Fishing gear has been stowed. Mark Alan Bergey, 62, peacefully passed away on March 3 , 2026, in Wenatchee, Washington. Born on November 13, 1963, to Elizabeth and Francis (Frank) Bergey in Ketchikan, he lived throughout Southeast Alaska,...

Dzeitgé Wilma Elaine Bacon passed on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Sitka Pioneers Home. She was 83.  Wilma was born April 23, 1942, in Sitka, the youngest child born to Kaal.átk’ Charlie and Aanyaanáx Tláa  Annie...

Randolph “Randy” Castillo passed away on December 10, 2025, in his home in Sitka at the age of 67. Randy was born July 3, 1958, to Felix Alfiler Castillo and Juliana Alejon Castillo in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was welcomed by his two sisters, Connie...

Dora Schaefer, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Port Angeles, Washington, on Saturday, March 21. She was surrounded by her loving husband, Gary, and a daughter, Sheri, under the...

Vickie Slade, 75, of Sitka and Ketchikan, passed away on October 19, 2025, in Ketchikan, leaving behind a legacy of fierce love, laughter, and unwavering loyalty, and an irreplaceable space in the hearts of those who loved her. Born in Sitka in...

Alan Slade, 76, of Seattle, Sitka, and Ketchikan, passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of steady devotion, craftsmanship, and quiet strength. Born in Seattle, Washington, in 1949 to Frances and Clifford Slade,...

Robert Edward Geiger Jr., a longtime Sitkan, passed away peacefully in Anchorage on Dec. 22, 2025, and went home to our Lord. He was age 70. Robert was born on Sept. 20, 1955, and lived a life rooted in faith, family, and a deep love of the...

David R. Knapp was born in Evelyth, Minnesota, on June 15, 1929, and died in Bellingham, Washington, February 8, 2026, at the age of 96. He was raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, and attended university there. In 1957, David moved to Alaska to take a...

Jerry W. Hall died unexpectedly on January 4, 2026 at his home.  He was buried Friday January 16, 2026 at the National cemetary.  Private services were held. Jerry and his twin brother Gerry were born September 21,1948 in Sitka, Alaska...

Donald “Donny” Charles Garrity passed away on January 18, 2026, at the age of 60, his grieving family has announced. A celebration of his life will be held 6-8 p.m. tonight at the Sheet’ká Ḵwáan Naa Kahídi. "Please join us to remember Donny,...

Ronald Gove "Ron" Arvin, 60, passed away on January 7, 2026, in Wasilla, Alaska. Born on March 31, 1965, in Sitka, Ron lived a life rooted deeply in the rugged beauty of his home state and enriched by his love for family, food, work and the great...

Janet (Davies) Gassman was born in Swansea, Wales, on May 19, 1943, to John and Megan Davies. She died in Sitka on December 21, 2025. Jan had lived in Sitka for 57 years, from 1959 to 1964 and 1973 to 2025. Jan lived a long and fulfilled life for...

Joselyn Uddipa Ribao November 1, 1962-October 13, 2025 Joselyn Uddipa Ribao passed away on October 13, 2025. She was born on November 1, 1962, to Relisia Molina Uddipa and Franklin Uddipa in Bangui, Philippines. In 1970, she moved with her...

The following information was submitted to the obituary form on the website: deceased name: Ronald Bruce Johnson obituary: Ronald Bruce Johnson, our beloved uncle and brother, passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2025, at his residence in...

Former long-time Sitkan Stephanie Charlesworth passed away suddenly in her home in Maui on Sunday, November 16, 2025. She was 58 years old. Stephanie was born to Ce Higley and Stan Filler on February 25, 1967, at Sitka Community...

Donald See Hartmann was born Oct. 23, 1954, in Tenakee Springs, a Shungukeidee of the Eagle Thunderbird Clan. He grew up between Haines, Alaska, and Rogue River, Oregon, and his life took him to Portland, Anchorage, and even Washington, D.C. But...

Master Sgt. Donald B. Lock (retired) passed away in Sitka on Oct. 30, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. He was 70. Don was born Nov. 30, 1954, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, to Alan B. Lock and Irene F. (Wurtak) Seixas. He grew up in Canada...

John “Jack” Louis Ranweiler, 79, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died peacefully on October 16, 2025, at home in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico. He was a former resident of Alaska, having lived in Ketchikan, Sitka, and Homer. Jack was born...

Musician, teacher and fisherman David Edgar Glazier died Oct. 16 aboard his boat, the F/V Ulla, in Thomsen Harbor. He was 70. David was born Sept. 13, 1955, in Salem, Oregon, the son of Hazel Wilma (Brockhoff) and Lyle Ambrose Glazier. He grew up...

Edward Alan Stahla, of Cozad, Nebraska, formerly of Sitka, died October 20 at Emerald Nursing & Rehab in Cozad. He was 82. Ed was born on February 17, 1943, to August and Sarah (Martin) Stahla, in Kimball, Nebraska, and grew up the family...