Longest serving First Lady Jean Marian Schussman Falor passed away peacefully on Dec. 11, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. Jean was born on Feb. 3, 1923 in Kaukauana, Wisconsin to Henrietta Harrison Brigham Schussman and Leo George Schussman. Jean moved with her family to Arcata, California when she was 1.5 years old when her father…
OBITUARY: Susan ‘Yasoda’ Deschenes July 14, 1943 – Nov. 25, 2019
Susan “Yasoda” Deschenes, born July 14, 1943 left her family and friends on Nov. 25, 2019 at the age of 76. Susan Francis Harris was born in Worcester, Mass. Along with her older sister Margaret, she spent her childhood years in Spencer, Mass. and then El Cajon, Calif., along with several aunts, uncles and a…
OBITUARY: Bill Lydgate, 1966 – 2019
Environmentalist, geomorphologist, outdoorsman, waterman – longtime Arcata resident Bill Lydgate died on Nov. 21, 2019, cut down in his prime by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at the age of 53. With his surfer’s physique, infectious enthusiasm and grin, he was a beloved figure in the local community; known for advocating on behalf of the North…
Obituary: H. Steven Dockter, 1948 – 2019
Sunset and evening star And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea… – Alfred Lord Tennyson This tells of the one you want at the helm, when crossing that…
OBITUARY: Donald Mahler Feb. 20, 1924 – Oct. 20, 2019
Donald Mahler passed away Sunday morning, Oct. 20, 2019 at Timber Ridge Assisted Living in McKinleyville. Don was 95 years young. Born in Hinsdale, Illinois, Don was the oldest of three children to Bernhardt and Elsie Mahler. While serving as a pilot instructor during World War II, Don met the love of his life, Mary…
Obituary: Betty Jean Pritchett (Roberts)
Betty passed away on August 14, 2019 peacefully at her home in Rio Dell with her beloved husband of 49 years Everett (Sonny) Pritchett. Betty is preceded in death by her father and mother Fred and Lorraine Roberts, her brothers Larry and Noble Roberts, and sister Wanda Sedlacek. Betty was very blessed by family, she…
OBITUARY: Reuven (Ronald) Moore, April 16, 1958 – Aug. 4, 2019
Reuven (Ronald) Moore is survived by brothers Daniel and Joseph and sister Devorah, as well as countless friends throughout California, the New York area and Israel, who will miss him greatly. Reuven’s close friends in Humboldt County are too numerous to mention, but they all have been deeply affected by this caring and joyful man…
OBITUARY: Daniel Lee Cobb
Daniel Lee Cobb, age 65, passed away on March 29, 2019, at his residence in Eureka, Calif. His death was sudden and believed to be caused by issues with his heart. Dan was born on Jan. 22, 1954, in Tulare, Calif., to his parents, Henry (“Bud”) and Betty Cobb (Foster), who preceded him in death.…
OBITUARY: Jeanette Maxine Hubbard-Smyth, Jan. 30, 1934 – Feb. 10, 2019
Jeanette Maxine Hubbard-Smyth, age 85, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at Frye’s Care Home. She was born January 30, 1934, in Lincoln, Nebraska to Edith Shore and Lucian Hubbard. Jeanette was the youngest sibling to Myrt, John, Nancy, Dale and Floyd. Jan is survived by her daughters, Lynn (Moore) DeMello (Dennis), and Lauren…
OBITUARY: Wendy L. Bispo, Dec. 12, 1958 – Feb. 25, 2019
Wendy L. Bispo, 60, passed away Feb. 25, 2019 of natural causes, at her home in Cottage Grove, Oregon. She was born Dec. 12, 1958, in Livermore, Calif. to Richard and Margaret (Mackey) Worswick, the youngest of 9 children. She married John William Bispo, May 16, 1994 in Mariposa, Calif. Wendy found her love for…