"North to the Future"
Margaret L. (Christie) Aleman, 41, formerly of
Bellevue, WA, died April 1, 2004 in Camden, ME after a long battle with
brain cancer. Born on October 14, 1962 in Adak, AK, she was the daughter
of Thomas and Carol (Falls) Christie. She married Miguel Aleman in 1993
in Bellevue, WA and had worked at Pacific Coast Feather Company. In
1995, the moved to Camden. Surviving is her husband, Miguel Aleman of
Lincolnville; her parents, Thomas and Carol Christie of Camden; her
mother-in-law, Angelita Aleman of Corpus Christi, TX; five brothers; and
five sisters. Visiting hours will be held from 6:00 until 8:00pm on
Sunday, April 4, 2004 at the Laite Funeral Home, Camden. A Funeral Mass
will be said at 11:00am on Monday April 5, 2004 at Our Lady of Good Hope
Catholic Church, Camden. Memorial donations may be made to Make-A-Wish
Foundation of Maine, 87 Elm St., Suite 206, Camden, ME 04843.
Source: The Daily Herald, Washington, April 3, 2004
Anna Clemons, 49, of Oak Way died Tuesday at Berkshire Medical Center in
Pittsfield, Mass., after a valiant fight against breast cancer. Born Nov. 2,
1954, in Bethel, Alaska, daughter of Evon and Marie Wassilie, she was educated
there. She came to Stephentown in 1992. A homemaker, she enjoyed craft work and
was involved in her children's activities. She and her husband, Charles A.
Clemons Sr., whom she met in Anchorage, Alaska, were married Sept. 25, 1981, in
Pittsfield. They lived on the West Coast until settling in Stephentown in 1992.
Besides her husband, she leaves her foster parents, Robert and Connie Merrill of
Anchorage; three sons, Sam C. Wassilie of Pittsfield and Charles A. Clemons Jr.
and Kevin P. Clemons, both of Stephentown, and a grandson.
Funeral
Notice - Relatives and friends are invited to the Hall & Higgins Funeral Home,
457 NY 43, Stephentown, on Sunday from 3 to 7 when Anna's family will receive
visitors. Graveside services will be held Monday at 1 in the Massachusetts
National Cemetery in Bourne, Mass. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Albany Race for the Cure, P.O. Box
13535, Albany, NY 12212-3535. She leaves her grandson, Casey Anthony Wassilie.
Source: The Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, June 11, 2004
Alice E. "Kandi" Bryson Crouse died Aug. 8, 2001, in New York state.
Born Nov. 21, 1927, to Alice and Henry Bryson in Sitka, Crouse received
her primary and secondary education in Juneau. During World War II she
moved to San Diego and met her future husband. Later the couple moved to
New York where they started a family. Crouse was president and lifetime
member of Wilson Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, a member of American
Legion Auxiliary 89 and a volunteer at the American Cancer Society.
Since the time she was a little girl, Crouse was an accomplished
seamstress. Her family wrote that she could look at a dress and make her
own pattern. She was preceded in death by brothers George and Mickey of
Juneau. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Richard; daughters
Cheri Apelbaum of Florida and Sandy Crouse of Massachusetts; sister
Mildred Tandy of Juneau; sister-in-law Idy Bryson of Juneau; brother
Arthur and wife Joanie Crouse of New York; and numerous nieces and
nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Post 89
American Legion Program, Box 441, Vestal, N.Y. 13850.
Source: Juneau Empire, Alaska, September 9, 2001
Gregory R. Droddy, 50, of Eldersburg, died Nov. 11 at the University of
Maryland Hospital after a battle with lung cancer. Born Aug. 16, 1955 in
Fairbanks, Alaska, he was the son of Edelgard Droddy of Frederick and the late
Roy Droddy. He was the husband of Marta Beardsley Droddy of Eldersburg, his wife
of 26 years. Raised while his father was in the Army, he resided in numerous
states and also Germany before settling in Maryland. Here, he graduated from
Randallstown High School and The University of Baltimore. At the time of his
death, he worked as a parole and probation agent for the State of Maryland.
Surviving, in addition to his wife and mother, are son Daniel Lee Droddy of
Eldersburg; brothers Don Droddy of Utah and Lee Droddy of Minnesota; three
nieces and two nephews. He also leaves behind a large contingent of friends and
acquaintances who shared his passion for life - and Ravens football. Funeral
services were held from St. Joseph's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Patrick
Tonry officiating. Interment was in Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville.
