Obituaries

Gary Michael Stanco

Gary Michael Stanco

Jan 12, 2024

Gary Michael Stanco, 76, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024 at his home, surrounded by loved ones, in Las Vegas, Nevada after a long battle with cancer. 

Gary was born in Schenectady, New York to Michael and Lillian Stanco on June 17, 1947.  Following his graduation from Niskayuna High School, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Boston University...

Mark Anthony Matthews

Mark Anthony Matthews

Jan 9, 2024

Mark Anthony Matthews, 57, of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away at his home on January 9, 2024, after a lengthy illness.

Mark was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on August 17, 1966, to Anthony and Sophia (Grychowski) Matthews of Orlando, FL, who survive him.

Mark graduated from Cathedral Preparatory School in Erie, Pennsylvania, and from Case Western Reserve University...

Janice Marie Hughes

Janice Marie Hughes

Jan 8, 2024

 

Janice M. Hughes, 66, of Las Vegas, passed away after a long illness on January 8th, 2024 in Las Vegas

Janice was born in Dearborn, MI  to James and Lavonne Oakley on June 6, 1957.  

At the age of 27 Janice was stricken with debilitating Rheumatoid Arthritis. Before Janice became ill she was the manager for the Detroit Parade...

Iliene Rauzin

Iliene Rauzin

Jan 6, 2024

Iliene Rauzin 91 Years Old passed away on January 6th, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. She was born in Chicago IL. Iliene is survived by her daughter Jan Miller and son Sidney Rauzin. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt. We invite you to make a donation to the American Cancer Society in her honor, in place...

Richard Gerard Rainville

Richard Gerard Rainville

Dec 27, 2023

Born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island July 5, 1952 and Death recorded December 27, 2023. Richard was the brother to Lorraine Lucille Rainville presently living in an Assisted Living Home in Connecticut. Richard and Lorraine are the children of Gerard Rainville and Florence Lamoure-Rainville both deceased. Richard lived in the city of Las Vegas, Nevada for many years and was very...

DuWayne Thomas VanDruff Jr.

DuWayne Thomas VanDruff Jr.

Dec 6, 2023

DuWayne Thomas VanDruff Jr., 52, of Las Vegas, beloved son and brother, passed away unexpectedly on December 6, 2023.

He was born on May 21, 1971 in Heidelberg, Germany and lived a good life being able to travel the world in his youth while his father served in the US Army. He loved to cook, was a talented artist and had the...

Joseph Alvarez

Joseph Alvarez

Dec 4, 2023

Joseph Alvarez, aka Jose or Joe, at the age of 85, Jalisco Mexico passed away on December 4, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Joseph was born to parents of Francis Buenrostro and Gabriel Alvarez on August 5, 1938. Joseph attended Arvin Schools, graduated from junior high school in Arvin 8th grade, married to Mary L Acuna on August 3,...

Christine Marie Wright

Christine Marie Wright

Dec 2, 2023

CHRISTINE MARIE “CHRISTY” WRIGHT March 25, 1971 – December 2, 2023 

Christy Wright passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on December 2, 2023 at her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. Born on March 25, 1971 in Panorama City, California, she was only 52 years old. 

Christy was an amazing, devoted and courageous single mother who gave everything she had for her beloved 11-year-old...

Charlene Adele Green

Charlene Adele Green

Nov 24, 2023

Charlene Adele Green passed away unexpectedly on Friday November 24, 2023 at her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born on December 19, 1943 in Yonkers, New York to Charles and Catherine Lewis.

One of five siblings, Charlene grew up in a home surrounded by love. The family moved to Mount Vernon, New York where Charlene spent her formative...

Susan Marie Moore

Susan Marie Moore

Nov 13, 2023

Susan Marie Moore (Robertson), 77, of Las Vegas, passed away on November 13, 2023.

 

Susan was born, December 8, 1945 in Munising, MI and was adopted by Russell C. Robertson and Josephine J Polivka.

 

Susan attended St. John grammar school, was a parishioner of St. Louis the King Catholic Church, and graduated from Bishop Baraga High School...

