Obituaries Ph-Po

PHALEN, Robert J.
Mesa - Robert J. Phalen, 64, former owner of Bob's Cleaners and Laundry Services, died Dec. 25, 1982, at Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Mr. Phalen, 2145 N. Country Club, was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and moved to Arizona in 1952. He was a dog kennel owner and founding member of Superstition Kennel Club. He was a member of the Maricopa Southside Sheriff's Posse and Mesa Elks, and was a board member of Arizona Quarter Horse Breeders Association. He is surved by wife, May; daughters, Kathleen, Linda Health and Debra Cooper; son, Robert; brother, Father John, Bridgeport; and nine grandchildren. Services were at Melcher's Chapel of the Roses. 12/28/1982.

PHAM, Canh Thi
Canh Thi Pham, 89, of Tempe, died May 18, 1994. She was born in Vietnam and was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughters, Thu Kim and Lien Kim Nguyen; son, Thang Ngoc Nguyen; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. 21 May 1994.

PHARES, Lillie A.
Tolleson - Lillie A. Phares, 79, died Fri., March 6, 1970. She was born in Illinois and came to Phoenix in 1943 from Oklahoma. Two sons, Dewey PHARES of Tolleson and Earl PHARES of Coachella, CA; daughters, Leona EUBANK of Allen, OK and Iona McBEE of Phoenix; three brothers out of state; 17 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Burial in Resthaven Park. 3/8/1970.

PHEARL, Eva M.
7 April 1904 - 26 Jan 1980 Miami - Mass for Eva M. Phearl, 75, who died Jan. 26, 1980, at Gila General Hospital in Globe, was in Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Mrs. Phearl, an Indiana native, moved to Miami in 1949. She was a housewife. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, January 30, 1980.

PHELPS, Dr. Rose
Dr. Rose Phelps, 80, who taught library science at the University of Illinois from 1931 to 1958, died Saturday, in her home at Orangewood American Baptist Estates, 7550 N. 16th St. She attended the University of Michigan and Columbia University and received her doctorate in library science in 1943 from the University of Chicago. She came to Arizona 10 years ago from Illinois. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. R. A. Culver, and a brother out of state. Services in the Church of the Beatitudes. Private cremation. Hansen Mortuary. 7/8/1974.

PHENIX, Raymond P.
Raymond P. Phenix, age 77, of Apache Junction, Arizona, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2004. He was born in Fall River, Massachusetts. Services are not being held at this time. Arrangements handled by Apache Junction Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/11/2004.

PHENIX, Raymond P.
Raymond P. Phenix, 77, of Apache Junction died Sept. 7, 2004, in Apache Junction. Apache Junction Mortuary handled arrangements. (480) 982-7721. Submitted on (09/11/2004) from East Valley Tribune

PHILLABAUM, Marvel Anna
Tempe - Marvel Anna Phillabaum, 81, retired printer with the Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa, died Nov. 26, 1982. She was born Iowa and moved to Arizona 11 years ago. Survived by daughters, Jeanne E. Wolcott and Mary Ann Wolff; two sisters; a grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern. 11/28/1982.

PHILLIPS, Cora Ramsay
Cora Ramsay Phillips, 75, of Mesa died Aug. 23, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 2 p. m. Sunday Loyal Order of Moose. Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care handled arrangements. (480) 830-4422. Submitted on (08/27/2004) from East Valley Tribune

PHILLIPS, Dorothy Ann
Dorothy (Dottie) Ann Phillips, 73 years, Payson, Arizona passed away September 4, 2004 in Payson, Arizona. She was born on March 3, 1931 in Iron Mountain, Michigan and in 1931 moved to Arizona with her parents, William and Eleanor Abbott and 7 brothers and sisters. The family homesteaded in the Sunnyslope area of Phoenix. Dorothy attended Creighton Elementary School and Phoenix Union High School. She was a loving mother, grandparent and friend and will be missed by family and friends alike. Survivors: Husband of 26 years George Phillips. They resided in Soldatna, Alaska until their move to Payson in 1992. Her brothers Roger Abbott and wife Shirley, Thomas Abbott and wife Virginia, three children Carl Ellis and wife Val of Aumsville, Oregon, Victoria Randall and husband George of Payson, Jenny Winton and husband Danny of Redding, CA. 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Memorial services 2 pm Wednesday September 8, 2004 at Mountain Bible Church, 302 E. Rancho Road, Payson. Family requests donations to: RTA Hospice House, 511 S. Mudsprings Rd, Payson, AZ. 85541 or Alaska Shriners Cripple Childrens Hospital Fund. Arrangements entrusted to Messinger Payson Funeral Home. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/9/2004.

PHILLIPS, Dorothy Helen
Dorothy Helen Phillips, 72, a Glendale homemaker, died Dec. 30, 1987, in Glendale. She was born in Jersey City, N. J. Survivors include sisters, May KENNEDY and Edna CARLTON. Green Acres Mortuary, 5830 W. Missouri. Services were held in New Jersey. The Arizona Republic Saturday, January 2, 1988, p. C4.

PHILLIPS, Edna C.
Edna C. Phillips, 86, of Phoenix, a homemaker, was born in Palmyra, Missouri, and died Oct. 28, 1994. Survivors include sons, Max, Don, Pete, Joe and John; sister, Lois BOSS; brother, Charles MARKSBURY; 20 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren and one gr-great grandchild. Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale. 11/1/1994.

PHILLIPS, Emma Josephine
Yuma - Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Josephine Phillips, 60, who died Friday, January 1, 1960, in her home here were in the Johnson Mortuary. Mrs. Phillips was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and had lived in Yuma for the past 16 years. Survivors include her husband, William; her mother, Mrs. Ida B. Pool, Winterhaven, California; four sons, William and Robert, both of Yuma; Thomas, in the armed services and Charles, Idaho Falls; three daughters, Mrs. William Overall, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mrs. Robert Jirak and Mrs. H. R. Foree, both of Yuma; three brothers, Oscar and Robert Pool; both of Yuma and Lee Pool, Menlo Park, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Roy Cassett; Fayetteville, Mrs. Mila Miller, Yuma, Mrs. James Dugan, Houston, and 11 grandchildren. The AZ Republic 3 January 1960

PHILLIPS, Fred
San Carlos - Fred Phillips, 72, a retired cattleman, died Dec. 27, 1982, in San Carlos Hospital. Mr. Phillips was a lifelong resident of San Carlos and served in the Army in World War II. He is survived by his daughter, Lucille; and two grandchildren. Services Sunday in Peridot Church of Jesus Christ. Graveside military services will follow in San Carlos Veterans Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic Friday, December 31, 1982, page B8.

PHILLIPS, Hart C.
San Carlos - Services for Hart C. Phillips, 19, who died Dec. 17, 1982, from injuries he received in a fall near his home, were Saturday at the Assembly of God Church. Mr. Phillips was a graduate of Globe High School. He is survived by his parents, Hyde and Sarah Phillips; a grandmother, a sister, and a brother. Services were at the Assembly of God Church. Safford Funeral Home made the arrangements. 12/22/1982.

PHILLIPS, Kempton
Buckeye - Kempton D. Phillips, 47, of Tucson, a Phoenix native, died Oct. 7, 1980, at Kino Hospital in Tucson. He is survived by his wife, Anna; sons, John and Stanley; daughter, Carrie McWilliams; a sister and 15 grandchildren. Friday, October 10, 1980.

PHILLIPS, Ralph
Ralph Phillips, 73, of Scottsdale, died Aug. 1, 1994. He was born in Virginia and was a maintenance superintendent with Phoenix Country Day School and a World War II Army veteran. Daughter, Lorene Chambers; son, Thomas Phillips; sisters, Fanny White and Martha Thorton; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Bueler Mortuary, Chandler. 8/3/1994.

PHILLIPS, Robert G.
Robert G. Phillips, 45, an accountant, died Friday, March 6, 1970, at Tempe Community Hospital. He was born in Chicago and moved here in 1962 from Waukegan, IL. He was a WWII veteran and had been a prisoner of war of the Japanese. Wife, Claire; son, Theodore; daughter, Catherine; mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Louis B. STANLEY, all of Phoenix; father, Willie PHILLIPS of Simsboro, Louisiana; brothers, Donald, William and James. Burial in East Resthaven Cemetery. 3/9/1970.

PHILLIPS, Robert L.
Robert L. Phillips, 62, former manager of Pomeroy's Men's Stores in Sun City five years, died Oct. 19, 1979, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. Mr. Phillips moved to Phoenix in 1969. He is survived by his wife, Julie; children, Rebecca ??acklee, Dennis and Thomas; and five grandchildren. Rosary was in Lundberg White Rose Chapel, Glendale. Mass was in St. Jerome Church. The AZ Republic 10/20/1979.

PHILLIPS, Roy G.
Roy G. Phillips, 70, of Mesa, died Nov. 16, 1988. He was born in Sioux City, Iowa. Survivors include his wife, Helen K.; a daughter; one sister; four grandchildren. Mountain View Memorial Gardens Chapel, 7900 E. Apache Trail, Mesa. Nov. 18, 1988.

PHILLIPS, Travis
Travis Alan Phillips, age 54, passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2004. He was born in Spokane, WA. Travis served our country from 1970 Ð 1972 in the Army, honorably discharged as a Sergeant. Travis served in Vietnam, earning several honors including Bronze Stars, and commendations for valor. Travis' profession was the telecommunications industry, where he worked as lineman in his early career, and later moved into operational and project management; employed by Honeywell/AlliedSignal and Norstan Communications over the past 20 years in Arizona. Travis is survived by his wife, Jayne (Adamson) Phillips, of Chandler, AZ; and many beautiful children: Travis Sehestedt, (33) of Lehi, UT; Shawna Olson (32) of Chesapeake, VA; David Blum (30) and Whitney Valdez (15) of Paducah, KY; Travis W. Phillips 24, and Tara Phillips 22, of Chandler, AZ; along with spouses and 6 grandchildren. Travis' father preceded him in death; and he is survived by his mother and father Mary and William Cabbage of Spokane; 2 sisters and 3 brothers. Travis also had extended family and many wonderful friends who will miss him greatly. Services will be held Friday, September 3, 1:00 p. m.; at Lakeshore Mortuary, 1815 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 480-530-6900. Submitted on (09/01/2004) from East Valley Tribune

PHILLIPS, Travis Alan
Travis Alan Phillips, age 54, passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2004. He was born in Spokane, WA. Travis served our country from 1970 - 1972 in the Army, honorably discharged as a Sergeant. Travis served in Vietnam, earning several honors including Bronze Stars, and commendations for valor. Travis' profession was the telecommunications industry, where he worked as lineman in his early career, and later moved into operational and project management; employed by Honeywell/AlliedSignal and Norstan Communications over the past 20 years in Arizona. Travis is survived by his wife, Jayne (Adamson) Phillips, of Chandler, AZ; and many beautiful children: Travis Sehestedt, (33) of Lehi, UT; Shawna Olson (32) of Chesapeake, VA; David Blum (30) and Whitney Valdez (15) of Paducah, KY; Travis W. Phillips 24, and Tara Phillips 22, of Chandler, AZ; along with spouses and 6 grandchildren. Travis' father preceded him in death; and he is survived by his mother and father Mary and William Cabbage of Spokane; 2 sisters and 3 brothers. Travis also had extended family and many wonderful friends who will miss him greatly. Services will be held Friday, September 3, 1:00 p. m.; at Lakeshore Mortuary, 1815 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 480-530-6900. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/1/2004.