Arrangements were by Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, Sykesville. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association, Executive Plaza
I, Suite 600 11350 McCormick Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21031.
Source: The Eldersburg
Eagle, Maryland, November 22, 2005
Last known residence: Bangor, Glenburn, Hermon, Veazie, Penobscot County, Maine
Sept. 13, 1930 - Nov. 29, 1999 Dr. Loretta Ann Helle, 69, of San Diego died
Monday. She was born in Nome, Alaska. Dr. Helle was retired after working as a
physician. She belonged to Balboa Alliance Church and the San Diego Medical
Society. Survivors include her sons, Douglas and Jay Helle; sisters, Corinne
Snyder and Roberta Reyes; brothers, Chuck Snyder and Roy Snyder Jr.; and one
grandchild. Services: 3 p.m. today, Balboa Community Church, 6555 Balboa Ave.,
San Diego. Arrangements: Pacific Beach Mortuary.
Source: The San Diego
Union-Tribune, California, December 3, 1999
Victor David Hunt, 40, Woodcrest Drive, Winter Park, died Saturday, Feb. 23,
of injuries suffered in an airplane crash. Mr. Hunt was a self-employed painter.
Born in Anchorage, Alaska, he moved to Central Florida in 1982. He was a member
of Florida Soccer League. Survivors: mother, Barbara S., Winter Park; father,
John C. Jr., Naples; sister, Barbara L. Browning, Oviedo; brothers, John C. III,
David G., both of Casselberry, Steven T., Winter Park. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral
Home-Goldenrod Chapel, Winter Park.
Source: The Orlando Sentinel, Florida,
February 28, 2002
Albert B. Jackson, age 73, entered into eternal rest suddenly on Thursday,
February 18, 1999 in Albany Medical Center. Born in Hope, AK, June 28, 1925, he
graduated from Yerger High School. Albert came to Albany, NY in 1942. He was a
retired U.S. Airforce Tech Sergeant, a life member of the 369th Veterans
Association, Inc., the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans.
Albert was formerly employed by the State Department of Labor and Sergeant at
Arms in the New York State Assembly. Preceding him in death were his parents,
Albert B. Jackson Sr. and Mary Dru Turner Jackson; one sister, Annie J. Corley;
and one daughter, Shelly Jackson. Mr. Jackson was also married to the late Rose
Mary Del Giacco. He leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Brenda Morris of
San Jose, CA, Albert D. Jackson Esq. of Albany, Mary Gill (Harold) of Atlanta,
GA, Mildred R. Jackson of Guilderland, Rose A. Castro (Rev. Pedro Castro Jr.) of
Buffalo, John F. Jackson and Kyle B. Jackson, both of Albany; ten grandchildren;
one great-grandchild; and one aunt, Mrs. Mildred Freeman of Albany. He was also
uncle of Carol Corley-Matthis and Kendra N. Matthis, both of Albany and Marjavis
J. Matthis of Chicago, IL; cousin of Jodye B. Holmes, Michael A. Holmes and
Booker T. Turner of Los Angeles, CA, and Irene Curry and Ivory Seals of
Oklahoma; a host of friends also survive. Viewing hours will be on Sunday,
February 21, 1999 from 5-8 p.m. in Garland Bros. Funeral Home, 75 Clinton Ave.,
Albany. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 22, 1999 at 12:00
noon, Israel A.M.E. Church, 381 Hamilton Street, Albany. Interment will follow
in Graceland Cemetery. The family will receive callers at 241 Northern Blvd.,
Albany, NY. A fund has been established to benefit Mr. Jackson's favorite
charities. Contributions may be made to the Albert B. Jackson Memorial Fund at
any Key Bank office.
Source: The Times Union, Albany, New York, February 20,
1999
Funeral services for Harriet Wheeler Johnson, 86, of California since 1981,
formerly of Long Grove, will be held in San Diego, Calif. on Friday. Born Aug.
18, 1911, in Nome, Alaska, she died Friday, June 5, 1998, in Escondido, Calif.
