Death Notices

Elaine Bednarik, Marcia McCormick, Carolyn Reed, Zackery Fritz, Elaine Bednarik, Gordon Hale, Beverly Patterson, Richard Veloni Sr.

Elaine L. Bednarik

Elaine Louise Bednarik of Aberdeen died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at the age of 90.

Arrangements are by Harrison Family Mortuary.

Marcia A. McCormick

Hoquiam resident Marcia Ann McCormick died in Olympia on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 at the age of 73.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison Family Mortuary.

Carolyn L. Reed

Ocean Shores resident Carolyn Louise Redd died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. She was 76.

Arrangements are by Harrison Family Mortuary.

Zackery L. Fritz

Elma resident, Zackery Lee Fritz of Elma died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. She was 45.

Arrangements are by Harrison Family Mortuary.

Gordon R. Hale

Gordon Ronald Hale of Aberdeen died Friday Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at the age of 85.

He owned and operated Lake Quinault Shingle and Lumber Company. He went on to work for his son Ron Hale for many years after retirement.

There will be a celebration of life this summer.

Arrangements are by the Coleman Mortuary in Hoquiam.

Beverly R. Patterson

Beverly Rae Patterson of Hoquiam, died Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. She was 94.

She had worked at Peoples National Bank in Hoquiam for many years.

An urn committal is being planned and will be announced later.

Arrangements are by the Coleman Mortuary in Hoquiam.

Richard L. Veloni Sr.

Richard “Dick” Lee Veloni Sr. of Aberdeen died Dec. 10, 2024, in Olympia. He was 82.

He worked as a baker at Swansons for 10 years and 35 years as a longshoreman, retiring in 2003 from Local #24.

A celebration of life will be announced early next year.

Arrangements are by the Coleman Mortuary in Hoquiam.