PHILOFSKY, Harold M.
14 March 1917 - 12 November 1988 Harold M. Philofsky, 71, of Phoenix, retired electrical engineer, died Nov. 12, 1988. He was born in Philadelphia. Survived by wife, Ruth; daughter; three sons; sister; eight grandchildren. Sinai Mortuary of Arizona 4538 N. 16th St. Nov. 14, 1988.

PHILPOTT, Frank Walter
Mesa - Frank Walter Philpott, 30, drowned Saturday, June 15, 1974, in Lake Pleasant. He was an insurance salesman and was an elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a member of the Big Brothers of America. Wife, Tamara; a daughter, Jodi; his mother, Mrs. Martrice Philpott; and a brother, James. Gibbons Bunker Mortuary. 6/18/1974.

PHIPPENY, Ernest R.
Prescott -- Ernest R. Phippeny, 74, a longtime Prescott resident, died Sunday, January 11, 1976, in the Arizona Pioneer Home. He was a retired taxi driver. Survivors include his daughters, Mary E. Shaklee and Anna R. Bewley, and several grandchildren. 1/14/1976.

Phoenix: 75: Came to Phoenix from New York City in 1914; worked 20 years in Las Vegas: Sisters, Mrs. William FORREST of Woodmere, N. Y., and Mrs. Maud JACOBS of New York City; brother, Alexander NEWMAN of Los Angeles.: Cremation: 2 August 1967

PIANA, Genevieve M.
Genevieve M. Piana, 65, of Peoria, died Feb. 8, 1994. She was born in Clarinville, Illinois, and was a homemaker. Survivors include her sons, John, Rick and Randy; brother, Frank CORDERA; six grandchildren. The Arizona Republic 2/12/1994.

PICHNARCIK, Charles Joseph
Charles Joseph Pichnarcik, 64, of Phoenix, an insurance salesman, died May 17, 1994. He was born in Niagra Falls, N. Y., and was an Air Force veteran. Survivors include his brother, Mark. Services are private. Arizona Aftercare. The AZ Republic Tuesday, May 24, 1994.

PICKERILL, Robert S.
Robert S. Pickerill, 47, of 14610 N. 28th Way, a territorial sales manager for Johnson Wax, died Feb. 5, 1982, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Pickerill was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and came to Phoenix in 1963. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Faith United Methodist Church, the Masons, the Scottish Rite and the Shriners. Survivors include his wife, Kay; children, Karen Russell, Robert and Scot; father, William; a sister, Elizabeth Spicer; a brother, William, Jr.; mother-in-law, Nan Range; and a grandchild. Services were at Shadow Mountain Mortuary, 2350 E. Greenway. The AZ Republic Monday, Feb. 8, 1982.

PICKERING, Chester Arthur
31 Jan 1907 - 18 June 1974. Chester Arthur Pickering, 67, a retired industrial counselor, died Tuesday, June 18, 1974, in his home at 21421 N. 24th Ave. Wife, Mrs. E. Clare; a son, Robert; and a brother and a sister out of state. Universl Memorial Center. 6/23/1974.

PICKERING, Frank E.
29 December 1907 - 29 September 1979 Sun City - Graveside service for Frank E. Pickering, 71, who moved to Sun City in 1976 from Kansas City, Missouri, were in Sunland Memorial Park. Mr. Pickering, survived by his wife, Lola, died Sept. 29, 1979, in Boswell Memorial Hospital. He was a retired production manager of the Central Region for Foremost Dairires. He was a Mason, Shriner and member of United Presbyterian Church. The AZ Republic Oct. 1, 1979.

Pickering, Lloyd George
Lloyd George Pickering, 73, of Chandler, AZ, passed away September 23, 2004. Services at Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Drive, Chandler, AZ Sunday September 26, 2040 at 2:00pm Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/25/2004.

PICKERING, Lloyd George
Lloyd George Pickering, 73, of Chandler, died Sept. 23, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 2 p. m. Sunday at Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Drive, Chandler. (480) 963-6351. Submitted on (09/25/2004) From East Valley Tribune

PICKETT, Lloyd
Lloyd Pickett, 73, of Mesa, died May 19, 1994. He was born in Indianapolis and was a retired insurance salesman and was active in Boy Scouts of America. Survivors include his daughter, Bonnie Tribby; sons, Donald, Gregg and Glenn; sisters, Eloise Dale and Deloris Barnhart; and 12 grandchildren. 5/23/1994.

PIERCE, Alfred Steven
Alfred Steven Pierce peacefully passed on to be with the Lord on September 2, 2004. He was 87 years of age and was born in Dayton, Missouri. He has had a wonderful and happy marriage, of 68 years, with his wonderful wife, Ruby Lee Pierce, who still lives in Mesa, AZ. He moved to Arizona and managed the citrus farm in Mesa. The last 25 years they have spent much of their retirement in Snowflake, Arizona. He has 7 children of whom are Bill, who passed on in 1972, Bob and David who live in Snowflake; John, Linda and Debi who live in Mesa and Betty who lives in Glendale. He has 22 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, and 7 great, great grandchildren. . . totaling 81. His favorite way to spend his time was on a lake or by a stream fishing and camping with his family. He could fix any vehicle even if he had to use baling wire and tape. Our dad always had a big wide smile on his face and loved to tell stories and jokes to everyone. Dad, we will all miss you very much and while you are in heaven: "Don't take any wooden nickels!" Visitation for friends and family will be Monday, September 6, 2004 from 6:00 to 8:00 p. m., Bunker's University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa and services will be held on Tuesday at 9:00 a. m. at the same location. Submitted on (09/05/2004) from East Valley Tribune

PIERCE, Alfred Steven
Alfred Steven Pierce, 87, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away September 2, 2004. Visitation will be held at 6:00 PM on September 6, 2004 at University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ. Services will be held at 9:00 AM on September 7, 2004 at University Chapel. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/5/2004.

PIERCE, Earl Eugene
Earl Eugene Pierce, 70, of Mesa, a retired hardware store owner, died Feb. 6, 1994. He was born in Potomac, Illinois. Survivors include his daughter, Denice Eileen Dunkenley; sisters, Maybelle Rubin and Patricia Linck; and four grandchildren. No services are planned. Contributions: Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association. Mountain View Mortuary. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, February 8, 1994.

PIERCE, Mabel Inanda
Mrs. Mable Inanda Pierce, 73, a member of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and a former employee in the cafeteria at East High School died Thursday, May 18, 1967, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. Pierce, 4139 E. McDowell, was born in Auburndale, Wisconsin, and moved to Phoenix eight years ago from Madison, Wisconsin. Services in Mercer Mortuary. Burial in Madison. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Caroline Anderson of Golden, Colorado; two brothers, John C. Johnson of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, and Carl J. Johnson of Stanley, Wisconsin. The AZ Republic Friday, May 19, 1967.

PIERCE, Morris H.
Morris H. Pierce, 86, of Scottsdale, died May 18, 1994. He was born in Michigan and was a machinist. Wife, Beatrice; son, Stephen; and five grandchildren. Green Acres Mortuary and Cemetery. 5/23/1994.

PIERCE, Nancy Granieri
Nancy Granieri Pierce, 77, of Phoenix, passed away September 5, 2004. Nancy was raised in the eastern Arizona town of Clifton. She was born to Joseph and Helen Swain Granieri in San Pedro, California during a summer vacation on August 15, 1927. She finished grade school and most of her high school in Clifton - ultimately graduating from Tucumcari, New Mexico high school. Nancy was precocious as a child and was intellectually exceptional throughout her lifetime. She led the life of an eclectic, pursuing a range of personal interests in arts, drama and a continuing lifelong love of education - amassing hundreds of hours of university credits. She earned a B. S. degree in Psychology from Arizona State University in 1954. She was a voracious reader - sometimes reading 3 or 4 books a day. She was perhaps best described by her friends as "cosmopolitan". She had an outstanding alto voice and was a member of the Bach and Madrigal Society, the St. Stephens choir, Christ Church of the Ascension choir, Cantemus and several other singing groups. She was a member of the Cultural Committee of the Governor's Arizona-Mexico Commission. She was the Librarian for Scottsdale Loloma school. She wrote self-teaching texts for Learning, Inc. of Scottsdale. She accepted a position of Supervisor of Programmed Instruction and Evaluation for Honeywell, Inc. in Massachusetts and developed training texts for the Cobalt language. She belonged to the Phoenix Little Theater, the Phoenix Symphony, Arizona Young Audiences - and did public relations work for most of the organizations she supported. She worked for the US Air Force Dependents High School in Dreux, France - acting as a teacher of Speech and Public Speaking, librarian, editor of the school yearbook, and created a Drama department which presented the first play ever done at the school. And, she was a continuing "Friend of PBS" Channel 8. Nancy led a rich and rewarding life. Her many friends will miss her warm and unselfish contributions to the groups with which she belonged. She is survived by her brothers, Joe and Charles Granieri, her half-sister Mari Markey, her niece Candis Wattis and her nephews, Swain, Duane and Charles Granieri. Her husband John Pierce preceded her in death in 1995. Services for Nancy will be held at Christ Church of the Ascension, 4015 E. Lincoln Blvd. at 11 A. M. on Saturday, September 11, 2004. Interment will be at St. Francis Cemetery. Arrangements by Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home. Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/9/2004 - 9/10/2004.

PIERCE, Risden Wesley
15 Sep 1930 - 25 June 1978 Risden Wesley Pierce, 47, a Navy veteran who moved here 15 years ago from Oakland, Calif., and was a circulation manager for the Arizona Republic and The Phoenix Gazette, died June 25, 1978, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. Mr. Pierce, 5525 W. Heatherbrae, is survived by his wife, Joanne; children, Debra, Matthew and Michael; stepchildren, Wendy and Lisa Martin; mother, Nedra Pierce; a sister and a brother. Private services in Meldrum Mortuary Chapel, Mesa. Published in The Arizona Republic 6/27/1978.