Among her many contributions to the community, Harriet led Boy and Girl Scout
packs, volunteered for the Red Cross and League of Women Voters, taught Sunday
School classes and taught hundreds of kids to play tennis and swim. She was a
longtime member of R.B. Community Presbyterian Church, and a member of the
Sierra Club and American Association of University Women. She was a gifted cook,
gardener and watercolorist, and sang in the church choir. Harriet received her
bachelor of arts degree in public speaking from the University of California at
Berkley, where she was president of her sorority and a member of the diving
team. Maybe her greatest gift was as a mother who loved her children, supported
them in all their endeavors, and shielded them from criticism and self-doubt.
She was their biggest fan and will be missed. Survivors include her three
children, Randy Johnson of Corona del Mar, Calif., Keith Johnson of Fairbanks
Ranch, Calif. and Jenny Warden of Middleburg, Va.; and four grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. 'Tiny' Johnson. They had been
married since 1933. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the
Harriet Wheeler Johnson Memorial Fund, Futures for Children, 9660 Tennyson St.,
NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122-2282.
Source: The Daily Herald, Arlington
Heights, Illinois, June 11, 1998
Paul E. Lambert, 54, of Modesto died of natural causes Friday at Doctors
Medical Center. Mr. Lambert was a native of Anchorage, Alaska. He lived in
Modesto 15 years. He was a self-employed Realtor and appraiser. He served in the
Army in Korea during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Maureen
Whitaker Lambert of Modesto; children, Michael Paul Lambert and Matthew James
Lambert, both of Modesto; mother, Helen Raley of Hughson; brother, David F.
Lambert of Virginia Beach, Va.; and sisters, Margaret White of Coeur d'Alene,
Idaho, and Corene Naron of Hughson. A funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at
the McHenry Chapel of Franklin & Downs. Burial at Lakewood Memorial Park,
Hughson. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the chapel. Remembrances
may be made to the American Heart Association, 1710 Gilbreth Road, Burlingame
94010; the American Cancer Society, 1604 Ford Ave., Suite 8, Modesto 95350; and
the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1680, North Canton, Ohio 44720.
Source: The Modesto Bee, California, September 21, 2002
Stacy Yvonne McCann, age 40, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 27. She was
born in Fairbanks, Alaska, on July 22, 1965, the daughter of Clinton A. McCann
and Elizabeth Giles McCann of New London. Mr. McCann was in Alaska with the Air
Force at the time. At age 5, her family recognized her great talent for music
and thought they would send her to the Conservatory School of Music in
Springfield, Mass., for piano training. At age 7, she participated in a recital
with four others twice her age. She was surprisingly magnificent. Stacy
continued to practice the piano as she attended grammar school at Cathedral
Elementary School and later at St. Mary School in New London. She graduated from
St. Mary Elementary School and from St. Bernard High School. While she was in
high school, she became very interested in the guitar and became a very avid
guitarist in many musical styles. Stacy was an avid Rolling Stones fan and loved
travel, cats, and playing guitar. In 1986 she graduated from Mitchell College
and in 1990 from Eastern Connecticut State University. Stacy was listed in
"Who's Who International" in 1997 for her distinguished work as a psychiatric
technician at Natchaug Hospital in Mansfield and worked until present at
Connecticut Valley Hospital in Middletown. In addition to her parents, she is
survived by a sister, Stephanie Lynne McCann of New London; a brother, Michael
Lloyd McCann of East Hampton and his wife, Sallie McCann; stepnieces Brittany
and Nicole McCann; paternal grandmother Miredia Giles of Bronx, N.Y.; and a host
of aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral will assemble at 10:30 a.m. Friday at
the Thomas L. Neilan (and) Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Ave., New London. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. in St. Mary Star of the Sea
Church. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday
morning from 9 to 10:30 at the funeral home.
Source: The Day, New London,
Connecticut, May 31, 2006
June Moberry, 89, of Salem and formerly of La Grande died Jan. 9 in
Beaverton. No service is planned. A family gathering will take place June 9 to
plant a rose arbor. Mrs. Moberry was born June 9, 1917, the daughter of Oscar
and Anna Hultman, in Ketchikan, Alaska. She was raised on Bainbridge Island in
Washington, and married Ralph Moberry in 1951 in Seattle. She lived off and on
in La Grande from 1955 to 2002 and was assistant manager of Founta Court. She
belonged to the Christian Science Church and had two children, Carol Moore and
Wendy Abel, as well as five children and 10 great-grandchildren. Her husband
preceded her in death. Springer and Son Funeral Home of Aloha is in charge of
arrangements.
