Obituaries
Brandon James Nanfito
Oct 22, 2025
Brandon James Nanfito, 34 10/22/2025 Tucson, AZ
Born February 11, 1991, in Omaha, NE. Survived by his parents Aaron and Kelly Nanfito, brother Chad (Jamie), sisters Kayla (Nick, Ivy, Lyla, Caden), & Claire (Schyler, Clayton, Lorelai), partner Gloria, and his grandmothers Jean & Kathy. Brandon was a passionate individual who cared deeply about those around him. He was a truly loving,...
Marian Lois Hannon
Sep 24, 2025
Marian I. Hannon, Tireless Volunteer and Tenacious Competitor, Dies
From a backyard roller coaster in St. Paul to decades of civic work in Arizona, she made community her calling.
Marian I. Hannon, a business manager turned community stalwart who balanced a sweet, soft‑spoken manner with a fierce competitive streak on the court and in the pool — and who was known to...
Charles David Duckett
Sep 18, 2025
Charles David Duckett July 12, 1941 – September 18, 2025
Charles David Duckett, 84, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025. Born on July 12, 1941, in Canton, North Carolina, to the late Luther Alden Duckett (1905–1969) and Miriam Cagle Duckett (1913–1993), David lived a life defined by dedication, artistry, and an unwavering commitment to helping others.
David leaves...
Jeffrey Paul Schmitt
Sep 17, 2025
Jeffrey Paul Schmitt, 58, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away suddenly but peacefully on September 17, 2025. Born on December 31, 1966, Jeff lived a life marked by hard work, quiet strength, and a deep devotion to family.
Jeff was known for his honesty, loyalty, and kindness. His gentle humor and steady presence made him the kind of person others naturally turned...
Carson Thomas Hawks
Sep 15, 2025
Carson T. Hawks, also affectionately called Tee by her Virginia family, was born in Norfolk, VA, October 25, 1963, to Henry and Love Carson. The third child out of five, she grew up in Virgina and has lived in South Carolina, California, Washington state, and most recently resided in Tucson, Arizona.
During her teenage years, along with being a great shortstop...
Alyssa Frances Harris
Sep 12, 2025
Alyssa Frances Harris, 32, passed away on September 12, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona. Born on October 17, 1992, in the same city she called home throughout her life, Alyssa brought warmth and light to those around her with her generous spirit and vibrant personality. Alyssa was a talented body piercer whose creativity and attention to detail were evident in her...
Benjamin Darryl Stoner
Sep 6, 2025
On September 6, 2025, at age 30, Benjamin (Ben) Stoner, entered the peace and presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
As a lifelong Tucson resident, Ben grew up attending El Camino Baptist Church, where he gave his life to Jesus and was baptized. As part of the church’s youth and young adult group, Ben’s faith was nurtured and strengthened....
Alyssa Ayn Harris
Aug 30, 2025
Alyssa Ayn Harris was born on August 13, 1996, in Tucson, Arizona, and passed away on August 30, 2025. Alyssa was a loving, funny person. She felt every emotion 100%. Alyssa loved herself and was completely comfortable in her own skin. She could be so brutally honest. She loved watching movies, adored animals of all kinds, treasured her trips...
Donald Lee Trgovich
Aug 26, 2025
Donald Lee Trgovich, 81, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, probably while dreaming about a Chicago hotdog and a nice cold beer at a Cubs game. He is survived by his daughter Emily Trgovich, who he adored more than life itself; his grandchildren, Kingston, 15, and Kali, 7, who he correctly predicted would be the coolest...
John Wesley Higley Sr.
Aug 26, 2025
John Wesley Higley, 92, died on August 26, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona. He was born on March 3, 1933, in Santa Monica, California to Paul and Lottie Woodrow Higley, the youngest of their four children. John attended boarding school at Laurelwood Academy in Gaston, Oregon before serving in the Navy as storekeeper aboard the USS Pritchett during the Korean War....