PIERCE, Roy E.
Roy E. Pierce, 78, a self-employed carpenter, died Dec. 21, 1982. Mr. Pierce, of 216 W. Cody, was born in Monroe, Oregon, and moved to Arizona three years ago from New Mexico. Wife, Lois A.; daughter, Shirley Jean Roark; son, Ronald; two sisters and two brothers; two grandchildren. 12/24/1982.

PIERSON, Harley C.
2 Feb 1928 - 5 Oct 1979 Private services will be held for Harley C. Pierson, 51, a machinist who died Oct. 5, 1979, his home at 9636 N. 15th Ave. He moved to Phoenix 19 years ago from Toledo, Ohio. Mr. Pierson, a World War II Navy veteran, is survived by his wife, Rosaline; mother, Laura, and two sisters. Published in The Arizona Republic Sunday, October 7, 1979.

PIERZCHALSKI, Florian Al
Florian Al Pierzchalski, 61, of Phoenix, a maintenance employee, died Jan. 30, 1994. He was born in Calumet City, Ill., and was an Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Carmela; daughteres, Suzie Greco, Sherryl Rango and Deborah Bartolo; sons, Greg, Brad, Jeff and Brian; sisters, Chris and Phyllis Hammond; brother, Andrew; and 11 grandchildren. Services have been held. Botimer Funeral Home, Inc. the Arizona Republic Tuesday, February 8, 1994.

PIFER, Dee E.
Mesa -- Mrs. Dee D. Pifer, 81, of 1461 W. Fourth Place, died Sunday, August 6, 1967, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Mrs. Pifer, who was born in Trimble, Illinois, moved to Mesa five years ago. She was a member of the Christian Church. Services today at M. L. Gibbons Mortuary, 33 N. Sirrine with burial in Mesa Cemetery. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Marian L. Gideon of Mesa and several nieces and nephews out of state. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, August 9, 1967.

PIGMAN, Russell M.
Cottonwood -- Services for Russell M. Pigman, 56, who died Tuesday, August 22, 1967, in Marcus J. Lawrence Memorial Hospital, will be held Saturday in Westcott Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Elks' plot of Valley View Cemetery in Clarkdale. Mr. Pigman, fo McGuireville, was part owner of the McGuireville Store-Service Station. He was born in Clovis, N. M. and came here in 1932. He was a member of the Elks. Survivors include his wife, Minnie, of McGuireville; his mother, Mrs. Alpha Giddens of Montague, Texas; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Jean Redmond of Los Angeles and Mrs. Georgia Stadelman of Cottonwood; a stepson, Ralph Hall of McGuireville; a brother, Joel of Flagstaff; two brothers and one sister out of state. The Arizona Republic Thursday, August 24, 1967.

PIKE, Annie CARTWRIGHT
Annie Cartwright Pike, 104, was brought to Arizona by her parents in a covered wagon two days before her fifth birthday in September 1874. Her father, R. J. Cartwright, homesteaded at what is now 51st Avenue and Thomas. Mrs. Pike died Monday, June 17, 1974, in John C. Lincoln Hospital. She attended Isaac and Mesquite Elementary schools, now Riverside, until a new school was built and named in honor of the Cartwright family in 1884. Her brother-in-law, Tom Brockman donated the first plot of land for the new school. Mrs. Pike and her husband operated a livery stable in the 1900s where A.L.Moore & Sons Mortuary now maintains a parking lot on West Adams. Several of the Pike children were born there. She was born in Dayton, Calif., and was a member of the Glendale Church of Christ. Sons, Jess M., Elzy J., Vernon C., and Albert E. Pike; a brother, Elmer A. Cartwright; 17 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren. A niece, Mrs. Lillian Mann Gardner, assisted Mrs. Pike. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 6/18/1974.

PIKE, Homer
21 Dec 1918 - 14 Mar 1980 Homer Pike, 61, who came here eight years ago from Montana, died March 14, 1980. He was a real estate broker 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Annetta; children, Jane and James of Great Falls, MN; mother, Rose Pike of Bartleville, OK; a sister, Ruth Bredenbroker of Duchesne, UT; a brother, Ray, of Dewey, OK; and two grandchildren. Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St. 3/17/1980.

PIKE, Pauline M.
Prescott - Pauline M. Pike, 64, former chairwoman of the Grassroots Neighborhood Council, died Fri., Jan.2, 1970, at the home of a daughter. She was born in Franklin, IN, and moved to Phoenix from Glendale, CA, in 1945. Husband, Edward; daughters, Mary TEAGUE and Jacqueline PIERCE, both of Prescott; son, Clayton WITT of Reno; one brother out of state; eight grandchildren. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery. 1/4/1970.

PIKE, Philip
Philip Pike, 77, passed away September 21, 2004. Born August 14, 1927 in Newark, NJ, Philip lived most of his life in the neighboring town of Kearny, NJ. He served his country, joining the Navy in 1945. In 1949 he married Roberta Schoem, who remained his wife and sweetheart for 55 years. Philip, an active member of the Jewish War Veterans and president of the Kearny Lions Club, was a pharmacist. He owned his own business in Kearny, Midtown Drugs, from 1953 to 1987. Devoted husband, father and community member, Philip was always generous to others. He particularly loved traveling and golf. Philip is survived by his wife Roberta; daughter Marsha, of Chester, NY; son Douglas, of Scottsdale; and grandson Daniel. Services will be held at Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary, 8555 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd, Scottsdale, Sunday, September 26, 5:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Lions Club International, 300 W. 22nd St., Oak Brook, IL 60523-8842. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/24/2004.

PIMENTEL, Alfonso
2 Mar 1907 - 21 Oct 1979 Alfonso "Nino" Pimentel, 72, who came to Arizona 54 years ago and was a champion boxer in the late 1920s died Oct. 21, 1979, in a Phoenix hospital. Mr. Pimentel boxed in Arizona, California, and New Mexico. He had the distinction of being a triple state champion, holding the featherweight, bantamweight and lieghtweight titles simultaneously. Survivors include his wife, Olivia; children, Ruby McCoy, Raymond, Arthur, Marshall, Robert and Joseph; two sisters, Mrs. Edward Costello and Mrs. Lupe Cox; 23 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mass was in Sacred Heart Church, 17th St. & Tonto. St. Francis Cemetery. Oct. 24, 1979.

PINCUS, Marty
Services for Marty Pincus, 41, who was the Arizona State University tennis coach from 1972 to 1979, will be in Sinai Mortuary Chapel, 4538 N. 16th St. Mr. Pincus died Jan. 5, 1982, at his Tempe home. After leaving ASU, he was tennis director and head professional at the Fountain Hills Racquet Club. Published in the Arizona Republic, Thursday, January 7, 1982.

PINE, I. Marian
Mesa - I. Marian Pine, 70, who with her late husband was among the early farmers at Gilbert, died Jan. 26, 1980. Mrs. Pine had lived in Gilbert 50 years and in Mesa the past 10 years. She was graduated from Gilbert High School and the University of Arizona. Her father owned the first butcher shop in Gilbert. Surviving are her children BOnnie Modesitt, Marian Elaine Lamb and A. Stanley Pine; two half brothers and eight grandchildren. Published 1/30/1980.

PINEDA, Salvador
Salvador Pineda "Chava", 22, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 3, 2004. Visitation: September 9, 2004, Thursday at 5 p. m. till 7:30 p. m. at La Paz Funeral Home, 935 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ. Services: September 10, 2004, Friday at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 2300 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ. Arrangements by La Paz Funeral Home, (602) 266-5558. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/8/2004.

PINGER, Sidney Russell
Scottsdale - Sidney Russell Pinger, 79, died Dec. 18, 1982, at Maricopa Medical Center. Mr. Pinger, of 3333 N. Civic Center Plaza, was born in Kansas City, Kansas, and moved to Phoenix in 1969. He is survived by his stepson, William Howell of Kansas City, MO, and two grandsons, Stephen and Gary Howell. Private services at A.L.Moore & Sons. 12/24/1982.

PINKERTON, Darle E.
Sun City - Darle E. Pinkerton, 76, of Sun City, was a member of the Arizona Club, Sun City Country Club, and United Church in Sun City. Husband, Ralph R.; children, Barton Gleason, Mrs. Gloria Fisher, Mrs. Margaret Erzinger, Mrs. Nancy Hayden; a sister, Mrs. Alyda Behny; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Lundberg Golden Door Chapel. Burial in Sunland Cemetery. July 2, 1974.

PINKNEY, Bunna G.
Mrs. Bunna G. Pinkney, 66, of 3102 E. Woods, a resident of Arizona for more than 40 years and of Phoenix since 1932, died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 1967, in a Phoenix hospital. Services for Mrs. Pinkney were in Willa Grove Baptist Church, 40th St. and E. Superior. Burial in Double Buttte Cemetery, Tempe. Born in Ampti, Louisiana, Mrs. Pinkney moved to McNary in 1924. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Lena Mae Cook, and a son, Herman Edwards, both of Phoenix; three sisters and one brother out of state; and six grandchildren. Webber-Sons Mortuary, 1641 E. Jefferson. The Arizona Republic Sunday, Aug. 13, 1967.

PINKNEY, Junius R.
Junius R. Pinkney Sr., 78, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 19, 2004. Mr. Pinkney served in the U. S. Navy. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to service Thursday, September 23, 2004, from 6:00-7:00 PM, at Best Funeral Services North Central Chapel, 501 E. Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

PINKSTON, Buford
4 April 1910 - 11 Oct 1979 Buford Pinkston, 69, an assembly line employee for the Chrysler Corp before moving to Phoenix in 1967 from Illinois, died Oct. 11, 1979, in his home. Mr. Pinkston was a member of the United Auto Workers Union 17 years. Surviving are his wife, Christine; son, Buford Lee Pinkston, and two grandchildren. Graveside services were in Glendale Resthaven Park. Chapel of the CHimes Mortuary. 12 Oct 1979

PINTER, Linda M.
Linda M. Pinter, 17, a senior at Cortez High School, died Friday, Feb. 27, 1970, as the victim of a two-car crash near 59th Ave and Thunderbird. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church. Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. PINTER, and grandfather, Albert ERDMANN, all of Phoenix. Burial in Resthaven Park Cemetery. 3/2/1970.

PIPER, Rick
Rick Piper, 43, a salesman, was born in Waverly, Missouri, and died Jan. 24, 1997, in Phoenix. Wife, Marcia; sister, Barbara McBroon. Maryvale Mortuary. The Arizona Republic 30 Jan 1997, p.CL18.

