Former Sitka Resident Frank B. Richards Dies
Frank Benham Richards Frank Benham Richards, a longtime Sitka resident and businessman, passed on July 26, 2023, in Washington, Pennsylvania, surrounded by family. He was 74.Frank Benham Richards, a...
View ArticleDavid H. Tjomsland Dies; Former Resident was 76
David (Tj) Hugh Tjomsland David (Tj) Hugh Tjomsland – a forestry teacher to hundreds, a mentor to many, and a friend to all – died July 14, 2023, in Olympia, Washington, surrounded by his loving wife...
View ArticleRichard Brolsma Dies; Services to be Friday
Richard William Brolsma Richard William Brolsma, Sitka fisherman, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2023, with his girls by his side, in Minnesota. He was 63. After being given two weeks to live...
View ArticleKathleen Everest Dies; Was a Sitka ‘Greeter’
Kathleen Ann Everest Kathleen Ann Everest, a 25-year resident of Sitka, went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2023. She loved Sitka and was known locally as an unofficial greeter of cruise ship...
View ArticleFriends of Ginny Olney Share Remembrances
Virginia ''Ginny'' Olney Our very dear friend Ginny Olney passed peacefully from this world Sept. 4, 2022, at 10:47 a.m., at her home. She was surrounded by loving friends, and an outstanding team of...
View ArticleServices to be Sept. 10 For Alicia Gonzalez, 25
Alicia Gonzalez Alicia Gonzalez passed away Aug. 16, 2023, in Wildomar, California, following a car accident. She was 25. A celebration of her life will be held 4:30 p.m. Sunday, September 10, at the...
View ArticleIn Loving Memory of Ky Johns
Ky Michael Johns It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of Ky Michael Johns, 38, who passed away in his home on Sunday, September 3rd, 2023. A...
View ArticleCarl A. Peterson Dies; Was a Longtime Sitkan
Carl Aitken Peterson Carl Aitken Peterson passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 10. He was 85 years old. Carl was born in Sitka on March 7, 1938, the son of Carl and Alice...
View ArticleRandy Nichols Dies at 72; Longtime Sitka Fisherman
Randall “Randy” Green Nichols Randall “Randy” Green Nichols, 72, of Sitka, passed away on September 12, 2023, with his family by his side. Randy was born on September 28, 1950, the oldest child of...
View ArticleService to be Tuesday For Franklin E. Thomas, 86
Franklin Edward Thomas A celebration of the life of Franklin Edward Thomas will be held 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the Salvation Army, 405 Sawmill Creek Road. Refreshments will be served. Franklin...
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