Karen Lynn Maddy
Aug 22, 2025
Karen was born Karen Lynn Weber in Tachikawa, Japan. Her father, Robert was a member of the U.S. Air force. After leaving Japan, he was stationed in Austin, TX and Vandenberg, CA. After retiring in 1969, the Weber family moved to Phoenix, AZ. Karen graduated from Moon Valley High School in 1977. She also attended Glendale Community College. After working...
Brad Clark Casselman
Aug 15, 2025
Brad Clark Casselman, 72, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on August 15, 2025, from brain cancer.
Brad was born in Bethesda, Maryland on August 10, 1953, to Merle and Betty Casselman. Brad grew up in the Lutheran church where he came to know Jesus at a young age. In his early 20’s, Brad rededicated his life and lived for Jesus the...
Sylvia M. Weaver
Aug 15, 2025
Sylvia Minehart Weaver Born in Palm Springs, CA on April 5th, 1954. Sylvia grew up in Zelienople, PA where she spent her early years with parents and siblings, Growing up on the farm. She Moved to Tucson, Arizona in the 90s and there she built her foundation to become the best mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and wife. She will stay...
Misty Gwin
Aug 15, 2025
Methel Ann “Misty” (Teagarden) Gwin passed away peacefully at the age of 98 on August 15, 2025, in Tucson, AZ. Misty was born on October 18, 1926, in Fairmont, WV to Ross and Alma Teagarden. She graduated high school in Dana, IN and later attended Southern Illinois Normal University in Carbondale, IL where she was a proud member of Pi...
Marilyn Joy Young
Jul 30, 2025
Marilyn Joy (Burneo) Young was born in Flint Michigan on June 8th,1937. In the 1940’s, her family moved to Tucson, Arizona for the health of her mother and siblings. While she missed her big family in Michigan, she thrived in Arizona; she was active in student government, her church, played softball and sang in choirs. She graduated from Tucson High...
Kay Laube O'Connell
Jul 30, 2025
Kay Laube O’Connell, loving wife to Richard, mother to four and grandmother to six, passed away July 30, 2025, in Tucson, AZ. The family wants to thank Dr. Natalie Stanton and the healthcare teams at Arizona Blood & Cancer, TMC and Peppi’s House Hospice for their many efforts.
Kay Arlene Laube was born July 6, 1949, in Allegheny County, PA to...
Mary Diehl Sutter
Jul 27, 2025
Born December 6, 1936
Died July 27, 2025
Mary Diehl Sutter, 88, of Tucson, Arizona, left us peacefully on July 27 at 8:24 p.m. Earlier in the day, she was surrounded by her surviving and loving five children and their respective spouses. A beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Mary loved the outdoors, camping, quilting and will always be remembered for her endearing...
Warren Miles Robbins
Jul 26, 2025
Warren Miles Robbins passed away on July 26, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona, surrounded by family at age 78. Warren was born in Sioux City, Iowa on August 6, 1946, to Opal Ruth Peterson and Buford Miles Robbins, who preceded him in death. His family moved to Denver, Colorado in the early 1950s, where he spent the majority of his life.
Warren’s...
Thomas Ralf Kling
Jul 8, 2025
In Loving Memory of Thomas Ralf Kling
July 26, 1969 – July 8, 2025
Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Thomas Ralf Kling passed away at his home on July 8, 2025, just shy of his 56th birthday.
He was the beloved son of Heinrich and Lilian Kling and is survived by his wife Lisa; brother Juergen; children Nathan (Holly), Taylor (Adam), and...
Bennie Arthur Britsch
Jun 28, 2025
Bennie Arthur Britsch passed away on June 28, 2025, at the age of 89. He died peacefully in his home of over 46 years in Tucson, AZ. He was born February 2, 1936, in Rugby, ND to the late Arthur and Juanita Britsch. Bennie grew up on a farm near Leeds, ND, without electricity and where he would ride a...
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