PIPHER, Carl H.
Carl H. Pipher, 79, a salesman with Edward Brothers Distributors, died Dec. 24, 1982, at Phoenix Baptist Hospital. Mr. Pipher, of 2743 W. San Juan Ave., was born in Port Hope, Ontario; and moved to Arizona from Trenton, N. J., in 1920. He was a salesman at Barrows for several years and worked as a gold miner when he first moved to Arizona. He is survived by his wife, Crystal, daughter, Janet H. ALANDAR, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at A. L. Moore and Sons, 333 W. Adams. Published in the Arizona Republic December 26, 1982, p.E24.

PIPINS, Joseph M.
49, of Parker, California, was born in Oklahoma. Wife and three sons, Joseph, Jr., Marvin and Donald; 8/22/1967.

PIPKINS, Emmett R.
24 March 1905 - 26 March 1980 Whiteriver - Emmett R. Pipkins, 74, a former police chief here, died March 26, 1980, at Navapache Hospital in Lakeside. Services were at the St. Francis Catholic Church. Mr. Pipkins was a cattle rancher and a guide on the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation. Survivors include one son, Emmett G.; five daughters, Katherine Adams, Bertha Mae Cable, Rosemarie Koefoed and Mary Anne and Arlene Pipkins; two brothers; two sisters; 11 grandchildren. Jackson Mortuary of Show Low. 3/28/1980.

PISKULICK, Edward Louis
Edward Louis Piskulick, 54, a maintenance engineer with Goldwaters Metrocenter store, died Oct. 29, 1982, at his residence. Mr. Piskulick, of 3160 W. Cheryl Dr., was born in St. Louis and moved to Phoenix seven years ago. He was a Korean War veteran. He is survived by his brothers, Rudy and John. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Lundberg's White Rose Chapel, 5310 W. Northern. Published in The Arizona Republic Sunday, October 31, 1982.

PISTOLE, Elsie Agnes
Elsie Agnes Pistole, 82, a homemaker who moved to Arizona two years ago from her native Texas, died Saturday, Oct. 2, 1982, in a Valley nursing home. Services for Mrs. Pistole were in Childress, Texas. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Texas. Survivors include a daughter, Joyce Barrett; a son, T. Wayne; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette, 10/4/1982.

PITCHER, Sylvia
Mesa - Sylvia Mae Pitcher, 68, of 109 E. Inglewood, died Dec. 28, 1982, at Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Mrs. Pitcher was born in Livingston, N. Y., and moved to Mesa seven years ago from Tivoly, New York. She is survived by her husband, Francis; daughter, Frances SEITZ; a sister, a brother and two grandchildren. Services at Meldrum Mortuary, 52 N. Macdonald. Published in the Arizona Republic Friday, December 31, 1982, page B8.

PITNER, Cerena Alma
Clifton - Cerena Alma Pitner, 59, of Apache Grove, died Feb. 2, 1982, in Morenci Hospital. She came to Arizona 20 years ago. She was a housewife and a member of the York Valley Cowbelles. Survivors include her husband, Dave; her mother, Effie Jonas; a son, Bryant, Sr.; a brother and two sisters; and three grandchildren. Lewallen Funeral Home in Clifton made arrangements. Services were in Grahams Mortuary in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Feb. 5, 1982.

PITSENBARGER, Merle and Christine and Sherry
Scottsdale - Memorial services for Merle J. Pitsenbarger, 54, his wife, Christine, 43, and their daughter, Sherry Lynn, 11, will be Friday in the Freewill Baptist Church in Sophia, W. Va. Burial will be in West Virginia. The Pitsenbarger family of 8526 E. Valley View Road was killed Sunday in an 18-vehicle accident near El Reno, Okla. Mr. Pitsenbarger was employed eight years in the Valley by Allied Construction Co. Mrs. Pitsenbarger worked 10 years for Motorola. Sherry Lynn had completed the sixth grade at Scottsdale Christian Academy. Survivors of Mr. Pitsenbarger include a brother and two sisters, Marley, Minnie Belle and Arlene. Mrs. Pitsenbarger's survivors include her father, Clayton Skeens; a brother, Eugene Skeens; sisters, Mrs. Norma Jean Kelley and Mrs. Juanita Smith; and grandmother, Mrs. Malissa Barlow. Arizona Republic 7/3/1974.

PITTMAN, Reba Virginia
Mrs. Reba Virginia Pittman, 71, of 1802 W. Desert Cove Rd., died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1960, in John C. Lincoln Hospital. Born in Corvallis, Montana, she came to Phoenix 27 years ago from Kansas City, Missouri. Services in A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Mrs. Pittman is survived by a son, Eugene R. Petko, Phoenix; two brothers, Finis D. Sherrill, Cascade, Idaho, and Albert J. Sherrill, Kansas City, Missouri; and four grandchildren. The AZ Republic Thursday, Jan. 14, 1960.

PITTS, Alice
Alice Pitts, 87, who moved to Phoenix from Oklahoma in 1933, died Sun., April 23, 1978, in a Phoenix hospital. She was a homemaker. Four daughters, Violet Baker, Leona Luginbhyl, Hazel Pendergraft and Ozella Whitlow; two sons, D. E. and Carl; 16 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Interment Memory Lawn. The Phoenix Gazette Monday, April 24, 1978

PITTS, Beverly Jean
Beverly Jean Pitts, 77, of Sun City Arizona, died Thursday, August 26, 2004 in Sun City. Beverly Jean was born in Harvey, Illinois. She was a retired Director of the American School Food Service Association. Jean and her husband Marshall lived in Denver, Colorado for years before retiring to Sun City, Arizona. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Jim and Julie Pitts of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; grandsons Alexander and Austin Pitts of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; a granddaughter, Leslie Wimmer of Los Angeles, California; her sister, Joan Haynes of Peoria, Arizona; and her brother Vern Long of Grand Junction, Michigan. A memorial service was held Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at Sun City Christian Church. Arrangements handled by Sunland Memorial Park, 623-933-0161. Published in the Daily News-Sun from 8/31/2004 - 9/1/2004.

PITTS, Harvey Monroe
Harvey Monroe Pitts, 59, of Flagstaff, died Jan. 30, 1994. He was born in Bowlegs, Oklahoma, and was a signal operator for Santa Fe Railroad and a member of the Elks Lodge. Wife, Ann; sons, Harland and Lyle; sisters, Doris Dean Cox and Caro Mills; brother, Dewey; and 11 grandchildren. Flagstaff Mortuary. 2/2/1994.

PITTS, LaWanda Ruth
LaWanda Ruth Pitts, age 79, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 16, 2004. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 21, 2004 one hour prior to services at 9:00 A. M. at the church. Services will be held Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at 10:00 A. M. at The Church of Latter Day Saints - Paradise Valley Stake, 3601 E. Shea Blvd., Phoenix, AZ. Arrangements entrusted to Shadow Mountain Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/19/2004.

PIVAR, Mitar
Mitar Pivar, 81, former owner of the Keystone Lodge motel on E. Van Buren, died Tues., May 16, 1967, in St. Luke's Hospital. Mr. Pivar moved to Phoenix nine years ago from Sharon, PA. He had owned a grocery store several years in Aliquippa, PA, and an auto agency and real estate office there. He was born in Yugoslavia and came to Pennsylvania when he was 16. He was a member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church here and an Elks Lodge in Aliquippa. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Mildred ALEXICH and Mrs. Irene KRUELSKI, both of Akron, Mrs. Branka MARKOVICH of Aliquippa, Mrs. Sofia JENNINGS of Imperial, CA, and Mrs. Tina HINKLE of Phoenix; son, Samuel, of Aliquippa; a sister in Europe; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Entombment in Greenwood Mausoleum. 5/18/1967.

PLACK, Otto Jacob
Otto Jacob Plack, 71, who retired as superintendent of a barge terminal in 1969 after 30 years with the Standard Oil Co. in Illinois, died Oct. 4, 1979, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. Mr. Plack, 4225 W. Mountain View, moved here 10 years ago from Peoria County, Illinois. He is survived by his wife, Doris; daughter, Dena McKay; two grandchildren and four sisters. Services in Glendale Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave. 5 Oct 1979

PLASTER, Henry Richard
Henry Richard Plaster, 88, of Phoenix, died August 29, 2004. He was born July 16, 1916 in Turner Station, Missouri. Henry is survived by his son Thomas of Las Vegas, NV; daughter Carol Edwards of Chandler, AZ; 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 5-7 P. M. Wednesday, September 1, 2004, at Whitney & Murphy Arcadia Funeral Home, 4800 East Indian School Road. Burial will take place in Missouri. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/1/2004.

PLATT, Woodrow W. Platt
Chandler - Woodrow W. Platt, 66, a machinist in Indiana before retiring four years ago, died Nov. 22, 1982, in Mesa. Mr. Platt is survived by his wife, Helen; daughters, Beverly Rye and Carol Hobbs; mother, Matilda Platt; two sisters; a brother; eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services were at the Central Christian Church, 315 N. Hobson. Shumway's Lakeshore Mortuary. 11/23/1982.

PLATZNER, Gloria B.
Gloria B. Platzner, 77, of Mesa died Aug. 23, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 4 p. m. today at Valley of the Sun Cemetery, 10940 E. Chandler Heights Road, Chandler. (480) 895-9232. Submitted on (08/27/2004) from East Valley Tribune

PLAYMAN, Don B.
Don B. Playman, 20, of Phoenix, died Feb. 1, 1994. He was a native of Phoenix and was a telemarketer. Survivors include his stepsisters, Lisa Marie Bach and Elizabeth Ann Salada; parents, Marsha and Robert Donald; and grandparents. 2/4/1994.

PLEMMONS, Mick T.
Mesa - Mick T. Plemmons, 58, a working cowboy, died Fri., Mar. 6, 1970. He was born in Hillsboro, New Mexico, and came to Arizona 24 years ago from Silver City, N.M. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Sons, Micky R., of Tyrone, N. M., and Thomas of Mesa; daughters, Terri SMITH of Rosedale, California, and Colleen and Bobbi Jo PLEMMONS of Mesa; sisters, Sylvia PAGE of Tolleson, Maxine HUDSON of Phoenix and Ethel SMITH of Apache Junction; four sisters out of state; and four grandchildren. 3/10/1970.

PLESHER, Brian Daniel
Brian Daniel Plesher, 20, of Peoria, died Aug. 2, 1994. He was born in Phoenix and was a mail clerk. Mother, Michelle; father, Robert J. Moore; sister, Shannon M.; brother, Michael; and his grandparents. Arizona Aftercare. 8/6/1994.

PLESKACH, John
John Pleskach, 66, a retired weaver, died Monday, July 15, 1974, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of DAV Chapter 1 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in his native Wilkes-Barre, PA. Wife, Sophie; a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Draplewski; a stepson, Charles Arnone; and five grandchildren. Northwest Mortuary. Greenwood Cemetery. 7/17/1974.

PLETSCH, Elmer R.
9 Aug 1912 - Oct 1979 Interment in Prophetstown. Funeral announcement only Oct. 25, 1979.

