Obituaries

Local Oklahoma City, OK Obituaries

Local Oklahoma City, OK Obituaries

Laurel Ann Van Horn Jaworsky

Laurel Ann Van Horn Jaworsky

Mar 14, 2015

Laurel Anne Van Horn Jaworsky died following a brief illness on March 14, 2015. Laurel was born October 14, 1936 in Oklahoma City. Laurel is survived by her husband, Jerry Jaworsky, Oklahoma City; her daughter and son-in-law, Sara and Kevin Mulroy, La Crescenta, CA; her son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Dorian Van Horn, Dumfries, VA; her daughter and son-in-law, Alyssa...

Dora Bernece Carey

Dora Bernece Carey

Mar 13, 2015

Bernece Carey passed away in her home on March 13, 2015, with family at her side. She is preceded in death by parents, Wesley and Esther Helton of Guthrie, OK, sister Victoria Douglas, brother Johnny Helton and her husband of 59 years Paul Carey, Jr. She leaves behind her sister Shirley Mullino, of Edmond, OK, her two daughters, Karen Caesar...

Stephen Paul Hughes

Stephen Paul Hughes

Mar 9, 2015

Steve Hughes, of Oklahoma City, died at home after a brief illness with his beloved Jack and Jill nearby. Preceded in death by his parents, James L. Hughes and Mary Catherine Nicklas Hughes, he is survived by his adoptive mother, Shirley Hughes Miller and Bill J. Miller and four sisters: Diane (James) Kincel, Cynthia Webb, Kathryn (Gregory) Ahrens and Valerie...

Mary Odell Dougherty

Mary Odell Dougherty

Mar 5, 2015

Mary Odell Dougherty passed away surrounded by her family on March 5, 2015 under hospice care in Mercy Hospital. She was born October 21, 1923, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Charles and Ione Grundy Odell. She graduated from Southwestern State University in Weatherford in 1945 with a teaching degree in math and English. In 1946 she married her loving husband...

Patricia H. Kelley

Patricia H. Kelley

Mar 5, 2015

Patricia Helen Kelley died peacefully on March 5, 2015. She was born on February 22, 1925, in Peoria, IL. She was the sixth of seven children born to Marguerite (Ryan) and John Kelley. The family moved to Oklahoma in 1935. Patsy attended John Carroll Catholic Schools. She then attended Business College for 2 years. It would be many years later...

Maj. Robert "Bob" Molina, Usaf (Ret.)

Maj. Robert "Bob" Molina, Usaf (Ret.)

Mar 5, 2015

Services with full military honors will be 10:00 AM, Monday, March 9, 2015 at Ft. Sill National Cemetery.

Jackie Cooper

Jackie Cooper

Feb 27, 2015

Jackie Cooper, beloved businessman and philanthropist, whose 60 years in the Oklahoma car, tire and electronics businesses made him one of the state's most well-known names, and friend to thousands of people from all walks of life, died on Friday at his home in Oklahoma City. He was 82. Jackie, known to most as Jack, began his career in his...

Robert Glenn Peeler, Jr.

Robert Glenn Peeler, Jr.

Feb 27, 2015

Robert was born in Wichita Falls, Texas the son of Robert and Barbara Peeler and passed away at his home in Choctaw. He was a graduate of Okmulgee High School in 1972. He attended the University of Oklahoma and majored in Radio and TV Journalism. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, Sigma Delta Chi Society of...

Reverend William Bruce Ross

Reverend William Bruce Ross

Feb 27, 2015

Reverend William Bruce Ross, died February 27, 2015 in Oklahoma City. Father Ross was born on September 2, 1927 in Chickasha, Oklahoma, the fifth of seven children born to Henry Clay and Marie Angela (Decker) Ross. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 1, 1954 at Holy Family Cathedral, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Father Ross attended St. Joseph's Academy, Chickasha; St....

Maria Del Carmen Gramatges

Maria Del Carmen Gramatges

Feb 25, 2015

Maria del Carmen passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday morning, February 25, 2015. She was born in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, and proudly made the United States her adoptive country in 1960. Maria del Carmen moved to Oklahoma in 2009 to live with her daughter, Gloria and her late husband, Takis Pantazis. She was a kind, gentle, and...