William Thomas Kaleoalohaokalani Silva

William Thomas Kaleoalohaokalani Silva

Nov 12, 2023

 

William Thomas Kaleoalohaokalani Silva of Haiku Rd., Kaneohe, HI, passed away on November 12, 2023, at St. Rose Dominican Hospital in Las Vegas, NV. He was born on April 21, 1964, in Hawaii. Willie attended Castle and Kalaheo High School, where he graduated from the class of 1982. He worked on the Glass Bottom Boat at Kaneohe Pier, in...

Theodore Christopher Schielie

Theodore Christopher Schielie

Nov 6, 2023

Ted Schielie passed away in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 6, 2023 at the age of 54.   Ted was born in Park Ridge, Illinois on November 17, 1968 to his late mother Melody Kerrick and his father Tim Schielie. Ted was the beloved only brother to Sherry Conroy and a devoted uncle to Cameron and Christian Conroy.  He was...

Nancy Clare Dunsworth

Nancy Clare Dunsworth

Nov 3, 2023

Nancy Clare Porter Dunsworth, beloved family member, died in her home in Las Vegas on November 3, 2023 following an extended illness. She was born on March 19, 1941 in Corning, Iowa, the second of eleven children born to Harry Louis Porter and Alice Faye Anstey Porter. She attended school in Atlantic, IA. before graduating from Mount Loretto High School...

Penelope Ann Mahan

Penelope Ann Mahan

Oct 10, 2023

Penelope "Penny" Mahan, 86, of Boulder City, Nevada, passed away on October 10, 2023 at home surrounded by her loved ones.

Penelope was born on April 21, 1937 in California and had a noteworthy educational career, having been Valedictorian of her senior class at Claremont Girls Collegiate High School. She was among the first female students to attend Cal...

Renee Louise Gorham

Renee Louise Gorham

Oct 3, 2023

 

Renee Louise Gorham Passed away October 3, 2023 unexpectedly. She was a very loving good hearted person who loved her kids and family dearly. She moved from California to Vegas and had a good couple years in Vegas. She will be missed by her children, Amy Gorham-Cox, Daniel Gorham and Rick Gorham. She is preceded in death by her mother...

Kevin Charles Ripaldi

Kevin Charles Ripaldi

Oct 3, 2023

Kevin Charles Ripaldi, of Las Vegas, NV, passed away unexpectedly at home on October 3, 2023.

Kevin was born on July 18, 1974, in Detroit, MI. Kevin and his family moved to Orlando, FL, in 1984. He attended Orangewood Christian School and Valencia College before proceeding to the Seminole State College Police Academy. After graduating, Kevin worked as a police...

Roger Louis Parker

Roger Louis Parker

Sep 24, 2023

Roger L. Parker, 71 of Las Vegas, passed away on September 24, 2023 in Sunrise Hospital, Rehabilitation Unit. Roger was born in Conway, N.C. to Paul E. Parker and Helen Deloatch-Parker on November 3, 1952. Roger received his formal education in the Northampton County North Carolina School System after which he moved to Schenectady, New York and met his wife, Ida-Rossi Parker....

Montgomery Mastison

Montgomery Mastison

Sep 23, 2023

 

Montgomery Mastison (Monty), 55, of Las Vegas, passed away at home on September 23, 2023, with his loving wife by his side.

Monty was born on a US Army base in Bad Cannstatt, Germany to Rosemarie and Cecil Mastison on December 11, 1967.

Monty grew up in Savannah, GA. Las Vegas became his permanent home in 2002.

Monty is...

Mark G. Gitzen

Mark G. Gitzen

Sep 19, 2023

 

Mark G. Gitzen, 65, of Las Vegas passed away on September 19, 2023.

Mark was born on April 9, 1958 in Pittsburgh, PA to Fred and Ida.

He was a United States Marine veteran and dedicated much of his life to working for the federal government.

Mark is preceded in death by his parents.

Mark is survived by his...

John David Lucht

John David Lucht

Sep 3, 2023

 

John David Joseph Lucht passed away on September 3, 2023, at his home in Henderson, Nevada.

Born in Madison, Indiana to John E & Lydia Lucht on August 23, 1936, John David graduated from Madison High School in 1954 and attended Bellarmine College in Louisville Kentucky. He was commissioned a Kentucky Colonel by Governor Louie B. Nunn in 1971....