PLETT, Able
Glendale - Able K. PLETT, 60, a retired press operator for Reynolds Aluminum Co., died Dec. 29, 1982, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Plett of Glendale, was born in Lehigh, Kansas, and moved to Arizona 32 years ago from Kansas. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and was a volunteer with the Boys Scouts and Girl Scouts. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughters, Mary BURKETT, Monica TASH, Dorothy THOMAS and Delores GEIR; sons, William and Paul; three sisters, four brothers and 11 grandchildren. Rosary was Sunday in Northwest Mortuary, 4033 N. 19th Ave. Mass at St. Louis the King, 4331 W. Maryland. Interment Holy Cross. The Arizona Republic Friday, December 31, 1982, page B8.

PLOTKIN, Elizabeth
Elizabeth Plotkin services today. Mrs. Elizabeth Plotkin, 68, who came to Arizona in 1932 from her native New York City and was a member of Temple Beth Israel, died Monday in the Baptist Hospital of Phoenix. Mrs. Plotkin, of 1520 E. McLellan, moved to Phoenix in 1954 from Safford. She was a member of Hadassah, B'nai B'rith, City of Hope, Kivel Auxiliary, Senior Citizens at the Jewish Community Center and Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood. Survivors include two sons, Irving and Seymour; and a daughter, Mrs. Rita Mae Segal, all of Phoenix; a brother and a sister out of state; and six grandchildren. Services will be at 3 p.m. today in Grimshaw's Bethany Chapel, 710 W. Bethany Home. Burial will be in Beth Israel Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to Temple Beth Israel or Kivel Nursing Home. Published in The Arizona Republic Wednesday, March 4, 1970.

PLOTT, Lottie
Lottie V. Plott, 84, a retired bookkeeper with Goldwaters, died Dec. 26, 1982, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. Plott, of 4602 N. 24th St., was born in Dollarville, Michigan, and moved to Arizona from New Mexico in 1922. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Girls Ranch and the First Church of Christ. She is survived by her daughter, Rosemary Moon; son, William Houchen; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A. L. Moore and Sons arranged private services. The Arizona Republic Wed., December 29, 1982.

PLOUFF, Charles Louis, Jr.
20 April 1936 - 16 December 1982 Charles Louis Plouff, Jr., 46, an electronics technician with Western Electric, died Dec. 16, 1982, at St. Luke's Hospital. He was born in New Hampshire and moved to Arizona 30 years ago. He was a 1954 graduate of Phoenix Union High School and attended Glendale Community College and Phoenix College. He was an Air Force Korean War veteran. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; daughters, Mickey Ross and Lori Escudero; son, Mike McCarthy; father, Charles; and three grandchildren. Memorial services were at Botimer Family Mortuary. 12/21/1982.

PLUMMER, Arthur E.
Arthur E. Plummer, 89, came to Arizona in 1912 and died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1976, in his home, 506 E. Carter. He was a tri-state supervisor for an insurance firm until he became secretary for political campaigners. Survivors include his wife, Rose. Rosary and Mass in Church of St. Catherine, 6200 S. Central. Tempe Double Butte Cemetery1/9/1976.

PLUMMER, Mary Lou
Mary Lou Plummer, 74, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away September 15, 2004. Services entrusted to Samaritan Funeral Home 602-716-5600. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

POAGE, Alta
12 Feb 1909 - 6 Oct 1980 Youngtown - Alta Poage, 71, who was a member of the Youngtown Community Church after moving here in 1976, died Oct. 6, 1980, in Valley View Hospital. Mrs. Poage had retired as an assembler for Cyclone Seeder Co. of Urbana, IL. She is survived by children, Carolyn Kramer, Barbara Wilson, Cedric and William; two sisters; 12 grandchildren. Services were in North Manchester, IN. Friday, October 10, 1980.

POCIASK, Peter Charles
Peter Charles Pociask, 64, of Phoenix, died Oct. 30, 1994. He was born in Chicago and was a traffic studies employee for the Arizona Department of Transportation. He was an Army veteran. Wife, Myrna; sons, Peter II and Paul Michael; sisters, Betty JAUGILAS, Dorothy KUBALANZA and Lucille BALCAR; two grandchildren. 11/1/1994.

POCOCK, Walter Paul
Walter Paul Pocock, 86, of Phoenix, Arizona, died August 14, 2004. A Memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 18, 2004 at Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home, Inc., 717 West Dobbins Rd., Phoenix, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/16/2004.

PODGORSKI, Edmund J.
12 Sep 1909 - 26 Mar 1980 Mesa - Edmund J. Podgorski, 70, a retired U. S. Postal Service worker who moved here in 1977 from Florida, died March 26, 1980. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. Wife, Jessie, and a sister survive. Rosary was in Melcher Chapel, 6625 E. Apache Trail. Mass was in Chicago. 3/29/1980.

PODZAMSKY, Anna
Anna Podzamsky, 76, of Cottonwood, died Jan. 29, 1994. She was born in Chicago and was a homemaker. Daughters, Joan Cerny, Carol Best and Dottie Kingrey; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were in Forest Park, Illinois. Westcott Funeral Home, Cottonwood. 2/2/1994.

POFFEL, Robert L., Jr.
Robert L. Poffel, Jr., 58, died Jan. 28, 1997, in Mesa. He was a computer salesman and was born in Baltimore. Daughters, Cathleen Pillon, Nancy and Susanne; son, Robert III; sister, Christine Phillips; brothers, Allen, James and Richard; four grandchildren. Tucker funeral Home, 926 S. Litchfield, Goodyear. The Arizona Republic 30 Jan 1997, p.CL18.

POHLMEYER, Herbert
(announcement only. No information) 12/24-27/1982.

POHNDORF, Mathilde
3 May 1898 - 20 April 1978 Mathilde Pohndorf, 79, of Phoenix, died April 20, 1978, in a Valley hospital. She came to Arizona from Texas in 1935. Husband, Edgar M. Mass in St. Francis Church. A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. The Phoenix Gazette April 22, 1978

POLANCO, Daniel Francisco
Daniel Francisco Polanco, 20, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 5, 2004. Visitation: Friday, September 10 at Greer-Wilson Funeral Home, 5921 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85033, from 6:00 to 9:00 P. M. Services: Saturday, September 11 at Greer-Wilson Funeral Home, 5921 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85033 at 10:00 A. M. Contributions may be made to the family. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/10/2004.

POLCYN, Elsie May
Elsie May Polcyn, 86, of Tempe, died Feb. 10, 1994. She was born in Southside, West Virginia, and was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughters, Phyllis RHULE, Sally ELLIS, Rosemary COMPA, Virginia DONNETT, Margie JOHNSON and Carol ZELECHOWSKI; sons, Edward, Donald, John, Michael, James, Robert and Daniel; 65 grandchildren and 70 great-grandchildren. Services in Dunbar, West Virginia. The Arizona Republic 2/12/1994.

POLER, Phyllis I.
see POOLER. husband, Max A., Jr.; father, Russell D. JORNS (?); brother, Robert, both of Seattle, Washington. Interment Green Acres. (funeral announcement only) 3/4/1970.

POLEY, Edward J, Sr.
Prescott -- Edward J. Poley, Sr., died Sunday, May 14, 1967, at Yavapai Community Hospital. He was a native of Fostoria, Ohio, and came to Prescott in 1919. He owned and operated a cattle ranch at Tonta Flats, near Skull Valley for 30 years. He retired and moved to Prescott in 1953. He was an Army veteran of World War I and was a member of the American Legion. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth; a daughter, Mrs. Roger McKENZIE, Albuquerque; two sons, Edward J., Jr. and Robert F., both of Prescott; and eight grandchildren. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery. 5/17/1967.

POLK, George B.
Mesa - Services for George B. Polk, 80, a retired liquor store owner, were in Rawlins, Wyoming. He died Oct. 13, 1979, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Mr. Polk came here 14 years ago from Rawlins. Survivors include his wife, Marian and two sisters. The AZ Republic 15 Oct 1979.

POLL, James R.
Survived by mother, Mrs. Maude Williams, Scottsdale; brothers, Richard and Charles Poll, both of Scottsdale; sisters, Mrs. Gloria Barone, Phoenix, Mrs. Judy Head, Phoenix, Mrs. Barbara Rooze, Scottsdale; 7 newphews and two nieces. Services today Green Acres Mortuary Chapel, Scottsdale. Interment Green Acrtes Memorial Gardens. Monday, October 25, 1982.

POLLACK, Chiara Dimieri
Chiara Dimietri Provenzano Pollack, "Katie," 84, of Queen Creek died Sept. 18, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 10 a. m. today at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 440 E. Elliot Road, Gilbert. Melcher's Chapel of the Roses handled arrangements. (480) 964-4537. Submitted on (09/22/2004) from East Valley Tribune

POLLACK, Chiara Dimieri
Chiara "Katie" DiMieri Provenzano Pollack, 84 years old, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 18, 2004 surrounded by her family and completed her journey home with God to join her husband Gaspare Provenzano, second husband Michael Pollack, daughter Luci Leeman, her parents, and brothers and sisters. She is survived by daughter, Maria DeClair (Marv) of Queen Creek, AZ, daughter Kathleen Matos (Dave) of Augusta, GA, son Peter Provenzano (Debby) of Jeannette, PA, twelve grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren to whom she was known as Nunny. She was born in Wilmerding, PA on January 28, 1920 and retired to sunny Arizona in 1980. Her incredible zest for life, determination, and persistence inspired countless adventures, fun times, and fond memories. Most of all she loved her family and friends, never missing an event all over the country. Before retiring, she was the owner of her family run business "Katie's Italian Foods", worked at Westinghouse Airbrake, and was a cook at Jeannette hospital and other facilities. She loved to travel, gamble, play bingo, play cards and games, crochet, knit, bake specialty cookies, and carry-on Italian family traditions. She liked to keep busy, helping in whatever way she could for family and friends. She was a member of the Italian Sons & Daughters of America & Women of the Moose. She will be deeply missed. Please join us for a celebration of her life. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 p. m., Tues. with a Rosary service at 7:00 p. m., at Melcher's Chapel of the Roses, 43 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a. m., Wed. at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 440 E. Elliot, Gilbert, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/21/2004.

POLLARD, Allan William
Services for Allan William Pollard, 41, who earned his doctorate in political science at Georgetown University, will be in Sinai Mortuary Chapel, 4538 N. 16th St. Mr. Pollard was a former college professor of political science. He died after a short illness Jan. 2, 1982, in San Francisco. Survivors include his son, Marcus; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe POLLARD; and a brother. Published in the Arizona Republic, Wednesday, January 6, 1982.