Albert Sylvester Heberlein

Albert Sylvester Heberlein

Feb 17, 2015

Albert Sylvester Heberlein was born June 2, 1925 in Erie, Pennsylvania. His youth was spent on the family farm nearby. After completing high school he worked at Lord's Manufacturing in Erie before entering the Marine Corps in Sept 1943. Upon discharge from the service in 1945, he returned to work at Lord's. It was there where he met Norma Jane...

Marjorie Nadine Harmon

Marjorie Nadine Harmon

Feb 17, 2015

Marjorie "Nadine" Harmon (nee Allison) was born September 6, 1921, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Elmer Richard and Susie Elizabeth (Storey) Allison. She passed away on February 17, 2015. Nadine graduated from Central High School in 1938 where she was involved in the orchestra, girl's band, O.C.U. concert band and the Kiltie Band. She attended the University of Oklahoma where...

Andrew J. 'Andrew "Drew" J. Shields' Shields

Andrew J. 'Andrew "Drew" J. Shields' Shields

Feb 16, 2015

Andrew (Drew) J. Shields passed away on Monday, February 16 after a long illness. Drew was born on May 6, 1945 in Tulsa to Don and Chan Shields. He lived most of his life in Tulsa and Oklahoma City but lived for the past three years in Las Vegas, NV. Drew will be remembered by all who knew him as...

Mary Alice 'Mary Alice Dillon Perraul Perrault

Mary Alice 'Mary Alice Dillon Perraul Perrault

Feb 14, 2015

Mary Alice Dillon Perrault was born July 20, 1920, in Bartlesville, OK, to John Joseph and Alice Egan Dillon. She went to be with our Lord on February 14, 2015, at the age of 94. Mary had a love of family, dance and God her whole life. While living in Seminole, she and her sister Betty Stockard at the ages...

Josephine Stacy

Josephine Stacy

Feb 13, 2015

Josephine passed away in Oklahoma City at 100 years and 8 months. She was born in Oklahoma City to Lebanese immigrants Ameen and Filamena Samara. She grew up in Oklahoma City and graduated from Central High School. Josephine worked for many years at Montgomery Wards. She met C.R. "Joe" Stacy as he was stationed at Tinker AFB, they were married...

Marilyn Ann Turner

Marilyn Ann Turner

Feb 12, 2015

Marilyn truly spent her time on earth helping others and left it surrounded by family who loved her all the more for it. Her 47-year nursing career began after earning a Masters degree in Nursing from the University of Oklahoma. From the time she spent on the floor to her position as Director of Nursing, Marilyn always focused on caring...

Warren A. Neal, Jr.

Warren A. Neal, Jr.

Feb 11, 2015

Warren A. Neal, Jr. made a new plan and hopped on the bus; don't need to discuss much. He passed away on February 11, 2015. A retired professor at Oklahoma City Community College with a career spanning over 30 years, Warren challenged and inspired countless students and colleagues as he taught courses in English Composition, Philosophy, Greek Mythology, Logic, and...

Shirley Wayman

Shirley Wayman

Feb 10, 2015

Shirley Lucille Gilbert Wayman, 82, passed away in Oklahoma City. She was born in Anthony, KS, the only daughter of C.E. and Inez (Burk) Gilbert. She moved to Oklahoma City in 2003 but lived most of her life in Enid, OK. She was baptized in 2007 and considered Trinity International Baptist Church her home church. She loved John Wayne, western...

Roy Dickson 'Dick' Workman

Roy Dickson 'Dick' Workman

Feb 7, 2015

Roy Dickson "Dick" Workman passed away surrounded by his immediate family on February 7, 2015 in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born in Oklahoma City on December 15, 1929. Dick was beloved by family and friends and never met a stranger. He was a cherished friend to many, known for his love of life and laughter. Dick enjoyed each of...

Mary Lawrence

Mary Lawrence

Feb 1, 2015

Mary Dean Lawrence was born February 11, 1930 in Ponca City, Oklahoma and was the daughter to Chester and Allie Pickel. She passed away in peace surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 1st, 2015. Her parents, three brothers and her loving and doting husband, Gray, preceded her in death. She is survived by her 4 devoted sons: Gary Lawrence...