Source: The Observer, La Grande, Oregon, January 12, 2007
Stephanie Lee Strange Olds, 22, of Phenix City, AL died Thursday, January 5,
2006 in Phenix City, AL with her sister, Brittany Nicole Odland, in an
automobile accident. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. EST, Sunday at Vance
Memorial Chapel in Phenix City. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory
Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening from 6
until 8 p.m. Stephanie was born July 20, 1983 in Fairbanks, Alaska, daughter of
Noel Strange of Florida and Terri Ferguson Odland and step father, Charles
Odland, both of Phenix City. She was a marketing major at Columbus State
University and she worked at Eyeglass World in Columbus. Other than her parents,
she is survived by her husband, Christopher Olds of Phenix City; a brother,
Jesse Strange and wife Saia of Kentucky; grandparents, Rose Ferguson, Carlos
Ferguson, Gisela Ferguson, Catherine Strange and Doc Strange; a nephew, Elijah
Burch of Phenix City; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Source: The
Ledger-Enquirer, Columbus, Georgia, January 7, 2006
Feb. 17, 1920 - May 16, 2004 Elise May Sanders, 84, of Modesto died Sunday
at Memorial Medical Center. Mrs. Sanders was a native of Nation, Alaska, and
lived in Modesto 39 years. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed writing, knitting,
fishing, fur trapping and racing sled dogs. She is survived by her children,
David Sherman of Empire, Alan Thompson of Laguna Hills and Carol Sherman of
Ogden, Utah; sister, Evelyn Shore of Placerville; and 12 grandchildren. A
funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lakewood Funeral Home, Hughson, with
burial at Lakewood Memorial Park. Visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the
funeral home.
Source: The Modesto Bee, California, May 20, 2004
Feb. 7, 1986 - July 14, 2003 David Russell Sherman, 17, of Modesto died
Monday. Mr. Sherman was a native of Palmer, Alaska, and lived in Modesto 13
years. He was a 12th-grade student at Peterson Alternative Center for Education
and he had previously attended Modesto High School two years. He enjoyed music,
baseball and fishing. He is survived by his foster parents, Cynthia Sherman and
Charolette Hook of Modesto; mother, Alyson Sherman of Willow, Alaska; father,
Henry Pool of California; brothers, Joshua Sherman of Willow, Alaska, and Vaughn
Hook of Modesto; sisters, Vanessa Sherman of Willow, Alaska, and Bobbie Jean
Hook of Modesto; and grandparents, Patricia Sherman of Pacific, Wash., and Dale
Sherman of Pahrump, Nev. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Bethany
Missionary Baptist Church, with visitation there from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Evins Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Source: The Modesto Bee,
California, July 19, 2003
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Shayne Conley Worcester, 29, of Portland and formerly of Southwest Harbor was
fatally shot Wednesday during a robbery in San Francisco. Born in Fairbanks,
Alaska, a son of Priscilla St. John and Mark C. Worcester, he spent his early
years with his parents and sister fishing, dog sledding and enjoying airplanes.
After his family moved to Southwest Harbor in 1977, he enjoyed trips with his
family and friends to Mopang Lake and Township 25, where he liked to hike and
write. He graduated in 1987 from Mount Desert Island High School, Bar Harbor,
where he was co-captain of the 1986 state champion cross-country team and editor
of the literary magazine. He graduated in 1991 from the University of Rochester
and Worcester College at Oxford University, England. After graduation Mr.
Worcester pursued his goal of becoming an independent filmmaker. He moved to New
York City, then Greenwich, Conn., and finally to Portland, where he and Efram
Potelle wrote and produced "Reindeer Games," Maine's first independent feature
film written and produced by a Maine company. He began his own independent film
company, Hurricane Productions, and anticipated production of his latest script
this fall. He also worked at the Street & Company restaurant for several years,
where he made many dear friends. Surviving are his mother and her husband,
Priscilla St. John and Richard Bellittieri of Hall Quarry; his father and his
wife, Mark C. and Connie Worcester of Southwest Harbor; his sister, Megan L.
Worcester of Bar Harbor; and grandparents Marietta St. John of North Brunswick,
N.J., and B. Conley Worcester Jr. and his wife Alice, both of Southwest Harbor.
A celebration of his life and memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at
the Claremont Hotel, Clark Point Road, Southwest Harbor.
Source: The
Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram, Maine, May 29, 1999
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