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 …
REDHAIR, ORVAL
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 …
ROSIGNOL, DONALD
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 …
RYAN, MICHAEL
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 …
‘The Fighting Lady Turns 80’ celebration
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 …
NORTON, CLIFFORD
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 …
MULLIGAN, JAMES A
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 …
SCHOONVELD, GENE G
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. …
SUDA, RUSSELL
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) …
GETTLER, JEROME
1946 – 2023 Jerome “Jerry” Gettler served aboard the USS Yorktown (CVS-10) during the Vietnam War.
MERCHANT, EDWARD L
1947 – 2017 Edward L Merchant of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away November 8, 2017. 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.
MOREHEAD, BYRON
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 …
DORSEY, JAMES B
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.
SHEPHERD, GEORGE “SANDY”
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 …
MANDEL, ROBERT
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 …
WALLACE, CHARLES V
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.
GLICK, ROBERT E
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.
Five Things to Know When You Donate to USS Yorktown Association
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 …
Reserve Your Room For The 2021 Reunion
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 …