POLLOCK, Darrell D.
Darrell D. Pollock, 58, an auto mechanic and woodcutter, died Dec. 26, 1982, at Veterans Administration Medical Center. Mr. Pollock, 2621 N. 24th Drive, was born in Richmond, Indiana, and moved to Arizona in 1946. He was an Army World War II veteran. He is survived by sisters, Zelma Ludtke, Mildred Weaver and Betty King; brothers, Vern, Kenny, George and Burdett. Graveside services were at Greenwood Memorial Park, 2300 W. Van Buren. A. L. Moore & Sons made arrangements. 12/27/1982.

POLLOCK, Leila C.
Leila C. Pollock, 78, of 1811 E. Whitton, died Friday, July 19, 1974, in a Phoenix hospital. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Dugger; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mass was in the Church of St. Francis Xavier. Burial in East Resthaven Park. 7/20/1974.

POLZIN, Donald G.
Donald G. Polzin, 69, Scottsdale died 9-8-04. Celebration of Life will be on 9-19-04 at the Golden Keys Clubhouse, located 3016 N. 62nd Place, Scottsdale, AZ. He served in the US Airforce 1955 through 1958. Contributions should be sent to Carl T. Hayden Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Nursing Home Care Unit at 650 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85012-1892. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/14/2004.

POMPA, Rita Martinez
Rita Martinez Pompa, 73, passed away Thursday, January 7, 1960. She is survived by brothers Jim, Raymond, Gabria, and Florencio and sister, Miss Josepha Pompa, all of Phoenix. Rosary was in Palms Chapel of Grimshaw Mortuary. Requiem Mass in our Lady of Fatima Church, 1418 S. 17th Ave. Interment in St. Francis. Funeral announcement only 9 January 1960. Death Certificate

PONCE, Frances
Frances Ponce, 58, of Phoenix, died Aug. 2, 1994. She was born in Amarillo, Texas, and was a nurse's aide. Husband, Lawrence; daughter, Carmen Samora; son, Gilbert Samora; three grandchildren. Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Phoenix. 8/5/1994.

POND, LeRoy R.
Leroy R. "Moose" Pond, 66, a field adviser for the AZ Employment Security Commission, was born in Butler, PA, and came to Phoenix 54 years ago. He was a Mason and Scottish Rite Mason and a member of the Zaribah Shrine. He was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Scottsdale Artists Club. Survivors include his wife, Rosalind H.; daughters, Mrs. Norma L. THORNEYCROFT; and a brother, Joseph M. of Phoenix; and three grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. 3/2/1970.

POOL, Alfrieda Bircsak
Alfrieda B. Pool, 85, of Phoenix, a retired foreign language teacher, died Jan. 28, 1982. Mrs. Pool was born in Detroit, Michigan, and came to Arizona 55 years ago. She graduated from the University of Kansas in 1919 and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa sorority. Survivors include her daughter, Johanna Prather, and a sister. Services were at FIrst Congregational Church. Grimshaw Mortuary. Feb. 2, 1982.

POOLE, Helen W.
Services for Helen W. Poole, 67, a homemaker, were in First Assembly of God Church, El Mirage. Mrs. Poole, an El Mirage resident, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1982, in a Valley hospital. She was a Sunday School teacher at the First Assembly of God Church. She moved to Arizona in 1950 from her native Arkansas. Survivors include her husband, Oran; two daughters, Norma Long and Patricia Carol Corum; four sisters; a brother; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. the Phoenix Gazette 10/21/1982.

POOLE, Loyd Y.
Youngtown - Loyd Y. Poole, 82, a retired tool and die maker with ITT Aircraft Electronics in California, died Dec. 24, 1982, at Valley View Community Hospital. Mr. Poole, of 11445 114th Dr., was born in Carnesville, Georgia, and moved to Youngtown from Burbank, California. He attended Furman University in Greenville, S.C. He is survived by his wife, Betty; sons, Edward of Florida and David of Oregon; brothers, Robert of Georgia; Stuart of California, William of Illinois, and Reid of Florida; sisters, R. Nerdinger of Florida and Mary Simpkins of California. Graveside services at Sunland Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation at Menke Funeral Home. 12/27/1982.

POOLE, Ronald E.
Ronald E. Poole, 51, of South Carolina, passed away September 3, 2004. Services 11am September 8, 2004, Parkway Community Church of God, 8314 N. 7th St, Phoenix, Az. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/8/2004.

POOLER, Phyllis I.
Mrs. Phyllis I. Pooler, 47, a member of the board of the Arizona Council of Girl Scouts and a troop leader of seven years, died Monday in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. Pooler, of 1935 E. San Miguel, was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church. Born in Seattle, she moved to Phoenix in 1951 from Fresno, California. Survivors include her husband, Max A., Jr., and two daughters, Sally and Nancy Pooler, all of Phoenix; her father, Russell D. Iorns; and a brother, Burt, both of Seattle, Wash. Services were in Mercer Mortuary, 1541 E. Thomas. Burial in Green Acres Cemetery, Scottsdale. The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society. Published in The Arizona Republic Wednesday, March 4, 1970, p. 10C.

POPE, Charles H.
Charles H. Pope, 78, of Sun Lakes, died Jan. 31, 1994. He was a retired business owner, was born in Laramie, Wyoming and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; daughters, Judy Rodriguez and Jo Hochnadel; son, Jerry; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/3/1994.

POPE, Elsie
Mrs. Elsie Pope, 76, a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, died yesterday (Jan. 2, 1970) in St. Luke's Hospital. Mrs. Pope, 2129 W. Palmaire, was born in New Paltz, N. Y., and came to Phoenix in 1956 from Newark, N. J. Survivors include her husband, J. Arthur; three sons, C. Alan of Phoenix, George A. of Tucson and James, Jr., of Ottawa, Illinois; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were in Grimshaw's Bethany Chapel, 710 W. Bethany Home. Cremation follow ed. The family suggests contributions to the church, 4735 N. 19th Ave. Published in The Arizona Republic Saturday, January 3, 1970.

POPE, Evelyn Joyce
Glendale - Evelyn Joyce Pope, 40, died Thurs., June 20, 1974. Husband, Donald; daughters, Cynthia Pope and Debra Ganados; her mother, Mrs. Cora Maughan; two brothers; a sister; a grandmother; and a grandchild. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary. Burial in Resthaven Park. 6/21/1974.

POPE, Jeffery Cal
Jeffery Carl Pope, 21, formerly of Phoenix, died Feb. 1994. He was born in Phoenix. Survivors include fiancee, Sherri Nelson; parents, Sleeseman and James W., Jr.; sister, Paula; brothers, Jamie, Jason, and John; and grandparents. 2/11/1994.

POPE, Richard D.
Richard D. Pope, 40, a carpet layer, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 1982, in Mesa. Services for Pope, a Mesa resident for the past 38 years, were today. He was born in New Mexico and attended Mesa Public schools. He was a member of the 17th Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include his parents, John and Florence Pope; a sister; and two brothers. The Phoenix Gazette 10/28/1982.

POPE, William Grant
(announcement only. No information) 12/27/1982.

POPKIN, Blanche E.
15 Jun 1900 - 15 Oct 1982 Blanche E. Popkin, 82, who moved to the Valley 10 years ago from New York, died Fri., Oct. 15, 1982, in a Valley hospital. She was a member of Temple Emanuel of Tempe, a member of the B'Nai B'Rith women and a gold honor member, O.R.T., Hadassah, Avodah Chapter, a Red Cross volunteer and had manager a millinery factory in New York. Survivors include a nephew, Samuel Altschuler, and three sisters. 10/16/1982.

POPPER, Rudolph
Rudolph Popper, age 85, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 1, 2004. He served in the U. S. Army WWII. Services will be held Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 11:00 A. M. at The National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, Arizona. Arrangements entrusted to Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services Maryvale Chapel. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/14/2004.

PORR, Evander O.
Mesa - Services for Evander O. Porr, 64, who died Oct. 12, 1979, in Tempe Community Hospital, were in King of Glory Lutheran Church. He came to Arizona 34 years ago from his native Pennsylvania and had been maintenance manager for Penn-Mor Co. of Tempe. He was a member of Mesa Kiwanis Club. Surviving are his wife, Edna; children, Elaine Young, Evelyn Petroff, Evander E., Edwin, Eugene and Jack; mother, Ruth Porr; two sisters; a brothers; 15 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. The AZ Republic Oct. 15, 1979.

PORTER, Alice Agnes
Services for Mrs. Alice Agnes Porter, 79, of 3202 N. 20th St., were in the Chapel of Memories of A.L.Moore & Sons Mortuary. The Rev. John W. Denton officiated. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Mrs. Porter, an Arizona resident the past 40 years, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1960, in Good Samaritan Hospital. A native of Brookline, Missouri, she was a retired nurse. She was a member of the First Church of God. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Nadine McCaleb and Mrs. Jean B. Olson and two sons, Benjamin C. and Jack Porter, all of Phoenix; four sisters, Mrs. Ethel Patterson and Mrs. Cleo Eubanks, both of Wagner, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Irene Mason and Mrs. Gladys Shlew, both of Modesto, California; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. AZ Republic 14 Jan 1960.

PORTER, Betty L.
14 May 1927 - 13 June 1994. Betty L. Porter, 67, of Phoenix, a homemaker, died June 13, 1994. She was born in Oklahoma. Survivors include her sons, Richard L. and Donald R.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern, Tempe. Contributions: Make-A-Wish Foundation. The AZ Republic June 17, 1994.

PORTER, Druesiller
Willcox - Druesiller Porter, 73, died Thurs., March 5, 1970, in Northern Cochise District Hospital. She was born in Caledonia, Mississippi, and moved to Arizona from Alabama in 1936. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, John, of Adrian, Michigan; three daughters, Mrs. Pearl HARPER of Willcox, Mrs. Helen McKINNEY of Tucson and Mrs. Ora Lee BOYETT of Rattan, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were in the First Assembly of God Church. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. 3/7/1970.

PORTER, Fred S.
Fred S, Porter, Jr., 65, who was a prominent Arizona businessman and sportsman, died at Phoenix Veterans Hospital. Mr. Porter, whose family founded the largest Western wear chain in the United States, was manager of Porters of Arizona for 16 years. He was a member of the Arizona Racing Commission when he resigned in 1962 to become its executive secretary. In 1964 he quit that job to become a vice president of Funks Greyhound Racing Circuit. Mr. Porter was in charge of special promotions at all Funk tracks. He was a charter member of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma and served as secretary of the organization. He was a Phoenix native and attended the University of Arizona in Tucson and the University of Southern California. He was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. Mr. Porter joined the Porter store in Tucson in 1937 and two years later became the manager. He continued in that job until joining the Navy in World War II. After his discharge, Mr. Porter returned to Phoenix to manage Porter's downtown store at First Street and Adams. Mr. Porter is survived by his wife, Helen; sons, Barkley N. and Steven; a brother, William; and two grandchildren. Services were held at Christ Church of Ascension, 4015 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley. A.L.Moore & Sons made arrangements. The Arizona Republic Feb 4, 1982.

