Obituaries

Ralph George Chandler was born May 24, 1926, and passed away peacefully at home on May 6, 2007.

Ralph married his sweetheart Lydia on June 15, 1946.

Kathleen A. Mikkila, 64, passed away April 28, 2007. Born in Mt. Vernon, she had been a Federal Way resident the last 33 years. Kathleen worked for a local auto parts store as a delivery driver. Survivors include; Daughter, Rhonda Mikkila of Federal Way; Son, Craig Mikkila (wife Karrie) of Kent. There will be a celebration of Kathleen's life on Saturday, May 5, 2007 at the home of Craig and Karrie Mikkila, all are invited. Please sign the family's online guest book at www.yahnandson.com Arrangements entrusted to Yahn and Son Funeral Home.

Remme Wilson

September 20, 1925 - April 28, 2007. Gladys was born to Alf and Malena (Kjelsnes) Remme in Mohler, Wash. Her family soon moved to Ballard where she lived for many years and was a graduate of Ballard High class of 1943. She married her high school sweetheart, Russell Wilson, in 1944 and they enjoyed 63 loving years together.

They moved to California where they started the family that Gladys loved and cherished.

March 31, 1925 - April 26, 2007, passed away peacefully at his home in Normandy Park on Thursday.

Born in Turtle Creek, Pa. to Harry and Mellie Blakley, shortly thereafter, along with his three brothers; Harry, Alvin and Merrill, the family relocated to South Park, where they owned Casey's Tavern.

In grade school, William met the love of his life, Rosie Guarino, and in 1945, after a long courtship, they married at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in South Park.

Age 91, born in Kirkwall, Scotland, Dec. 1, 1915, died peacefully April 27th. John was 1 of 4 sons born to Alfred and Elsie Scott Sr. He grew up in West Seattle, became a quartermaster in the Merchant Marine, worked as foreman for General Construction. John touched countless lives as a successful grocer owning stores in West Seattle, Beacon Hill, White Center, Lake City, and Rainier Valley. He was an avid fisherman, gardener, loving father and brother.

80, Seattle City Council member, mayoral candidate, community activist, leader and loving husband, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 26 2007, surrounded by family and friends.

Born October 13 1926, Maui, Hawaii. Graduated St. Louis High School, Oahu. U.S. Army service, Sergeant rank. Graduated, bachelor of science degree in Foreign Service, Georgetown University.

March 31, 1925 - April 26, 2007

William passed away peacefully at his home in Normandy Park on Thursday, April 26.

Born in Turtle Creek, Pa., to Harry and Mellie Blakley, shortly thereafter, along with his three brothers Harry, Alvin and Merrill, the family relocated to South Park, where they owned "Casey's Tavern."

In grade school, William met the love of his life, Rosie Guarino, and in 1945, after a long courtship, they married at Our Lady of Lourdes church in South Park.

Terrence Dennis Humphrey

Passed away on April 20, 2007 at the age of 72.

Terry was a native of Washington State born and raised in Ballard. He was a 1953 graduate of Ballard High School. He served in the Marine Corp. as an M.P. at Camp Elliott in California, honorably discharged in 1957. Terry was employed with the Edmonds School District for 20 years until his retirement in 1995. Most of that time was dedicated to Woodway High School as head of maintenance. During his retirement, he enjoyed traveling full-time with his wife and pets.

Dr. Dominic V. Megale , 94, died peacefully Sunday morning in his home at Merrill Gardens in West Seattle. He was born to Guiseppe and Dominica (Pizzimenti) Megale in Reggio de Calabria, Italy on March 22, 1913. Dominic immigrated through Ellis Island to Coos Bay, Ore. in 1922. He lived in Seattle for more than 50 years.

As a young man, Dominic aspired to a career in dentistry. The years of the Great Depression caused him to leave school and launch a dance band where he played violin, clarinet and saxophone, and a trucking business in Coos Bay.

July 11, 1930 - April 23, 2007.

Sally was preceded in death by her loving husband of 32 years, Robert Hall. Sally is survived by her three children: Mike (Lynn) Lobdell, Marchelle (Mark) Clinton and Don (Mary Ann) Lobdell; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. There will be a Memorial Service at 11 a.m. on May 5 at Yarington's Funeral Home. Please see the celebration of Sally's life at www.mem.com