the son of the late Orval and Katherine Redhair. During the Korean War he served in the U.S. Navy having served on the UUS Yorktown, CVN-10. He was a teacher in the York …
1937 – 2023 Donald Paul Rosignol (85) of Wichita Falls, TX died at his home on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Don was born March 17, 1937 in Mt. Carmel, IL to Everett and Vera (Stephens) Rosignol. Don graduated from Wichita Falls High School, worked with his dad on oil rigs for a year, then joined the US Navy where he …
1943 – 2022 Michael John Ryan died unexpectedly June 22, 2022, while vacationing in southern California with his wife and extended family.Michael was born in Portland April 1, 1943 to Leo and Lee Ryan. He attended Jesuit High School and graduated from Portland State University. He served in the United States Navy as a corpsman, accompanying Marines into the fiercest …
April 15th, 10 am – 3 pm As you know, the USS Yorktown (CV-10) was commissioned at Norfolk Navy Yard in Norfolk, Virginia on April 15, 1943. That was eighty years ago, this year. So, the leadership and staff at the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in Mt. Pleasant, SC are preparing an 80th Birthday celebration of the USS …
1940 – 2022 Clifford Levon Norton, Jr., age 82, of Jackson, Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022. He was born in Cedartown, GA on March 11, 1940 to the late Clifford and Delia Norton, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Tina Shaw and Shirley Patterson and one brother, Benny Norton. Cliff was a proud …
1926 – 2023 James A. Mulligan Jr. 96 quietly died at home on January 18, 2023 with family and caregivers present. He was born March 27, 1926 in Lawrence, MA to the late James A. Mulligan Sr. and Louise M. Cayer. He was predeceased by his wife of over 73 years, Louise Kolce and sons, Kevin John and Terrance Adam …
1937 – 2022 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our dad, Gene Gregory Schoonveld. He was born to Herman & Eleanor Schoonveld on their kitchen table in Cheyenne, Wyoming on September 23rd, 1937, and passed away exactly 85 years later at his Fort Collins home where he had raised his family and resided for more than 50 years. …
1927 – 2021 Russell Suda,94, fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Marguerite Suda, (nee Beckmann); dear father of Russell (Linda), Daniel, Ronald (Suzanne) Suda and Donna (Bernard, deceased) MacDonald. Dear grandfather to Russell Suda, Lauren (Shayne) Milligan, Alex (Kayla) Suda, Karie (Craig) Clubb, Brett Suda, Emily (Craig) …
1946 – 2023 Jerome “Jerry” Gettler served aboard the USS Yorktown (CVS-10) during the Vietnam War.
1947 – 2022 Edward L Merchant of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away in August, 2022. He was born November 22, 1947 and served on the USS Yorktown (CVS-10) from 1964 to 1965 as an Electricians Mate in E Division.
1924 – 2022 Byron Russel Morehead, 98, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday November 25, 2022, in The Villages of Marion. Services: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday November 29, 2022, at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories, where a visitation will begin at 10 am until service time. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery with full military honors. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is in …
1941 – 2022 James B. Dorsey of Highwood, MT was born October 16, 1941. He served on USS Yorktown (CVS-10) during the Vietnam War. James passed away May 20, 2022. He is survived by wife Vera and other members of the Dorsey family.
1933 – 2022 George “Sandy” Shepherd, 88, a long time Westford, MA Resident, was born on April 17, 1933 and passed away peacefully on March 21, 2022 after a brief illness. Sandy was born and raised in North Chelmsford, MA, where he graduated from Chelmsford High School class of 1951. After High School he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where …
1947 – 2022 Robert James Mandel of Des Plaines, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Robert was born February 13, 1947. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Robert served on the USS Yorktown (CVS-10) in 1966 as part of VAW-11 Det T. Survivors include his brothers, Raymond and Leonard (Karen) Mandel …
1942 – 2021 Charles Vernon Wallace, age 79, of Surprise, Arizona passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Charles was born May 25, 1942. He served on the USS Yorktown (CVS-10) in F Division from 1960 to 1962. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.surprisefuneralcare.com for the Wallace family.
1941 – 2022 Robert Eugene Glick, age 80, of Fallbrook, California passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022. Robert was born August 30, 1941. He served on the USS Yorktown (CVS-10) as a Machinist Mate 2nd Class in the A Gang (1960 – 1964). Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.tridentsociety.com/location/san-diego-ca for the Glick family.
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 …
While nothing can be guaranteed at this time, we wanted everyone to receive this update and potentially make plans towards the 2021 Reunion! Currently, it is scheduled for October 14 – 17th 2021, however, we will not be able to make a firm decision until the spring. Right now we would like for everyone to have to opportunity to reserve …