PORTER, George Whipple
18 July 1910 - 20 Jan 1980 George Whipple Porter, 69, a retired accountant, graduated from Princeton University in 1932 and moved to Arizona 39 years ago from Virginia. He died Jan. 20, 1980. He was a member of a Lions Club and All Saints Episcopal Church. Survivors include a son, Harold W. Lively; three grandchildren; a sister and a brother. 24 January 1980.

PORTER, Irene E.
Irene E. Porter, 64, of Glendale, died Nov. 4, 1994. She was born in Illinois and was a retired medical records technician. Survivors include her daughters, Marsha L. Foster and Catherine F.; sons, William C., Jr. and Bruce D.; four sisters; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale. 5 Nov 1994.

PORTER, Isaac
20 Apr 1896 - 28 Jan 1980 Isaac Porter, 84, was born in Black Water and died Jan. 28, 1980, in his home. He worked as a printer, retiring from the Arizona Highways Magazine in 1960. Survived by his wife, Achsah; daughter, Jean Howard, Betty Enos, Delores Antone, Marge Townend, and Claudina Porter; a sister; 21 grandchildren. Published 1/31/1980.

PORTER, Maude S.
68, was born in Tennessee and moved to Phoenix 16 years ago from Decherd, Tennessee. Daughters, Mrs. Larry LLEWELLYN, Jr., Mrs. Mary JOHNSON; sons, Thomas SCOTT of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and Alfred SCOTT of Decherd; brother, John DOVE of Tempe. Burial in East Resthaven Cemetery. 9/7/1967.

PORTER, Raymond Arthur
55, was born in Albany, Oregon, and came to Flagstaff from washington state in 1961. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Coco Beach, Fla. and the Marine Beneficial Association. Wife, Marjorie Lee PORTER; brothers, Robert and Roland, both of California. He had been in the Merchant Marine 22 years and died aboard his ship at Honolulu. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/29/1967.

PORTER, Roy Wilson
Scottsdale - Roy Wilson Porter, 48, who had been a surveyor in Ohio before moving here eight months ago from Morehead, KY, died Monday, Dec. 14, 1970, in Ft. Whipple Veterans Hospital at Prescott. He was a veteran of World War II. He was born in Jacobs, KY, and was a member of the Methodist Church. He was employed by Margo Enterprises in Scottsdale before going to the hospital two weeks ago. Survivors include his wife, Lucille; a daughter, Mrs. Patty Siler of South Point, OH; and two brothers and four sisters out of state. Burial in Green Acres Cemetery, Scottsdale. Wed., Dec. 16, 1970.

PORTER, Wallace K.
Wallace K. Porter, 93, of 2801 W. Van Buren, who had retired from the Tidewater Oil Co. after 47 years as an oil field pumper, died Monday in St. Luke's Hospital. Services and burial will be in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, where he resided before coming to Phoenix in 1958. A.L.Moore & Sons Mortuary handled arrangements. Survivors include his children, Mrs. R. B. Fox, Mrs. Florence Johnson, Mrs. Dollie Jones, Paul, Earl E. and Kenneth Porter; 24 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Wednesday, July 3, 1974

PORTER, William R.
William R. Porter, Col. Ret., 83, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 11, 2004. Memorial Services are pending. Services entrusted to Samaritan Funeral Home. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/14/2004.

PORTERFIELD, Fannie
12 June 1883 - 3 Oct 1979 Services for Fannie Porterfield, 95, who died Oct. 3, 1979, in Glendale Nursing Home, were in A.L.Moore & Sons Memory Chapel. Mrs. Porterfield was born in North Carolina and came to Tempe in 1930 from Colorado. Survivors include her children, Ima L. Hilditch, Celia Gee, Lucille Allison, Evanston, WY; John, Jr., Harry and Charles Porterfield of Buckeye; a sister, a brother; 15 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Interment East Resthaven. 6 Oct 1979

PORTILLO, Antonio
Antonio Portillo, 84, of Pittsburg, Calif., formerly of Phoenix, died Feb. 6, 1994. He was a farm laborer, was born in Mexico. Survivors include his daughters, Virginia, Ernestine and Angie Hernandez; sons, Emetiro and George. St. Francis Cemetery, 4800 E. Oak St. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/12/1994.

PORTREY, Robert J.
Robert J. Portrey, 61, of Cornville, a gas station laborer, was born in Pontiac, Michigan, and was an Army veteran. Wife, Bessie; five sons; four sisters; four brothers; grandchildren. Arizona Veterans National Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 3/24/1989.

POSEMATO, Robert N.
Robert N. Posemato, 81, Dewey, died September 19, 2004. A Gathering of Friends and Visitation will be 4:00 p. m. to 6:00 p. m. Friday, September 23, 2004 at Arizona Wakelin Bradshaw Chapel, Corner of Navajo and Valley Dr. in Prescott Valley. Memorial Service will be 1:00 p. m. Saturday, September 24, 2004 Mountain View Baptist Church, Corner of Pony & Henderson in Dewey. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/23/2004.

POST, Charlotte P.
Charlotte P. Post, 92, died Sat., May 13, 1967, in Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born in St. Clair County, MO, and came to Phoenix in 1922. She moved to Bayard, NM, in 1935 and returned here in 1964. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Edith Ingraham of Phoenix and Mrs. Stella Shulemberger of Indianapolis; and a brother, Paul Pape of Gothenberg, Nebraska. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 5/15/1967.

POST, Odie M.
20 Dec 1894 - 17 April 1978 Odie M. Post, 83, died April 17, 1978, in Mohave General Hospital in Kingman. Mrs. Post had lived in Phoenix for 13 years and moved to Kingman six months ago. Husband, Frank; children, Elvin, Nathan and Wilma Roberts, 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. 4/19/1978.

POSTAWKO, Helen R.
Helen R. Postawko, With heavy hearts, the family announces the passing of Helen R. Postawko, 92. Helen was born on Sept. 15, 1912 by Harry and Jennie Standen in West New York, New Jersey. She had four sisters and three brothers. She re- sided in the New York area for 32 yrs. While there, she owned her own business. She married James Dillon and gave birth to two beautiful daughters, Eileen and Peggy. In 1944, she moved to Carson City Nevada and married Leon Postawko. They had a loving marriage that lasted 51 yrs until Leon's passing. While there, they were active members of St. Teresa's Church. She worked as a Executive Secretary for the Federal Govt. and was also a realtor. In 1978, they moved to Sun City West, Az. They were members of Our Lady Of Lourdes Church and Johnson's Lawn Bowlers Club. They won several medals as partners in the Senior Olympics. On Sept. 26, 2004, Helen passed on at Hospice Family Care in Peoria Az. Helen was a devote Catholic. She was a strong and independent woman who had great moral and religious character. Helen was predeceased by her parents Harry and Jennie Standen, siblings Nadeline Standen, Genevieve Rowand, Frances Harvey, Ruth Moore, Harry Standen, Edward Standen, husband Leon Postawko, children Eileen McKnight and Peggy Knox. She was survived by her brother John Standen, grandchildren Marilyn White, Joanne Chimeri, Jack McKnight, James McKnight, Craig Knox, Marcia Knudsen, great-grandchildren Julie and Ryan White, Jaclyn, Caroline, Gary and Billy Chimeri, John and Timothy McKnight, Danielle Wasyl, Christopher Knox, and David and Keegan Knudsen and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday Sept 29th from 3-5 pm, Camino Del Sol at 13738 Camino Del Sol in Sun City West. Service will be Thursday, Sept 30th at 10:30 a. m., Our Lady Of Lourdes at 19002 N. 128th Ave., Sun City West. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/29/2004.

POSTAWKO, Helen R.
Helen R. Postawko, 92, of Sun City West, Arizona, died Sunday, September 26, 2004, in Peoria, Arizona. She was from Carson City, Nevada, and was an executive secretary for the federal government. Visitation is 3:00 to 5:00 P. M. Wednesday in Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel, 13738 Camino del Sol in Sun City West. Mass will be celebrated 10:30 A. M. Thursday in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 19002 N. 128th Avenue in Sun City West. Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel handled arrangements. 623-584-6299. Published in the Daily News-Sun on 9/28/2004.

POTEET, Helena W.
1 Jan 1906 - 7 Oct 1979 Services for Helena W. Poteet, 74, who was born in Jerome and died Oct. 7, 1979, were in Lutheran Church of Hope, 6600 S. Central. Mrs. Poteet is survived by her husband, James C.; daughter, Judy Johnson; a brother; four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Grimshaw Bloom Chapel. 9 Oct 1979

POTRUDE, Olive M.
8 Sep 1892 - 13 Mar 1980 Mesa - Olive M. Potrude, 87, who had been an elementary school teacher and administrator in Cadallic, Michigan, before coming here in 1970, died March 13, 1980, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Miss Potrude was a member of the Methodist faith and is survived by a sister. Services were in Cadallic Chapel of Prayer Funeral Home. 3/15/1980.

POTTER, Harry Clay
Buckeye -- Harry Clay Potter, 76, died May 11, 1967, in Maricopa County Hospital. He was a native of Lafayette County, MO, and came to Arizona in 1936. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife, Claudie of Tolleson; four sons, Roy of Costa Mesa, CA, Paul, Clay, and Anson all of Phoenix; and nine grandchildren. Burial in Louis B. Hazelton Memorial Park. 5/12/1967.

POTTER, Lynn Marie
24 Feb 1960 - Feb 1982 Services today at Messinger Mortuary Chapel for Lynn Marie Potter. Interment Paradise Memorial Gardens. Family suggests memorials to Dobson Ranch Nazarene Church. The AZ Republic Feb. 5, 1982.

POTTER, Marian
Services for Mrs. Marian Potter, 62, who died Thursday, Aug. 17, 1967, at Phoenix Community Hospital, were at Sunset Chapel, 301 W. Camelback. Cremation followed. Mrs. Potter, 502 W. Roma, moved here 15 years ago. She was born in Pasadena. Survivors include her husband, Fred, and two brothers in California. Sunday, August 20, 1967.

POTTER, Stanley Carleton
Stanley Carleton Potter, 88, who had been a postmaster in Woodbridge, N. J., died Monday, Sept. 27, 1982. Private services were held. He moved to Arizona in 1973 from his native Woodbridge. He was in the Navy during World War I. He was president of the Barron Library in Woodbridge and the Alpine Cemetery in Perth Amboy, N. J. He was a tenor soloist with the church choir. Survivors include his wife, Hope; sons, Richard and Stanley, Jr.; daughter, Gloria Marshall; a brother and nine grandchildren. 10/2/1982.

