Obituaries

Mary R. Mazzoni, long-time West Seattle resident. Passed away peacefully on August 22 at the age of 85. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was born to Carmela and Salvatore Alfarone in Seattle on Valentine's Day, 1921. Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Amadeo "Dave" Mazzoni. She is survived by her children, Ray (Ruth), Geri (Chuck) Barnett; her grandchildren, Tiffany, Jennifer, and John; her sisters, Teresa Pankiewicz and Edi Olund; and her many loving nephews and nieces.

Albert M. "Mickey" Butler, beloved father of Pat, Ed and Jim passed away on August 20, 2006 at the age of 89. He was born in Cut Bank, Montana in 1917 and moved to Seattle with his wife Lorayne in 1938.

He worked at Boeing for over 30 years retiring in 1979. He loved family, music, friends and camping.

In addition to his sons, he leaves behind two daughter-in-laws; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Memorial Service was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at Yarington's Funeral Home.

May 30, 1959 - August 18, 2006

Tracy fought a long hard battle with cancer and joined her father, Harlan Lunos, on his birthday.

Robert J. Dillon, born July 14, 1957, in Merced, Calif., died Aug. 28, 2006, in Seattle.

Bob resided in Boulevard Park for seven years.

He is survived by son Bobbie and granddaughter Nicole, and brother Brian.

Services will be at Riverton Crest Cemetery, 3400 S. 140th St., Tukwila at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7.

John F. Scully, age 78 was born in Beverly, Massachusetts and passed away after a short illness. John married Shirley Talbert in September 1982. He was a wonderful, thoughtful father, husband, and an exceptional son-in-law. His mother-in-law Ethel Neal, who recently preceded John in death, was well taken care of by him. He resided in West Seattle for more than 30 years. John sailed for 43 years into various ports around the world as a merchant seaman. The last 15 he employed by Sea Land.

Ed was taken to his eternal rest on August 22, 2006, after a short stay at Swedish Hospital. He was a lifelong West Seattle resident, graduate of West Seattle High School and Kings Point Academy, New York. He served in the Merchant Marine during WWII. Ed retired after 33 years at General Steamship.

Born March 9, 1917 in Seattle, Washington to Andrew and Lucia Fasevich. Passed away peacefully on August 9, 2006. She was a graduate of Beacon Hill Grade School, Franklin High School (Class of '35), and Wilson Business College. Preceded in death by her husband Alex, whom she was married to for 56 years. She and her husband owned and operated High Point Shoe Repair, in West Seattle, for 35 years. She is survived by her sons, Philip (Jeny), of CA and Robert Sr.

Ella Ree Depue was born March 28, 1920, in Mason City, Ill., and died August 23, 2006, in Burien, at the age of 86.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, in 1993.

Ella Ree is survived by her daughters Georgia Birchler and husband Gary, Mary Palzer, and Willa Roddy and husband Jim; sister Ruby Imig; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Ella Ree grew up in Illinois where she became a beautician. She married Bill in 1943, and they moved to Seattle soon thereafter, where they raised their three daughters.

Henry M. Gran, 89, passed away on August 17, 2006, at the Carol's Country Cottages in Federal Way, Wash. He was born on August 17, 1917, to Theodore and Betsy Gran in Glasgow, Mont., as the fifth of nine children. He attended school in Glasgow and Miles City, Mont., where he graduated high school in 1935.

He had various jobs in Miles City until 1942, after his marriage to Ella Neumann, when they moved to Seattle and were employed at Boeing Aircraft Co. during World War II.

Born in Tacoma, Wash., Oct. 17, 1928. Died in Burien, Wash., Aug. 19, 2006.

Jacob was a loving husband and father.