POTTS, Charles Thomas
STANLEY -- Charles Thomas Potts was born December 5, 1917 and died on September 21, 2011. Charlie Edgar and Mary Kate Morrell Potts raised seven children: Martha Rachel, Charles Thomas, Anna Belle, James Odie, Clyde Joseph, Herbert Kent, and Nell Arizona, near Bristol, Tennessee. Charles lived a happy childhood with his siblings who nicknamed him 'Rosebud' later shortened to 'Bud'. His early education included Troublesome School and Sunrise School through eighth grade. In World War II, he served in the United States Air Force from 1941-1945, in active duty in India and Ceylon. Vlada Marie Morris became his wife on May 24, 1942, before he left for the war and traveled with him 1/4 out West 3/8 upon his return. He attended Southwestern Theological Seminary in 1948-49, and Grand Canyon College in 1950-52. Daniel Alan was born in 1952. Shortly after, the family moved to Bristol, Tennessee. Ten years later the family moved to Stanley, North Carolina to assist in caring for Vlada's mother. Judy Lynne Greene was added as a daughter-in-law and Charles received two grand children: Miranda Lynne Potts Buchanan and Daniel Cameron Potts. Grace Marie Hendrix, Ada Elizabeth Buchanon and Daniel Mason Potts are his great-grandchildren. During his life, Charles worked at many occupations. He was a Bible Teacher for the Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia Schools. At other times he did carpentry work, cabinet making, was a machinist of metal products, a house painter and a salesman. Great joy came from his work at church as he served as teacher, deacon, mission leader and taught in the jail ministry. His love of automobiles was a passion that kept him buying, repairing and selling. His annual garden was grown as much to share the bounty with others as it was to feed his family. Throughout his life, he sought new friendships and kept in contact with old friends. He loved his immediate and extended family and made time to visit everyone. Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mount Holly is serving the family of Mr. Potts. The Charlotte North Carolina Observer September 23, 2011.

POTUZAK, Nancy Rose
Nancy Rose Potuzak, 24, of 5125 N. 40th St., a membeer of the Arizona State University Symphony Orchestra, died of an illness Jan. 24, 1980, in Doctors Hospital. Miss Potuzak was graduated from Arcadia High School in 1973. She was a flutist in the band and was a member of the Theater Group and Arcadia Choral. As a violinist, she was concertmistress with the Phoenix High School Orchestra Symphonettes and the Youth Symphony. She was attending Arizona State University on a music scholarship and played one of the leads in the musical "Oklahoma." She would have received a degree in education in June. She was born in Prescott and attended Ingleside Elementary School in Phoenix. She was employed at the Magic Pan in Scottsdale. Survivors include her parents, Charles J. and Beverly H. Potuzak; a brother; and a great-grandmother. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday in Lakeshore Mortuary Chapel, 1815 S. Dobson, Mesa. Published in The Arizona Republic Saturday, January 26, 1980.

POUQUETTE, Helene Faye
Mrs. Helene Faye Pouquette, 33, wife of Felix Pouquette, Chandler rancher and cattleman, died yesterday (3 Jan 1960) in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Pouquette was born in Cushing, Oklahoma, and came to Phoenix with her husband and family in 1944. Surviving besides her husband are three sons, Felix Joseph, Jr., Pierre Henry, and Leon Joseph; three sisters, Mrs. Ralph Gates, Lakewood, CA, Mrs. Richard Sanford, Lancaster, CA, and Mrs. Robert Ramsey, Anaheim, CA; two brothers, Charles Hann, Lakewood, CA, and Fred Hann, Lancaster, CA; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hann, Lancaster. Funeral services will be tomorrow in Memory Chapel, A.L.Moore & Sons Mortuary. The Rev. Jerry Moore will officiate. Burial will be in East Resthaven Cemetery. The Arizona Republic Monday, 4 January 1960, p. 52

POURCHOT, Truman T.
Truman T. Pourchot, 45, of 1007 E. Mariposa, died Saturday, January 30, 1960, at his home. Services will be tomorrow in the Arizona Funeral Home Chapel, 376 M. Third Ave. Dr. Fletcher H. Scharer of the First Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park. Friends may call this afternoon and evening at the chapel. Mr. Pourchot, a native of Arcadia, Texas, came to Phoenix with his parents when he was two years old. He was a graduate of Phoenix Union High School. He had been employed by Read Mullan Motor Co. for seven years. Surviving are his wife, Emily ...; three daughters, Susan Ann, Sharon, and Catherine, Phoenix; his mother, Mrs. Ollie Pourchot, Phoenix; and three brothers, Earl, Phoenix; Melvin, Shawnee, Oklahoma; and Raymond, Pacific Palisades, California. The Arizona Republic Monday, February 1, 1960.

POWELL, David Allen
David Allen Powell, 27, an auto mechanic, died Monday, Oct. 18, 1982, in his home. Services were in A. L. Moore and Sons Memory Chapel. He was brought to Phoenix in 1966 from his native Odessa, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Nita; daughter, Sarah; parents, Irvin and Wilma POWELL; a brother and a sister. Published in the Phoenix Gazette 10/21/1982.

POWELL, Janice L.
Janice L. Powell, 66, a three-year resident of Monticello, Ind., died Feb. 4, 2006, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Lafayette, Ind. She was born Nov. 19, 1939, in Moores Hill, Ind., to Elmo James Powell and Beatrice Lavon Michael. Janice had lived in the Monticello community for the last three years, coming from Jones, Okla. She graduated from Benson High School in Benson, Ariz. and from Grand Canyon College. Janice was a civil servant for several years and had served in Japan for 13 years. She raised show ponies and horses. Janice also raised and raced harness horses. She enjoyed going to the 4-H fair to watch the horses. Janice enjoyed writing poetry and had even had a few of her poems published. She enjoyed reading, watching all kinds of movies, and working with her computer. Janice was a member of the Twin Lakes Southern Baptist Church of Monticello, Ind. She had served as the church secretary at both Benson, Ariz. and Jones, Okla. Janice was also the editor of the Southern Baptist Press while living in Oklahoma. Funeral services were held at Twin Lakes Southern Baptist Church, Monticello, Ind., officiated by Pastor Ross Terry. Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Ind. is in charge of arrangements. Removal will take place Feb. 8, 2006, in the Richardson's Remembrance Center, located at Benson, Ariz. Graveside services were held at Cochise Gardens of Rest in Benson, officiated by Pastor A.B. Blair. Preceded in death by sisters, Donabelle Mae Pyles and Joyce Eileen Heck. Survivors include one sister, Beatrice Marie Rowlen of Jones, Okla.; one brother, Meredith James Powell of Benson, Ariz.; eight nieces, six nephews and several cousins. Memorials may be given to the Twin Lakes Southern Baptist Church of Monticello, Ind. or the Gideons. San Pedro Valley News-Sun, Feb. 8, 2006.

POWELL, Ruben W.
Avondale - Ruben W. Powell, 78, a retired farm worker, died Thursday, June 27, 1974, in a Phoenix hospital. Sons Tony, Chester, Robert, Edwin; two sisters; 29 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were in Cannon Funeral Home, Goodyear. Burial in Glendale Memorial Park. July 4, 1974.

POWER, Lula Regina
6 Dec 1909 - 22 Oct 1979 Lula Regina Power, 69, who lived in Arizona 32 years, died Oct. 22, 1979, in Scottsdale Christian Nursing Home. Mrs. Power had been a filing clerk for Genuine Auto Parts Co. Her sister, Phyllis Masters; nephews, Leslie Masters, Marc Kiphart, and niece, Earlene Ryan, survive. Cryptside services were in Memory Lawn Mausoleum, 719 N. 27th Ave. 23 Oct 1979

POWER, Richard H.
Richard H. Power, 71, of Phoenix, a retired aircraft mechanic, died Nov. 14, 1988. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and was a World War II Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Ruth E.; three sons; a sister; and eight grandchildren. Graveside services Arizona Veterans National Cemetery. Hansen Mortuary. Nov. 18, 1988.

POWERS, E. David
E. David Powers, 69, of Phoenix, a machinist, died Nov. 14, 1988, in Mesa. He was born in Iola, Kansas. Survivors include his wife, Edith; two daughters; a son; two sisters; three brothers; and eight grandchildren. Services Green Acres Mortuary, Chapel of Light, 401 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale. Nov. 17, 1988.

POWERS, Hazel
Hazel Powers, 81, of Phoenix, died May 19, 1994. She was born in Kansas and was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughters, Dixie Lee Larsen, Judtih, and Dillon; son, Richard; stepdaughter, Nancy Carter; and three grandchildren. Services First Southern Baptist Church of Paradise Valley. 22 May 1994.

POWERS, Winifred N.
14 August 1913 - 28 December 1982 Winifred N. Powers, 69, a native of Arizona, died Dec. 28, 1982. Mrs. Powers attended Adams, Phoenix Union High School and Phoenix Junior College. She graduated from the University of Arizona and taught in Tolleson and Phoenix Union High School districts. Mother of Patricia Ann Recht, El Toro, California. Sister of Mrs. Harvard (Louvenia) Hill, Phoenix. Grandmother of David and Jennifer Recht, El Toro, California. Services at Central United Methodist Church, 1875 N. Central Ave. A memorial to the Goodwill Memorial Fund, c/o Goodwill Industries of Central Arizona, 417 N. 16th St., Phoenix, 85006 or the Cancer Research Clinic, University of Arizona Medical Center, Tucson 85721, is preferred. A. L. Moore & Sons. Published in the Arizona Republic Friday, December 31, 1982, page C2.

POWNALL, Essie M.
Paulden - Mrs. Essie M. Pownall, 82, (headstone) was born in Manchester, Ohio, and came to Phoenix in 1902. She died Thurs., Jan. 1, 1970, in Yavapai Community Hospital, Prescott. In 1924, she and her husband settled and built the town of Paulden. Mr. Pownall died in 1938. Daughter, Mrs. Ruth GILPIN of Paulden. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery, Prescott. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/3/1970.

POZORSKI, Ervin
Ervin Pozorski, 67, who moved to Phoenix 21 years ago from Wisconsin, died Nov. 18, 1982, at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Mr. Pozorski was a member of the Albright United Methodist Church and had been a custodian five years. Survivors include wife, Lois; sons, Ervin Jr. and Robert Schmidt; daughters, Patricia Wallander, Diane Jirdra, Carol Matheys, Janet Meddock, Eileen Burger, Diana Faidley; two brothers; two sisters; and 20 grandchildren. Services were at the church at 2242 E. Campbell. Whitney & Murphy Arcadia Funeral Home. 11/20-22/1982.

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